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Dr. Daere Akobo Honored with Prestigious Doctorate from OAU: Celebrating Visionary Leadership and Excellence

We are proud to celebrate the remarkable achievement of our Chairman/GCEO, Dr. Daere Akobo, on his conferment with an Honorary Doctorate Degree by Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU) during its 48th Convocation Ceremony, held from December 12 to 14, 2024.

This prestigious recognition highlights Dr. Akobo’s visionary leadership, relentless commitment to excellence, and transformative contributions to Nigeria’s business landscape.

Under his leadership, PANA Holdings has grown into an enterprise of unmatched standards, driving innovation in petroleum, mining, process, power, agri-processing, e-commerce, and allied investments. Dr. Akobo’s philosophy, “A dream without a deadline is a nightmare,” has guided his remarkable journey as a business leader and disruptive entrepreneur. His ability to embrace challenges with focus and grace has earned him recognition on platforms like Forbes Africa, further cementing his role as an innovator. This milestone reflects not only his personal excellence but also the vision and impact of the PANA Holdings Group in advancing economic growth in Nigeria and Africa.

Alongside distinguished honorees such as Her Excellency, Senator Oluremi Tinubu (First Lady of the Federal Republic of Nigeria), Karl Toriola (MTN Nigeria Boss), Professor Anthony Adegbulugbe, and Dr. Akinade Ogunbiyi, Dr. Akobo stands as a beacon of inspiration for future leaders.

We extend our heartfelt congratulations to Dr. Akobo for this well-deserved honor and look forward to continued growth and success under his inspiring leadership.