Simeon Oluwole, Story Of A Rising Nigerian-Born Engineer In The UK

OLADAPO OLUWABUNMI OLANIKE

Engineer Simeon Oluwole, one of Nigeria’s good ambassadors in the foreign lands (Photo credits: www.alternativeafrica.com)

Searching for greener pastures abroad comes with different stories and different experience. To some, it is a story they don’t want to tell anybody because the search for a better living has turned to be an ugly experience making them to become a grace to their families and countries, while to some, it is a lifetime time sweet experience that has not only change their lives, but has made them become ambassadors of their countries.

Before Simeon Oluwole left the shores of Nigeria few years back, he had it at the back of his mind that he was going abroad not only to make it, but also to ensure that he carve a niche for himself in his chosen career.

While sharing his experience to a United Kingdom-based independent Pan African News Website, Alternativeafrica.com, the Ondo State-born Engineer said: “I started my engineering career from Nigeria, over 15 years ago from Yaba College of Technology where I obtained Higher National Diploma, HND in Electrical Engineering. I was privileged to work with two multi-international companies, Dunlop Tyre and Diagoe Group as Electrical Engineer between year 2001 and 2005 before I relocated to United Kingdom to further my education. Dunlop Tyre and Diagoe Group introduced me to the world of electrical engineering.”

Though when Oluwole landed in the UK, it was not a bed of Roses, his determination not to derail in his vision and purpose of travelling abroad were the driven forces that made him weathered the storm in those trying times on a land far away from his fatherland.

“When one is away from home, you will face two options, either to make it or to fail both yourself and the family back home. Depending on the one you choose out of the two, you will discover that all resources to excel in the two options are available in the advanced countries. I choose the option that I want to succeed and make a name for myself in this foreign land. I grabbed every opportunity avail to me. I enrolled to study Petroleum Engineering in the South Bank University in London. I graduated with a degree.

He told Alternativeafrica.com how he worked in the past 13 years with different UK companies such as Dairy Crest, Green core, Hanson Cement, Saica Group, United Biscuits, West Midlands Train as Maintenance Engineer.

With educational and job experience in Nigeria coupled with the experience in the UK; Oluwole decided that it was high time he becomes an employer of labour instead of working for people. This led to the establishment of Simeon Oluwole Investment Company Ltd five years ago.

“At Simeon Oluwole Investment Compnay Ltd., we are a full service electrical and energy company offering a range of turnkey and specialist electrical contracting work both nationally and internationally. As a company, we are committed to acknowledging clients through periodic maintenance; facilitate company growth through hard work, employee appreciation & regular training and providing services with value for money. We pride ourselves of providing in-depth information to our clients of every aspect of services we undertake; this ensures they are kept well-informed. Our experienced personnel are always available to provide assistance and explain what our service benefits entail. All of these attributes have enabled the company to attain exponential growth within the last five years and our loyal customers continue to be satisfied with the quality of services delivered to them,” Oluwole said.

The services of the company include Electrical and Mechanical Installation, Repairs and Wirings, Electronic Safety/Security Equipment’s Supply, Installation and Maintenance Repairing and Wiring, Automation of Industrial Equipment and Machinery.

Others are CCTV installation and maintenance, VSAT Microwave, Paraboli and Planar antenna installation, Solar Panel and Inverters installation, testing and maintenance, Oil and Gas service and Installation/Maintenance of industrial generators’

Since its establishment, Simeon Oluwole Investment Company Ltd. has built strong relationships with its clients in the UK which has labelled it as a trusted service provider in its range of services. Its clientele portfolio includes works with many well known multinational companies such as Hanson cement; United Biscuits, Dairy Crest, Green core Group (London), SAICA Group, DIAGEO UK and numerous small to medium enterprises. A current contract has brought the company in contact with the West Midland Trains (Birmingham, UK) to upgrade and install electrical wipers on over 60 cabs and many more are still coming.

“I thank God for the wisdom behind the creation of Simeon Oluwole Investment Company Ltd. It is a product of hard work, self denial, discipline and more importantly the Grace of God.

“While we are having the headquarters of the company in the UK, we have the Nigerian Office in Surulere in Lagos. The plan is to spread our nets to all nations in Africa, first with West African sub region.

“We are opened to partnership with reputable companies in Nigeria and Africa which share the same vision and core values of premium service delivery with us,” Oluwole told P.M. EXPRESS in an interview.

He has this advice for African youths, especially those seeking greener pastures in foreign lands, “it’s not always easy, but it is always easy for those who belief in themselves and more importantly those who remember where they are coming from, that no matter how long one stay in a foreign land, home will still be the sweet home,” he said.