By Seyifunmi Odunuga
On Tuesday, the Vice Chancellor of the University of Ibadan (UI), Professor Kayode Adebowale, decorated the chairman of Ibadan Central Hospitals and Academy Suites, Dr. Abib Olamitoye, as one of the UI Ambassadors for the 75th Founders Anniversary of the institution.
Performing the decoration at the 55th birthday of the chairman of Ilaji Hotels and Resorts, Engineer Dotun Sanusi, Adebowale described Olamitoye as one of the great alumni of the University of Ibadan who has been projecting the image of the university positively through his contributions to society and humanity.
He observed that Olamitoye has continued to exhibit excellence synonymous with the University of Ibadan, saying the institution is proud of its exploits in the health and hospitality sectors.
Also speaking at the event, the new ambassador who has just been decorated and founder of Ibadan Central Hospital, Dr Abib Olamitoye, described Sanusi as an epitome of humility with exemplary virtues, which have rubbed off positively on the socio-economic growth of Ibadan and Oyo State, in general.
He charged other wealthy individuals to emulate Sanusi’s virtues by helping the needy through philanthropic gestures.
In his remark, the Oyo NUJ Chairman, Ademola Babalola said Nigeria would have been a better place to live if many wealthy Nigerians could be like Sanusi whose impact is felt by many people.
Olamitoye is a purpose-driven and self-motivated medical Practitioner and Business Leader. He obtained both his Medical degree (MB.BS) and his master’s degree in Business Administration (MBA) from the University of Ibadan.
He is the founder and Chief Executive Officer of the following establishments
- Tolu Medical Centre, Tolu bus stop, OlodiApapa, Lagos.
- Tolu Medical Centre, Itire bus stop, Ajegunle, Lagos.
- Ibadan Central Hospital, Ososami Road, Oke Ado, Ibadan.
- Ibadan Central Hospital, Aromolaran area, Old Ife road, Ibadan.
- Academy Suites & Resource Ltd, Oke Ado, Ibadan.
- Academy Suites & Resource Ltd, MKO Abiola Way, Abeokuta.
- Academy Suites & Resource Ltd, Old Ife Road, Ibadan.
- Abib Olamitoye Foundation.
He is also the:
- Chairman, Governing Council of the Care People Foundation, Motherless Babies Home, Opposite Quarry, Lagos/Ibadan Express Road, Ibadan
- Distinguished Alumni Award Winner of the Ibadan College of Medicine Alumni Association, 2010.
- President, Ibadan College of Medicine Alumni Association, Worldwide, 2016-2019
- Former Chairman of the Board of Directors of the University of Ibadan Ventures Limited
- Former Special Adviser to the Oyo State Governor on Health
- He is the founder and facilitator of 100/10 Academy, a Human Resource Outfit originally designed to raise 100 Billionaires every ten years, where he teaches Entrepreneurial Skills and Principles in Ibadan, Lagos and Abeokuta.
- He is a passionate teacher of Entrepreneurial principles and has produced several CDs and delivered numerous seminars on business creation and personal development.
Dr Abib Olamitoye is an author of international repute. He has written over 22 books on business creation and personal development.
He is happily married to his beautiful soul mate, Olubunmi Gbenuade, and they are blessed with two children.
