In a moment reflecting a lifetime of dedication to service and leadership, Chief Sunday Ajileye, was recently conferred a prestigious Doctor of Science degree in Business Management and Corporate Leadership by the European American University.
This honorary degree recognised his enduring impact as a business magnate and humanitarian force in Nigeria.
Ajileye, the president of the Lions Club, Abeokuta branch and founder of the SIB Foundation, has been revered for his unrelenting commitment to lifting the underserved, especially widows, orphans, market women, and inmates. His philanthropy is rooted in genuine compassion, and his initiatives reach deep into the hearts of vulnerable communities.
Under his guidance, the SIB Foundation has implemented numerous impactful programmes, including hunger relief campaigns, donations to the Nigerian Correctional Service, and regular support for underprivileged students. The foundation doesn’t just offer handouts—it delivers hope and lasting change. “Helping others gives my life meaning,” Ajileye often says, a statement reflecting the soul of his mission.
The new doctorate is not only a personal milestone but also a validation of his multifaceted leadership. Chief Ajileye has built a formidable business portfolio comprising a fueling station, gas plant, event centre, and other ventures as an entrepreneur. Despite this success, he remains deeply rooted in his community, constantly channelling his resources into service rather than self-aggrandisement.
His leadership philosophy is anchored in humility and accessibility. His message to young people facing life’s challenges, especially those without access to formal education, is poignant: “Don’t write yourself off.” It’s advice backed not just by words but by action, as he continues to demonstrate that greatness comes not from what you have but from what you give.
In Ilaro and beyond, Chief Sunday Ajileye is more than a businessman or philanthropist. He is a living testament to the power of service, a leader whose light shines brighter with each life he touches. With his new academic honour, he steps even more firmly into the role of national icon, a man whose legacy is written not only in awards and titles but in the lives he transforms daily.
