Araoyinbo Scores Another Beautiful Goal

Olumide Araoyinbo, President of the Ondo State Chambers of Commerce, Industry, Mines and Agriculture (ONDOCCIMA), is a known thoroughbred businesswoman of high repute and an astute politician.

The highly influential dude is known for his Midas touch. Popularly known as Sokoto (trouser) among his large followers, Araoyinbo has scored another great goal once again, with the completion of his new three stars hotel and apartments, located in the highbrow Ijapo Estate, Akure, the Ondo State capital.

The Chairman/CEO of Olart Global Plus, who is also a chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC) and a former majority leader of the Ondo State House of Assembly, has his hands in many pies: security, agriculture and hospitality among several others. Surely, if you call him a consummate businessman and strategist, you won’t be far from the truth.

Self-made and hardworking, Araoyinbo can be said to have cracked his destiny early in life when he joined hands with an uncle to establish a security outfit. But with so much confidence, hope and clear vision, he laid the foundation of his business.

For him, this Igbo proverb encapsulates his entire life- ‘looking at a king’s mouth, you’ll think he never sucked at his mother’s breast.’

Araoyinbo’s alias, Sokoto, was a derisive name coined for him while in secondary school because his school shorts had several patches. But with determination and dedication, Araoyinbo broke whatever pact he may have had with poverty in his school days.

Today, the lanky serial businessman is a success that has continued to inspire several younger ones from far and near. The business organisation that he started with a shoestring budget has grown bigger. He has metamorphosed into a business magnate with several awards to his credit, while his sterling profile continues to rise higher. His has become the biblical mustard seed that was sown years back, and he is now reaping bountifully.

And he has swiftly climbed the ladder to become a leader in the very unpredictable business climate. His unique ability to see opportunities where others see impossibility has earned him accolades from far and near.

At the moment, preparations are in high gear for the formal launch of his latest baby, Olart Hotel and Apartments, in Akure. Not one to do things in half measures, Araoyinbo is leaving no stone unturned in his desire to make the launch as grandiose as possible.

Just as he is thriving in business, Araoyinbo is proving that he is indeed a man with tons of guts. He is throwing his hat into the ring to contest for the House of Representatives seat vacated by Minister of Interior, Hon. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo.

With his widely acknowledged sterling performance as the lawmaker representing the good people of Akoko North West constituency 2 between 2015 and 2019, the people are lining up behind him to represent the people of Akoko North East/North West at the Lower Chamber.

From all indications, Araoyinbo has girded his loins for the top job. For him, it is definitely a win-win situation.