{"id":2863,"date":"2023-09-15T15:58:56","date_gmt":"2023-09-15T15:58:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.thenhef.org\/?p=2863"},"modified":"2023-09-15T16:00:33","modified_gmt":"2023-09-15T16:00:33","slug":"meet-our-2023-honorees-olukayode-pitan","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.thenhef.org\/meet-our-2023-honorees-olukayode-pitan\/","title":{"rendered":"Meet Our 2023 Honorees: Olukayode Pitan"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"2863\" class=\"elementor elementor-2863\" data-elementor-post-type=\"post\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<section data-particle_enable=\"false\" data-particle-mobile-disabled=\"false\" class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-3ebb1b0 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default tp-parallax-no\" data-id=\"3ebb1b0\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-settings=\"{&quot;tp_sticky_sec_effect_enable&quot;:false}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div data-aos=\"\" class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-5f7a843b\" data-id=\"5f7a843b\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-settings=\"{&quot;tp_sticky_col_effect_enable&quot;:false}\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-596e1354 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"596e1354\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<style>\/*! elementor - v3.21.0 - 30-04-2024 *\/\n.elementor-widget-text-editor.elementor-drop-cap-view-stacked .elementor-drop-cap{background-color:#69727d;color:#fff}.elementor-widget-text-editor.elementor-drop-cap-view-framed .elementor-drop-cap{color:#69727d;border:3px solid;background-color:transparent}.elementor-widget-text-editor:not(.elementor-drop-cap-view-default) .elementor-drop-cap{margin-top:8px}.elementor-widget-text-editor:not(.elementor-drop-cap-view-default) .elementor-drop-cap-letter{width:1em;height:1em}.elementor-widget-text-editor .elementor-drop-cap{float:left;text-align:center;line-height:1;font-size:50px}.elementor-widget-text-editor .elementor-drop-cap-letter{display:inline-block}<\/style>\t\t\t\t<p><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-2864 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thenhef.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/Olukayode-Pitan-300x300.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thenhef.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/Olukayode-Pitan-300x300.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.thenhef.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/Olukayode-Pitan-1024x1024.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/www.thenhef.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/Olukayode-Pitan-150x150.jpeg 150w, https:\/\/www.thenhef.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/Olukayode-Pitan-768x768.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.thenhef.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/Olukayode-Pitan-650x650.jpeg 650w, https:\/\/www.thenhef.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/Olukayode-Pitan.jpeg 1080w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p><h3>Olukayode Pitan<\/h3><p>NHEF Lifetime Achievement Award<\/p><p>The Lifetime Achievement Award is a prestigious recognition for individuals who have dedicated their lives and careers to making enduring and significant contributions to their respective fields. This award celebrates a lifetime of exceptional accomplishments and sustained excellence.<\/p><p><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Driving Economic Development through Financial Leadership<\/span><\/p><p>Olukayode Pitan is a distinguished financial executive known for his exceptional leadership and commitment to driving economic development through strategic financial solutions. As the Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of Bank of Industry Ltd (BOI), one of Nigeria&#8217;s foremost development finance institutions, he has played a pivotal role in supporting entrepreneurship, innovation, and industrialization nationwide.<\/p><p>Mr. Pitan&#8217;s illustrious career in finance spans several decades, marked by a relentless dedication to fostering economic growth and empowerment. Prior to assuming his current role at BOI, he held key positions in both the public and private sectors, amassing a wealth of experience in finance, investment, and economic development.<\/p><p>Under his visionary leadership, BOI has continued to facilitate access to finance and funding for Nigerian businesses, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). The bank&#8217;s innovative financial products and strategic initiatives have contributed significantly to job creation, poverty alleviation, and the overall economic transformation of Nigeria.<\/p><p>Mr. Pitan&#8217;s unwavering commitment to economic development is evident in his tireless efforts to promote industrialization, innovation, and entrepreneurship. His leadership at BOI has been instrumental in fostering collaborations with various stakeholders, including government agencies, development partners, and private sector players, to drive sustainable growth and development in Nigeria.<\/p><p>A seasoned financial expert and visionary leader, Olukayode Pitan continues to shape Nigeria&#8217;s economic development landscape. 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