Dr. Oludare Akande, OON, is a visionary leader and education advocate from Oke-Ogun, Oyo State, Nigeria. He holds a Ph.D. in Management from Walden University, an MBA from Benedictine University, and a BA in Business Administration from Governors State University—all in the United States. He has held executive leadership roles across a diverse range of industries, including education, aviation, finance, hospitality, and technology. Deeply connected to his Nigerian roots, Dr. Akande is passionate about addressing the educational challenges facing his home country. A dedicated humanitarian and philanthropist, he firmly believes that education is the most powerful catalyst for personal and societal transformation. Guided by this vision, he is committed to developing a new generation of well-rounded leaders and professionals equipped to solve real-world problems and make meaningful contributions to their communities.
A graduate of Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU), Ile-Ife, where he earned both his B.Sc. and Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering, Dr. Jiboku holds a Master’s Degree in Petroleum Engineering from Heriot-Watt University, UK, and another Master’s Degree in Managerial Psychology from the University of Ibadan. He is a trained Project Management Professional and an accomplished scholar with publications in energy, environmental remediation, and reservoir engineering.
Dr. Jiboku, is a chemical engineer, visionary edupreneur, renowned educationist, respected scholar and academic. Noted for his exemplary leadership, a strong passion for youth development, and thirst for academic excellence, he actively engages in educational discourse, including national conversations on tuition and the future of education in Nigeria, having over two decades of transformative experience in education, engineering, and leadership.
Prof. Olatunji Oyelade is a renowned Professor of International Law at Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, and a respected member of the Nigerian Bar Association. He is widely recognized for his scholarly work in international human rights, with a particular focus on access to justice and sustainable development in Nigeria. He has published several influential academic journals and books; and attended several seminars and conferences both local and international. Professor Oyelade served in various leadership capacities all through is career, a onetime Legal Adviser of the Nigerian Red Cross Ibadan Division, he is currently the chairman of Obafemi Awolowo University Ile-Ife Sports Council. Prof. Oyelade contributes practically and academically to knowledge in various areas of law, and made inputs to national discourse on justice and governance, emphasizing legal ethics and institutional integrity, he is an active voice in legal reform and advocacy in Nigeria.
Pastor Anthony Oluwadabira Obinna-Ibe is an ordained pastor and dynamic church leader in The Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG). Born in August to a family of RCCG elders, he hails from Abia State. Pastor Tony has steadily risen through various leadership roles in RCCG, from Worker to Pastor in Charge of multiple provinces. He holds a degree in Politics and International Relations and is pursuing a Master’s in International Law and Diplomacy from Lead City University, Ibadan. He is a Certified International Project Manager and Fellow of the Institute of Personality Development and Customer Relationship Management. Outside the church, he is a seasoned consultant, trainer, and founder of several organizations including V. Victi Golden Heritage and New Life Academy. He holds an Honorary Doctorate in Management from The Crown University, Delaware, USA.
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