Chief Timothy Adeola Odutola was an important contribution to the manufacturing sector in Nigeria, creating a multi-million dollar conglomerate including three factories, retail franchise, a cattle ranch, 5,000 ha of plantations, a sawmill, and exporting business before the end of British colonial rule in 1960. Grabbing a business opportunity when he saw the demand, Odutola move between markets at every opportunity, creating a company serving a diverse range of applications. Acute, Odutola in unwavering interest in improving the infrastructure of Nigeria let him enjoy a successful career in business and politics, despite considerable fluctuations of the political landscape of Nigeria. From British rule through civil war and subsequent coups and countercoups Odutola remains a popular leader for its commitment to the promotion of Nigerian business enterprises. Elevated Prime Minister of his tribe - Ijebu-Ode - in 1956, and later chosen as the first president of the Association of Nigeria (MAN), Odutola campaign for the interests and consultation with government officials on national fiscal policy. As a statesman, and as a business leader, Odutola worked tirelessly to improve the infrastructure of the country. "Hide
by Nitin Nohria, Anthony J. Mayo, Foluke Otudeko, Mark Benson Source: Harvard Business School 28 pages. Publication Date: December 21, 2006. Prod. #: 407027-PDF-ENG
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