It is often said that a person’s worth in this world is estimated according to the value he puts on himself. For a wealthy, urbane and entrepreneurial magnate like High Chief Orikolade Karim, he not only values his own persona but puts more on his exceptional performance in the nation’s business sector and uncommon service to humanity.
This moral principle has placed the Ibadan High Chief and one of Nigeria’s most successful businessmen on a higher pedestal among the do-gooders in the country. The Polo-loving tycoon founded and controls Shoreline Group, a conglomerate with tentacles in oil exploration and production, power generation, construction, commodities trading, and telecommunications. Karim, 52, generously donates time and money to Nigerian causes. He was listed in the book
‘The Making And Makers of Nigeria At 60’ as one of the top 100 builders of Nigeria. This, among other feats in his resume, made him shine like a star among the 100 top dignitaries honoured at the recently held The Peak Performer (TPP) awards.
The TPP Awards honourees are considered exceptional leaders on the African continent who are celebrated for their performance as industry leaders, culture shapers, and game changers in transformational leadership in their respective spheres as peak performers. At the event held at the Muson Centre in Lagos penultimate week, Karim was honoured for his commitment to excellence and sterling contributions to greatness in diverse sectors of the economy on the African continent. The Agbaoye of Ibadanland was specifically recognized as a genuine patriot who generously donates time and money to Nigerian causes and was listed as one of the Top 100 builders of Nigeria.