Blog & Reflections by HBO

Quiet Wisdom.
Bold Vision.
Words That Endure.

Leadership is not only shaped by offices held, but by the lessons quietly learned along the way. In this reflective space, Hareter Babatunde Oralusi (HBO) shares his thoughts—unfiltered, unhurried, and anchored in lived experience.

This is where the public figure becomes personal. Where vision meets vulnerability. Where values are laid bare.

Recent Reflections

What I Learned from My Father’s Quiet Leadership

May 2025

“He never raised his voice, but his values echoed through our home…”
 HBO reflects on the humility, integrity, and discipline modeled by his late father—a civil servant who taught him that true leadership is service without spotlight.

Faith, Unity, and the Nigeria We Must Build

May 2025

“Born into both Christianity and Islam, I have seen what it means to honour all faiths and judge none…”
 In this piece, HBO unpacks the power of faith-based inclusion and the urgent need for a national vision that unites across religion, ethnicity, and class.

Upcoming Essays

Why Ethical Entrepreneurship Is the Future of Africa

December 2025

The Royal Legacy of Oranfe and What It Taught Me About Governance

December 2025

What We Owe Our Children: Leadership for the Next Generation

December 2025

On Silence, Solitude, and the Strength to Lead

December 2025

Submission Invitation

Are you a young thinker, student, or entrepreneur inspired by HBO’s journey? Submit your reflections, poems, or articles for guest publication via the

“Sometimes the most powerful revolutions start with a whisper. A journal entry. A single, honest thought.”

— Hareter Babatunde Oralusi (HBO)