OPENE ONYEBUCHUKWU GABRIEL
Registrar/CEO Chartered Institute of Public Management, he is a graduate of University of Lagos where he read Business Administration and furthered to read Master in Public Administration (MPA) from Ladoke Akintola University of Technology Ogbomoso. He started his work career as a Banker with UBA and left the industry in 1999 after 19 years of service. [expander_maker id="1" more="Read more" less="Read less"] He joined the Institute of Administrative Management, Lagos as a Lecturer and rose to the position of Senior Lecturer. In 2006, he joined Institute of Credit and Risk Management as Head of Training. In 2007, he joined Portfolio and Debt Management Institute as a Director of Training until year 2009, when he co-founded Institute of Public Management, Nigeria (Now Chartered Institute of Public Management of Nigeria) as the Registrar/CEO
Mr. Opene has undergone various training and workshops. He has a Diploma from London Institute of Bankers and also a Certificate on Public Management from London Corporate Training London U.K and a Global MINI Master of Public Administration from RUTGERS, State University of New Jersey USA. He is a member Credit & Risk Management Institute, a member, Nigeria Institute of Management (MNIM) and a Fellow of Chartered Institute of Public Management of Nigeria and became Council member of Professional School of Public Relation in 2019. He is happily married with children [/expander_maker]
TUNDE ESO
Eso is a graduate of Political Science from the University of Education, Winneba, Ghana. He also studied Accountancy at the Osun State College of Technology Esa-Oke, before proceeding to read Public Relations at the Nigerian Institute of Public Relations (NIPR) in 2010.
In March 2019, he went to Word of Faith Bible Institute, Nigeria for Basic Certificate Course and proceeded to Leadership Certificate Course in May 2019 and graduated with distinction. He did Project Management course at AgileP3 in May, 2019 and became a Graduate Member of the Chartered Institute of Public Management of Nigeria in 2009.
He is the author of the following books: Vision for Africa published in 2013 where he coined a new system of government called Youthocracy, and African Security Solution, a best seller. He is the President of Fix Nigeria Group with coordinators across the nation, and the publisher of Findout Newspaper. He is a prolific writer with more than 10 years’ experience in public relations, public management, media consulting, and counseling. He has to his credit more than 60 published articles in both local and national dailies. In 2016, at the age of 39, he contested as a governorship candidate of Osun State under the Peoples Democratic Party.
Tunde Eso is a visionary with immense passion for human development and nation building. Since 2009 he organizes free seminars to inspire the young ones in schools for nation-building, vision discovery and career development with free distribution of the Nigerian flag, with the tag name, School-to-School career talk, across Nigeria.
Tunde Eso, because of his passion for growth in Africa, has given academic and vocational training scholarships to a number of less-privileged people. And due to his relentless corporate social responsibility activities and intellectual acumen displayed in the society he has received many awards which includes Corporate Social Responsibility, Award of excellence for outstanding contribution to the society by AS+A communications in November 26th, 2010 along with former Minister of Information, Prof. Dora Akunyili and for his intellectual acumen, he was awarded with ‘Icon of Intellectual Capacity in Nigeria’ by National Association of Polytechnics (NAPS), Nigeria in April, 2016, ‘Outstanding Youth of the Year Award of Indigenous Governance and Entertainment Award (IGEA) by AMEBO9JA on 27th of February, 2017, and Leadership Personality of the year by PALEC Prestige Anchor Leadership, Empowerment and Capacity Awards on 13th July, 2017 at Abuja; got ‘African youth advocate’ award 2017 by AFRIMS; Yoruba Youth Award for Excellence Leadership on 13th October 2017 by Omidan Yoruba in Ogun State, Federation of Ijesa Student Union (FISU) Oscotech Esa-Oke chapter award of excellence presented to Tunde Eso as a vivacious Youthocrate of the year on 16th of December 2017, Faculty of Arts Students Association , OAU, Ile-Ife in Nigeria awarded him ‘founder of youthocracy’ on 21st May, 2018 and Discovery for Youths 2018 on 29th May 2018, awarded him thus ‘In recognition of your relentless contribution to the development and empowerment of the Nigerian youth’.
He is highly sought by Television and Radio stations and has been featured in an interview on BBC, what with his strong passion to see undergraduates, graduates and people of his continent come up with ideas that will cause business revolution and political decorum in Nigeria and Africa.
He is versatile on national and international discuss and was the Society/Diary Editor with the Guardian Newspaper Limited, Society Editor with Newswatch Newspaper, and General Manager of News of the World Newspaper. In 2019 March, he joined Ronik Polytechnic, Lagos as a part-time lecturer where he teaches HND students the Principles of Organizational Behavior and Citizenship Education for OND students. He is a trainer with the Professional School of Public Relations (PSPR). Eso is a global speaker and critical thought leader and has hosted numerous interactive seminars in schools, churches and corporate organizations.
ROTIMI OLADELE
Grand Adviser, Professional School of Public Relations.
Matthew Oluwarotimi Oladele was born on the 27th March, 1957. Dr Oladele is a seasoned Scholar as well as a Professional who has continued to contribute to the development of society through the various positions he has found himself.
Work History:
- Managing Director/CEO, MEGAVONS (W/A) Limited (2003 to date).
- Managing Director/CEO, African Newspapers of Nigeria Plc (Nigerian Tribune), Ibadan (Aug. 1999 to Dec.2002).
- PR Adviser to KPMG West Africa (1998 to 1999).
- Controller, Marketing & Corporate Affairs for Academy Press Plc (1992-1998).
- Assistant General Manager, Marketing & Business
Development, UI Ventures Limited, University of Ibadan, Ibadan (1990-1992). - Senior Sales Representative, Longman Publishers Nigeria Plc (1985-1990).
Part-Time Engagements: - Executive Secretary, Institute of Entrepreneurs (part-time, voluntary service) (2001-2010).
- PR Adviser to Eko Hospital (1990 to 1991).
- Senior Part-time Lecturer, MBA Programme, Lagos State University (1997 to date)
Courses being handled:
MBA 855 – Leadership, Entrepreneurship and Corporate Governance.
MBA 843 – Public Relations And Advertising.
Facilitator, School of Media and Comm. Pan Atlantic University.
Facilitator, Pa school, Babcock University.
Academic History:
PhD. Business Administration, (Entrepreneurship), Babcock University, 2013.
M.Sc in Corporate Governance from Leeds Metro University, UK (2007).
PGD in Hospital Management, from Lagos University Teaching Hospital (LUTH) (2005).
M.Sc . Marketing (specializing in P.R) from University of Nigeria (2000).
MBA in Marketing & Management from Lagos State University, Ojo (1996).
Advanced Diploma in Law from University of Lagos (UNILAG), Akoka (1994).
Diploma in Commercial Law, UNILAG (1992).
Diploma in Marketing of the Chartered Institute of Marketing, UK (1990).
Diploma in Mass Comm. (1985). UNILAG.
NCE, Lagos State College of Education (1983).
Professional Membership:
Fellow, Institute of Directors
Fellow, National Institute of
Marketing of Nigeria.
Fellow, Nigerian Institute of Public Relations.
Fellow, Chartered Inst. Of Professional Printers(CIPPON).
Fellow, Institute of Entrepreneurs.
Fellow, Nigerian Institute of Management.
Fellow, Institute of Credit Administration
Fellow, Certified Institute of Marketing Communications.
Member, the Chartered Institute of Marketing, UK.
Member, Nigerian Institute for Training and Development.
Associate, The Chartered Institute of Arbitrators, UK.
Publications/Seminars:
Dr. Oladele has a number of publications to his credit and has also attended over 100 seminars and conferences within and outside the country. He has also delivered over 200 papers locally and internationally
Board and Advisory Service/Appointments:
- President and Chairman of council, Nigerian Institute of Public Relations (2013 to 2018).
- Vice President and Chairman, Membership Services Committee, National Institute of Marketing of Nigeria (2011 to 2015)
- Member, 2014 National conference
- President and Chairman, of council, Business Club Ikeja (2014 to 2018).
- Consultant and Trainer to Nigerian Institute Of Management (2010 to date).
- Consultant and Trainer to Institute of Directors, UK and Nigeria (2012 to date).
- PR Adviser to Sickle Cell Foundation of Nigeria (2010 to date).
- PR Consultant, Prison Fellowship International (2014 to date).
- Member/Secretary to the Council of the Institute of Entrepreneurs (2001 to 2010)
- Director of Community Projects and Entrepreneurship, Christian International Business Forum, Nigerian Chapter (1999 to 2005).
- Board member, N. I. J
- Board Member, Tafawa Balewa Management Board.
- Grand Adviser, Professional School of Public Relations (2019 till date)
Family:
He is happily married and blessed with children.
Dr. AJIBOYE JOHN UJEH
Ajiboye John Ujeh is an international Relations and Diplomacy specialist, having obtained a B.Sc in international Relations and Diplomacy at Ecole Superieure Panafricaine D’Administration et Management, an M.sc in International Relations & Diplomacy at Ecole Superieure de Technologie et Gestion, a PhD in international Relations & Foreign policy at Prowess University, Delaware U.S.A amongst other professional certificates in Public Administration, Management and Social Science.
He communicates fluently English and French Language, being his second international language.
He is versatile on issues relating to politics on the international scene and has authored various publications in this field.
He has worked in various capacities within the University System and gathered wealth of experience in Administration and human resources Management as a result of managerial positions he holds.
He is presently the Registrar, ESAE Benin University in Cotonou, Benin Republic.
Managing Director/CEO Escape Educational Consult (EEC).
President, Triumphant Institute Of Professional Studies (TIPS).
Founder, John Ujeh Ajiboye Foundation (JUAF).
He has a passion for the development of the African Continent and helping the less privileged in the society.
YEMI FAROUNBI
Dr. Yemi Farounbi was born on the 1st October 1944, hails from Ora-Igbomina, Ifedayo local government area in Osun State. Yemi Farounbi is a seasoned Scholar, veteran journalist and ace broadcaster as well as a professional who has continued to contribute to the development of society through the various positions he has found himself. [expander_maker id="1" more="Read more" less="Read less"]
A veteran who has traversed all genres of the motion picture trade, Yemi Farounbi as the former teacher and public servant was educated at the University of Ife, studied management of human resources course at the Polytechnic of Central London in 1972 then went to Leicester University and Stanton University in Florida, United States where he studied mass communication research in 1976. Masters in Public Admin in 1975, Doctor of Humanities Staton University, Florida-1994 and Ph.D (Hon Causa) Northwestern University, Philippines-2014.
Farounbi's first brief on joining the broadcast industry was as an assistant secretary with the Nigerian Television Authority (NTA) Akure. It was through hard work and diligence that he rose to become General Manager of the station in 1981.
A prolific writer, film and television producer of numerous credits, Farounbi's name is on the credit line of critically acclaimed productions like Iwa and Agbaarin as producer. He also produced and funded the two part Yoruba movies Yapon Yarin as well as Arelu and Igba Oro. As a writer, Farounbi has penned a number of stories and articles for titles such as Owena News, Sunday Sketch, Sunday Tribune and Saturday Tribune where he is till date a guest columnist.
Said to be instrumental to the establishment of BCOS -TV Ibadan, Farounbi was at a time Special Assistant to the Oyo State Governor on Broadcasting; Chairman, Directorate of Information Oyo State; Chairman, Visitation Panel of the University of Benin. A one-time member of the Governing Council of the Yaba College of Technology; Chairman, Daily Times of Nigeria, Chairman, Osun State Broadcasting Corporation, Farounbi who is a member of the Governing Council of Lead City University, Ibadan. Farounbi was Consultant and later Managing Consultant,Ondo State Radiovision Corporation,Akure, Was member of the committee on the programming philosophy of OGBC Radio,Abeokuta:1976 and Consultant on recruitment of pioneer staff of OGTV,Abeokuta:1981.
Member,Oyo State Council of Arts and Culture,Ibadan:1979-1983.Member, Governing Council,Yaba College of Technology: 1985-91.Part-time Lecturer, Department of Language and Communication Arts,University of Ibadan teaching post-graduate classes in History of Communication Thought, Media Planning and Techniques:1985-1992.Part-time Lecturer,Department of Mass Communication,Ibadan Polytechnic,Ibadan teaching public relations and advertising, and Communication Theory:1985-1991.Chairman Deolag Advertising Ltd;Ibadan:1983-85.Chairman,Delphi Communications Ltd,an AAPN registered agency, Lagos:1985-1995.Was Chairman, Daily Times on Nigeria Plc,Lagos: 2000-2004.Was Chairman, Osun State Broadcasting Corporation, Osogbo:2000-2010 , established Living Spring 104.5 fm, Orisun Radio 89.5 a complete Yoruba radio service, Channel 32 TV,Osogbo and New Dawn TV,Ibokun. Started Iwo Television:1982-83 completed Reality Television Service, Iwo :2007-2010 and started the installation of Realty Radio Service,Iwo in 2010.Member, Governing Council, Lead City University, Ibadan :2005 till date.Chairman, board of Trustees,Association of Nigerian Theatre Arts Practitioners
Member, International Press Institute -1979, International Institute of Communications -1979,
Member, Nigerian Institute of Management-1980; Member, Institute of Personnel Management of Nigeria-1980, Member, Overseas Press Media Association-1978, Fellow, Society of Nigeria Broadcasters-1985, Fellow, Nigerian Union of Journalists-1980 and Trustee, Association of Nigerian Theatre Practitioners -1994, Ambassador to Republic of Philippines -July 2012-2015 and Council Member, Professional School of Public Relations 2019.
His political engagements includes Publicity Officer, Action Group Students Wing University of Nigeria, Enugu Campus-1964-1965, Coopted Member, Executive Committee, Unity Party of Nigeria, Oyo Stat-1981-1983, Deputy National Chairman, Peoples Solidarity Party-1987-1989; Chairman, Campaign Committee, Oyo State,Social Democratic Party-1989,Chairman, Osun State Social Democratic Party-1991-1992,National Vice Chairman, Later National, Deputy Chairman, United Nigeria Congress Party-1996-1998,National Chairman, Network for Democracy-1994-1998,Trustee, Peoples Democratic Party-1998-1999; Chairman, Peace Committee, Osun State-2003,Chairman, Campaign Committee, Osun State PDP-2003,Chairman, Technical Committee set up by Governments and Leaders of South Western States to produce, South-West Agenda for CONFAB-2006
Other Appointments:Member, Committee on the Preparation of Programming Philosophy for Ogun State Broadcasting Corporation-1976, Member, Western State, Economic Project Performance
Unit (EEPU) Study Committee on Establishment of Radio Oyo,Ogun, and Radio Ondo-1976; National Secretary, Society of Nigerian Broadcasters-1980-1981; Consultant on the Staffing of Ogun State Television, Abeokuta July-Sept 1981, External Examiner (Department of Mass Communication) the Polytechnic, Ibadan-1982-1993, Member, Committee of Enquiry into the Lagos State Broadcasting corporation-1985, Member, Executive Council, Society of Nigerian Broadcasters-1986, Chairman, Committee on Establishment of Osun State
Broadcasting Corporation-1992 External Assessor to Appointments & Promotions
Committee, the Polytechnic, Ibadan-1983-1987, Chairman, Board of Trustee, Association of Nigeria Theatre Practitioners-1994 till date; Trustees, Centre for Media Resources in Development -2006-2012, Chairman, Centre for Public Policy Analysis-2003-2012, Member, Oyo State Amateur Wrestling Association-2006-2010, Chairman, Ibadan City Polytechnic-2016 till date. Listed In: Whos’s In Nigeria, Whos’s In Africa, Who’s in the Commonwealth and Who’s in Communication in the World. Awards:State Scholarship, University of Nigeria, being one of the best 10 students in 1964/65 session,University of Ife Students Union, Certificate of Merit for Outstanding Leadership-1968 and Peter Odumosu Prize for having the best result in the Masters in Public Administration Examination,University of Ife (Now OAU Ife). Some of his publications: Farounbi Staffing the Nigerian Broadcasting Organizations. These for Masters Degree University of Ife, 1975, Farounbi The Nigerian Manager and his Environment, Management Information Journal, june 1979; Farounbi Television, Politics And Society in Nigeria: Options for the Future; Television Quarterly (vol.1 no.3 October 1979).Farounbi, 25 years of TV in Nigeria, Africa now, Oct 1984 and Farounbi Television in Nigeria, West Africa Technical Review May 1983 Mass Media and the future (NTV Ibadan, Ibadan, 1979).Television and the Society (NTV Ibadan, Ibadan, 1980), Controversy within; The Dynamics of office politics. (Sketch Press, 1983), Yemi Farounbi: In the Media. (white Management Services) Ibadan 2004, Managing Broadcasting in challenging Environment: A Book of Readings (awaiting publication), Ona Abayo, (Banji Ojo Communications, Ibadan 2006). He is married with children.
DR. MIKE OKIRO
Dr .Mike Mbama Okiro, CFR, NPM, the 13th indigenous Inspector-General of Police of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, was born on 24th July, 1949, attended St. Michael’s Primary School, Kalabari Beach, Oguta. As a young boy he attended St. Peter Claver Seminary, Okpala. During the Nigerian Civil war he studied philosophy in St. Augustine Seminary Afaha Obong, Ikot-Ekpene (Bigard in exile). After the war he got admitted into the University of Ibadan, Oyo State where he bagged a Bachelor of Arts Degree with honors in English in 1976. He proceeded thereafter to the University of Lagos and obtained a Masters Degree in Public Administration.
He also holds a Bachelor of Law and Master Law Degrees from the University of Jos, Plateau State. Okiro in addition also holds Honorary Doctorate Degrees from the Federal University of Technology, Owerri, Imo State and Novena University, Delta State and University of Jos. He is also an Alumnus of the prestigious National Institute for Policy and strategic Studies (NIPSS), Kuru, Plateau State.
Sir (Dr.) Mike Mbama Okiro is a man with vast literary acumen and has authored four books. He is happily married with children and enjoys playing chess, writing, and an energetic leader with numerous training skills.
