Education Took Me Out Of Ibadan, Out of Poverty, Nigerian Woman Says
Adeola Deborah Olubamiji, a Nigerian-born woman who has been recognized as one of Canada’s Top 100 Powerful Women, expresses gratitude for the transformative power of education, stating, “It’s been a hell of a journey"
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Adeola Deborah Olubamiji, a Nigerian-born woman who has been recognized as one of Canada’s Top 100 Powerful Women, recently took to social media to share her inspiring journey of educational success and the remarkable achievements it has brought her.
Reflecting on her achievements, she wrote, “7 Years Ago today, I became the first black person to receive a PhD in Biomedical Engineering from University of Saskatchewan,” she wrote on her social media page. “This PhD has afforded me the opportunity to become a US permanent resident and then a citizen, allowed me dream bigger and become a serial entrepreneur.”
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She continued, “This PhD has afforded me the opportunity to become a US permanent resident and then a citizen. Allowed me to dream bigger than being in corporate and become a serial entrepreneur. Within those 7 years, so many things have happened, and I am thankful to God for it all."
Olubamiji's journey post-Ph.D. has been nothing short of remarkable. She transitioned from corporate Canada to spearhead the expansion of what is now the largest 3D-printing corporation in the country. Her expertise in 3D printing led her to be headhunted by a Fortune 500 company in the USA, where she played a pivotal role in developing a 5-year roadmap for 3D-printing implementation.
Within two years, Olubamiji rose to the position of Technical Advisor and then Director, experiencing a remarkable fivefold increase in her initial compensation. Alongside her corporate achievements, she garnered several prestigious awards from Canada, the USA, and Nigeria.
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Driven by a passion for education and empowerment, Olubamiji founded STEMHub Foundation Canada in 2018, a charity organization that has positively impacted over 10,000 individuals across Canada through various programs. Additionally, she established D-Tech Centrix Inc in the same year, a company that has facilitated the advancement of over 15,000 professionals in their pursuit of studying abroad and career development.
In 2021, Olubamiji co-founded Synergy Private Equity Corp, a real estate company with a diverse portfolio spanning fix and flips, short-term and long-term rental properties, and land banking in both the US and Canada.
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Reflecting on her journey, Olubamiji expresses gratitude for the transformative power of education, stating, “It’s been a hell of a journey, and I am thankful for 7 years of contributing to the lives of people who look like me."
She adds, "I have Canada and US as homes thanks to this PhD . I met my husband when I announced this graduation on LinkedIn. I’m glad that I can say that education isn’t a scam. Education took me out of Mokola Ibadan, out of poverty, and made me a global citizen.”
