Peter Bakare (businessman)
Peter Bakare | |
|---|---|
| Born | August 24, 1997 |
| Nationality | Nigerian |
Bakare Peter (born 24 August 1997) is a Nigerian entrepreneur and business executive.[1] He is the founder of Bankz Homes founded in 2016 and Bakstage Africa.[2][3]
Biography[edit]
Bakare Peter was born on 24 August 1997 in Lagos State.[4] He was born as the second child among four children to Nigerian parents, Mr and Mrs Bakare. He obtained his primary and secondary education in Lagos State and in 2018, he graduated from the National Open University, Lagos State with a bachelor's degree in Estate Management.
Career[edit]
Bakare officially started his career in 2016 when he founded Bankz Homes.[5] However, his passion for real estate started in 2013 when he worked independently as a real estate agent and marketer.[6][7] To pursue his dream of becoming a real estate developer, Bakare proceeded to study Estate Management at the National Open University, Lagos. While still studying, he started his own company, Bankz Homes.[4]
In August 2022, Bankz Homes announced Poco Lee and Yhemolee as new brand ambassadors of the company. In August 2023, he won the Achievers Student Choice Award (ASCA) Africa,[8] and in September 2023, he was awarded with the National Outstanding Leadership Award for his contribution to infrastructural development.[9]
In October 2023, Bakare announced Bakstage Africa, a talent agency for African creatives.[10][11]
References[edit]
- ^ Online, Tribune (2023-10-12). "Peter Bakare garners ASCA Africa Award, National Honours". Tribune Online. Retrieved 2023-11-28.
- ^ "How Infrastructure Dev't Impacts Africa's Real Estate – Bakare". Leadership Newspaper.
- ^ "Peter Bakare is now revolutionizing African Creatives in Africa - THISDAYLIVE". www.thisdaylive.com. Retrieved 2023-11-28.
- ^ a b Nigeria, Guardian (2022-05-13). "Biography of Bakare Peter". The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News. Retrieved 2023-11-28.
- ^ Grace, Ihesiulo (2023-03-29). "Innovative approaches and positive developments: Bakare Peter's optimistic outlook on the Nigerian real estate industry". DAILY TIMES Nigeria. Retrieved 2023-11-28.
- ^ Nigeria, Guardian (2022-06-16). "The global impact of property management by Peter Bakare". The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News. Retrieved 2023-11-28.
- ^ "Addressing affordable housing in Africa, challenges and opportunities for investors and developers". Vanguard Newspaper.
- ^ Nigeria, Guardian (2023-08-02). "Founder of Bankz Homes, Peter Bakare secures prestigious ASCA Award". The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News. Retrieved 2023-11-28.
- ^ "Peter Bakare Honored With National Outstanding Leadership Award - THISDAYLIVE". www.thisdaylive.com. Retrieved 2023-11-28.
- ^ Nigeria, Guardian (2023-10-18). "Still on Peter Bakare's efforts to empower Africa's digital storytellers through Bakstage Africa". The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News. Retrieved 2023-11-28.
- ^ "How Peter Bakare Has Been Impacting The Content Industry | Independent Newspaper Nigeria". independent.ng. Retrieved 2023-11-28.