There is truly no template for success, but one percent inspiration and 99 percent perspiration seem to be the secret of Alhaji Rafiu Oseni Okanlawon, CEO of Elele Real Advance International and CEO of Blue Roof Hotel. He utilized his background and the accompanying challenges as sufficient inspiration and perspiration to achieve success.
Thursday, October 26, 2023, will remain evergreen in the hearts of those who actively participated in the YOMAFA Award 2023, especially in the WORA Category, where monarchs and excellent leaders like Alhaji Rafiu Oseni Okanlawon were celebrated. The historical event commenced with opening prayers, spiced up with the National Anthem, Cultural Display, Beauty Pageant (MISS WORA GLOBAL), Choreography, Ewi, etc.
Alhaji Rafiu Oseni Okanlawon, popularly called “Elele Mowe,” is the Apagunpote of Ilu Igbeyin. He is also conferred with Jagunmolu, among other numerous Chieftaincy titles. Due to his positive contribution to the development of Yoruba land as a whole, he was honored at this year’s edition of YOMAFA Global Award as the World’s Most Exuberant Facilitator (Aare Aridunun Alatunse Yorubaland) under the WORA Categories, aimed at celebrating monarchs and excellent leaders.
The highly respected business mogul, Alhaji Rafiu Oseni Okanlawon, has received several awards in recognition of his role in the development of Yoruba land and his overall influence. Some of the honors and decorations bestowed upon him include the Oodua Special Recognition Ile – Ife OSTRA AWARD organized by Intercontinental Magazine.
Despite the economic challenges in the country, 2023 was a financially rewarding and remarkable year for Alhaji Rafiu Oseni Okanlawon as he continued to strive in giving back to society through his humanitarian services. In addition to his corporate responsibilities, Alhaji Oseni is passionate about promoting culture, religious education, and assisting the less privileged in society.
According to the organizers, the WORA Awards have been rewarding the Distinguished Sons and Daughters of Oodua, especially in business and cultural promotion. The awards acknowledge the success stories and ethical entrepreneurs of Nigerian businesses, the music and movie industry, especially those who have made significant contributions across the South West Geo – Political Zone.
The awards exist not just to give a pat on the back, a trophy, and a ‘well done,’ but because the organizers truly believe that business and culture have a key role to play in tackling the major issues faced by Nigeria and the world at large, including unemployment, climate change, ongoing conflicts, and widespread poverty.
