
The Managing Director of Dutum Construction Company, Temitope Runsewe, has been awarded the Construction Personality of the Year at the Excellence in Corporate Enterprise and Leadership (EXCEL AFRICA 2023) award.
The award presented at the African leadership review summit in Lagos was aimed to recognise outstanding individuals and organisations that have made significant contributions to the development of Africa’s economy through their exemplary leadership.
According to EXCEL AFRICA 2023, Runsewe was selected based on his exceptional leadership experience and remarkable impact on the construction industry.
“His commitment to excellence and instrumental role in leading his firm to new heights of success, his visionary leadership, dedication and unwavering focus on delivering exceptional construction projects have earned him this well-deserved accolade,” it said.
The summit with the theme ‘Transformational Leadership in a Changing World’ brought together influential leaders from the private and public sectors, civil society, academia and government officials to discuss crucial issues affecting Africa and explore ways to leverage the continent’s vast resources for the development of the people.
“The award signifies the positive impact Dutum Construction Company has made on the development of the continent, the economic aspirations of its citizens and Africa’s transformational journey on the global stage. This achievement reflects the collective efforts of our entire team and commitment to delivering excellence in every project we undertake,” Runsewe said.