Odunola Abayomi
Odunola Abayomi | |
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| Born | Odunola Abayomi 17 April 1990 Ibadan, Nigeria |
| Alma mater | Ladoke Akintola University of Technology |
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| Known for | Presenter, The TOD Show |
Odunola Abayomi (born April 17, 1990) is a Nigerian Serial entrepreneur, Business coach, Brand and Media consultant and TV presenter. She is the host of the TOD Show which is been aired on WAP TV and MYTV [1]
She emerged Eko fastest growing entrepreneur of the year at the Eko heritage awards in 2023, she is also a recipient of Maya awards which she emerged CEO of the year and she is a honouree at the Lagos achiever's awards[2][3]
Background and education
[edit]Odunola hails from Yagba West Local government Area in Kogi state but she grew up in Ibadan.
For her elementary education, she attended Richmab International Nursery and Primary School, Ibadan, Oyo State. She proceeded to Queens School where she completed her secondary education. She later obtained a degree in Electrical and Electronics Engineering from the Ladoke Akintola University of Technology.
She also has a HSE certification from the Institute of Safety Professionals of Nigeria.[4]
Career
[edit]Odunola developed passion for photography during her National Youth Service Corps scheme in 2015 in Plateau State. Immediately after NYSC, she went for a photography training in Lagos, and thereafter started her photography outfit. She later expanded into advertising, branding services, consulting and creative directing. She has been a juror a couple of times in the Wikipedia competition for photographers in Africa.[4]
In 2020 Odunola Launched the TOD show, a television show the showcases successful businesses and outstanding personalities from various sectors and how they have contributed to the Nigerian economy and inspire humanity, the program is been aired on WAP TV which is a channel on DSTV, GOTV and StarTimes.[5][6]
In 2021 she founded of 9’oclock_ng an event blogging platform that deals with publicity for events.
In 2022 Abayomi Odunola started a Non-Governmental and Non-Profitable Initiative called “Give Back with T’Odunola” which is aimed at helping less privileged and rural communities through donations of books and other materials sourced from urban communities. In accordance with the SDGs 1, 4, 7 and 11 Odunola has proven that transformation of our world lies within us individually and collectively.[2]
She belongs to some communities and associations some of which are Toastmasters international. Junior Chamber International(JCI), Rotary Club and Techmentors [7]
Awards and recognitions
[edit]| Year | Award | Category | Result |
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| 2022 | Lagos Achievers Awards | Honouree | Won |
| 2022 | Maya Awards | CEO of the Year | Won |
| 2023 | Eko Heritage Awards | Fastest growing entrepreneur of the year | Won |
References
[edit]- ^ The, Nation (2022-09-11). "I infuse fruits in my water bottles – Abayomi Odunola". The Nation. Retrieved 2024-09-02.
- ^ a b "Abayomi Odunola Bags Ambassador of Nigeria Youth Advocacy for Good Governance Initiative – THISDAYLIVE". www.thisdaylive.com. Retrieved 2024-09-02.
- ^ Onikoyi, Ayo (2023-05-21). "Ashmusy, Nasboi, others make winners list of Eko Awards". Vanguard. Retrieved 2024-09-02.
- ^ a b Samuel, Olajide (2021-08-28). "To succeed in life, women need to overcome societal fears – Abayomi Odunola". Punch Newspapers. Retrieved 2024-09-02.
- ^ Ayo, Onikoyi (2022-08-10). "Why I created the TOD Show- Odunola Abayomi". Vanguard. Retrieved 2024-09-02.
- ^ The, Nation (2022-10-16). "ABAYOMI ODUNOLA: I tell stories to inspire humanity". The Nation. Retrieved 2024-09-02.
- ^ Ayo, Onikoyi (2022-10-08). "TLIG Africa announces partnership, new shows". Vanguard. Retrieved 2024-09-02.