Joseph Akinwoleola, Director of Elitesâ College and coâfounder of MusiCity Academy, represented Nigeria at the ChinaâUNâHabitat Seminar on Sustainable Urban Development. As one of Nigeriaâs four delegatesâalongside Uzezi Ernest, Faithful Ojebiyi, and Ayokunle AdebawoâJosephâs presence stood out for his unwavering commitment to youth leadership and purposeful education.
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đŻ Championing Purpose-Driven Education & Youth Innovation
Joseph has dedicated his career to bridging academic excellence with real-world impact. As the leader of Elitesâ College, he has transformed the institution into a beacon of holistic student development. He is also a passionate consultant and academic coach, known for initiatives like “After School, What Next?”, a career and purposeâdiscovery workshop aimed at guiding teenagers toward intentional choices in education and profession .
In February 2025, Joseph sponsored 10 secondary school students with 50% scholarships to attend technology training at AccompliTech Ltd â a testament to his belief in early access to tech skills and digital opportunity .
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đ Involvement & Role at the Seminar
Joseph engaged actively across site visits, workshops, and panel discussions during the seminar, contributing insights on:
Youth inclusion in urban development, emphasizing young people’s role in problem-solving and civic engagement.
Education innovation, advocating for curricula that include digital skills, leadership, and creative entrepreneurship.
Nigeriaâs urban landscape, presenting key issues such as housing deficits, informal settlements, and the role of education in preparing youth to fill digital and civic tech roles.
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đ Learning from Chinaâs Urban Innovations
Joseph joined delegates in visiting Chinaâs flagship urban development projects:
Golden Power House Park, where modular housing technology is reimagining urban expansion with efficiency and sustainability.
Construction of Chibaâs future tallest buildingâfeaturing AI-integrated processes, robotics-powered construction, and smart monitoring systems.
These visits illuminated how tech can drive scale, efficiency, and resilience in rapidly growing urban centersâcore to Josephâs mission of preparing youth for the next-generation workforce.
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đ Impact & Global Collaboration
At the seminar, Joseph contributed to conversations about scalable education models, public-private youth programs, and south-south collaboration in knowledge sharing. His leadership aligned with international efforts to empower young Africans and mobilize education as a key driver of sustainable cities.
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đź About Elitesâ College & Josephâs Vision
Elitesâ College, under Josephâs leadership, blends academic rigor with personal growth and leadership training.
He co-founded MusiCity Academy, which integrates music, arts, and education for holistic youth development .
Joseph actively mentors students in life skills, career development, and digital literacyâbelieving in a future where education and technology converge to produce leaders of influence.
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âď¸ Final Thoughts
Joseph Akinwoleolaâs participation at the ChinaâUNâHabitat seminar is more than representationâitâs a statement of vision: that education, tech, and youth empowerment are essential ingredients for sustainable urban progress.
Through his leadership, Joseph exemplifies how educational institutions and mentors can transform communities. His impact continues to ripple across Nigeriaâbridging purpose, skill, and urban innovation for the next generation.
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