Draft:Datimi Thomas

Submission declined on 12 August 2026 by Theroadislong (talk). This draft's references do not show that the person meets Wikipedia's criteria for inclusion for people. The draft requires multiple published secondary sources that: provide significant coverage: discuss the person in detail, not brief mentions or interviews lacking independent analysis; are reliable: from reputable outlets with editorial oversight; are independent: not connected to the person, such as interviews, press releases, the subject's own website, or sponsored content. Please add references that meet all three of these criteria. If none exist, the subject is not yet suitable for Wikipedia. If you would like to continue working on the submission, click on the "Edit" tab at the top of the window. If you have not resolved the issues listed above, your draft will be declined again and potentially deleted. If you need extra help, please ask us a question at the AfC Help Desk or get live help from experienced editors. Please do not remove reviewer comments or this notice until the submission is accepted. Where to get help If you need help editing or submitting your draft, please ask us a question at the AfC Help Desk or get live help from experienced editors. These venues are only for help with editing and the submission process, not to get reviews. If you need feedback on your draft, or if the review is taking a lot of time, you can try asking for help on the talk page of a relevant WikiProject. Some WikiProjects are more active than others so a speedy reply is not guaranteed. How to improve a draft Wikipedia:Contributing to Wikipedia – a basic overview on how to edit Wikipedia. Help:Wikitext – how to use the markup Help:Referencing for beginners – how to include references Wikipedia:Article development – how to develop your article Wikipedia:Writing better articles – how to improve your article Wikipedia:Verifiability – make sure your article includes reliable third-party sources You can also browse Wikipedia:Featured articles and Wikipedia:Good articles to find examples of Wikipedia's best writing on topics similar to your proposed article. Improving your odds of a speedy review To improve your odds of a faster review, tag your draft with relevant WikiProject tags using the button below. This will let reviewers know a new draft has been submitted in their area of interest. For instance, if you wrote about a female astronomer, you would want to add the Biography, Astronomy, and Women scientists tags. Add tags to your draft Editor resources Easy tools: Citation bot (help) | Advanced: Fix bare URLs Declined by Theroadislong 5 days ago. Last edited by ProClasher97 5 days ago. Reviewer: Inform author. Resubmit Please note that if the issues are not fixed, the draft will be declined again.

• Comment: Fourteen of the twenty three sources are links to the subject's website. One of them is linked to a company the subject works for, and 6 of them appear to be the same promotional article posted by three separate sites. The Oyinbonaija website (one of the sites that uses that same article) does not appear to be reliable either, as they describe themselves as a blog designed to promote people. [1] 360NaijaHits is a blog that allows people to advertise themselves and services, so I don't think that is reliable either. In summary, I do not see much here that provides significant or independent coverage, and the few sources that could be independent seem to be overly promotional. Also see this essay which shares some of the concerns I also have after looking at the listed sources.
  I was typing this out before it got declined, but even though it has already been reviewed, I wanted to elaborate on what I found so both the author of the draft and the editor(s) that may review this (if it gets resubmitted) were aware of the concerns I found. ProClasher97 ~ Have A Question? 16:04, 12 August 2026 (UTC)

• Comment: we require independent sources not his own website Theroadislong (talk) 15:48, 12 August 2026 (UTC)

• Comment: In accordance with the Wikimedia Foundation's Terms of Use, I disclose that I have been paid by my employer for my contributions to this article. Qdee001 (talk) 15:19, 12 August 2026 (UTC)

Datimi Thomas (born January 10, Lagos State, Nigeria) is a Nigerian accountant, real estate developer, entrepreneur, and philanthropist..^[1] He serves as the Managing Director of Petik Limited and is the founder of several organizations, including DATHOM Foundation, a non-governmental organization dedicated to youth empowerment and societal development.^[2]

Datimi Thomas was born in Lagos State, Nigeria.^[3] He completed his tertiary education at Niger Delta University in Bayelsa State. He holds membership in over ten professional organizations, both within Nigeria and internationally.^[4]

Thomas began his professional career as a certified accountant and auditor, working with both local and multinational organizations. His experience encompasses various industries, including oil and gas, construction, real estate, finance, and energy.

He has contributed to economic and real estate discourse in Nigerian media, providing insights on development and investment.

In February 2018, Thomas was appointed Managing Director of Petik Limited, a company engaged in housing development and infrastructure.^[5] Through Petik Limited, he has overseen the construction of over 3,000 housing units, contributing to residential expansion in Nigeria.^[6]

He is also a co-founder of Circlepoint Homes, a real estate company with properties in strategic locations throughout Lagos State^[7]. Additionally, Thomas founded ElevenOne Solutions and has served as a consultant to several prominent businesses^[8]

Thomas is the founder of the DATHOM Foundation, a non-governmental organization focused on the following areas:

• Youth empowerment
• Educational support
• Community development
• Humanitarian outreach

Through the foundation, he has supported initiatives in education, leadership development, and entrepreneurship, particularly targeting young people in Nigeria.

His work emphasizes the importance of investing in human capital as a means of achieving national development.

Thomas is associated with a development approach that integrates the following elements:

• Economic growth
• Social development
• Housing and infrastructure
• Youth empowerment

His work demonstrates a holistic perspective on nation-building, focusing on both physical infrastructure and human development.

Datimi Thomas has helped start and lead several companies in Nigeria, mainly in real estate and business development.

Datimi Thomas co-founded Circle Point Homes Limited, a real estate company in Lagos, Nigeria. The company builds homes, offers housing solutions, and provides real estate investment services.

Circle Point Homes is part of Nigeria’s growing real estate market, granting opportunities to buy property and supporting urban housing projects. Thomas has led the company’s strategy and growth.

Thomas is the Managing Director of Petik Limited, a real estate and infrastructure company in Nigeria^[9], his leadership has been key to the company’s growth. With Thomas in charge, Petik Limited has worked on large housing projects, helping build thousands of homes and creating jobs in the sector.^[10][11]

Datimi Thomas started the Petik Development Foundation, a non-profit that works on community development and social impact.^[12] The foundation supports underserved communities with programs in areas like:

• Education and youth empowerment
• Community development
• Economic support projects

Thomas also founded Elevenone Solutions, a company that offers technology and business solutions.^[13] The company provides services like:

• Digital solutions and business automation
• Technology consulting
• Enterprise support systems

He started the Dathom Development Foundation, which works on projects focused on development^[14], including:

• Infrastructure and local support programs
• Youth development initiatives
• Social impact and capacity building

Thomas has received numerous awards and honors, including the following:

• Nigerian Presidential Honorary Award (2019)^[15]
• Lagos State Certificate of Recognition for Outstanding Service (2015)^[16]
• On March 25, 2023, Datimi Thomas was conferred with Doctorate Fellowship standing by the Chartered Institute of Hospitality, Tourism and Management of America and the Certified Institute of Hospitality Tourism and Management Nigeria^[17][18]
• Golden Role Model Award (Nigeria Advocacy for Good Governance Initiative)
• In March 2021, Datimi Thomas, Managing Director and CEO of Petik Limited, received the Service to the Nation Award from the National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS).^[19]
• In September 2021, Datimi Thomas, was honored by the Yoruba Youth Parliament (YYP) with the Yoruba Youth Leadership Award.^[20]
• On November 25, 2023, Dr. Thomas John Datimi was admitted as a Fellow of the Institute of Creative and Innovative Management of Nigeria (ICIMN).^[21]
• National Outstanding Leadership Award (Congress of Nigerian Youths)
• Fellowship Award, Chartered Institute of Public Resource Management and Politics, Ghana
• Afro-Cultural Eminence Award – African Business and Real Estate Leadership Award (2026)

In 2025, Thomas was conferred the traditional chieftaincy title of “Aare Asoludero of Okeluse Kingdom” in Ondo State.^[22]

• Managing Director, Petik Limited
• Co-founder, Circlepoint Homes
• Founder, ElevenOne Solutions
• Founder, Petik Development Foundation
• Founder, DATHOM Foundation

Thomas is recognized for his contributions to housing development, youth empowerment, and community development in Nigeria. His work in real estate and philanthropy has contributed to improved access to housing and the creation of opportunities for social development.^[23]