Afe Babalola and Cavista Holdings Chair Discuss Ekiti’s Development Future

Aare Afe Babalola, the legal icon and founder of Afe Babalola University (ABUAD), recently met with Niyi John Olajide, Chairman of Cavista Holdings, to explore collaboration opportunities focused on Ekiti State’s growth.

Olajide, on his first visit to Aare Babalola, praised the university’s world-class facilities and hailed Babalola’s lifelong legacy in raising educational standards and creating jobs within Ekiti. The elder statesman, in turn, commended Olajide’s impactful investments in agriculture and hospitality, lauding his role in driving economic growth through ventures like Agbeyewa Farms and Glocient Hospitality.

Both leaders emphasised the power of private sector synergy to unlock Ekiti’s potential across key sectors such as education, healthcare, hospitality, tourism, and agriculture, setting the stage for a promising partnership to boost the state’s development.