Gbenga Taiwo Adigun
Gbenga Taiwo Adigun | |
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| Born | Gbenga Taiwo Adigun |
| Occupations | Real Estate developer
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Gbenga Taiwo Adigun is a real estate developer and the co-founder of Rebar Perfecta Limited.[1] [2]
Early Life
[change | change source]Gbenga Taiwo Adigun hails from Oyo State in Ibadan South West.He was born to Pius Adigun and Aderonke Adigun.[3] Gbenga Adigun attended Ladoke Akintola University of Technology, Ogbomoso, Oyo State where he earned his first degree, Bachelor of Technology in Pure & Applied Mathematics[4][5]
Career
[change | change source]Gbenga began his career in the banking and finance sector, working with institutions like Guaranty Trust Bank and ARM before transitioning into the construction and construction logistics industry.[6][5]
In 2012, he founded Rebar Perfecta and it was named The Africa’s 100 Most Valuable Brands 2023’ at an exclusive event held on March 29 in Lagos.[7]
He is an advocate for affordable housing for the low and middle class in Nigeria.[8][9][1]
He is an awardee of JOM Charity Award,[5] Africa Brands CEO Awards[10] and African Leader of Integrity Merit Award for excellence in entrepreneurship[11]
In 2022, Daily times newspaper listed him among the top 3 Real Estate developers in Nigeria. He has also been actively involved in charitable initiatives supporting community development and affordable housing projects.[12][13]
In 2023, he was honoured with The Outstanding Personalities (T. O. P) Prize for shaping Nigeria's business landscape, showcasing remarkable achievements in corporate Nigeria.[14] and In 2024, He was named among twenty remarkable young Nigerians under the age of 50.[15]
Awards
[change | change source]He has received several awards for his contributions to the industry, including the JOM Charity Award, African Brands Awards, African Brands CEO Awards, African Quality Achievements Award, National Quality Order of Merit Award, and West Africa Brands Excellence Awards.[12]
References
[change | change source]- ↑ 1.0 1.1 "Transforming Nigerian Landscape and Housing Market". P.M. News - daily newspaper. 2021-01-28. Retrieved 2024-05-10.
- ↑ "Empowerment: Real Estate Entrepreneurship Key to Economic Growth". Leadership (newspaper) - Nigerian daily national newspaper. 2022-03-15. Retrieved 2024-05-10.
- ↑ "My growing up influenced my entrepreneurship endeavour – Gbenga Taiwo Adigun, Co-founder Rebar Perfecta". Business Day (Nigeria) - Nigerian daily business newspaper. 2024-04-13. Retrieved 2024-05-10.
- ↑ "What I learnt from my Harvard University course-Gbenga Adigun". The Sun (Nigeria) - Nigerian national newspaper. 2018-04-23. Retrieved 2024-05-10.
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 5.2 "A visionary real estate developer, construction expert". Nigerian Tribune - English-language newspaper. 2020-10-13. Retrieved 2024-05-10.
- ↑ "Influential Nigerians in the Construction Industry". Independent Nigeria - Nigerian national newspaper. 2024-04-07. Retrieved 2024-05-10.
- ↑ "Rebar Perfecta Recognized Among Africa's Top 100 Most Valuable Brands". Independent Nigeria - Nigerian national newspaper. 2023-11-12. Retrieved 2024-05-10.
- ↑ "Gbenga Taiwo Adigun urges industry players to seize the moment at Lagos real estate fest 2023". Vanguard (Nigeria) - Nigerian national newspaper. 2023-07-16. Retrieved 2024-05-10.
- ↑ "Gbenga Taiwo Adigun Moderates FIABCI Nigeria's Golden Jubilee Panel Session". This Day - Nigerian national newspaper. 2023-11-12. Retrieved 2024-05-10.
- ↑ "Gbenga Adigun Wins Africa Brands CEO Award". Daily Times (Nigeria) - Nigerian national newspaper. 2023-12-20. Retrieved 2024-05-10.
- ↑ "Gbenga Taiwo Adigun bags African Leader of Integrity Merit Award". Nigerian Tribune - English-language newspaper. 2023-12-11. Retrieved 2024-05-10.
- ↑ 12.0 12.1 "Top Real Estate Developers in Nigeria". Daily Times (Nigeria) - Nigerian national newspaper. 2022-09-16. Retrieved 2024-05-10.
- ↑ "How Nigeria can tackle issue of affordable housing". Nigerian Tribune - Nigerian national newspaper. 2023-10-10. Retrieved 2024-05-10.
- ↑ "Young Entrepreneur, Co-founder Of Rebar Perfecta, Making Impact In Construction Support Sector". This Day - Nigerian national newspaper. 2024-05-02. Retrieved 2024-05-10.
- ↑ "Don Jazzy, Basketmouth, Gbenga Taiwo Adigun, others make outstanding Nigerians honour list". This Day - Nigerian national newspaper. 2024-04-22. Retrieved 2024-05-10.