Houston-Based Nigerian CEO Highlights Private Sector’s Role in Boosting Healthcare, Education in Nigeria

Houston, TX – Nigerian-born engineer and entrepreneur, Dadiowei Kingsley Akpeti, has underscored the critical role of private businesses in supporting healthcare, education, and social development in Nigeria.

Akpeti, the CEO of Spotless In Minutes, a Texas-based construction and facility management company, shared his journey from chemical engineering to entrepreneurship, crediting his business success with enabling philanthropic outreach in Nigeria.

In a recent interview with debinocularsvision media, Akpeti revealed that his company actively funds weekly healthcare interventions and scholarship programmes across vulnerable communities in Nigeria. He emphasized the importance of access to education and healthcare as the bedrock of any progressive society.

“I started out as a chemical engineer, but found my passion in construction and facility management,” Akpeti said. “Today, we are the largest Nigerian-owned remodeling and facility management company in Texas, employing a diverse team of Nigerians, Americans, and Hispanics.”

Born on September 18, 1977, Akpeti moved to the United States in 2019 and has since built a strong business presence in Houston. His company, Spotless In Minutes, has been twice recognized as a “Neighborhood Favorite” by Nextdoor.

Akpeti, who is married to a Haitian and father of four, believes diversity is a key driver of development.

“Nigeria’s divisions along regional lines—North, South, East, West—remain a major challenge. From my experience, diversity fuels innovation and growth,” he noted.

Through his company’s resources, Akpeti supports medical outreach programs and treatment for over 70 individuals, with beneficiary institutions including the Federal Medical Centre (FMC) in Yenagoa and Braithwaite Memorial Hospital in Port Harcourt. He also initiated the Feed the Hungry Project in Bayelsa State, reaching over 800 displaced persons in IDP camps.

In education, his scholarship schemes have provided access for both children and adults who would otherwise lack formal learning opportunities.

Looking ahead, Akpeti disclosed plans to return to Nigeria to establish technical training programs. In collaboration with a South-South state government, he aims to train 3,000 youths in building technology, including plumbing, HVAC, and electrical systems. Top-performing trainees will receive power tools, educational materials, and financial literacy support.

Despite his success abroad, Akpeti expressed concerns about Nigeria’s business environment, citing infrastructural deficits, weak legal systems, and poor security as major deterrents to investment.

“For Nigeria to thrive, we need policy reforms, infrastructure investment, and investor protection. With these in place, we can compete globally,” he said.

On the topic of resource control, Akpeti urged caution, arguing that regional governments have yet to prove effective in managing existing resources.

“Resource control is a good idea in principle, but current management practices raise serious concerns. A phased, responsible approach is needed,” he advised.

He also called for greater independence and legal recognition for traditional and socio-cultural groups like the Ijaw National Congress (INC), suggesting they could serve as a fourth arm of governance.

Akpeti, a devout Christian, credits his achievements to faith and hard work.

“Everything I’ve accomplished is by the grace of God and relentless effort. My faith drives me to serve and aim higher every day,” he said.