Dadiowei Kingsley Akpeti, a Nigerian-born chemical engineer and entrepreneur based in the United States, has underscored the role private businesses can play in advancing healthcare, education, and social development in Nigeria.

Akpeti, Chief Executive Officer of Spotless In Minutes, a Texas-based construction and facility management company, said his transition from engineering into entrepreneurship has allowed him to contribute directly to Nigeria through healthcare outreach and scholarship programmes.

In an interview with journalists, he explained that his business success funds weekly medical interventions and education support for vulnerable communities. His efforts include sponsoring treatments for over 70 patients, supporting institutions like the Federal Medical Centre in Yenagoa and BMH in Port Harcourt, and launching the Feed the Hungry Project in Bayelsa, which has assisted more than 800 displaced persons.

“Healthcare is a critical issue in Nigeria, and I believe it is my responsibility to contribute to positive change. Through my scholarship schemes, I aim to give hope and opportunity to those who might otherwise be denied,” he said.

Born on September 18, 1977, Akpeti migrated to the U.S. in 2019. At 47, he now leads one of the largest Nigerian-owned facility management companies in Texas, with branches across several cities and a diverse workforce of Nigerians, Americans, and Hispanics. The company has twice been named Neighbourhood Favourite by Nextdoor.

He credited his company’s growth to integrity, saying, “The only thing a blind man can see is integrity. That has propelled us to success.”

Akpeti also spoke about inclusivity, drawing lessons from his multicultural family and team. Married to a Haitian, he has four children and says diversity remains “a strong force for development.”

Looking ahead, he disclosed plans to partner with a South-South state government to provide free technical training in building technology for 3,000 youths, covering plumbing, electrical systems, and HVAC. Outstanding participants will receive donated power tools, financial training, and mentorship to spur entrepreneurship.

While praising opportunities in the West, Akpeti lamented challenges facing Nigerian businesses, citing weak infrastructure, unreliable electricity, poor policing, and corruption. He urged reforms to restore investor confidence, warning that demands for full resource control by regional governments must be handled cautiously given current mismanagement.

He further called for traditional and socio-cultural groups such as the Ijaw National Congress to be financially independent and formally recognised in governance, serving as a “fourth force” alongside the executive, legislature, and judiciary.

Despite his strong views on governance, Akpeti credits his achievements to faith and perseverance. “All that I have achieved has been through the grace of God and hard, hard work. My faith compels me to serve others and strive for excellence.”