The Official Personal Website of
A statesman. A social entrepreneur.
A development visionary. A philanthropist.
it’s a window into the life and legacy of a man whose journey spans continents and communities, driven by a singular purpose: to uplift, empower, and transform lives.
Hareter Babatunde Oralusi is a globally minded Nigerian with deep grassroots connections. Over the past three decades, he has cultivated a rich blend of experiences across business, public service, and civil society—serving as a trusted advisor, impact investor, institution builder, and advocate for inclusive development.
Born in 1971 in Nigeria, HBO’s upbringing was grounded in faith, family, and community service. From his early ventures as a student entrepreneur in Ibadan to leading institutions across Europe, America, and Africa, he has built a life devoted to progress, people, and purpose.
He is the visionary founder of:
Nigeria’s foremost blended finance and impact investment institution for inclusive national development.
A leadership and innovation academy for sustainability and social impact.
A development finance institution bridging capital with Africa’s infrastructure needs.
A conglomerate advancing Afro-diaspora investment in real estate, technology, trade, and cultural heritage.
“I don’t lead to be seen, I lead to serve. My life is a bridge: between tradition and progress, between faiths, between continents.”
— Hareter Babatunde Oralusi (HBO)
Hareter Babatunde Oralusi entered politics in 2003 and served as Senior Special Assistant on Rural Development and Water Resources in Osun State from 2007, driving grassroots infrastructure and community progress.
He later held national roles with the Nigerian Labour Cooperative Society and was Director General of the Forerunner Group during President Jonathan’s 2015 re-election bid.
In 2021, he joined the All Progressives Congress (APC), reinforcing his vision of servant leadership and transformational governance.
Provides education, mobility support, and care for vulnerable children, orphans, and students in need.
Empowers disadvantaged Black youth through scholarships, mentorship, and cultural reconnection.
With experience in governance, finance, education, innovation, and philanthropy, Hareter represents a new generation of ethical leaders—rooted in African values, committed to global excellence, and devoted to public service.
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From Osun to Abuja to global forums, Hareter is a consistent voice for justice, development, and opportunity.
From Vienna to London to New York,
HBO builds institutions that create value and transform lives.
His multi-faith upbringing, humility, and intergenerational thinking form the heart of his leadership style.
From urban schools in the U.S. to rural communities in Nigeria, his social impact is wide and deep.
A Personal Note from HBO
“Every step I’ve taken, whether in Nigeria or founding institutions in London and New York, has been about building bridges: between ideas and action, between people and power, between dreams and tangible change.”
