Patrick Funsho Obidoyin, a telecommunications professional and entrepreneur, is the chairman, Nigeria Society of Engineers (NSE), Manchester branch, United Kingdom. In this interview, he told SEGUN KASALI how he has been navigating life’s journey.
YOU have spoken of a happy childhood. Tell us about it.
I had a very happy childhood, I would say because growing up, Nigeria was really much better; we could play outdoors and we participated in inter-house competitions and some of those things which actually bring the community together. And I see myself as a Wazobian because I was born in Kano State which is in the northern part of Nigeria and I had my early education in Rivers State in the South-South of Nigeria, but I am from the South-West.
How did that shape your worldview?
It has helped me in a positive way to see every other Nigerian and African as my brother and as a partner in progress. So, it is very easy for me to associate with those from those areas and…