Odunola Abayomi Explained

Odunola Abayomi
Birth Name:Odunola Abayomi
Birth Date:17 April 1990
Birth Place:Ibadan, Nigeria
Known For:Presenter, The TOD Show
Alma Mater:Ladoke Akintola University of Technology

Odunola Abayomi (born April 17, 1990) is a Nigerian Serial entrepreneur, Business coach, Brand and Media consultant and TV presenter. She is the host of the TOD Show which is been aired on WAP TV and MYTV[1]

She emerged Eko fastest growing entrepreneur of the year at the Eko heritage awards in 2023, she is also a recipient of Maya awards which she emerged CEO of the year and she is a honouree at the Lagos achiever's awards[2] [3]

Background and education

Odunola hails from Yagba West Local government Area in Kogi state but she grew up in Ibadan.  

For her elementary education, she attended Richmab International Nursery and Primary School, Ibadan, Oyo State. She proceeded to Queens School where she completed her secondary education. She later obtained a degree in Electrical and Electronics Engineering from the Ladoke Akintola University of Technology.

She also has a HSE certification from the Institute of Safety Professionals of Nigeria.[4]

Career

Odunola developed passion for photography during her National Youth Service Corps scheme in 2015 in Plateau State. Immediately after NYSC, she went for a photography training in Lagos, and thereafter started her photography outfit. She later expanded into advertising, branding services, consulting and creative directing. She has been a juror a couple of times in the Wikipedia competition for photographers in Africa.

In 2020 Odunola Launched the TOD show, a television show the showcases successful businesses and outstanding personalities from various sectors and how they have contributed to the Nigerian economy and inspire humanity, the program is been aired on WAP TV which is a channel on DSTV, GOTV and StarTimes.[5] [6]

In 2021 she founded of 9’oclock_ng an event blogging platform that deals with publicity for events.

In 2022 Abayomi Odunola started a Non-Governmental and Non-Profitable Initiative called “Give Back with T’Odunola” which is aimed at helping less privileged and rural communities through donations of books and other materials sourced from urban communities. In accordance with the SDGs 1, 4, 7 and 11 Odunola has proven that transformation of our world lies within us individually and collectively.

She belongs to some communities and associations some of which are Toastmasters international. Junior Chamber International(JCI), Rotary Club and Techmentors [7]

Awards and recognitions

!Year !Award!Category!Result
2022Lagos Achievers AwardsHonouree
2022Maya AwardsCEO of the Year
2023Eko Heritage AwardsFastest growing entrepreneur of the year

References

  1. Web site: The . Nation . 2022-09-11 . I infuse fruits in my water bottles – Abayomi Odunola . 2024-09-02 . The Nation.
  2. Web site: Abayomi Odunola Bags Ambassador of Nigeria Youth Advocacy for Good Governance Initiative – THISDAYLIVE . 2024-09-02 . www.thisdaylive.com.
  3. Web site: Onikoyi . Ayo . 2023-05-21 . Ashmusy, Nasboi, others make winners list of Eko Awards . 2024-09-02 . Vanguard.
  4. Web site: Samuel . Olajide . 2021-08-28 . To succeed in life, women need to overcome societal fears – Abayomi Odunola . 2024-09-02 . Punch Newspapers . en-US.
  5. Web site: Ayo . Onikoyi . 2022-08-10 . Why I created the TOD Show- Odunola Abayomi . 2024-09-02 . Vanguard.
  6. Web site: The . Nation . 2022-10-16 . ABAYOMI ODUNOLA: I tell stories to inspire humanity . 2024-09-02 . The Nation.
  7. Web site: Ayo . Onikoyi . 2022-10-08 . TLIG Africa announces partnership, new shows . 2024-09-02 . Vanguard.