PROFILE
LINUS IDAHOSA
Founder and Executive Chairman
Del-York Group
Linus Idahosa is an internationally renowned businessman, social entrepreneur, and visionary thought leader who has made significant contributions to various fields. He founded the Del-York Group, a conglomerate spanning media, PR, communications, technology, infrastructure and development. He also founded the Del-York Creative Academy, which has trained over 3,000 students in the film and creative industries through scholarships and subsidized programs. His organizations have championed various initiatives to drive innovation in Media, Entertainment, Youth Development and Global inclusiveness between the United States, China and Africa, and he is committed to innovating and developing brighter perspectives for the future of Africa and the world. He is also co-chair of the Africa China Foundation for Social & Economic Development and a Vice Chairman of the China Africa Business Council Nigeria.
Under his leadership, Del-York Group has signed landmark partnership agreements with Huffine Global Solutions, a US conglomerate with presence on six continents and Storyland Studios, a multidisciplinary design and production firm behind some of the biggest names in the theme parks and attractions industry towards the development of the Lagos Film City Project, ‘Kebulania’. He was appointed to the board of GAC Motor Nigeria as its Executive Vice Chairman, where he oversaw the execution of a major agreement between the company and the Lagos State Government for the domestication of vehicle production in the state. He has been bestowed with several awards as a strong advocate for Africa’s Creative Economy and for his contributions to the many causes he believes in, including The Award for Outstanding Contributions to Youth Development by the University of Kent, Media Award for Excellence by XN Foundation International, Award for Excellence for nation building by the Nigerian Department of State Security.
Linus has been hosted by several African Presidents and world leaders including the Queen of England.
PROFILE
LINUS IDAHOSA
Founder and Executive Chairman
Del-York Group
Linus Idahosa is an internationally renowned businessman, social entrepreneur, and visionary thought leader who has made significant contributions to various fields. He founded the Del-York Group, a conglomerate spanning media, PR, communications, technology, infrastructure and development. He also founded the Del-York Creative Academy, which has trained over 3,000 students in the film and creative industries through scholarships and subsidized programs. His organizations have championed various initiatives to drive innovation in Media, Entertainment, Youth Development and Global inclusiveness between the United States, China and Africa, and he is committed to innovating and developing brighter perspectives for the future of Africa and the world. He is also co-chair of the Africa China Foundation for Social & Economic Development and a Vice Chairman of the China Africa Business Council Nigeria.
Under his leadership, Del-York Group has signed landmark partnership agreements with Huffine Global Solutions, a US conglomerate with presence on six continents and Storyland Studios, a multidisciplinary design and production firm behind some of the biggest names in the theme parks and attractions industry towards the development of the Lagos Film City Project, ‘Kebulania’. He was appointed to the board of GAC Motor Nigeria as its Executive Vice Chairman, where he oversaw the execution of a major agreement between the company and the Lagos State Government for the domestication of vehicle production in the state. He has been bestowed with several awards as a strong advocate for Africa’s Creative Economy and for his contributions to the many causes he believes in, including The Award for Outstanding Contributions to Youth Development by the University of Kent, Media Award for Excellence by XN Foundation International, Award for Excellence for nation building by the Nigerian Department of State Security.
Linus has been hosted by several African Presidents and world leaders including the Queen of England.