Publications, Speeches & Interviews
Hareter Babatunde Oralusi (HBO) is more than a practitioner—he is a strategic thinker and policy voice whose ideas shape dialogue across the spheres of public governance, economic inclusion, diaspora affairs, and ethical leadership.
This page curates his authored publications, notable public speeches, media appearances, and insightful commentary—presented as a knowledge hub for policymakers, scholars, investors, and citizens.
Authored Works
NCDF Group, 2021
A position paper proposing diaspora-centered blended finance frameworks for national development.
LSSE UK Journal of Social Enterprise, 2018
A position paper proposing diaspora-centered blended finance frameworks for national development.
EmergX Finance Policy Brief, 2023
Advocating for impact funds dedicated to youth-led innovation across the continent.
Expected 2026
Keynote Speeches & Public Talks
Return to Africa Summit – Atlanta, USA, 2022 (Video + Transcript available)
HBO outlines practical frameworks for diaspora capital integration in Africa’s infrastructure sectors.
Osun State, Nigeria
– 2018
A rousing call to action for young people to become active nation-builders, using enterprise, innovation, and political participation as tools of transformation.
Frisby College Leadership Lecture Series – Leicester, UK, 2019
Advocating for impact funds dedicated to youth-led innovation across the continent.
2025 Annual Convention Programme – Lafia, Nasarawa State, Nigeria
In this keynote address, HBO emphasized the urgency of aligning grassroots insights with diaspora capabilities to shape a new national development agenda.
National Stakeholder’s Dialogue on Power in the Health Sector – Presidential Villa, Abuja, 2025
Speaking to an audience of government officials, investors, and health sector leaders, HBO shared a visionary framework for using blended finance and smart energy solutions to power Nigeria’s hospitals and health centres sustainably.
Hareter Babatunde Oralusi is regularly featured in prominent national and international media for his policy positions, development initiatives, and innovative contributions to diaspora investment and local governance. His insights resonate across economic, social, and political spheres.
Oralusi Hails Tinubu on Autonomy for LGAs, Pledges Major Investments to Make Them Growth Drivers
Oralusi Seeks Mortgage Facility for Low-Income Earners
Absence of LGA Autonomy Stifling Investments, Grassroots Development
Oralusi, NCDF Applaud Tinubu on Regional Development Initiative
Oralusi Hails Tinubu, Pledges Major Investments at Grassroots
NCDF Chairman Commends Tinubu for Facilitating Local Council Autonomy
NCDF Seeks Applications for 2025 Entrepreneur Accelerator
NCDF Launches $1B Investment Programme to Support Economic Development
NCDF's $1B Investment in Affordable Housing, Agriculture, Renewable Energy Infrastructure Kicks Off
How Okpebholo’s Proactiveness Brought Us to Edo – NCDF Boss Oralusi
Oralusi Hails Tinubu, Says LGs Will Be Strengthened
NCDF Launches ₦500m Fortune Accelerator to Build Nigeria’s Next Unicorn Startups
Hareter Babatunde Oralusi is regularly featured in prominent national and international media for his policy positions, development initiatives, and innovative contributions to diaspora investment and local governance. His insights resonate across economic, social, and political spheres.
TVC News Nigeria – March 10, 2025
A compelling conversation on the power of civic consciousness and how inclusive engagement can re-engineer political accountability.
TVC News Nigeria – February 17, 2025
HBO evaluates the economic innovation and political leadership emerging from South West Nigeria, with practical policy insight.
YouTube Interview – 2024
A deep dive into his mission to connect diaspora capital with local transformation through the NCDF and Fatherland ecosystem.
HBO’s voice has featured in roundtables and advisory papers on topics including:
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