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  • Omojuwa sparks debate on billionaires’ influence after touring ATCO’s modular housing plant

    Omojuwa sparks debate on billionaires’ influence after touring ATCO’s modular housing plant

    Board member of the Halifax International Security Forum and Founder of Alpha Reach, JJ Omojuwa  has ignited widespread conversation after his recent meeting with the billionaire Chair and CEO of ATCO, Nancy Southern, at the tour of ATCO Structures and one of its Attainable Home modular housing projects in downtown Calgary, Alberta.

    In different posts, with even just one of those already seen by over half a million X users, Omojuwa noted his fascination with some cultural nuances. 

    He explained that Southern drove by herself, during the visit to one of her companies sites and despite her role, he noted, “she never acted like she was in charge”. This sparked debates on billionaires’ humility and influence.

    Speaking about his visit to ATCO Structures plant on the invitation of Nancy Southern after a chat in Halifax. Omojuwa stated that he had a different expectations of what modular homes and seeing them changed his thoughts.

    He noted, “I had a different expectation of what the ATCO Modular Homes would look like, but seeing them made me realise that we are very much in the future of housing for the vast majority of people in need of access to their own homes.”

    He toured a six-storey, 84-unit affordable housing building using permanent modular construction which is projected to go for about 950 CAD/month (all inclusive) located at the core of downtown Calgary.

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    He further stated, “Adam Beattie, the President of ATCO Structures took me through the elements of the project; the efficiency of the building approach, AI helping to debug the process, minimal site disruption, cost, savings on time etc.”

    ATCO Structures is a global leader in modular construction, operating in Canada, the U.S., Australia, Mexico, and Chile. Founded in Canada, ATCO has steadily expanded its modular housing footprint. In 2023, its Structures division acquired Triple M Housing, a major modular-home manufacturer, reinforcing ATCO’s capacity to deliver factory-built homes.

  • Omotoye, Omojuwa, Aproko Doctor, others to speak at Global Education Summit

    Omotoye, Omojuwa, Aproko Doctor, others to speak at Global Education Summit

    Socio-economic and political commentators, entrepreneurs, education advocates, and media influencers, have been selected to speak at the maiden edition of the Global Education Summit and Exhibition (GESE), slated to be held in Lagos on Saturday, February 24th, 2024.

    The landmark event organized by Schooliply emerges as a powerful catalyst for transformative change and it aspires to cultivate a culture of collaboration, offering attendees limitless learning experiences.

    The Global Education Summit and Exhibition stands as a flagship event dedicated to unravelling the nexus of education and technology within Africa.

    By uniting students, educators, and industry stalwarts, the summit endeavours to galvanize collaboration, spur innovation, and empower the forthcoming generation of African leaders.

    According to the organizers, the summit will convene students, industry luminaries, and thought leaders, collectively exploring the profound impact of technology on the educational landscape hailing from Canada, the US, the UK, and beyond.

    “Education and proper access to it is one thing that can change Africa positively. The GESE is an awakening to Education stakeholders and parastatals ensuring synergy between already established institutions and stakeholders who can effect changes in Africa,” says Tunde Omotoye, CEO of Schooliply and the convener of the summit.

    The summit’s agenda boasts an illustrious lineup of speakers poised to share their expertise and insights across a spectrum of educational and technological domains.

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    The speakers include political commentator and social media expert, Japhet Omojuwa, former Senior Special Assistant to the President on Job Creation and Youth Employment, Mr. Afolabi Imoukhuede, founder of Aid for Rural Education Access Initiative (AREAi), Gideon Olanrewaju, founder of Chess In Slums Africa, Tunde Onakoya,

    Others include Financial Investment Advocate, Olayinka Adebayo, Nigerian physician, Dr. Chinonso Egemba aka Aproko Doctor, Business Development Manager, Fleming College, Muder Elbeshti, CEO Zole, Babatunde Fashola, Associate Director of Admission and Business Partnerships at Human Squad, Vineet Dubey, Founder at Oke and Education Advocate, Ireoluwa Bolajoko, among others.

    Distinguished panel sessions are primed to tackle pressing topics, including “Transforming Education in Africa through Technology” and “Eliminating Systemic Barriers in African Education.”

    These sessions are crafted to furnish invaluable guidance to aspiring study-abroad students and industry professionals alike.

    The summit promises attendees an immersive experience, replete with thought-provoking dialogues, networking opportunities, and interactive exhibits spotlighting the latest advancements in educational technology.