Among other projects executed by Chief Akande’s company are:The Bauchi Township water supply scheme in 1988, financed by the African Development Bank (ADB) to the tune of $70 million. It was at the time, the largest water project in Africa at 35mgd capacity. His company in conjunction with Costain International was also involved in the Osogbo- Ede Water Scheme. AIC formed first overseas affiliate, in the University of Health Science, Antigua (UHSA) School of Medicine. In 1980, AIC in conjunction with Wimpey of UK, his company undertook the Hydroelectric Power Installation & Construction of Oyan dam, and in 1982, in conjunction with EPDN designed and supervised the Balanga Dam and irrigation scheme in Bauchi. Expansion, Northern Ishan, Yola Jimeta, Gombe Water Scheme, Ilorin and Jebba, Uyo Metropolitan Water and Oyo-North Water Schemes. The areas were Bagel-Zungur, Balangar, Kaltungo, and Katini. In 1977, they were awarded the irrigation studies in Bauchi. In 1976, his company, Engineering and Power Development Nigeria Limited (EPDN), in association with Balfour Beatty Engineering of UK was established. Career and Accomplishments Chief Akande has been involved in the execution of infrastructural development projects across Africa and the Caribbean to the tune of over $2 billion in the last twenty years, with business activities cutting across computer, aviation, telecommunications, management and petrochemical industries In 1970, Chief Akande returned to Nigeria, having filled positions as financial consultant with KPMG Peat Marwick and Standard Oil Corporation in the USA.Ĭhief Harry Akande established AIC Limited and became the president of NAFTEC (New African Technical & Electrical Company), representative company of G.E America, which subsequently executed the major Gas Turbine Electricity Projects at Ughelli, Ijora, and Delta II-IV.
In 1969, chief Akande obtained his MBA from Northwestern University, Kellogg’s Graduate school of Management to become the prestigious school’s first graduate of African ancestry. On leaving Olivet Heights in 1961, he gained admission into Hampton University, Hampton Virginia USA on a scholastic bursary from abroad, graduating in 1967 in Accounting and Finance with highest honors.
Ayoade later got admitted into Olivet heights Oyo, in 1957, and records from that institution showed that not only was he brilliant in his academic performance, but also very proficient in sports. James Primary school Oke Bola and the Abadina School, University of Ibadan. EducationHe started his educational career from Sacred Heart Nursery School, Idikan, and St.
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