Abridged Profile of Ambassador AKANDE, Kazeem Babatunde

EARLY LIFE & EDUCATION

Akande Kazeem Babatunde was born on 5 May, 1979 in Oyo to Alhaji and Mrs Akande. He attended Afadebo Nursery and Primary School, Ibadan, Oyo State, Laro Grammar School, Osogbo, and School of Science (SOS), Ile Ife, Osun State for his secondary education. Further, and was awarded an Executive Diploma in Private Detective Tradecraft from Elizade University Ilara-Mokin, Ondo State, Nigeria in affiliation with the Association of Certified Forensic Intelligence & Crime Analysts (ACFICA). Also, he was awarded a certificate in Negotiation Techniques from UNIPLAN Integrated Services Limited (Scriploque Academy), as well as a certificate of CBN/NIRSAL Accredited Entrepreneurship Development Training by Ibadan City Fashion College Ltd (IBCFC) and an Ordinary National Diploma (OND) in Agricultural Engineering from the Federal College of Agriculture, Moor Plantation, Ibadan, Oyo State. He was admitted into the University of Agriculture (UNAAB), Ogun State at which he obtained a Bachelor's Degree in Agriculture (B.Agric), specializing in Soil Science. His passion and quest for knowledge took him outside the shore of Nigeria to the Republic of Benin where he got a Master's Degree in Educational Management, a Master's Degree in Public Administration, a Doctor of Philosophy in Marketing from ESPAM-Formation University and Sainte Felicity University respectively. The Distinction and honour of Doctor of Science, Honoris Causa in Leadership/ Community Development from ISFOP -Benin University and Doctor of Philosophy in Peace and Conflict Management from PROWESS University, Declaware USA

CAREER

Dr. Akande is a serial entrepreneur, career educational consultant, dynamic speaker, career builder, seasoned marketer, experienced brand promoter, avid thinker and good decision maker. As an entrepreneur, he has personally floated few enterprises among which are PRECIX Consulting and Easy-Prevarsity Educational Services. He provides top-notch solutions to businesses of all sizes, as well as helping students get over university admission challenges, among other services.

MEMBERSHIP/AFFILIATIONS/DESIGNATION

Dr Akande is currently the President ECOLERITE Institute for Peace Advancement (EIPA), ECOWAS Youth Ambassador, a member of the Governing Council of ESPAM-Formation University, Republic of Benin. He is a Certified Public Administrator (CPA), a Fellow, Africa Institute of Public Administration (FAI), a Fellow, International Academy for Gender and Peace (FIAGP), at which he also serves in the capacity of the South-West Regional Coordinator, a Fellow Chartered Institute of Arts Professionals (FCIAP), a Fellow, Institute of Personality Development and Customer Relationship Management FPD-CR, a Fellow, Institute of Strategic Customer Service and Trade Management (FICSTM), Fellow Western Coast Maritime Academy (FWECMA),Fellow, National Youth Council of Nigeria (FNYCN), Fellow Triumphant Institute of Professional Studies (FTIPS).
He also enjoys the membership privileges at 2-Division, Nigerian Army Tiger officers' Mess. As a security conscious person, Dr. Akande is a course 4, No: LAS3371 attendee of the Supernumerary Training (SPY) with the Rank of Superintendent of Police (SP). However, as a sports enthusiast, he is a member of the prestigious Ibadan Recreation Club 1902 and the Ibadan Tennis Club respectively.
Further, Dr Akande is a member of Rotary International; a family which he joined several years back as a Rotaractor when he was in UNAAB. At present, he is the President-General of the Alliance of Yoruba Youth Council Worldwide (AYYCW), as well as the Grand Patron of Agbekoya Farmers' Society, Oyo state.

PHILANTHROPY/COMMUNITY SERVICES/SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITIES

Dr Akande is a Paul Harris Fellow (PHF) recognition acknowledges individuals who contribute financially to The Rotary Foundation.
Dr Akande's passion for helping people led him to the inauguration of the Akande Tunde Movement (ATM); a Non-Governmental Organization with four specific areas of focus which are acronymed as the SPPC: i. Support for Education; ii. Promotion of Peace; iii. Protection of the Environment; iv. Community Economic Development. To the Glory of God, he has given over 500 scholarships to students and individuals on vocational trainings and school education. His liberality and philanthropy has won him many chieftaincy titles including: High Chief as ASIWAJU EWE of Otun Ekiti MOBALAND, which was conferred on him by HRM Oba (Dr) Adekunle Adeayo Adeagbo Okinbaloye II, The Oore of Otun Ekiti together with The Ooni of Ile-Ife, Oba Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi Ojaja II; and OTUNBA BOBATOLU of Odeda Local Government in Ogun State. Justice of the Peace of Oyo State of Nigeria.

HOBBIES

Dr Akande enjoys meeting people, networking, playing table tennis and investigating.

FAMILY

Dr Akande is a very passionate family man, caring father and loving husband despite his numerous schedules and commitments. He is happily married to a beautiful, understanding wife, Amb. (Mrs) Muibat Abisola Akande whom is an educator. Their union is blessed with children.

AWARDS AND RECOGNITIONS

On account of his consistencies, Dr Akande has received many awards and recognitions. The awards and recognitions span from the academic world to the secular world. Below are the list of awards which he has received so far:

  • Award of Excellence in appreciation for his untiring efforts and limitless enthusiasm resulting on our best investiture ceremony ever also has the Investiture Ceremony Chairman – September 2022.
  • Triumphant Institute of Professional Studies – Award of Excellent Service to the Institute as The Pioneer Director of Admission – August 2022
  • Award of Recognition and Participation as Patron Rotaract District 9125 for his continuous support to Rotaract and Rotaractors in Rotary International District 9125 – August 2022
  • Certificate of appreciation by Rotary club of Ibadan-Pathfinder – 2022
  • Paul Harris Fellow (PHF) in appreciation of tangible and significant assistance given for the furtherance of better understanding and friendly relations among people of the world.
  • Platinum Humanitarian Service Award – Rotaract Club of The Polytechnic, Ibadan. Zone K, D9125 – 19th February, 2022
  • Impactful and Resourceful Humanitarian Award – The Rotaract Club of Emmanuel Alayande College of Education – 29th January, 2022
  • Africa Peace Ambassador Awards (Honoring 20 Deserving African Peace ICONS December, 2021)
  • PRESIDENCY West Africa Youth Council - ECOWAS Youth Ambassador-December, 2021
  • Award of Selfless Contribution – Presented by The Faculty of Science Student’s Association – University of Ibadan. 19th December, 2021
  • National Union of Journalist (NUJ)-Emerging Leadership Award-December, 2021
  • Award of Excellence by the Community Ambassador For Development Engagement Techniques Initiative (CADET). 27th November, 2021
  • Diaspora Award-November 2021
  • Distinguished Ambassador of Good Governance Award by Rotaract Club of Federal College of Agriculture, Moor Plantation Ibadan, 6th November, 2021
  • Humanitarian Service Award in recognition of my Generosity and my immense contributions to Entrepreneurship and Youth Development- 16th December, 2021
  • Honourary Award in recognition of my zealous commitment and contribution towards Education and Agricultural sector by the Association of Plant Physiology & Crop Productions Federal University of Agriculture (FUNAAB), Abeokuta, Ogun State-16 July, 2021
  • Award of Excellency towards Meritorious Contribution and Propagation of Islam by TOLOHUN Ni Ose Qur’anic Prayer Group (TOQPRAF)-21 April, 2021
  • Excellence Service Award in Recognition of my immense contribution towards the Development of Rotaract activities and Youth in the community-Rotaract District 9125-13 March, 2021
  • Humanitarian Service Award in Recognition of outstanding commitment toward service to humanity and community development by Rotaract Club of Federal College of Agriculture Moor Plantation, Ibadan, Oyo State -1 February, 2020
  • Distinguished Leadership Award in recognition of immense contribution to Education Development Globally by W-Global Research Centre, Ibadan, Oyo State, Nigeria -1 February, 2020
  • Humanitarian Award by Rotaract Club of Emmanuel Alayande College of Education and Ekiti State University in recognition of immense contribution and support towards Youth Development and Community at Large -25 January, 2020
  • Award of Humanitarian Service by Rotaract Club The Polytechnic Ibadan -18 January, 2022
  • Outstanding Leadership and Membership Role to Youths by Rotaract Club of Akobo -15 December, 2019
  • Humanitarian Service Award by Rotaract Club of Ilorin-7 December, 2019
  • Cooperate Award in recognition for supporting Rotary Vision by Rotary Club of Ibadan-Challenge - 30 November, 2019
  • AWARD FOR OUTSTANDING contribution to the growth of ROTARACT CLUB OF CHALLENGE -15 November, 2019
  • HUMANITARIAN AWARD by VIEWERS PRESS CLUB in Recognition of selfless service and exceptional achievement towards the progress of the Viewers Press Club-5 October, 2019
  • HUMANITARIAN AWARD OF EXCELLENCE by NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF POLYTECHNICS STUDENTS (NAPS) in recognition of passion, vision, and mission in making worldwide impact by influencing the less privilege in the society, and your immense support towards youth and students developmental projects at all-time-26 August, 2019
  • (UNITED NATIONS) : DISTIGUISHED LEADERSHIP AWARD in commemoration of International Youth Day for Exemplary Leadership Qualities and contribution to Youth Development in Nigeria and Globally-12 August, 2019
  • FEDERAL COLLEGE OF EDUCATION: HONOURARY AWARDS in Recognition of zealous and commitment to the growth and support toward the association -19 July, 2019
  • AWARD OF HONOUR by HON. PRINCE AJB AND HIS ROYAL BAND INCORPORATED in recognition of support and immense contribution to the upliftment of AJB incorporated -31 March, 2019
  • HUMANITARIAN SERVICE AWARD by ROTARACT CLUB OF UNIVERSITY OF IBADAN in honour and Recognition of selfless service and contributions advancement towards the positive upliftment of the society and humanity at large -3 November, 2018
  • FEDERAL COLLEGE OF FORESTRY STUDENTS UNION GOVERNMENT Merit Award in Recognition of great support to the development and growth to the student in Oyo state -18 November, 2018
  • INSTITUT SUPERIEUR DE FORMATION PROFESSIONNEIE (ISFOP -BENIN UNIVERSITY): The Distinction and honour of Doctor of Science, Honoris Causa in Leadership/ Community Development -15 September, 2018
  • OUTSTANDING LEADERSHIP AWARD by ROTARACT CLUB OF CHALLENGE in Recognition of leadership and selfless service to immediate community and most especially to the progress of the Rotaract club of Challenge -29 September, 2018
  • HUMANITARIAN AWARD by VIEWERS PRESS CLUB in Recognition of selfless service and exceptional achievement towards the progress of the Viewers Press Club -6 October, 2018
  • Distinguished Award by Students Union Government (SRC) 2015/2016 Session -Federal College of Forestry – 14 April, 2016
  • AWARD OF EXCELLENCE by PRECIX TECHNOLOGIES & PARTNER in recognition of contribution towards the development of ICT in Oyo state and Nigeria at large -12 December, 2014
  • MERITORIOUS AWARD by ROTARACT CLUB OF THE POLYTECHNIC IBADAN towards Youth Development -25 January, 2014