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Olamide Subulade Alao-Akala[edit]

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Olamide Subulade Alao-Akala

Olamide Subulade Alao-Akala (born July 1st, 1983) is a Nigerian businesswoman, author, motivational speaker, and the founder of UMèRA Farms and UMèRA Business School.[1][2][3]

Early Life and Education[edit]

Olamide was born into the family of late Otunba (Dr.) Adebayo Alao-Akala (Former Executive Governor of Oyo State). The earliest part of her life was spent in Lagos, studying at Home Science Association Ikoyi, for her Primary education, (graduated, 1992). Olamide proceeded to Federal Government Girls College in Oyo State (graduated, 1999).

She obtained a diploma in law at the University of Jos in 2002 and furthered to Bowen University in Iwo, Osun State, to pursue a BSc. in Sociology, graduating in 2007.

She Obtained a Msc. in Human Resource Management from the University of Salford, England (2009). She also completed a Harvard Business School Online Certificate Course in Disruptive Strategy (2023). Olamide is slated to conclude her PhD program in International Agribusiness by 2025 at the Lead City University, Ibadan, Nigeria.

Career[edit]

Before venturing into Agriculture in 2020, Olamide started her career as a creative director with Jane Jacobs (2009-2015) and TDB Global Ventures 2013-date. She serves as an Executive Board Member, Doje Microfinance Bank, Ogbomosho, Oyo State (2011 - present), and CEO, UMèRA Farms Nigeria LTD (2020 - present).[2]

UMéRA[edit]

UMèRA is a budding conglomerate comprising of agricultural ventures, and a business school. UMèRA Farms was incorporated by the CAC on August 7, 2020 and made up of Nutty Park, Cashew Plantation, Cattle Park, Cassava Project, Egg Box and Feather Park.[2]

Founded in 2022, UMèRA Business School nurtures future entrepreneur into successful business owners and also organizes the annual UMèRA Boost Conference themed: Made for More.[4]

Philanthropy[edit]

Olamide is a socio-entrepreneur and Author. One of her deepest passions lies in empowering disadvantaged women and transforming them into successful entrepreneurs. This, she does through "The CEO Women," Initiative.[2]

Publications[edit]

  • The Rich Christian (2023)[5]
  • Nine Strategies Business Startup Fail to Recognize (2023)[6]

Awards and Membership[edit]

References[edit]

  1. ^ Rukiyat, Ogunwade (July 7, 2023). "Umera business school hold second edition of umera boost conference". Tribune Online. Retrieved June 28, 2024.{{cite news}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  2. ^ a b c d Umera, Farms (June 28, 2014). "Helping you build your dream". Umera Farms. Retrieved June 28, 2014.
  3. ^ "UMèRA Business School".
  4. ^ https://umerabusinesschool.com/um%C3%A9ra-boost-3-0
  5. ^ "The Rich Christain". Umera Business School. Retrieved 2024-06-28.
  6. ^ "Nine Strategies Business Startup Fail to Recignize". Umera Business School. 2024-06-28. Retrieved 2024-06-28.
  7. ^ Ogunwale, Rukiyat (May 13, 2023). "Alao, Adepoju bag Institute of Corporate Administration Fellowship Award". Tribune Online. Retrieved June 28, 2024.{{cite news}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  8. ^ EM (2023-10-06). "The Journey To The 15th ELOY CONFERENCE AND AWARDS CEREMONY 2023 Powered By Tingo Has Started. • Exquisite Magazine - Fashion, Beauty And Lifestyle". exquisitemag.com. Retrieved 2024-06-28.
  9. ^ BellaNaija.com (2023-12-01). "Meet the Winning Women from the 15th ELOY Awards 2023". BellaNaija. Retrieved 2024-06-28.
  10. ^ Enyinnia, Chigozirim (2023-12-03). "Meet women who cliched the 2023 ELOY Awards". Businessday NG. Retrieved 2024-06-28.

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