Early life. humble, silent and stinkingly rich. Next is the late M.K.O. Oba Otudeka: Honeywell Group and other companies 16. His reputation for initiating projects, sourcing for funds to finance projects and successfully executing projects is second to none. by Olusegun Obasanjo: Former president of Nigeria, rumored to be worth about N180bn 17. May his gentle soul Rest in Peace…. My vision is to build a virile and prosperous Nigeria where the standard of living will rise regularly.” Chief Akande said he has decided to steer clear of politics and Nigeria, the country of his birth for now. The brilliant international businessman who is probably the most popular Nigerian in the United States of America, has chosen to go into voluntary exile after the way his presidential ambition was dramatically truncated by some politicians in Nigeria. In 1969, chief Akande obtained his MBA from Northwestern University, Kellogg’s Graduate school of Management to become the prestigious school’s first graduate of African ancestry. In 1970, Chief Akande returned to Nigeria, having filled positions as financial consultant with KPMG Peat Marwick and Standard Oil Corporation in the USA.Chief Harry Akande established AIC Limited and became the president of NAFTEC (New African Technical & Electrical Company), representative company of G.E America, which subsequently executed the major Gas Turbine Electricity Projects at Ughelli, Ijora, and Delta II-IV. Chief Harry Akande, an international businessman and a two-time Presidential aspirant, died Saturday morning, 5th December, 2020. Abimbola Fernandez was born at the American Hospital of Paris in Neuilly-sur-Seine, a commune in the western suburbs of Paris, France.Her father was billionaire Antonio Deinde Fernandez from Lagos State in southwestern Nigeria, who had moved to the United States as a young adult. Dr Olajumoke called to confirm my earlier observation in the palace during our last meeting. I called Chiefâs widow, Halima, The Baroness of Dudley, in Belgium but was not so lucky to get her. I could picture her sorrowful state from afar knowing how much she had laboured tirelessly to ⦠The good mixer and excellent dresser, who has been married to Chief (Mrs) Tolulope Akande for the past 29 years, has four children – Olumide, Foluke, Atinuke and Olawunmi…”, Chief Harry Ayoade Akande will be buried in Ibadan on December 23, 2020. He was so sure that the election, though, fierce, will be free and fair. This project set the precedence for many subsequent schemes.The Benin city and Warri/Effurun 35mgd water supply project in 1989 also financed by the ADB to the tune of $120 millionAIC in 1991 was appointed to oversee the complete rehabilitation and refurbishment of Nigeria’s National Art Theatre.AIC in 1994 appointed consultants for the reconstruction of the Ibadan- Ilorin Highway, 136km four lane dual carriage way, financed by the ADB.AIC also undertook he feasibility study for the Point-a-Pierre refinery in Trinidad also in 1994The Keffi/Akwanga, Doma and Jos Bukurru water supply scheme engineered and supervised by AIC in 1995, financed by ADB at $165 million.The $200 million AIC/Hilton Hotel at Muritala Muhammed International Airport Lagos was initiated in 1999.AIC/Hilton Abidjan – 500 rooms 5-star hotel valued at $120 million in 2000.Between 2000 and 2001, AIC limited provided engineering consulting services to the Oyo state government, for the feasibility studies, engineering designs and source of funds for Saki, New Iseyin and environs water supply scheme in the Oke Ogun area of Oyo State. Harry Ayoade Akande was born on the 3rd of March 1943 to Pa Joseph Afolabi at Orita Merin, Ibadan and Chief Mrs. Regina Akande of Olagoke family of Oje. 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Akande who is said to be the seventh richest person in the world with a monthly income of $533 million per month. His ability to lead and execute projects timely is extraordinary. this man lack the fear of God, he will owe you salary of complete 2 years in a Line, I’ve worked with him and I’m still working with him he’s owing me or us because is all his workers 2-4 years salary, his last payment is April 2019 ever since then he haven’t paid even this new year and even December 2019 he didn’t pay he’s a very useless man, Your email address will not be published. Dr Olajumoke called to confirm my earlier observation in the palace during our last meeting. As a student of Olivet Heights in Oyo State, he was not only brilliant in academics, but also excelled in sports. We had spoken twice this year. He was extremely passionate about Nigeria and even made fruitless attempts to vie for the presidential race. I called Chiefâs widow, Halima, The Baroness of Dudley, in Belgium but was not so lucky to get her. I could picture her sorrowful state from afar knowing how much she had laboured tirelessly to make Chief as ⦠I will continue to pursue political ideals, good governance and accountability at all costs. Fellow Nigerians, what you are about to read is the story of man's inhumanity to man. Home Biographees AKANDE, Chief Harry Ayoade info@blerf.org Admin , September 22, 2016 September 22, 2016 , Entrepreneur/Business , AKANDE , Chief Harry Ayoade , 0 According to impeccable sources, Chief Akande had hoped that politics would be played in Nigeria the way it is played in civilized countries. Prominent businessman and former presidential aspirant, Chief Harry Ayoade Akande, is dead. I was soon whisked through immigration and custom formalities and thereafter I met his charming Crown Prince, Olumide Akande who was waiting to receive some of the dignitaries landing from different parts of the world for the big fete his Dad was hosting. December 5, 2020 Akinwale Kasali 0. An active member of his community, Chief Akande was conferred with the honorary chieftancy title of Agbaoye of Ibadanland in 1979. AIC also did the engineering design and supervision of Bauchi Township Water Scheme, Keffi/Akwanga and Doma Water Schemes, Jos Bukuru Water Expansion, Benin City, Warri-Effurun , Northern Ishan, Yola Jimeta, Uyo Metropolitan Water and Oyo-North Water Schemes. He is followed by the multilingual Oluwo Antonio Deinde Fernandez, one of the ex-husbands of our own Erelu Dosunmu, who is said to be No. A patriot of no mean order, Chief Akande has been concerned about peace, progress and development of his Fatherland Nigeria. Chris Uba: Business man and no-nonsense political Godfather 15. Fourth Mainland Bridge: Over 790 Persons To Be Rendered Homeless |The Source . Career and Accomplishments. Chief Harry Akande called. Fourth Mainland Bridge: Over 790 Persons To Be Rendered Homeless |The Source . This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. 9 on the list with a monthly income of $469 million per month, Late M.K.O Abiola No.26 with $339 million per month, Ibrahim Babangida No.76 with $216 million per month (He is the 4th richest ⦠His father was named Camut Akinwale or Kanut Akinwande Fernandez, born with the first name Yesufu, which he later changed. Nope...it was "Who's Harry?" The project was valued at $250 million, and was undertaken to provide potable water to millions of people resident in that area. 9 on the list of the rich with a monthly income of $469 million. For him, service to his people was all that mattered, but he was dead wrong. Fayemi Calls For Sack Of Security Service Chiefs |The Source; After Lockdown, Lufthansa Resumes Flight To Lagos, Abuja |The Source; Southwest Security ⦠Late Maryam Babangida: Wife of IBB, Business woman. Chief Akande was associated with the development of the Crystal Palace hotel, a 1000 bedroom hotel in Nassau, Bahamas as well as Las Quevas Bay Hotel in Trinidad and Tobago. By Akinwale Kasali It is going to be a mixture of sadness and joy ⦠He became the prestigious school’s first black student. This is a man that held ambassadorial positions in many countries around the world, he was a deputy prime minister in a country outside his country of origin, a very highly diplomatic man respected all over the world, we were told he owned a private island, he owned cars that were owned ⦠He was called “the capo di tutti capi” (the Boss of all Bosses). Chief Harry Ayoade Akande has been endorsed as the leader of choice in the ANPP across all the geo-political zones, and his pedigree, experience as well as accomplishments over the years show him to be more than suitable to serve our great nation as president. This particular story, which was anchored by our Editor, Michael Effiong James, was published in 2003, under the headline, CHICAGO MILLIONAIRE CHIEF HARRY AKANDE GOES INTO SELF EXILE: “For Chief Harry Ayoade Akande, the Agbaoye of Ibadanland, things have fallen apart, they are no longer at ease between him and a country he loves so much. News. And many are wondering why all these should be happening to a man who is well respected by Nigerians and many celebrities around the world. Harry Akande denies report on his wealth ne of the Nigerians featured in some media reports as the 7th richest man in the world, who is also the Chairman of the All Peoples Party Board of Trustees, Chief Harry Akande has said he has no idea how the report came about. Andy Uba: Business man, ⦠His last call was to tell me he was following my activities on social media and that he was so proud of my creativity. Meet Harry Akande; the Richest Nigerian Before Alhaji Aliko Dangote with a Monthly Income of $533m, World-first? I called Chiefâs widow, Halima, The Baroness of Dudley, in Belgium but was not so lucky to get her. It was at the time, the largest water project in Africa at 35mgd capacity. Nigeriaâs Billionaire, Oluwo Antonio Deinde Fernandez is dead. Ovation International magazine remains the most important authority on the story of his exciting life, a potpourri of travails and triumphs. In 1976, his company in association with Balfour Beatty Engineering of UK was awarded the irrigation studies contract in Bagel-Zungu, Balanga, Kaltango and Katini. In 1977, they were awarded the irrigation studies in Bauchi covering 47000 hectares. In 1980, AIC in conjunction with Wimpey of UK, his company undertook the Hydroelectric Power Installation & Construction of Oyan dam, and in 1982, in conjunction with EPDN designed and supervised the Balanga Dam and irrigation scheme in Bauchi. Harry Akande was identified as the richest Nigerian alive. In 1976, his company, Engineering and Power Development Nigeria Limited (EPDN), in association with Balfour Beatty Engineering of UK was established. Abao, Roland P, Mindanao State University - Iligan Institute of Technology ABAO, ROLANd P., Caraga State University Abbas, Bahtiar Saleh, Industrial Engineering Department, Faculty of Engineering, Bina Nusantara University
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Abd Rahim, Nurul Zahirah Abdinagoro, Sri Bramantoro, Management Department, BINUS Business ⦠November 27, 2019, 3:16 pm A highly committed philanthropist, he has worked selflessly with AMFAR, International Children Appeal and many other children Charities. Like a true patriot, despite getting a fantastic salary as financial consultant in KPMG, Peat Marwick and Standard Oil Corporation, USA, he returned home, to establish AIC Limited. When not eating at home, he enjoyed taking his guests to Maroush, the popular Lebanese restaurant on Edgware Road, London. He had actually called on May 16, to congratulate me on my 60th birthday, but I somehow missed his calls. Born in Ibadan, Western Nigeria on March 3, 1943, to Pa Joseph Afolabi and Chief Mrs Regina Akande, Chief Harry Akande has indeed come a long way. Required fields are marked *. Sorry, your blog cannot share posts by email. He started his educational career from Sacred Heart Nursery School, Idikan, and St. James Primary school Oke Bola and the Abadina School, University of Ibadan. This has enhanced his reputation among Global Businesses and World Leaders. That singular action showed that this was a true nationalist. Dele Momodu: The travails of Chief Harry Akande. 14. The areas were Bagel-Zungur, Balangar, Kaltungo, and Katini. Chief Akande has been involved in the execution of infrastructural development projects across Africa and the Caribbean to the tune of over $2 billion in the last twenty years, with business activities cutting across computer, aviation, telecommunications, management and petrochemical industries Fellow Nigerians let me start by saying that I hate conspiracy theories generally. HARRY THOMPSON FAKE DOCTOR USING DR FERNANDO GOM... RICHARD BILLZ DANIEL .. hunting an older woman ... THOMAS POLSEN THIS IS A SCAM ON FACEBOOK AND INSTA... THOMAS STEFAN KURT FAKE FROM Match .com Another... N S Nur Alam is a fake account using Brad Robinson; DANIEL LUSMAN IS FAKE Nigerians are using Ben Ho... Gregory Louise ⦠Business Mogul, Harry Akande, Dies At 77 A source said he died in a Lagos State hospital in the early hours of Saturday. ⦠Quantico (TV Series 2015â2018) cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more. Furthermore, Chief Akande who had openly declared that politics for him was not a matter of life and death is one peace-loving man whose commitment to serving the people had been clearly demonstrated over the years with his widespread philosophy. I remember when he was reputed to be one of the richest Nigerians together with Dehinde Fernandez. His company in conjunction with Costain International was also involved in the Osogbo- Ede Water Scheme. Chief Akande fought many battles at home and abroad. 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Indeed, everything that could go wrong, went wrong! Born in Ibadan, Western Nigeria on March 3, 1943, to Pa Joseph Afolabi and Chief Mrs Regina Akande, Chief Harry Akande has indeed come a long way. Away from Nigeria, he is associated with the development of the Crystal Place, a 1,000 bedroom hotel in Nassau, Bahamas, Las Quevas Bay Hotel in Trinidad, a marine project in Panama, Aqua Park Resort development in Bahamas, Moruga and at Patrick Water Schemes in Trinidad and Tobago. Born in Ibadan, Western Nigeria on March 3, 1943, to Pa Joseph Afolabi and Chief Mrs Regina Akande, Chief Harry Akande has indeed come a long way. Why These Farmers are Attaching VR Headsets on Cows, Guinea-Bissau Presidential Election Heads to Run-off, Incumbent Eliminated. In 1969, Chief Akande got his MBA from North Western University Kellogg’s Graduate School of Management. Chris Uba: Business man and no-nonsense political Godfather 15. Nigeria: The Travails of Chief Harry Akande. Even the money owed him by some government agencies were never paid. Let me give you a glimpse from one of our several covers on the life and times of this great man. He was one of my childhood heroes. Pastor Tunde Bakare, who shared some of the last moments with Chief, called. By Akinwale Kasali It is going to be a mixture of sadness and joy â¦