- Dr. Oludare Akande, compassionate philanthropist and Chairman/Chief Executive Officer, CEO of Bellagio Airline Limited, is one of Nigeria’s frontline businessmen, adding value to the indigenous economy through their investments and humanitarian gestures. Just like a tree planted by the rivers of water, Dr. Akande has continued to yield fruits in his season. He has become a big tree, providing fruits to hundreds of people who are in search of survival. That’s the nature of Dr. Akande, a selfless businessman who is in business to make a profit in order to impact his community. Dr. Akande, who is also the Chairman of the American Polytechnic of Nigeria (APN), has carved a niche for himself as a top financial expert. Described as a shrewd businessman, Dr. Akande’s contributions to the development of education and aviation in Nigeria have been outstanding. Through his American Polytechnic of Nigeria, APN, Dr. Akande has changed the face of privately owned institutions in Nigeria. APN has been offering high-quality tertiary education that’s within the reach of average Nigerian households. The goal of the institution is to make high-quality tertiary education available to all, including the lower class in Nigerian society.
Not only is Dr. Akande redefining the private educational sector, he’s equally raising the bar in the aviation sector as well. Dr. Akande’s Bellagio Airline ranks among the best aviation companies in Nigeria. Best known for its high-quality services, Bellagio Airline has developed a reputation for excellence and integrity. Under his guidance, Bellagio has attained incredible success, including certification by international regulatory bodies. In recognition of his modest contribution to the economic development of his country, Dr. Akande was conferred with the national honour of Officer of the Niger (OON). Still in his season of grace, Dr. Akande recently emerged as the Sun Newspaper Investor of the Year 2023. A patriotic soul, Dr. Akande is obsessed with the economic transformation of Nigeria.
Described as a loving family man, Dr. Akande is synonymous with philanthropy. His capacity for compassion has never been in doubt. Apart from providing jobs for hundreds of people, Dr. Akande has also extended a helping hand to hundreds of less privileged people through his many philanthropic initiatives. To say that he has done a lot in the area of service to humanity is simply stating the obvious. A serial investor, Dr. Akande is one of the biggest private employers of labour in Oyo State. He’s quietly expanding his business empire while shining a light on humanity.