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Chairman, Board of Trustees
Prof Ayo Ogunye attended Molusi College, Ijebu-Igbo where he was imparted the Awokoya legacy, the study of Chemistry. He later proceeded to Government College, Ibadan in 1961 for his HSC. Between 1963 and 1966, he studied Chemical Engineering at Imperial College of Science, Technology and Medicine, University of London and his Postgraduate studies, MASc and PhD in Chemical Engineering, at the University of Waterloo, Canada between 1966 and 1969 and was later appointed the first Dean of Engineering Post Doctoral Distinction Fellow by the University of Waterloo. He returned home in September 1970 and joined the first department of Chemical Engineering in the country, University of Ife, as a lecturer and subsequently left Ife in 1973 to start the Department of Chemical Engineering at the University of Lagos as the sole lecturer at Senior Lectureship level. He was appointed the first Professor of Chemical Engineering of the University of Lagos in March 1979. He was at different times, Acting Head and Head of the Department, until he voluntarily stepped down as the Head, eighteen months before the expiry of his term, on October 1, 1980. He was admired and loved within the university community while he was in active service. He retired after 17 years as Professor of Chemical Engineering, University of Lagos, in September 1995 at the age of 53. On his retirement, he endowed the Department which he started in 1973 with Professor Ayo Ogunye Chair of Chemical Engineering with his gratuity and his monthly pension since retirement. The endowment is presently managed by the Board of Trustees of Professor Ayo Ogunye Trust Foundation UNILAG by eminent Nigerians at the University of Lagos. He is a Fellow of The British Institution of Chemical Engineers, Nigerian Society of Engineers, Foundation Fellow, Nigerian Society of Chemical Engineers, and the Nigerian Academy of Engineering. He is a past President of The Nigerian Society of Chemical Engineers and The Nigerian Academy of Engineering. Prof Ogunye had served on the boards of some companies which included ABB Lummus Global Nigeria, a subsidiary of the multinational ABB LUMMUS GLOBAL INC., USA. He is currently the Vice Chairman of Nautilus Nigeria Engineering and Construction Ltd. He was the Pro-Rector and Chairman of Council, Abraham Adesanya Polytechnic, Ijebu-Igbo between 2006 and 2011. University of Lagos had honoured him with the Award of Doctor of Science (Honoris Causa) Degree in Engineering for his pioneering research work, the first of such award in Engineering in the country’s university system. Professor is a prominent member of Egbe Bobagbuyi of Ijebuland and the Baba Ijo Of St Luke’s Anglican Church, Japara, Ijebu-Igbo. |
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Dr. Sonny Folorunsho Kuku, OFR Vice Chairman, Board of Trustees
The Olor’ogun Dr. Sonny Kuku , is a Master Physician, Renowned Scholar and Administrator. He holds several degrees and Fellowships in Medicine and science including two (2) doctorates by exam. He is a Fellow of the Nigerian Academy of Sciences. A past President of the West African College Physicians, He was chairman of the Committee of Pro- Chancellors of States Universities and of the Committee of Chairmen of Nigerian Tertiary Hospitals. He is the immediate past Chairman of Ecobank Nigeria and past Chairman of Bank Directors Association of Nigeria. He is currently the Chairman of Ekocorp Plc (Eko Hospitals), Clina- Lancet Laboratories and a Director of THT. He holds the National Honour of Officer of the Order of the Federal Republic of Nigeria. He also hold the Hereditary title of the Oloriogun of Ijebu- Ode where he is the acting Chairman of the Council of Awujale Chiefs. He is a Trustee of many Foundations including the Awokoya Foundation and he is the Founder of the Sonny Kuku Foundation.
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Member, Board of Trustees
Prof. Toyin Ashiru is the current Pro Chancellor and Chairman of Governing Council, Olabisi Onabanjo University, Ogun State. He is a globally renowned Materials and Metallurgical Engineer, with a distinguished career of more than 40 years across Nigeria, the UK, the USA, Trinidad and Saudi Arabia. With his vast expertise, leadership, and innovative contributions, he stands as a pillar of excellence in engineering, academia and finance, making lasting impacts on technology, education, and community development. He is well recognized worldwide as an expert consultant for many leading oil corporations and several international organizations that include: NNPC, SHELL, CHEVRON, SAUDI ARAMCO, UNIDO, UNESCO and the WORLD BANK. He has more than 200 scholarly and wide-ranging publications that cover diverse topics of academic, corporate and national interests. He presently holds key corporate positions, such as: Non-Executive Director, FCMB Group Plc; Chairman, CSL Stockbrokers Ltd; Chairman, FOKS Gas JV Ltd; Chairman, Trustees of NSE Smart Innovation Hub. He earned a B.Sc. Materials Science and Engineering, University of Sussex, Brighton, UK; followed by a Ph.D. Industrial Metallurgy, University of Birmingham, UK, completed in 1983. He started his career as a lecturer in Mechanical Engineering at the Universities of Lagos and Ibadan. Prof. Ashiru furthered his teaching and research as a Senior Research Fellow at the International Tin Research Institute in the UK. Prior to entering the oil and gas industry in 1998, he held a Professorial cum Senior Research Fellow position at the King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals, Saudi Arabia. He was also a Consultant to Saudi Aramco on Failure Analysis Investigation for Petroleum Production. A key highlight of his career was serving as a Technical Advisor to the Saudi Basic Industries Corporation (SABIC), where he introduced several innovative solutions for petrochemical, chemical processing, and fertilizer plants, making a significant impact on the global industry. He has several patents for his inventions which are utilized worldwide. He developed the first instrument for insitu detection of steel cracking in sour petroleum production. This is a groundbreaking microprobe device now utilized worldwide. His patent portfolio includes the electroplated tin-zinc alloy coating system, extensively used globally for protecting plant, machinery components. He introduced Sponge-Jet dust-free blasting technology to the Nigerian industries, promoting environmentally friendly solutions. He was awarded the National Honour, Officer of the Order of Niger (OON) by the President of Nigeria, President Mohammed Buhari in 2022. He has also received numerous awards worldwide, including: Corrosion Odyssey Award in England; Distinguished Innovator Award from the Association of Tin Producing Countries; the Special Presidential Merit Award for Distinguished Engineering Practice of the Nigerian Society of Engineers; Runner-up of Lagos State Man of the Year 2021, etc. He received AEEA appreciation for most effective career counseling and innovative empowerment programs for Nigerian youths. He is a Fellow of numerous esteemed professional bodies, including: Nigeria Academy of Engineers; Nigeria Society of Engineers; New York Academy of Science; Nigeria Institution of Metallurgical Mining & Materials Engineers; Nigerian Institution of Mechanical Engineers; Nigeria Corrosion Association; Nigeria Institution of Metallurgical Mining & Materials Engineers and many others. He runs CSR initiatives focused on empowering women and youths in underserved communities. He is the Otunba Moyegeso of Ijebuland. He enjoys a fulfilling family life with his wife Adenike since 1980, they are blessed with children and grandchildren. |
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M.Sc. (Reading) Member, Board of Trustees Mrs. Ogunwale (Nee Awokoya) retired as the Director (Research and Training) of the Meteorological Agency in the Federal Ministry of Aviation. She is the first lady Meteorologist in Nigeria, and is the focal point in Nigeria for the World Meteorological Organisation (WMO) on participation of Women in Meteorology. She is also a founding member of the Nigerian Meteorological Society (FNMets) She is now the MD/CEO of Season Support and Supplies Limited (SS&S). |
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Member, Board of Trustees
Dr. Awokoya is the Chairman / Chief Executive Officer of Tritech Computers Ltd., an information technology service firm providing online services including web presence products and seervices (TriDomainHost.com), bulk sms services (TriWebSMS.com), global outsourcing services (TritechOnline.com), along with computer hardware and LAN/WAN infrastructure services. He hold a Ph.D and M.Sc degree in Chemical Engineering from Massachusetts Institute of technology, Cambridge, Mass., USA. He also holds a M.Sc degree in Management from Sloan School of Management, Massachusetts Institute of Technology. Dr. Awokoya is an alumni of Federal school of Science, Onikan, Lagos; Government College, Ibadan; and St. Paul’s Primary School, Breadfruit, Lagos. |
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Member, Board of Trustees
Engr. (Chief) Joe Anyigbo, currently an Oil and Gas Consultant, has over 35 years of extensive experience in the oil and gas industry both here and abroad. He disengaged from Chevron Nigeria Ltd in 2002 as a Pioneer Executive Director after a very distinguished and meritorious career. Engr. Joe Anyigbo was educated at Lafayette College, Pennsylvania USA, where he graduated with bachelor of Science (Honors) degree in Chemical Engineering; Later he obtained Masters of Science degree from Carnegie- Mellon University and Masters of Business Administration (MBA) from the University of Pittsburgh, USA. At Chevron Nigeria Ltd, he servedin various capacities including Manager Engineering, pioneer gas development General Manager, and pioneer Executive Director covering Exploration, IT & New Ventures. His contributions to the Nigerian oil and gas industry are immeasurable and exemplary. Chief Anyigbo is a Fellow of the Institute of Directors, Fellow of the Nigerian Society of Chemical Engineers, an active Member of the Board of Trustees of the Nigerian Society of Chemical Engineers. He is a recipient of many awards including National Productivity Order of Merit Award; S O Awokoya Foundation; Nigeria Petroleum Industry Goldden Jubilees – Pathfinder Award. Chief Anyigbo serves on the Board of Committees of several companies. He and Mrs Anyigbo are blessed with four (4) children. |
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Dr. Olutayo Folashade Martins is a public health physician, clinician, researcher, and lecturer. She holds a medical degree (MBBS) and a master’s in public health (MPH) from Ahmadu Bello University. A Post Graduate Diploma in Management (PGDM) from the Federal University of Technology Yola and a PhD in Community Health from Universiti Putra Malaysia. She has vast working experience in community activities related to HIV/AIDS, TB, Re p r o d u c t iv e Health, Maternal and New-born Health. In which she has worked in various leadership and managerial capacities. She was the Medical Team Director of the medical outreach of Goodluck Jonathan’s Presidential Special Committee on Relief Materials to Adamawa state; Project Manager of MacArthur Foundation’s Task Shifting and Task Sharing Implementation at both Adamawa and Nasarawa states and an Integrated Primary Healthcare Advisor for USAID’s Integrated Health Program at Bauchi; both at Jhpiego.Dr Martins is currently a Public Health Physician at the Department of Public Health, Modibbo Adama University Teaching Hospital, a visiting Public Health Physician at the Department of Public Health, Federal Medical Centre Jalingo, and an Adjunct Assistant Professor in the Department of Public Health at American University of Nigeria Yola.
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Member, Board of Trustees
Miss Awokoya is an Associate software developer at Goldman Sachs International. She holds a masters degree in Electrical and Electronics Engineering from Imperial College London UK. She is involved in several recruiting and mentoring initiatives that empower and encourage women into pursuing degrees and careers in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math) related subjects. |
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Executive Director, Board of Trustees Dr. Awokoya-Adadevoh, is the Executive Director of the foundation, a part time position she holds with the Managing Directorship of Omad Nig. Limited. Until recently, she was the Executive secretary of the African Heart Network, a coalition of African Heart Foundations with membership in sixteen (16) African countries. She is very active in several professional, religious, charity and social organizations chief of which are The Methodist Church Nigeria and the Lions Club International. She is the immediate past president of Ladies Friendly Society, Methodist Church of the Trinity Tinubu, MCTT Lagos. She is wo (2) times recipient of the Woman Achievers Award from both the Lagos state and Ogun state chapters of WOWICAN the women’s wing of the Christian Association of Nigeria. |
Prof. Oluwatoyin Ashiru, OON, FNSE, FAEng.
Mrs Modupe Aduke Ogunwale 
Dr. Folarin Awokoya
CHIEF J.O. ANYIGBO
Dr. Olutayo Martins MB.BS, MPH, PGDM, PhD. 
Miss Similola Awokoya (M.Eng) 
Dr. Omolaraeni Awokoya-Adadevoh