Babatope Michael Agbeyo, is a Nigerian businessman and Philanthropist. He is the Founder and Chairman of Cornfield Group of Companies[1][2] and in 2017 was honored by the US State of Georgia for his commitment in youth empowerment and entrepreneurship.[3]
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| Born | 13 July 1974 Usi Ekiti, Ekiti State, Nigeria |
| Nationality | Nigerian |
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Early life and education
editAgbeyo was born on June 13, 1974, in Usi Ekiti, a town in Ido/Osi Local Government Area of Ekiti State in Nigeria to a father who was a Cocoa Farmer, and a mother who was a trader.
He earned a Bachelor of Arts (Hons) in Dramatic Arts from Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, Osun State in 1994[4] and started his career after National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) as a civil servant with the Institute of Peace and Conflict Resolution before proceeding to the United Kingdom for his master's degree in Media and Communications from Birmingham City University in 2002.[5]
Business
editIn 2005, he started Media Concepts International to provide media products, solutions, and services to diverse audiences across multiple platforms[6] and in 2006, he birthed Cornfield Transnational Limited (CTL) to engage in the manufacturing of products that cut across Education,[7] Entertainment, Information Technology, Telecommunications and more.[8][9]
In 2011, Cornfield Group added Botosoft Technologies as its ICT business arm to provide solutions in Identity Management, Document Security and Brand Protection and Cornfield Foods and Beverages in 2017 to provide customer-centric fast moving consumer goods.[10][11]
Philanthropy
editDr. Agbeyo is a member of the board of directors of A. D. King Foundation with the mission of Youth Empowerment and non-violent social change strategies in the United States.[12] He was conferred an Honorary Citizenship of Newark, New Jersey, US, in 2016, for his humanitarian and employment activities in Nigeria and a commendation for his dedication to public service read by the Georgia House of Representative, United States in 2016.[13] His philanthropic activities include; grants for business and livelihood to widows and orphans, educational grants and sponsorship to underprivileged youths, infrastructural development and provision of basic amenities for local communities and institutions[14][15]
Awards and recognition
editIn 2017, he was awarded Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Entrepreneurship (Honoris Causa) by Joseph Ayo Babalola University, Osun State, Nigeria[16] and Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Business Management (Honoris Causa) by the Federal University, Oye-Ekiti, Ekiti State, Nigeria.[17]
In 2018, he was honored a special Gold award as one of the five Nigerians by the Chartered Institute of Public Resources Management and Politics, Ghana for his leadership, astuteness and sincere dedication towards the development of Africa.[18][19][20][21]
Personal life
editDr. Agbeyo is married with children.[22] His hobbies include reading, and watching movies.
References
edit- ^ "It was so tough I was wearing my father's native attires in university —Agbeyo". Tribune Online. 2020-07-19. Retrieved 2021-08-13.
- ^ "Honour for Tope Agbeyo". Tribune Online. 2018-03-03. Retrieved 2021-08-13.
- ^ "Tope Agbeyo bags State of Georgia's honours". Latest Nigeria News, Nigerian Newspapers, Politics. 2017-03-31. Retrieved 2021-08-13.
- ^ says, Abode (2017-03-19). "My Success Story, a Model for Youths –Tope Agbeyo, Chairman, Cornfield Group". The Sun Nigeria. Retrieved 2021-08-13.
- ^ "Friends to fete Babatope Agbeyo at 45". The Sun Nigeria. 2019-07-06. Retrieved 2021-08-13.
- ^ admin (2017-06-22). "Auto Dealers Partner Police, Media Concepts on Security". THISDAYLIVE. Retrieved 2021-08-13.
- ^ NewsDirect (2016-02-11). "A Nigerian, Babatope Agbeyo Invents Patented Multipurpose Mathematical Instruments". Nigeriannewsdirectcom. Retrieved 2021-08-13.
- ^ "Company partners car dealers, police on car anti-theft technology". The Sun Nigeria. 2017-06-18. Retrieved 2021-08-13.
- ^ Adebola, Bolatito. "Tope Agbeyo Scores Another First In London". Independent. Archived from the original on 2021-08-13.
- ^ Adebola, Bolatito. "'Tope Agbeyo Ups His Game". Independent. Archived from the original on 2021-08-13.
- ^ TV, Check Republic on (2017-12-06). "Meet TAMPAN Man Of The Year, Tope Agbeyo". Naija Online TV Blog. Retrieved 2021-08-13.
- ^ "Tope Agbeyo bags State of Georgia's honours". Latest Nigeria News, Nigerian Newspapers, Politics. 2017-03-31. Retrieved 2021-08-13.
- ^ admin (2017-04-08). "Honour for Babatope Agbeyo". THISDAYLIVE. Retrieved 2021-08-13.
- ^ "The Top 10 Magazine announces Tope Agbeyo as 2017 Man of the Year". National Accord Newspaper. 2017-11-02. Retrieved 2021-08-13.
- ^ How one man is helping 1.7 million Nigerian students - CNN Video, retrieved 2021-08-13
- ^ admin (2017-04-08). "Honour for Babatope Agbeyo". THISDAYLIVE. Retrieved 2021-08-13.
- ^ "We're humbled by this honour". Latest Nigeria News, Nigerian Newspapers, Politics. 2017-05-03. Retrieved 2021-08-13.
- ^ "Ghanaian institute honours Agbeyo, inducts him as fellow". Businessday NG. 2018-06-22. Retrieved 2021-08-13.
- ^ "Ghanaian institute honours Agbeyo for exemplary leadership in Africa". Vanguard News. 2018-06-21. Retrieved 2021-08-13.
- ^ "Dr. Babatope Agbeyo Honoured With The Outstanding Enterprise Award At The 5th Commonwealth Africa Summit In London". JustuMagazine. Retrieved 2021-08-13.
- ^ "Ghana honours Agbeyo for outstanding leadership". The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News. 2018-06-26. Retrieved 2021-08-13.
- ^ "The Top 10 Magazine announces Tope Agbeyo as 2017 Man of the Year". Frontview Africa. 2017-11-02. Retrieved 2021-08-13.