Royal Design Founders Honoured with Doctoral Fellowship Awards by Chartered Institute of Public Resources Management and Politics (CIPRMP), Ghana.

On Octorber 31 ,2025. The Co- Founders of Royal Design Furniture and Interior Craft Limited, Nigeria, and Diaspora Design and Furnishings Ltd, U K Dr. Femi Fatoye and Dr. (Mrs.) Ifeoluwa Fatoye, have been conferred with the Honorary Doctoral Fellowship Award by the Chartered Institute of Public Resources Management and Politics (CIPRMP), Ghana.

This prestigious recognition celebrates the couple’s outstanding contributions to leadership, industry innovation, youth empowerment, and job creation within Nigeria’s manufacturing and interior design landscape. It also acknowledges their pan African expansion, which continues to redefine the continent’s perception of homegrown craftsmanship amid the ongoing craze for imported goods.

Over the years, Royal Design Furniture and Interior Craft Limited has emerged as one of Nigeria’s most visionary brands,championing local creativity, technological integration, and premium craftsmanship through its evolving Interiortech concept. Under the strategic direction of the “powercouple”, the company has nurtured a strong culture of design excellence, customer satisfaction, and continuous staff development.

Their UK-based sister company, Diaspora Design and Furnishings Ltd, extends this mission internationally, connecting the African diaspora to high quality furnishing and interior solutions that celebrate both modern innovation and African artistry.

In receiving this honour, the “powercouple” join a distinguished circle of leaders recognized by the institute, such as Dr. Freeman Osonuga, Lady Amb. Sally Othihiwa, Maj-Gen. Shuaibu Ibrahim, Dr. Femi Oke, and Ambassador Kayode Aloyinlapa, each celebrated for their leadership integrity, entrepreneurial spirit, and service to humanity.

The Chartered Institute of Public Resources, Management and Politics,Ghana. (CIPRMP), established in 1995 and headquartered in Ghana with liaison offices across West and East Africa, remains a pioneering institution dedicated to entrepreneurship advancement, management excellence, and good governance. The institute is committed to re positioning Africa’s economy through leadership empowerment and the cross-fertilization of ideas among high-level executives and public sector leaders.

Speaking on the recognition, Dr. (Mrs.) Ifeoluwa Fatoye expressed profound gratitude on behalf of the Royal Design team:

“This award is not just about us,it’s a testament to the dedication and creativity of every member of our Royal Design family. It reminds us that the world is watching, and excellence always finds its way to recognition.”

Dr. Femi Fatoye added:

“We accept this honour with humility and renewed commitment to inspire young entrepreneurs, create sustainable jobs, and continue promoting African made excellence across borders.”

The management of Royal Design Furniture and Interior Craft Limited dedicates this milestone to its ever dependable team, whose passion and hard work have built the brand into a symbol of royalty, craftsmanship, and innovation.

This recognition marks not just an achievement but a call to greater service, deeper impact, and continued leadership in redefining Africa’s creative and manufacturing narrative.