Prominent businessman and Managing Director, Midway Airlines, Prince Olurotimi Olasode Martins has joined the list of 25 distinguished Nigerians to be conferred with honorary Doctorate award at an international conference tagged LEIC NIGERIA 2024.
Prince Martins, a Lagos-based socialite and Jagunmolu of Owu Kingdom, will bag a Doctorate award of PhD (Honoris Causa) in Leadership by a South Africa-based institution, Immanuel Theology Institute International in affiliation with Priesthood Leadership Development Initiative Inc based in Nigeria.
The Leadership Empowerment International Conference (LEIC) which is the platform for the award conferment, holds on Saturday August 17, 2024 in Abeokuta.
The conference is pooling global leaders from 50 countries of the world.and is themed: “Responsible And Responsive Leadership”.
The conference which commenced yesterday continues today and will climax with the award ceremony on Saturday at the Treasure House of God Global Centre, Agbeloba, Abeokuta.
He is to join others to receive the Leadership award with several others bagging Doctorate in Theology.
Among those listed for doctoral honour are three former Commissioners in the State, Engr. Anthony Ojeshina, Hon. Dele Obadina and Hon. Kehinde Sogunle.
Others include a retired former Director, Central Bank of Nigeria, Engr. Oluwatoyin Jokosenumi, TRACE Commandant, Prince ‘Seni Ogunyemi, elderstatesman and politician, Hon. Dapo Adeyemi, and Chairman, Academic Staff Union of Secondary Schools (ASSUSS), Mr Felix Agbesanwa.
The rest are Head, Public Relations and Information, Federal Medical Centre, Abeokuta, Rev’d Segun Orisajo, popular Adire Promoter and CEO, ATJ Textiles, Mrs Lizzy Adeboyejo and several others.
Time for the award event starts at 10am during which academic procession will commence followed by several other programmes already lined up.
According to a statement by Executive Secretary, LEIC, Dr Ayo Arowojolu, the Priesthood Leadership Development Initiative Inc is a global platform engaging in massive network to teach, train values in character in leadership and relationship, and thereby creating the path for a better world.
Born on November 11, 1956, Prince Olurotimi Olasode Martins is a distinguished business leader with extensive experience in business operations, project management, and organizational leadership. His career spans across various sectors including aviation, information technology, construction and hospitality.
He has consistently demonstrated entrepreneurial prowess and commitment to excellence in all his endeavors. His achievements reflect his dedication to excellence and his impact on Nigeria’s economic and social landscape.
He has dedicated his life to the pursuit of excellence, innovation, and community service, leaving an indelible mark on both the national and international stage.
His entrepreneurial spirit and visionary leadership have consistently driven success and progress in every endeavor he has undertaken.
One of Prince Martins’ most notable achievements is his pioneering role in the National Driver’s License Initiative in Nigeria. He was the driving force behind the design and implementation of the New Nigeria Drivers License under the National Universal Licensing Scheme (NULS). His efforts in enhancing the security of motor vehicle license plates have made significant strides in combating fraud and improving the overall safety of Nigeria’s transportation system.
In the realm of aviation, Prince Martins has demonstrated exceptional leadership as the Managing Director and COO of Midway Airlines. Under his stewardship, the airline has specialized in aircraft charter services, operating a fleet that includes the Hawker Siddeley 125 – 800 series, Embraer 120 ER, Embraer 145, and Cirrus G22. His strategic vision and operational excellence have set new standards in the aviation industry.
Prince Martins’ contributions to identity solutions are equally commendable. As the Managing Director of ID Solutions Nigeria Ltd, he has led the company in providing cutting-edge access control systems, integrated card solutions, and biometric data storage and processing.
