11/03/2026
The students from the prestigious Middlesex University recorded a message of appreciation to Ooni Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi, acknowledging his steadfast support for youth empowerment and the journey of the UK Africa Trade Expo.
Watching the video was deeply moving.
What began as a vision to connect industry, education, and opportunity is now creating real moments of inspiration for students who are preparing to enter the world of innovation, entrepreneurship, and leadership.
The UKATE Industry Engagement Initiative was designed with a simple but powerful idea:
Bring real businesses, investors, and innovators into direct conversation with students before they graduate.
Not as a lecture.
Not as theory.
But as real dialogue, mentorship, and challenge.
And seeing students take the time to record a message of gratitude to Kabiyesi reminds us that leadership, encouragement, and belief in young people truly matters.
His Imperial Majesty has consistently championed the empowerment of youth across the world, and I remain deeply honoured by his trust in appointing me as International Economic Advisor to the Royal Family and Kingdom of Ile-Ife.
Moments like this remind me why we continue building bridges between Africa, the UK, academia, and global industry.
The future is bright when young minds are supported, challenged, and inspired.
Kabiyesi,
On behalf of the students and the wider UKATE community, we say thank you.
The journey continues.
