it takes a village
It Takes a Village In Africa, we often say that, “it takes a village to raise a child.” This saying is particularly true in my case, as I am community-made. In the truest sense, no one is truly self-made. Success, at its core, is a collective effort. This award is not mine alone—it belongs to the many communities that shaped and supported me. First, I would like to thank my family for their support, thank you for allowing me to thrive. To the individuals and organizations that have supported me throughout the past two decades of my journey in developing and advancing the project management profession—thank you for your unwavering belief in my vision. A special thanks to the giants whose shoulders I have stood on, whose collaboration helped birth the hashtag#ProMaCon initiative (15 years ago), which transformed the trajectory of project management across Nigeria and Sub-Saharan Africa. I am also deeply grateful to the various communities that have played pivotal roles in my growth, especially Project Management Institute where I’ve had the privilege of being a member since 2007, serving on the board, and receiving my first award in 2010 for the “Most Outstanding Contribution to Project Management in Nigeria”. Your continued support has been invaluable. To the nominating team and judging committee who found me worthy of this prestigious honor, I am profoundly grateful. I also want to recognize the young, aspiring professionals striving to succeed in their careers. I see you. I can relate to your journey. Lastly, to the dedicated and hardworking team at iCentra (Africa and North America), thank you for your commitment to our shared journey of excellence, transforming people and organizations. In commemoration of our 15th anniversary, I am proud to announce hashtag#Project1500—an initiative aimed at empowering 1500 young professionals, especially Africans with Project Management, Agile and Digital Transformation skills. Please stay tuned to my timelines for updates on my various initiatives. God bless! Taopheek A. BABAYEJU (TAB) Thrive. Achieve. Bequeath hashtag#PMI hashtag#ProjectManagement hashtag#PMINigeria hashtag#PMIDallas hashtag#PMIForthWorth hashtag#PMIGlobalSummit hashtag#PersonOfTheYear hashtag#EricJenett hashtag#LeadPreneur hashtag#iCentra hashtag#Nigeria hashtag#Africa hashtag#DFW hashtag#FIRS hashtag#CBN hashtag#NNPC PMI Nigeria Chapter PMI Dallas Chapter Fort Worth PMI Project Management Institute Africa Page Pierre Le Manh LuAnn Piccard, PMP Ike Nwankwo Deji Ishmael Karen Leila Micah, PMP Harry ‘Tomi Davies Dr. Lambert Ofoegbu, PMP, RMP, PMI-CP, PMI-SCP, OPM3, MCIPS, RTP, FCPM. ENGR.MRS ROSEMARY IMHANWA, MBA,PMP,SSGB, LSBB Lee R. Lambert Oluyemi Shonubi Morolake M. Babayeju Essowè ABALO Marie NDJIB, M.Sc, PMP®, SAS®, PSM Niyi Yusuf Kolapo Solesi Ibraheem BABAYEJU Morenikeji Aniye Adegbulugbe Femi. PfMP, PgMP, PMP. Taiwo Abraham, PhD Candidate, PMP, CFA-ESG, GRI-CSP Phil Okoroafor Billy S. Mwape, PMP, DAC, DAVSC
