Nigerian Sales Leader Eniola Ilesanmi Receives National Recognition for Business Excellence and Youth Empowerment: An Icon of Societal Transformation

 

Lagos, Nigeria

Amb. Eniola Ilesanmi, a distinguished energy executive and Senior Sales Manager at Baker Hughes, has been honored with the ICON of Excellence in Leadership Award and a Certificate of Excellence in Business Development by the Congress of Nigeria Youth (CONYO). The awards celebrate his significant contributions to Nigeria’s oil and gas sector and his unwavering commitment to youth empowerment.

> “Sales is more than closing deals — it’s about insight, integrity, and helping clients win,” Ilesanmi remarked.

“Empowering youth is not just preparing them for the future — it’s unlocking the future through their ideas, courage, and innovation today.”

*National Commendation*

In his remarks, Amb. Abd’Mumeen Ibraheem, National Chairman and President of CONYO, described Ilesanmi as "a beacon of professional excellence and an embodiment of what Nigerian youth can achieve with vision and purpose."

> “Mr. Ilesanmi represents the kind of transformational leadership this country needs — blending industry expertise with a heart for mentorship and national development,” said Amb. Ibraheem.

*Other executives of the Congress praised his visionary contributions:*

> “His track record in sales leadership and nation-building is inspiring,” *), Comrade Agbaje Wasiu CONYO Lagos State Cordinator 

“He exemplifies the kind of role model our youth should look up to — disciplined, strategic, and values-driven,” added *(Comrade Abdlateet Olawale...)*  National Youth Director of Media

*Academic & Industry Credentials*

Mr. Ilesanmi earned an MSc in Energy Futures (Oil & Gas) from the University of Aberdeen and a B.Eng in Electrical and Electronics Engineering from the University of Ado Ekiti. At Baker Hughes, he leads multi-million-dollar sales across Africa’s upstream and midstream oil producers, delivering:

Record-breaking sales growth

Project acceleration through client-focused delivery

Long-term partnerships with major energy players

*Thought Leadership and Publications*

Beyond his corporate role, Ilesanmi is a published author and industry voice. His notable works include:

“Change Management Practices in B2B Sales Forces: A Nigerian Case Study”

Financial Independence Pathway: Seven Unique Investment Ideas to Transform Your Life

*Mentorship and Youth Development*

Dedicated to building the next generation, Ilesanmi actively mentors young professionals in engineering, sales, and consulting.

> “Nigeria has the brains,” he says. “What we need are systems and belief — and we’ll continue producing global leaders.”

*Profile Summary*

Current Role: Senior Sales Manager, Baker Hughes

Education: MSc (Aberdeen), B.Eng (Ado Ekiti)

Fellowship: Institute of Management Consultants (FIMC)

Expertise: Oil & Gas Sales, Valves, Rotating Equipment, Energy Consulting

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