Azeez Amida

Azeez Amida
Born15 August 1983
Shomolu, Lagos
Occupation(s)Nigerian business executive, author and speaker
Known forCEO of Pan African Tower

Azeez Amida is a Nigerian business executive, author and speaker.[1] He is the founder of Azeez Amida Foundation.[2][3] He is CEO of Pan African Tower.[4] He is also a member on the Forbes Council since 2022.[5]

Early life

Azeez Amida was born on 15 August 1983 in Shomolu, Lagos.[citation needed] Amida grew up in Lagos before he later moved to Ogun State where he attended Olabisi Onabanjo University. In 2008, he had obtained his Bachelor of Science, Economics. In 2016, Amida attended the IE Business School, Madrid and got his Master of Business Administration. He was also an associate member at the Chartered Institute of Management Accountants.[6]

Career

Amida started his career working as a portfolio manager at Meristem Securities. Between 2014 and 2021, Amida has served under various capacities working with IHS Towers. In 2020, he was appointed CEO of IHS Rwanda. Prior to being CEO, he had also served as the CFO of IHS Rwanda.[7] After his time at IHS, he joined Merit Telecoms on an advisory basis as Chief Growth and Operations officer.[8]

In 2022, he was appointed CEO of Pan African Towers.[9]

Philanthropy

In May 2022, he founded the Azeez Amida Foundation to focus on poverty, clean water, education and healthcare.[10] In November 2022, the Azeez Amida Foundation supported victims of the Bayelsa Flood with relieve packages.[11] In November 2022, through his foundation he refurbished Ogun Primary Healthcare Centre.[12]

Books

References

  1. ^ Press, N. M. (2022-02-02). "Amida Azeez, Lanre Olusola, Nancy Isime, and other business leaders to speak at 10X Thrive Global Conference". Nairametrics. Retrieved 2023-08-19.
  2. ^ "Shobowale, Azeez Amida Foundation hand-over classrooms at Anglican Pry School, Olorunnisola, to SUBEB". AlimoshoToday.com. 2023-08-03. Retrieved 2023-08-19.
  3. ^ "Foundation, Timi Dakolo partner to support victims of Bayelsa floods". The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News. 2022-11-16. Archived from the original on 2023-08-19. Retrieved 2023-08-19.
  4. ^ Press, N. M. (2022-04-14). "Pan African Towers appoints Azeez Amida as new CEO". Nairametrics. Retrieved 2023-08-19.
  5. ^ "Azeez Amida | Chief Executive Officer - Pan African Towers". Forbes Councils. Retrieved 2023-08-19.
  6. ^ Press, N. M. (2022-04-14). "Pan African Towers appoints Azeez Amida as new CEO". Nairametrics. Retrieved 2023-08-19.
  7. ^ "Amida Azeez takes charge as EastCastle's deputy MD". The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News. 2021-08-28. Retrieved 2023-08-19.
  8. ^ "Pan African Towers appoints new chief executive". The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News. 2018-07-05. Archived from the original on 2023-08-19. Retrieved 2023-08-19.
  9. ^ punchng (2017-09-04). "Pan African Towers gets collocation approval". Punch Newspapers. Retrieved 2023-08-19.
  10. ^ glaziang (2023-08-01). "Azeez Amida Foundation Continues to Develop Education in Rural Communities Through Philanthropy". Glazia. Retrieved 2023-08-19.
  11. ^ Nwangwu, Adaora (2022-11-17). "Timi Dakolo Partners With Azeez Amira Foundation To Support Bayelsa Flood Victims". The Culture Custodian (Est. 2014.). Retrieved 2023-08-19.
  12. ^ Nwachukwu, Iheanyi (2022-12-13). "Azeez Amida Foundation refurbishes Ogun primary healthcare centre". Businessday NG. Retrieved 2023-08-19.
  13. ^ "Azeez Amida Unveils "Enter, Perform, Exit (EPE Principle): Understanding the opportunity cycle" to Huge Applause in Lagos". Pulse Nigeria. 2022-11-08. Retrieved 2023-08-19.
  14. ^ Oyemade, Titilade (2022-12-17). "Identifying opportunity when it arrives and ends -A Review of Azeez Amida's EPE Principle". Businessday NG. Retrieved 2023-08-19.