Background
Oladotun Ajayi is a 500 level Nursing student, a 2023 Diana Award Recipient, a change-maker, a community developer and a social impact nerd who has overtime developed passion for young people to get into personal development and put themselves out there for their career development. He believes so much in the future of young people and has pioneered impact movements for this course. He is the co-founder of Students on LinkedIn; an organization that helps students navigate LinkedIn professionally.
He recently organized LinkedIn Local-Ogbomoso, which had about 1000 attendees. He has also spoken at programs recognized by LinkedIn headquarters like LinkedIn Local events and organizations such as Volunteers Hub Africa, and others. He has also gotten several recognitions on Linkedln. one of which is the Top 5O African Influencers and the lconic 50 students in Nigeria.
He won the Junior Chambers International Award in the category of Personal Improvement and Accomplishment as one of the Top 10 students in his institution. He has contributed actively to programs like TEDXLAUTECH, THE RIPPLE EFFECT, Ogbomoso Economy Digital Summit.
He was the official student ambassador for CircleUp, a social networking app in Canada, to bridge the gap between students in different countries. He also believes in the mantra that it is possible to do great things from a small place.
Winning the Prestigious Princess Diana Award
The prestigious Princess Diana Award is a testament to Ajayi’s unwavering dedication in connecting young individuals and students to life-changing opportunities. In a world where access to opportunities can be a defining factor in one’s success, Ajayi’s commitment to empowering youth is nothing short of inspiring. Through his tireless efforts, he has bridged the gap between aspirations and reality for countless young minds, helping them navigate the professional landscape and discover their potential.
The Princess Diana Award, renowned for honoring those who make a significant difference in the lives of others, fittingly acknowledges Ajayi’s contributions. It serves as a beacon of hope, reminding us of the transformative power of mentorship and guidance, especially in the digital age. Ajayi’s work exemplifies the legacy of Princess Diana, embodying compassion, leadership, and a dedication to positive change.
On going Project
Within the dynamic realm of student opportunities, an unmistakable void exists, and Ajayi’s project stands resolute in its commitment to bridge this significant gap. Leveraging the formidable networking capabilities of LinkedIn, the project has a clear mandate: to unearth the untapped potential residing within students and expand their horizons to encompass a myriad of transformative career prospects. Through the meticulous cultivation of these pivotal connections, Ajayi endeavors to empower students, granting them access to opportunities capable of fundamentally reshaping their life trajectories. This ambitious undertaking aspires to be a catalyst for profound positive change, propelling students toward futures illuminated by professional growth and personal fulfilment. With every step, the project seeks to ignite a spark of inspiration, fostering an environment where students can thrive, dream, and achieve beyond their wildest aspirations.
Ajayi’s commitment to youth development is truly remarkable and testifies to the amazing works youths can do with the right access to opportunity and support.
At Ducitblue Foundation, we constantly aim to empower youths like Ajayi, who stand resolute in their decision to make a sustainable impact in their community, transforming the lives of their fellow youths and all.
