Ooni commends Stanel boss for completing Oxford, Harvard leadership programmes

By Boye Oyeyemi

The Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi, has congratulated the Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Stanel Group, Stanley Uzochukwu, over his completion of executive leadership programmes at Harvard Kennedy School and the University of Oxford.

In a congratulatory letter dated May 20, 2026, the monarch described the achievement as a reflection of Uzochukwu’s commitment to personal development and societal progress.

The traditional ruler noted that the businessman’s participation in programmes at two globally recognised institutions demonstrated his dedication to acquiring knowledge capable of addressing societal challenges.

Uzochukwu recently completed several courses at Harvard Kennedy School, including High Performance Leadership, Emerging Leaders, Leadership Decision Making, Leading Successful Programs using Evidence, and Strategic Leadership for Personal Effectiveness.

He also concluded the High Performance Leadership programme at the University of Oxford in London.

The Ooni said he had always known the entrepreneur as someone passionate about continuous learning and committed to improving the lives of ordinary people through impactful initiatives.

“I have always known you as a lover of continuous education, a personality who dedicates himself to acquiring solutions to societal problems, thereby making life better for the common people,” the monarch stated.

The royal father added that the newly acquired knowledge would further position Uzochukwu for greater impact in leadership, governance and business development, while wishing him success in his future endeavours.