Walter Olatunde

Dreamer. Builder. Leader. Father. WALTER

A legacy etched in people, projects, and purpose

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Walter Olatunde

Dreamer.

Builder.

Leader.

Father.

WALTER.

A legacy etched in people, projects, and purpose

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More Than A Name...

A Blueprint!

Dr. Walter Olatunde is more than a name. He is a blueprint. A dream that rose into steel, soared into service, and settled into the hearts of thousands. A medical doctor turned social infrastructure developer par excellence, Walter’s life is a testament to the extraordinary that emerges when vision meets purpose. From hospital wards to highway corridors, from mentoring minds to moving mountains, this is the story of a man who dared to heal systems, not just people

1. Dreamer

It Began With...

A Vision!

“It began with a vision… and changed the future.”

Before the blueprints, before the bridges, there was a dream.

Dr. Walter began his journey in the halls of UNILAG, where he earned his MBBS degree. But he soon realized that medicine alone couldn’t mend the fractures he saw in society. His heart stirred toward a higher calling — not just to heal individuals, but to build systems that sustain life.

He honoured his Hippocratic avowals in the hollowed halls of Jon-Ken Hospitals and successfully led Sarkis Nigeria Limited’s entry into the Nigerian medical consumables market, establishing a robust sales team and creating a thriving market across the country.— a bold fusion of healthcare, enterprise, and engineering. Harvard School of Public Health refined his lens… Nigeria gave him his mission.

“We can treat people. But we must also treat our systems.”

His dream? To reimagine development as medicine. To build the arteries of a functioning nation.

Before the blueprints, before the bridges, there was a dream. Dr. Walter began his journey in the halls of UNILAG........

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2. Builder

From Blueprints to Nation Building

Every nation needs builders. Dr. Walter built more than structures — he built significance.

He co-founded Deux Projects Limited, Tech Systems Limited, and TSL Engineering, which today commands a 1,000+ strong team delivering impact across 25+ Nigerian states.

From the Dangote Refinery and Fertilizer Plant to power substations, stadiums, mammography centres, housing estates to highways, educational and industrial facilities— his projects form the skeleton of a stronger Nigeria.

Signature Works:

  • Dangote Fertilizer Complex, Lekki
  • Teslim Balogun Stadium, Lagos
  • TCN Power Substations (Asaba, Jericho)
  • Akwa Ibom and Kaduna Housing Projects
  • MTN Cancer Centres
  • NLNG Bonny Jetty & Visitor Center and more. . . 
  • Dozens of highway and bridges engineering design, construction and rehabilitation including the LIE, 3MB, SNB, and SBS

“To build a country, start with one village. Then connect them all.”

Every nation needs builders. Dr. Walter built more than structures — he built significance........

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3. Leader

A voice
A vision
A Vanguard!

True leadership outlives titles — it creates tides.

From a three-man team to a company of over a thousand, Dr. Walter grew TSL Engineering with a mindset rooted in integrity, innovation, and impact.

A roll call of the top level firms he has designed, developed and executed hundreds of critical projects for include Dangote Group, Exxon Mobil,, SAIPEM, Samsung, Total Exploration, MTN, Nigerian Agip Oil Company, NLNG, Shell, African Development Bank (ADB), African Finance Corporation (AFC) among others. 

He has advised institutions like NSIA, UNFPA, World Bank, and the Nigerian Ports Authority, overseen the successful execution of several high- impact civil engineering works for dozens of state governments and the federal government, pushed reforms in power, health, education, and policy. He introduced SCADA tech into Nigeria’s power grid, set new standards for ESG in public infrastructure, and continues to influence national development strategies.

His leadership philosophy — decision-making, innovation, integrity. Consistency, Positive mindset Mentality

Governance Milestones:

  • Nigerian Sugar Master Plan M&E Framework
  • QA Systems in Health and Tertiary Education
  • ESG Integration in Federal Infrastructure
  • Health Reform with the Lagos State Ministry of Health

“We don’t just lead teams. We lead transformation.”

Always say yes when posited with a task, it helps to build your capacity.

Take on responsibilities, push hard , be brutal about succeeding, developing , growing

You must have the will to see that anything can be achieved , anything is possible 

From a three-man team to a company of over a thousand, Dr. Walter grew TSL Engineering.......

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4. Father

More than a Mentor...

A Father to MANY!

“More than a mentor. A father to many.”

Not all builders use concrete. Some build through counsel, character, and care.

To hundreds, Dr. Walter is not just a leader — he is a father figure, a compass, and a quiet cornerstone in their journeys.

He shaped careers in engineering, project management, development consulting, health systems, and environmental science — mentoring both men and women, young and experienced, from field sites to boardrooms.

Mentorship Legacy:

Highlights:

  • Known by hundreds as a mentor and father figure.
  • Raised professionals in project management, health systems, engineering, environmental sciences, and policy.
  • Pioneered structured mentorship at TSL, integrating learning into every field assignment.
  • Supported and sponsored internal talent pipelines for women and youth.
  • Founded PEAR programs within the TSL/Deux group
  • Pioneered on-site learning programs
  • Created space for women in engineering
  • Asked every young professional: “What’s your 5-year plan?”

“A mentor teaches. A father believes — even when you can’t see it yet.”

Not all builders use concrete. Some build through counsel, character, and care. To hundreds.......

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WALTER

“The man. The maverick. The MAESTRO.”

Walter is not a single story. He is the sum of dreams dreamt, bridges built, people raised, and futures secured.

His story is one of transformation — of people, of places, and of possibilities. He began as a doctor, carried on as a dreamer, became a builder, emerged as a leader, and is revered and loved as a father. His projects will stand for years. His influence will last generations.

From medicine to development… from small-town dreams to big-country impacts… from a young dreamer to a father of thousands… Dr. Walter Olatunde has carved his legacy into the very soul of a nation.

Quotes & Impact

“If it doesn’t build someone, it’s not worth building.”

“The best structures are made of steel. The best legacies — of people.”

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