Success is sustained by relationships built on trust, value, and genuine connections rather than immediate financial gains. Every meaningful interaction can become tomorrow’s greatest opportunity when nurtured with integrity. Invest in people before expecting rewards.

Years ago, Engr. Prof. Barr. Dayo Sobowale was introduced through a mentee while exploring ruminant production. He attended training alongside his wife and ward, Nnamani Godwin, proving that learning always precedes lasting success. Knowledge reduces expensive mistakes.

Following the training, he started with a few goats before establishing his farm. Later, I provided three days of practical training for his ward at Abak Farms Ent. without charge. Service strengthens enduring relationships.

Today, as Dean of the Faculty of Computer and Information Engineering, Federal University of Oye Ekiti, and founder of Daboss Polytechnic, he exemplifies visionary leadership. Build relationships with purpose because today's connection may become tomorrow's breakthrough.

Abdullah Opeyemi Akande
B.Agric. (FUNAAB)
GAS (NIAS)
M.Sc. Animal Sci. (UI)
RAS (NIAS)
M.Sc. Int'l Business (UU, UK)
Ph.D. in view