Joshua Oyeniyi
Joshua Oyeniyi | |
|---|---|
| Born | |
| Citizenship | Nigerian |
| Occupation(s) | Journalist, Entrepreneur |
| Awards | GSEA Award |
Joshua Oyeniyi is a Nigerian administrator, entrepreneur, and journalist. He is the founder of the Ambassadors Summit Africa, a youth development platform launched in 2014.[1] He is the CEO of Amborion Consulting LLC, and was awarded an honorary Doctorate in Public Administration by Prowess University in 2024, a private US-based university.[2] In 2015, he was awarded the Nigerian national finals of the Global Student Entrepreneurs Award (GSEA).[3]
Background and career
[edit]In 2013, he began hosting The Ambassadors Radio Talk-Show on UNILAG 103.1 FM, where he interviewed public figures and professionals.[4] In 2014, he launched The Ambassadors Summit Africa, a youth summit that has featured guests including former Vice President Yemi Osinbajo and various state governors.[5] In 2015, he represented Nigeria at the global finals of the GSEA in Washington, D.C.[6] He serves as the principal consultant at Amborion Consulting LLC. In early 2025, his media company launched a hackathon initiative aimed at developing tech-based solutions aligned with the UN SDGs.[7][8]
References
[edit]- ^ Amos (17 June 2025). "Over 5,000 youths, others for economic growth summit". The Guardian.
- ^ Amos (30 July 2024). "U.S. varsity honours Nigerian philanthropist, Oyeniyi". The Guardian.
- ^ "Undergraduate wins Global entrepreneurship award". The Nation. 11 March 2015.
- ^ "Sold moin-moin, tomatoes to survive – Oyeniyi". The Nation. 8 January 2017.
- ^ "Osinbajo, Ambode, others for The Ambassadors Summit". The Nation. 27 August 2018.
- ^ Aymold, Melissa (11 June 2019). "Prince Joshua Oyeniyi on Communal Success in Africa". Montgomery Municipal Cable Television MMC-TV. Retrieved 30 July 2025.
- ^ Amos (21 February 2025). "American firm launches hackathon for Nigerian innovators". The Guardian.
- ^ Adedipe, Adeyinka (19 February 2025). "US-based firm begins hackathon for tech innovators". Punch.