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Elvis Abuyere

Elvis Abuyere (born 17 August 1985), is a Nigerian businessman and entrepreneur. He is the founder of Skyewise Group. He was named the 2021 SME CEO of the Year by Business Day Newspaper.[1][2][3]

Elvis Abuyere
Born
Elvis Abuyere

(1985-08-17) 17 August 1985 (age 39)
Ikorodu, Lagos State
NationalityNigerian
EducationEscae University
Lagos Business School
OccupationEntrepreneur
Known forFounder of Skyewise Group
SpouseLilian Brown
Children2

Early life and education

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Abuyere attended Army Day Secondary School, Edo State where he completed his senior secondary in 2002. He is a graduate of Accounting from Dorben Polytechnic, Abuja with HND he received in 2009.[4][5]

He did his Postgraduate Diploma in Business Administration at National Open University in 2011. Abuyere received a management certificate from the Lagos Business School in 2020 and holds a PhD in Banking and Business Management from Escae University, which he got in 2021.[6]

Career

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Before founding Skyewise Group, Abuyere worked with the defunct Skye Bank in 2007 and for First Bank Nigeria in 2010. He spent eight years working for the two banks and left to work as an Uber driver, before setting-up his own company Skyewise Group in 2015. He is the author of "Run with the Challenges of Life" and a member of the Chartered Institute of Leaders and Governance.[4]

Skyewise Group

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Founded in 2013 as Skyewise Travels and Tours, Skyewise Group has expanded since 2020 and is the umbrella for Skyewise Travels and Tours, Skyewise Cooperative Finance, Skyewise Automobile, Skyewise Global Investment Services and Skyewise Foundation. The company is valued at $10million as of 2024.[7][8][9][10][11]

Meet The CEOs Summit

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Abuyere, through his company Skyewise Group, also organizes the annual Meet The CEOs Summit with the 2023 edition the 3rd in its series. For the 2023 edition, Regina Daniels Nwoko, Adaora Onyechere, Eddie Madaki, Juliet Ibrahim, Olumide Emmanuel, etc, were all in attendance.[12][13]

Philanthropy

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The Skyewise Foundation has empowered more than 1,000 persons and has donated to the less privileged, FCT Police Command and the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC). The foundation also runs an annual back-to-school programme where they donate educational materials, including books, school bags and other items, to aid the education of the children.[14][15][16][17][18][19]

Controversy

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In a video that went viral on social media in August 2024, Nigerian actress Tonto Dikeh was seen having heated arguments with properties destroyed at the Abuja branch of the Skyewise Group. Abuyere displeased with the incident wrote a petition to the Nigerian Police and Tonto Dikeh and her bodyguard were invited for questioning for alleged assault. The issue was in relation to unresolved car transactions.[20][21][22][23][24]

Awards and nominations

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  • SME CEO of the Year at Business Day Awards (2021).[25]
  • Excellence in Business Management at Africa Value Awards (2021).[4]
  • Automobiles and Investment Brand of the Year (2022).[25]
  • Company of the Year by Top10 Magazine (2023).[25]
  • 100 Most Notable Peace Icon by Peace Ambassador Agency Worldwide (2023).[26][27]
  • Outstanding Industrialist of the Year by Parliament Diary Media Group (2024).[28]

Personal life

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Abuyere was born to James Abuyere in Ikorodu, Lagos State. He is from Agenebode, Etsako East, Edo State, Nigeria. He is married to Lilian Brown since 2019 and they have two daughters together.[6]

References

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  1. ^ Nda-Isaiah, Solomon (2024-07-20). "Skyewise Group CEO, Abuyere, Urges Public To Be Wary Of Fraudulent Elements". leadership.ng. Retrieved 2024-10-05.
  2. ^ Nwafor (2021-12-15). "Job Creation: Skyewise intensifies Entrepreneurship for youths". Vanguard News. Retrieved 2024-10-05.
  3. ^ Okogba, Emmanuel (2022-08-17). "Skyewise Group boss Abuyere marks birthday, receives award nomination". Vanguard News. Retrieved 2024-10-05.
  4. ^ a b c top10admin (2023-05-25). "Elvis Abuyere, CEO, Skyewise Group: Striving to Leave a Legacy of Building people and businesses". The Top10 Magazine. Retrieved 2024-10-05.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link)
  5. ^ "DR Elvis L. Abuyere | Skyewise Foundation". Retrieved 2024-10-05.
  6. ^ a b "Skyewise CEO, Elvis Abuyere Dangles Academic Records – Independent Newspaper Nigeria". 2024-09-23. Retrieved 2024-10-05.
  7. ^ Nda-Isaiah, Solomon (2023-01-29). "Take Charge Of Your Destiny, Youth Advocate Urges Young Nigerians". Retrieved 2024-10-05.
  8. ^ "Homepage". www.skyewisegroup.com. Retrieved 2024-10-05.
  9. ^ "Skyewise Group appoints experienced chartered accountant Dung as new CFO". The Nation. Retrieved October 13, 2024.
  10. ^ "Skyewise Group Marks 9th Anniversary". 2024-06-15. Retrieved 2024-10-05.
  11. ^ Nnabuife, Collins (2024-06-13). "Skyewise Group marks 9th year anniversary". Nigerian Tribune. Retrieved 2024-10-05.
  12. ^ Nda-Isaiah, Solomon (2023-11-21). "Meet The CEOs 3.0: Abuyere Set To Host Regina Daniels, Juliet Ibrahim, Emmanuel, Madaki, Others". Retrieved 2024-10-05.
  13. ^ "Skyewise Group Marks End Of Year With Entrepreneurship Summit – THISDAYLIVE". www.thisdaylive.com. Retrieved 2024-10-05.
  14. ^ "Felicitations As GMD Skyewise Dr. Elvis Abuyere marks birthday with visits to orphanages". The Guardian. 2024-08-17. Retrieved 2024-10-05.
  15. ^ csrreporters (2023-09-18). "Police Command Commends Skyewise Group for CSR Initiative - CSR REPORTERS - Corporate Responsibility And Sustainability Watch". Retrieved 2024-10-05.
  16. ^ "Skyewise Foundation Excited As Beneficiary Of N1m Grant Boosts Business, Engages 7 Employees – THISDAYLIVE". www.thisdaylive.com. Retrieved 2024-10-05.
  17. ^ "Amidst Testimonies, Skyewise Foundation Concludes January Entrepreneurship Symposium – THISDAYLIVE". www.thisdaylive.com. Retrieved 2024-10-05.
  18. ^ Nwafor (2024-09-16). "Foundation donates educational materials to FCT schools, pay fees for 60 pupils". Vanguard News. Retrieved 2024-10-05.
  19. ^ Odoh, Innocent (2020-04-23). "Covid-19: FCT community decries lack of FG's palliatives". Businessday NG. Retrieved 2024-10-05.
  20. ^ Bodunde, Deborah (2024-08-09). "Court summons Tonto Dikeh, her bodyguard over 'criminal trespass, assault'". TheCable Lifestyle. Retrieved 2024-10-05.
  21. ^ Shotayo, Nurudeen (2024-08-09). "Court summons Tonto Dikeh, bodyguard for alleged assault of car dealer". Pulse Nigeria. Retrieved 2024-10-06.
  22. ^ Ajisafe, Olayiwola (2024-08-09). "Court summons Nollywood actress Tonto Dikeh, bodyguard for alleged assault". Punch Newspapers. Retrieved 2024-10-05.
  23. ^ Odeniyi, Solomon (2024-08-09). "Police invite Nollywood actress, Tonto Dikeh over defamation, others". Punch Newspapers. Retrieved 2024-10-05.
  24. ^ Azeez, Kareem (2024-08-09). "Court Summons Actress Tonto Dikeh, Bodyguard For 'Assault'". The Guardian. Retrieved 2024-10-06.
  25. ^ a b c top10admin (2023-11-24). "THE TOP10 MAGAZINE EXCELLENCE AWARDS 2023:SKYEWISE GROUP, Company of the Year". The Top10 Magazine. Retrieved 2024-10-05.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link)
  26. ^ "Skyewise Group GMD Abuyere emerges Africa's 100 most notable peace Icon". The Nation. Retrieved October 13, 2024.
  27. ^ Nda-Isaiah, Solomon (2023-09-15). "Skyewise Group GMD Bags Peace Icon Award". Retrieved 2024-10-05.
  28. ^ Okogba, Emmanuel (2024-07-05). "Abuyere bags 'ECOWAS Parliamentary Industrialist Award'". Vanguard News. Retrieved 2024-10-05.
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