Prince Kehinde Bankole

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Dr kehinde Alex Bankole is Nigerian entrepreneur and politician. He is the Founder Of KAB Constructions Limited and Chairman Of Kehinde Alex Bankole Foundation (KABF). [1] [2] [3] [4]

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Dr. Kehinde Alex Bankole
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Former Member, Kwara State House of Assembly Commission
Personal details
Born Ekan, Kwara state
Nationality Nigerian
Political party All Progressives Congress (APC)
EducationB.Sc. Physics, University of Ilorin; M.Sc. Strategic Management University of Ibadan; MBA Fin. Mgt, Kwara State University; Prowess University, Delaware, USA (Doctorate); Ph.D Public Governance and Leadership, University of Abuja
Alma mater Oro Grammar School, Kwara State
OccupationFounder, KAB Construction, KAB Energy, KAB Security
ProfessionPolitician, Entrepreneur
AwardsJOM Charity Award

He was a member of the Kwara State House of Assembly [5] and was a candidate in the 2019 General Elections. As a member of kwara state assembly he sponsored the “Assembly Autonomy Law,” which aimed to advance the autonomy of the legislative chamber of Kwara State. [6]

Early life

He was born to the family of Otunba James Bankole. He attended his primary school at United Anglican primary school ekan and secondary education at Oro Grammar School, Kwara State. Prince also holds B.Sc Degree in Physics from the University of Ilorin, Masters Degree from the University of Ibadan in Strategic Management, Diploma in Architecture from the Federal Polytechnic, Ado-Ekiti and a Doctorate degree from the Prowess University, Delaware USA. [7] [6]

Career

Prince started his career with the defunct Oceanic Bank before founding KAB Constructions Limited in 2009. [3] [8] [9] He constructed MTN office in Lagos and Osun States, Globacom office in Oyo State and Olabisi Onabanjo University in Ogun State. [10]

He was the Chairman of Dex Cole Construction Company from 2009 to 2016 Which metamorphosed into KAB Constructions Limited where he served as the MD/CEO until recently when he resigned and assumed the position of founder. [11] [6] He developed Lekki Court Estates, Discovery Gardens and contributed to the development of Olabisi Onabanjo University Medical Hostel. [2]

Prince is currently a member of the All Progressives Congress (APC). [12] In 2019, Bankole contested as the Peoples Democratic Party (Nigeria) House of Assembly candidate from Oke-Ero and was also a member of the Kwara State Assembly commission which was illegally dissolved by the Kwara State Governor, AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq upon his being sworn-in in 2019. [1] [13] [14]

He is an advocate of the underprivileged and his initiative has provided financial support and empower disadvantaged students to pursue their academic. [15] [16]

Award and recognition

He won the JOMCA Award and the NAPTIP to get Benevolence Giver Award, President of EkanNla Student Union, OkeEro; Vice President, Advisory Council, and member of Student Representative Council, University of Ilorin, Kwara State. A pioneer member of the Kwara State Assembly Commission. [4]

References

  1. 1 2 "The Role of Entrepreneurs and Philanthropists". dailytimesng.com. Retrieved 2024-04-14.
  2. 1 2 "SPY Police Academy: Kehinde Bankole bags awards as best in academics, distinguished student". vanguardngr.com. Retrieved 2021-10-04.
  3. 1 2 "Young Real Estate Players Making Waves". citypeopleonline.com. Retrieved 2021-04-22.
  4. 1 2 "Nigerian construction tycoon security specialist estate developer". pmnewsnigeria.com. Retrieved 2024-05-21.
  5. ↑ "Kehinde Bankole Supreme Court Ruling Invalidating His Election". blueprint.ng. Retrieved 2021-10-23.
  6. 1 2 3 "Nigeria's top real estate business leaders". thenationonlineng.net. Retrieved 2021-04-22.
  7. ↑ "Meeting Ooni of Ife in a banking hall changed my life forever Bankole". tribuneonlineng.com. Retrieved 2022-05-01.
  8. ↑ "Bank of industry receives kab constructions seeks synergy". guardian.ng. Retrieved 2021-01-25.
  9. ↑ "Real Estate Mogul Kehinde Alex Bankole to attends Unilorin SU Empowerment & Entrepreneurship Summit". thesatcommedia.com. Retrieved 2022-07-15.
  10. ↑ "10 real estate players in their 30s who are playing big". citypeopleonline.com. Retrieved 2021-01-25.
  11. ↑ "Bankole, Kwara Born Real Estate Guru, Bags KWASU MBA Degree". freshinsightnewstv.com. Retrieved 2023-12-14.
  12. ↑ "Prince kehinde bankole Declares Race For House Of Reps Seat At Ekan Ward". thesun.ng. Retrieved 2021-10-23.
  13. ↑ "Kwara born Bankole bags 6 awards as Police graduate Spy enrollees". freshinsightnewstv.com. Retrieved 2021-10-23.
  14. ↑ "Interview: Why I didn't Publicize my Defection to APC – DCP Bankole (SPY)". freshinsightnewstv.com. Retrieved 2023-12-13.
  15. ↑ "Kehinde Alex Bankole: A visionary leader transforming lives in Oke-Ero". guardian.ng. Retrieved 2024-09-13.
  16. ↑ "kwara govt seeks partnerships for essential services infrastructure development". guardian.ng. Retrieved 2023-04-12.
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