Dr. Tunji Olowolafe

Dr. Tunji Olowolafe is the Chancellor of Ekiti State University and an influential figure whose impact spans healthcare, infrastructure, and business. Initially trained as a medical doctor (MBBS, University of Ilorin), he transitioned into entrepreneurship, founding Deux Project Limited, which evolved from restructuring hospitals into a leading firm for civil engineering, construction, and consultancy across Nigeria. His commitment to national development is evident in his roles, including Non-Executive Director at West Power & Gas and Infracorp Nigeria. Notably, as Chairman of the Lekki Concession Company (LCC), he spearheaded the successful upgrade of the Lekki–Epe Expressway, one of Nigeria's first major public-private partnership (PPP) projects. He is also an investor in sectors like oil & gas, real estate, and technology. Dr. Tunji Olowolafe is a dynamic digital ecosystem architect and policy driver accelerating Nigeria's digital economy through strategic investment and governance. His philanthropic arm, the Tunji Olowolafe Foundation (TOF), which established the solar-powered GOMTECH ICT Centre, operates a comprehensive, sustainable model: it deploys critical hybrid-powered infrastructure, scales digital literacy via the AI-driven GOM Learning App, and drives frontier innovation. Passionate about education and youth empowerment, Dr. Olowolafe serves on the boards of Rugby School Nigeria and the EdTech startup, uLesson. His career, marked by a World Fellow of the Duke of Edinburgh honor, exemplifies professionalism, fortitude, and a deep commitment to inspiring progress in Africa. Beyond his professional accolades and the 2,000+ Nigerians whose careers he has directly impacted, Dr. Olowolafe embodies the role of a devoted Father, Grandfather, and Mentor. His expansive career is not just a testament to business acumen but also to his profound commitment to nurturing both people and progress across the nation, making his life's work a powerful blueprint for African development.