Kola Oyeneyin
| Kola Oyeneyin | |
|---|---|
| Born | 24 October 1980 |
| 🏳️ Nationality | Nigerian |
| 🏫 Education | Bachelor of Science (BSc), Computer Science University of Nottingham, UK. Master of Public Administration, University of Nottingham |
| 💼 Occupation | Entrepreneur, Investor |
| 📆 Years active | 2010–present |
| Title | CEO of Venia Group |
| 👩 Spouse(s) | Eyitope Kola-Oyeneyin |
| 👶 Children | 2 |
| 🌐 Website | www.kolaoyeneyin.xyz |
Kola Oyeneyin is a Nigerian Entrepreneur[1] and Activist.[2] He is the founder and CEO of Venia Group,[3] a venture creation and development company, recognised by the London Stock Exchange.[4][5]
Career and Business[edit]
Kola was a Business Analyst at Hewlett-Packard for 3 years in the United Kingdom before joining Lekki British School as the Business Manager.[6] In 2011, he founded Venia Group, a venture creation and development company;[1] its subsidiaries are Venia Business Hub, a provider of serviced offices and co-working spaces[7][8][9] and AutoGenius, Nigeria's first digital insurance platform.[10]
Recognition[edit]
The Vice President of Nigeria appointed Kola Oyeneyin a member of the Advisory Group on Technology and Creativity in 2018.[11][3] The Future Awards Africa nominated Kola Oyeneyin as Entrepreneur of the Year in 2012.[12]
Political Interest and Advocacy[edit]
Kola is the Founder and Convener of GenVoices, a non-partisan group launched in January 2012 via a telethon prepare youth for political engagement.[13][14] Kola mobilised and led a section of the Occupy Nigeria movement in Lagos.[15] In 2010, Kola founded Sleeves Up, a youth empowerment foundation.[16][17]
Personal Life[edit]
In 2015, Kola Oyeneyin got married to Eyitope St. Matthew Daniel.[18][19]
References[edit]
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 "An Entrepreneur's Solution To Nigeria's Infrastructure Problem". Ventures Africa. Retrieved 7 March 2020.
- ↑ "Finalist: Nosarieme Garrick". Global Citizen. Retrieved 17 May 2020.
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 "Here are 28 tech entrepreneurs that made the presidential advisory group". Techpoint Africa. Retrieved 4 March 2020.
- ↑ "97 Nigeria firms listed among companies to inspire Africa". Punch Nigeria. Retrieved 9 April 2020.
- ↑ "9 Nigerian Companies Make Companies to inspire Africa List for 2019". Tech Next. Retrieved 9 April 2020.
- ↑ "Kola Oyeneyin Steps Down As GenVoices Convener To Drive #IHaveDecided Campaign for Buhari/Osinbajo". OMOJUWA.COM. Retrieved 7 March 2020.
- ↑ "Nigerian entrepreneurs play the role of govt - Oyeneyin". Punch Newspapers. Retrieved 7 March 2020.
- ↑ "New Venia Business Hub opens in Lagos". Disrupt Africa. Retrieved 7 March 2020.
- ↑ "The essence of co-working is to amplify creativity, connectivity and collaboration". The Guardian Nigeria News. Retrieved 7 March 2020.
- ↑ "Kola Oyeneyin, The Genius Behind Autogenius Plans To Disrupt Nigerian Insurance". TechCabal. Retrieved 7 March 2020.
- ↑ "Kola Aina, Kola Oyeneyin, Mohammed Jega, Others appointed into Tech + creativity Advisory Group". Tech Economy Nigeria. Retrieved 4 March 2020.
- ↑ "TFAA 2012 NOMINEES". The Future Awards Africa. Retrieved 4 March 2020.
- ↑ "A new generation has spoken! Historic GenVoices telethon is broadcast to over 25 million people worldwide and inspires many to lead & serve". EbonyLife TV. Retrieved 8 March 2020.
- ↑ "United Nations endorses GenVoices: This "has a possibility to have a positive and defining impact on the rest of Africa"". YNaija. Retrieved 8 March 2020.
- ↑ "Social media widen scope of Nigeria fuel protests". NBC News. Retrieved 8 April 2020.
- ↑ ""What About Us?": Nigerian Youth Organizations Ask Nigerian Presidential Candidates For A Debate". Sahara Reporters. Retrieved 8 April 2020.
- ↑ "Watch The "What About Us?" Youth-Focused Nigerian Presidential Debate". Bellanaija. Retrieved 8 April 2020.
- ↑ "Enterprising Couple Eyitope St. Matthew Daniel weds Kola Oyeneyin". BellaNaija. Retrieved 4 March 2020.
- ↑ "Activist Kola Oyeneyin weds heart throb, Eyitope St. Matthew". Kemi Filani News. Retrieved 4 March 2020.
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