Oloye Lekan Alabi became one of my mentors when I read one of his books launched in 2015 during his 65th birthday. His life as a writer, journalist and a one time press secretary to a military governor of Oyo state, Governor Olurin. His “how not to fall prey to 419 people”, “the world is a stage” and “God's time, the right time” are my motivations to press on. He was at my faculty for the cultural night some years ago which was chaired by Olanrewaju Olansile, the erstwhile Chairman of Kenneth Mellanby Hall where he spoke on “baton exchange” which emphasized cultural heritage.
Today, I've come to realize that the world with its free space is not free, but we all stand as the saviours from its drowning. _Ojo Oladimeji Johnson_ was the President of S. E. I. H and Campus Director of Hultprize (2017-2018), University of Ibadan while _Samuel Babalola, PhD (2016-17)_ was the first Campus Director everly respected for his lead-way. Both have set the ground running for University Students Entrepreneurship cycle.
We can't say less that entrepreneurship takes constant dedication and development of one's idea. Just as a friend lectured some times ago, that if you expect your business to earn you a lot immediately, you're on a long journey to a woeful end. What you don't think of investing into: your time, money, sleep, constant practice, can only make you to earn from it through dubious means.
Birthed from the stool of Hultprize is S. E. I. H through the encouragement of Dr. Demola Lewis, the Deputy Dean of Students of the Institution. A Hub for learning, incubation, building and establishing reasonable and saving ideas, bringing Schumpeter's idea into limelight to illuminate, especially the youths in University of Ibadan. Hultprize is a world class event for University student entrepreneurs founded by Ahmad Ashkar, sponsored by Bill Clinton: 42nd President of the United States of America: Clinton Global initiative, to credit entrepreneurs' efforts (or any young person with ideas) for saving the world from poverty, unemployment and underdevelopment.
This is a continuous process which breathes with the presence of any idea. It gives life to importance that sees solutions to societal issues. It partners with Wennovation Hub, CampusLab, Centre for Entrepreneurship and Innovation (CEI) and futuristically with other arms that intrude neglects to rebuild dumped ideas.
The testimonial of S. E. I. H has produced 3 start-ups internationally and 70 jobs.
After the gallant teamwork with S. E. I. H evangelists, who wishes to team up with next generation of ideas and belief in abilities, we are on the way to be more productive and make students their own employers.
Taking up the mantle of the president of the Hub is a role of continuity and service: to serve idea reverends, be a better link to further pitching of ideas and making all to sea farther than the river. This, through the cooperation of everyone.
My name is Adedokun Seyi: President, S. E. I. H
