MR MOSOPEFOLU GEORGE

HONOURABLE COMMISSIONER.

Mosopefolu George was born in Lagos on the 20th of February 1974. He attended Corona School Ikoyi, and moved on to Federal Government College Ijanikin, Lagos for his secondary education. Upon attaining his O’Levels, Ope briefly studied at the University of Lagos, before proceeding to complete his degree at the University of Leicester, England where he attained a 2.1 (upper), in Business Economics in 1996.

Ope thereafter obtained a Master of Science (MSc) degree in International Business from the prestigious Manchester School of Management, at the University of Manchester Institute of Science and Technology (UMIST).

Ope began his Career at Citibank N.A in London in 1997, where he joined the Global Markets team, with specific responsibilities for the emerging markets of Central, Eastern Europe, Middle East, and Africa. He specialized in emerging markets loan syndication and Project Finance. Ope moved on to Join the Corporate Finance Team at KPMG, London in 2001, where he specialized in various private finance initiative projects. At KPMG, he had the responsibility of advising multinationals, governments, and the public sector in the health and utilities industry, on the structuring and raising of finance. Ope Left KPMG in 2004 and took up a Job with SAGEM France in the Telecommunications industry.

In 2007 Ope was appointed as the Senior Special Assistant on Economic Matters to Gov. Babatunde Raji Fashola (SAN). A position he held until 2009, when he was appointed the Acting Managing Director of Lekki Worldwide Investments Limited (the Lagos State Government’s investment vehicle for the Lekki Free Zone). Ope was at Lekki worldwide Investments Limited until 2015.

Ope remains a visionary leader with an illustrious career in the realm of Corporate Finance and Public-Private Partnerships (PPP). In 2017, he was appointed as the Director General of the Office of Public-Private Partnerships (PPP) where he embarked on a transformative journey to promote collaboration and synergy between the public and private sectors.

Under his astute leadership, the Office of Public-Private Partnership witnessed significant growth and advancement in fostering mutually beneficial partnerships. Ope’s strategic and innovative approach led to the successful execution of numerous vital projects that have positively impacted the Lagos socio-economic landscape.

Throughout his tenure as the Director General, Ope exhibited an unwavering commitment to excellence, ensuring transparency and accountability in all Lagos PPP endeavours. His remarkable ability to navigate complex challenges and engage stakeholders from diverse backgrounds earned him widespread respect.

In recognition of his contributions to the development of PPP initiatives, in February 2022, Ope was appointed as the Special Adviser to the Governor of Lagos State on Public-Private Partnerships. In this elevated role, he continued to drive the strategic vision for PPP projects, providing expert counsel to the government and fostering an environment conducive to sustainable growth and progress. Ope’s expertise in public private partnerships has been instrumental in attracting investments, boosting infrastructure development, and delivering essential services to the community.

As the Special Adviser to the Governor, Ope remained committed to fostering innovation, inclusivity and responsible governance in PPP projects. His profound impact on the Lagos socio- economic frontier and his ability to forge strong partnerships made him an invaluable asset in advancing the collective welfare of the people and driving progress towards a brighter future for the people of the centre of excellence.

A Manchester United fan, Mosopefolu is happily married to Oluwafemi George and is blessed with 3 sons.

OJO (MRS) OLAYINKA MODUPE
PERMANENT SECRETARY

Mrs. Olayinka Modupe Ojo was born on 30th March 1971 into the family of Chief Samuel Ayodele Fayemi and Chief (Mrs) Felicia Fehintola in Ilorin, Kwara State, Nigeria. She hails from Ifaki Ekiti in Ido-Osi LGA of Ekiti State. Her educational journey began
at Okesuna Primary School, Ilorin (1976–1982), where she obtained her First School Leaving Certificate. She proceeded to Methodist Girl’s High School, Ifaki – Ekiti (1982–1987), and Ifaki Grammar
School in 1988 where she earned her West African School Certificate. She holds a Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) degree in Mathematics from the University of Ilorin, Kwara State(1992–1997), and a Master’s in Public Administration (MPA) from the University of Lagos, Akoka (2009–2010).

Her career in public service spans over two decades, starting in year 2000 as a Commercial Officer II in the Ministry of Commerce, Cooperatives, and Industry. She has held key positions, including
focal point of the high-level MTEF tool (2009 –2012), Head- Databank Division at the Lagos Bureau of Statistics (2014–2022), and Director of the Economic Intelligence Department (2023– till appointment).  She played a pivotal role in elevating the Economic
Intelligence Unit to a full-fledged department.

Among her notable achievements is securing a $1 million grant from the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, which facilitated the digitization of the administrative data management system at the
Lagos Bureau of Statistics.

Mrs. Ojo is a member of several professional organizations (CISON, ICEN), and has participated in numerous leadership and policy courses, including the CIPRA Leadership Program at Lagos Business School in 2024.

Her hobbies include reading, volunteering, and project planning.

She is happily married to Architect Kolawole Ojo, with whom she shares a loving family with two (2) kids, and she practices Christianity as her faith.

MR LEKAN BALOGUN

SPECIAL ADVISER.

 Lekan Balogun, an indigene of Epetedo area of Lagos Island was born on the 5th of January 1987 into the families of Babatunde Balogun and Motolani (Nee Balogun).

LB as fondly called had his primary school education at Corona School, Apapa (1992 -1997) then proceeded to King’s College, Lagos and graduated in 2003. He attended Bowie State University, Maryland USA where he bagged a B.Sc. in Accounting in May 2010.

He satisfied his compulsory one-year National Youth Service scheme between March 2011 and February 2012 at the National Assembly, Abuja specifically working as the Legislative Aide to the Senate Minority Whip (Senator Ganiyu Solomon Lagos West). In his additional two years working at the Senate, he took up the role of a liaison between the Office of the Senate Minority Whip and the Senate Committees on 1999 Constitution Review, Petroleum Upstream, Capital Markets, Navy and Inter-Parliamentary Affairs.

In August 2014, he returned to the United States following his admission into Mercer University, Atlanta. He obtained a Masters of Business Administration (MBA) degree from the University’s Stetson School of Business & Economics in May 2016.

In April 2017, he joined the Nigerian Bulk Electricity Trading (NBET) Plc as a Treasury Officer then later filled in as the acting head of the treasury unit in the Organization’s Finance Department. Working closely with the Federal Ministries of Power, Works and Housing; Finance and Budget Office, he coordinated the preparation NBET’s 2018 and 2019 budgets, and drove the execution of these budgets.

He is a huge advocate for Tourism as a mechanism for infrastructure & development and an alternate major source of Internally Generated Revenue. He has a flare for urban renewal and development.

He enjoys water and boating activities, Polo and Football. He’s a member of Apapa Boat Club and Lagos Jetski Club

MRS. TITILAYO OSHODI

SPECIAL ADVISER ON CLIMATE CHANGE AND CIRCULAR ECONOMY TO THE GOVERNOR OF LAGOS STATE
Titi Oshodi is a highly accomplished professional who has made a successful transition from a career in marketing and communications to become an Organizational Management Executive, Social Reformer, and Youth Advocate. With over two decades of experience in senior management roles within Advertising, Marketing, and Business Development sectors, Titi has specialized in project management and has worked in both Lagos and London. Her journey began with driving experiential projects in corporate Nigeria and later expanded to Public Relations within the governance industry.

Titi is recognized as an exceptional administrative executive and change management leader, known for her unwavering commitment to empowering youth and driving social reform. She has consistently fostered strong leadership qualities and facilitated growth and development within societies, both present and future. Through remarkable community capacity-building programs, Titi has successfully engaged communities in vital causes such as social justice, inclusion, sustainable livelihoods, and equity across all age groups. One notable contribution was her involvement in spearheading and running BOSEKO, a storytelling PR communication initiative that received widespread acclaim from critical stakeholders and the Governor of Lagos State.

Titi holds full membership with the Society for Corporate Ethics & Compliance (SCCE) in the USA and the Chartered Institute of Personnel Management (CIPM). Leveraging her expertise, she actively fosters guidance through character education, aiming to make a lasting impact and establish a culture of excellence. She earned a BSc. degree in Economics from Olabisi Onabanjo University and has also completed prestigious courses at the Harvard Kennedy School, including Policy Design with Delivery and Leadership and Ethics.

Actively participating in various affiliations and committee activities within the public sector, Titi serves as the Deputy Vice Chairman of the Public Policy and Advocacy Committee on the Governing Council of the Chartered Institute of Personnel Management (CIPM).

Outside of her professional pursuits, Titi enjoys engaging in critical thinking, meeting new people, and indulging in her passions for singing, dancing, and traveling. Her diverse interests and unwavering passion for making a positive impact in society are evident in her multifaceted career and personal endeavors.

Currently, Titilayo serves as the Special Advisor on Climate Change and Circular Economy to the Governor of Lagos State, where she works diligently to address these critical issues and contribute to sustainable development.

OROJIMI, (MR) OLUFEMI ABIODUN

DIRECTOR BUDGET

Orojimi Olufemi Abiodun was born in Mainland on the 14th December 1968 although he hailed from Mowo Town in Badagry Local Government of  Lagos State.

He attended United Africa Methodist Church (UAMC) Primary School, Eleja, Ebute Metta West Lagos between 1975-1980 where he had his first leaving certificate while he attended Jibril Martins High School, Iponri, Lagos between 1980 and 1985 where he had his West African School Certificate.

Orojimi attended Lagos State University, Ojo, Lagos from 1989 to 1992 where he studied Mathematics and was awarded B.Sc. Hons (Mathematics) in 1992.

He had his NYSC at Amaimo Community Girls Secondary School, Amaimo Ikeduru in Imo State. Immediately after his National youth Service Corp, he had a job placement with Abiola Bookshop Press in Lagos.

In 2000, Orojimi was employed into the Civil Service of the Lagos State Government as Statistician 1 and had rose through the rank before his appointment as Deputy Director Statistics in 2021.

In November 2024, Olufemi Abiodun, Orojimi was appointed substantive Head of Department Budget, Lagos State Ministry of Economic Planning and Budget.

Orojimi is married with children.

At leisure, he loves reading and travelling.

MR OLOWONISAYE SAHEED OLAMILEKAN:
DIRECTOR ECONOMIC PLANNING

He was born on the 24th August, 1966. he finished his primary school in 1979 at Zumratul Islamiyyah Primary School, Ajegunle Apapa in Ajeromi Ifelodun
LGA. He attended Ikorodu Grammar School, Ikorodu where he sat for West Africa School Certificate Examination in 1984. He worked briefly before
gaining admission to Lagos State Polytechnic (now Lagos State University of Science & Technology- LASUSTECH) in 1990 to study Banking & Finance, worked briefly in Sulaimon & Co (a firm of Chattered Accountant) before
proceeding to Ogun State University (now Olabisi Onabanjo University) to study Banking & Finance and graduated in 1997. Worked briefly in a private company before joining Lagos State Civil Service on the 1 st of March, 2000 as an Inspector of Taxes 11. Designated to Planning Officer Cadre by the Civil Service Commission in year 2009.

While in Board of Internal Revenue (BIR) as young officer in grade level 08 he
attended Joint Tax Board (JTB) Preliminary Course for Inspector of Taxes (August- October 2003) he won the 10 th position nationwide.Four years after
the preliminary course he was nominated in Y2007 to attend the three (3) months final course for inspector of Taxes organised by JTB in Kaduna State Polytechnic between June-August 2007, to make the Lagos State great,

Olowonisaye Saheed clinch the first position among participants from all States of the Federation.

He qualified as an Associate Member of the Institute of Taxation (ACTI) in May 2006 by examination.
As an officer searching for knowledge, he completed Master in Public Administration (MPA) in Y2012 from the prestigious University of Lagos specialising in Public Policy after being re-designated into the Planning Officer Cadre.

He worked for eight years in the revenue agency of the State and from year 2008 till date he has been working as a Planning Officer, this cadre moved him from BIR to Debt Management from Office and later to Economic Intelligence Unit through thorough screening (written & oral examination),
Policy Planning Unit and later Policy & Strategy Unit of Economic Planning Department in the Ministry of Economic Planning & Department.
He was a member of the writing committee of the Lagos State Development Plan 2012-2025

Participated in various technical sessions during the reform process with UK- DFID-SPARC State Level program

A mentor to many young officers in the Planning Cadre in the Service.

MRS. OLUWAKEMI AMUDAT ADEDEJI DIRECTOR SOCIAL PROTECTION COORDINATING UNIT

Mrs. Oluwakemi Amudat Adedeji was born on 17th April, 1967. A native of Lagos State. She obtained her BSC in Economics in 1990 and her MSC in Finance from University of Lagos State in 1995. She started her career in the State Service with the Former Lagos State Board of Internal Revenue now Lagos State Internal Revenue Services in 1997 as Inspector of Taxes II (Mushin Tax Office) and rose to the position of Deputy Director, Administration and Human Resources. She is currently serving as Director, Social Protection Coordinating Department and State Coordinator, Lagos State Operations Coordinating Unit for the National Social Safety-Nets Programme, a Social Investment Programme of the Federal Government of Nigeria.

Over the years, she has developed the ability for problem solving and project management with a knack for team-work.

She is an Associate Member, Chartered Institute of Taxation of Nigeria (ACIT), Member, Nigeria Institute of Management (MNIM) and Overall Best Participant in Y2006 Joint Tax Board Inspector of Taxes Examinations with Letter of Commendation from the then Lagos State Honourable Commissioner for Finance, Mr Olawale Edun. She is married and blessed with children.

BASHIRU TEMITAYO OSENI-OPE, DIRECTOR, LAGOS BUREAU OF STATISTICS

Bashiru Temitayo Oseni-Ope, is an indigenous Lagosian of Lagos Island Epetedo-extraction. A typical Lagos Islander, Tayo as he is popularly known, attended the Jamma-At-Ullslamiya Primary School, Ebute Elefun (1973 – 1978), Eko Boys High School, Mushin, Lagos for his School Certificate O Levels which he obtained in June 1983, while his Higher School Certificate A Level obtained in June 1985 was at Igbobi College, Yaba, Lagos.

His quest for knowledge thereafter took him to the University of Lagos, Akoka, where he graduated with Bachelor of Science (Hons.) in Mathematics/Statistics in October 1990. This was fittingly capped with a Diploma in Management of the same University in October 1992.

Oseni-Ope joined the service of the Lagos State Government, on September 1, 1992 as Medical Statistical Officer II, GL08 with the then Lagos State Hospitals Management Board (LSHMB). He had worked before then as a part-Time Lecturer in Pure Mathematics, Statistics and related courses in the Department of Physical and Mathematical Sciences, of the Lagos State University, Ojo, from January to August 1992.

Since his appointment into the Public Service, Oseni-Ope who has steadily risen through the ranks, worked at various times in the Ministry of Economic Planning and Budget (August – October 1999), Lagos State Board of Internal Revenue (October 1999 – March 2005), Ministry of Finance (March 2005 – May 2008), Lagos Bureau of Statistics, Ministry of Economic Planning and Budget (May 2008 – March 2013) when he became the head of the Bureau.

Oseni-Ope, a thoroughbred professional, Mathematician, Statistician and indigenous Historian all rolled into one, has attended several professional in-service training, courses and various workshops/seminars, in the course of his career. He has also been a member of ten (10) High-level State Committees on different aspects of governance in the State.

A Fellow of the Royal Statistical Society, an Associate member of the Nigerian Chartered Institute of Management, Fellow, Nigerian Statistical Association, and a Professional Member of the Institute of Information Management – Africa. He is also a Member of many voluntary organizations, amongst which is, Ijoko Agba, Isale Eko, Eko Foundation and Eko Heritage Foundation. He is particularly interested in Conflict and Resolution Studies, Demography, Philosophy and History of the Yoruba, African Traditional Religion, Cultural Heritage and Sustainable Development.

Married with children, his hobbies include Travelling/Tourism, Reading, Table Tennis and Squash.

MR ONIMOLE MOBOLAJI ADEBOWALE, DIRECTOR, DEVELOPMENT PARTNERSHIP DEPARTMENT.

Onimole Mobolaji Adebowale is a graduate of Civil Engineering from the University of Lagos, Akoka. He observed his mandatory NYSC at Halliburton Energy Services Nigeria Limited, a Global Oilfield Service Company to the Upstream Oil Industry, located in Port Harcourt and thereafter completed his MBA Programme in Investment Management from London School of Business and Finance/University of Wales.

Onimole Mobolaji Adebowale insatiable thirst for knowledge, despite being trained as a Civil Engineer with Zonal Isolation experience in Oil Services, made him foray into other areas of professional endeavours.

Mobolaji today is a Certified IMF Public Financial Management Expert (PFME). He is equally a Fellow of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria (ICAN) and a Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Taxation of Nigeria (CITN) respectively.

Mobolaji is also a Certified Scrum Master and Agile Practitioner certified by Scrum Alliance USA, a Certified Risk Management Expert by Dunn & Bradstreet; and an Associate Member of the Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA).

Mobolaji joined the Lagos State Public Service on the 29th of December 2017 and was appointed Head, Economic Intelligence Unit  in the Ministry of Economic Planning and Budget, with mandate to prepare the State Medium Term Strategy Documents, amongst which is the preparation of the State Medium Term Budget Framework , a key component of the State Budget Preparation process amongst other assignments.

Mobolaji was subsequently redeployed to the Development Partnership Department , Ministry of Economic Planning and Budget to Head the Loans and Grants Unit in December 2019.

Mobolaji has supported and delivered on several statewide assignments since he joined the State Civil Service, notable amongst which are his exploits as the Secretary of the Lagos State Circular Economy Technical Working Group (LACE – TWG) that delivered the first Ever Circular Economy Hotspot in Africa, with an investment opportunity of not less than $3trillion for the Continent of Africa, with Lagos State as the gateway.

He equally supported, as Secretary, the Completion of the Advisory Service Analytics  Program of the World Bank, leading to the co-establishment of the Lagos Platform for Development  in October 2021; and the immediate commencement of the Evaluation of Lagos State Urban Development Bankable Projects along the Transport oriented Development (TOD) and Land Value Capture (LVC) ecosystems respectively.

Mobolaji was appointed the State Focal Person for World

Bank/FGN States Fiscal Transparency, Accountability and Sustainability Performance for Results Program in February 2020 and co-led the Lagos State Team that won over $14.5m (N5.51Bn) Grants for Year 2019/20 Annual Performance Assessment of the SFTAS P-for-R Program.

Mobolaji further co-led year 2020/21 SFTAS Annual Performance Assessment with a minimum target of $15m Grants for Lagos State and went ahead to support the State Team that delivered the Landmark Adoption of National Chart of Accounts  by Lagos State in December 2020. 

With the permission and support of his principals, he successfully defended the Adoption of National Chart of Accounts at the Lagos State House of Assembly in December 2020 and subsequently supported the facilitation of Internal Capacity Development in Public Financial Management (with focus on NCoA) for members of staff of the Ministry of Economic Planning and Budget.

Onimole Mobolaji Adebowale is a Pioneer Member of Lagos State Hybrid Circular Economy Team established in December 2020, comprising of Public and Private Sector participants that won the keenly contested Bid for the Hosting of the Circular Economy Hotspot in November 2021, a global event that was successfully subsequently hosted in July 2023 (a 1st in Africa). 

Mobolaji had served as a member of the Marketing & Finance Committees respectively for the year 2020/21 Ehingbeti Investment Summit; and was also appointed a Change Ambassador by the Lagos State Office of Transformation and Innovation and Transformation (OTCI) in the year 2018.

Prior to joining the Public Service in December 2017, Onimole Mobolaji was the Principal Consultant of Quant Financial Consulting Services Limited (An Advisory, Tax and Audit Services Firm). He equally served as the Group Chief Financial Officer (G-CFO) of Hamilton Technology Oil Services Company, Port Harcourt in 2014.

He started his professional career at Arthur Andersen in 2001 and rose through the ranks from a Staff-Assistant to Manager Transaction Services / Deal Advisory, Financial Advisory Division of KPMG Professional Services Lagos (2008/09).

He equally had a brief stint in the Real Estate Industry, where he served as General Manager  Bela Vista Properties Limited (2010) and supported the construction of the Iconic Prime Water View Gardens at Lekki, Lagos State.

Onimole Mobolaji Adebowale was appointed Director, Development Partnership Department  Ministry of Economic Planning and Budget in August 2023.

MR OYEDE FOUAD ADEPOJU

DIRECTOR MONITORING AND EVALUATION.

Mr. Oyede Fouad Adepoju is from Eti-Osa local government of Lagos State. He had his primary and secondary school education at the Mainland Preparatory Nursery and Primary school, Bank Olemoh, Surulere and at the Rev. Angus memorial high school; Igbobi, yaba. He later proceeded to the Lagos State University, Ojo, where he earned his Bachelor degree (B.Sc.) in Mathematic.

He served his compulsory one Year National Youth Service Corps at the Administrative Department of the Nigerian Industrial Development Bank in Bauchi State.

Having completed his National Youth Service Corps, he was later employed as Administrative Officer II at the Lagos State Public Works Corporation in 1995, were he served as Administrative Officer and as Head, Information Technology Until till 2001.

In the Year 2002, Oyede was redeployed to the Ministry of Economic Planning and Budget as Planning Officer I and Oracle Public Sector Budget Champion in the Economic planning Department. Between the Year 2004 and 2014, Mr. Oyede rose to become the Senior Planning and Chief Planning officer in the Budget Department, while still maintaining the position as the Oracle Public Sector Budget Champion.

Between the year 2014 and 2019, Oyede, as an Assistant Director (Planning) became the Head of Planning Unit at the Ministry of Economic Planning and Budget as well as the Focal Person on Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) & Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), he was later deployed to the Ministry of Works and Infrastructure as Deputy Director (planning) to head the Planning Unit as the Director Planning in 2019, where he was until early 2023, when he was redeployed to the Ministry of Economic Planning and Budget to head the Monitoring and Evaluation Department as the Director.

Oyede, is an associate member of the Institute of Finance and Control of Nigeria (IFCN), he has undergone several trainings, participated in several programmes such as R12 Oracle enterprise (Public Sector Budget/ General Ledger), Leading and Managing Teams, Developing a 21st Century Public Servant and Dealing with Difficult People amongst others.

In the course of his career progression, Oyede as shown exemplary dedication to his duties, which as earned him several awards such as Productivity Award (2003), Best Performing Head of Planning Unit (2021) amongst other commendation letters.

Mr. Fouad Adepoju Oyede loves reading, travelling and football.

AKINKUNMI OLWASEYI ALAO

DIRECTOR ECONOMIC INTELLIGENCE DEPARTMENT

Mr. Akinkunmi Oluwaseyi Alao, a dedicated civil servant and professional statistician with a strong background in data analysis, public administration, and economic policy. His career in public service began in November 30, 2001, and since then he has contributed across multiple Ministries, having been deployed seven times, each experience enriching his expertise and adaptability in diverse governmental functions.

He holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Mathematics/Statistics and a Master’s degree in Public Administration, equipping him with a blend of quantitative skills and administrative acumen. Additionally, He is a proud member of the Chartered Institute of Statistician of Nigeria ( CISON) and also a member of Chartered Institute of Economists of Nigeria (ICEN), reflecting his commitment to continuous professional development and economic insight currently the Director, Economic Intelligence Department, Ministry of Economic Planning and Budget. He is happily married with Children.

MRS. ADEYEMI-FASHOLA MOJISOLA  DIRECTOR ADMINISTRATION & HUMAN RESOURCES.

Mrs Mojisola Adeyemi-Fashola was born in Lagos Island and attended Lagos Anglican Girls Primary School and Oriwu College Where she had her West African School Certificate in 1984.

Mrs Fashola Proceeded to the Lagos State College of Education, (LACOED) where she bagged NCE English Education in 1990 and capped it with B.AED English Education from Lagos State University in 1997.

She was employed to the Lagos State Civil Service on 2nd February 1993 and had served in the State House of Assembly, Lagos State Environmental Protection Agency (LASEPA), The Muslim Pilgrims Welfare Board, Civil Service Commission, Office of the Surveyor General, Office of the Civic Engagement, Ministry of Commerce and Industry, Lekki Concession Company, Office of the Deputy Governor before her posting to the Ministry of Economic Planning and Budget in January 2022.

Mrs Adeyemi-Fashola is an Associate member of Chartered Institute of Personal Management (CIPM) and Fellow Association of Human Resources Practitioners of Nigeria.

Her hobbies include Gardening, Cooking and Listening to music.

JIMOH TAOFIK AYINDE.
DIRECTOR FINANCE AND ACCOUNT

Jimoh Taofik Ayinde, born on the 16th of December, 1970, in Maiduguri, Borno State, hails from Ipaja in Alimosho Local Government Area of Lagos State. He is a seasoned professional with extensive experience in the field of accounting, gained through
a combination of academic excellence and practical exposure in both private and public sectors.

Jimoh began his educational journey at New Eden Primary School, Mokola, Ibadan, Oyo State, before advancing to Loyola College, Ibadan, for his post-secondary education. He later obtained a
Higher National Diploma (HND) in Accounting from the Federal Polytechnic, Nasarawa, Plateau State, in 1993. Upon graduation,
he completed his National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) program in 1994, further solidifying his foundation in accounting and financial management.

He started his professional career at Balogun Badejo & Co., a renowned firm of Chartered Accountants, where he gained valuable experience and honed his skills in accountancy. In January 2000,

Jimoh transitioned to the civil service, embarking on a fulfilling career marked by dedication, competence, and steady progression.

Mr. Jimoh Taofik is a Fellow of the Association of National Accountants (Fcna) as well as an Associate member of chartered institute of Taxation (ACITN), Acca (IPSAS). He was also the Past President of the Rotary Club of Ipaja New Dawn.

In addition to his professional endeavors, Jimoh is a family-oriented individual, happily married and blessed with three children. He has a zest for life, with hobbies that include farming, traveling, engaging in meaningful conversations, and socializing with friends and family.

Jimoh Taofik Ayinde is known for his professionalism, financial expertise, and unwavering commitment to excellence, making him a valuable asset to any organization he serves.

MRS. KARA MODUPE ODUNAYO

HEAD INTERNAL AUDIT UNIT.

Mrs. Kara Modupe Odunayo was born on the 4th of August, 1973 in Ibadan, Oyo State. She had her primary school at Methodist Primary school, Odutola street, Ibadan, Oyo State between 1978 and 1984, her Secondary School was at African Church Grammar School, Apata, Ibadan, Oyo State between 1984 and 1989.

Mrs. Kara proceeded to Osun State Polytechnic Iree in 1992 and finished her Ordinary National Certificate (OND) in 1994. She later proceeded to Federal Polytechnic Ilaro between 1996 and 1998 for her Higher National Diploma (HND). Thereafter, she received a degree in Post Graduate Professional Diploma in Accountancy (PGD) in 2018.

She began her Public Service Career in 2001 as a Higher Executive Officer (Accounts) with the Ministry of Transportation, Internal Audit Unit till 2005.

Mrs. Kara was deployed to the Women Development Centre in 2005 as Head of Internal Audit till 2006 and was deployed to General Hospital, Lagos. She was redesignated from the post of Senior Executive Officer (Account) to the post of Senior Executive Officer (Audit) in 2008. 

Between 2006 and 2012 Mrs. Kara served as head of Internal Audit of various General Hospitals till 2012, afterwards she was posted to the Ministry of Finance where she served in the investigation unit of Central Internal Audit Dept. (CIAD) till 2014. She was later Posted to Audit Service Commission as the head of Internal Audit Unit till 2016 and she was deployed to Public Service Office to serve as the head of Internal Audit Unit till February 2023 when she was thereafter deployed to Ministry of Economic Planning and Budget as head of Internal Audit Unit.

Mrs. Kara is a Member of Certified Forensic Investigation Professional (CFIP), Member of International Academy of Forensic (CIAF), Member of Association of National Accountants of Nigeria (ANAN).

MR SIKIRU OLUSESI AZEEZ (MNIPR), PUBLIC AFFAIRS OFFICER.

 Sikiru Olusesi Azeez was born on the 22nd November 1968. He started his education career at Ansarud-deen Primary School Odo-Egiri, Epe between 1974 and 1980 he later proceeded to United Technical College, Odomola, (Odomola Secondary School, Odomola) Epe between 1980 and 1986 for his West African School Certificate. Between 1986 and 1988 he attended Awayewaserere College of Arabic and Islamic Studies Ososa-Ijebu-ode where he had Certificate in Arabic and Islamic Studies.

He was admitted to read Arabic at the Lagos State University Ojo in 1991 and completed his degree in 1997 and had his NYSC in Yobe State between 1997 and 1998. Between October 1998 and July 1999 he was at the Nigerian Institute of Journalism Ogba-Lagos where he bagged the Post Graduate Diploma in Journalism.

Olusesi was employed into the Lagos State civil service on 13th March 2000 as Information Officer II deployed to the information Production Department of the Ministry of information and Strategy. In August 2000 he was seconded to the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) till May 2007 when he was redeployed back to the Ministry of Information and Strategy and posted to the then Press and Public Relations Department.

He has about three unpublished works in his archive.

He is a professional member of the Nigeria Union of Journalists and Nigerian Institute of Public Relations.

His hobbies include reading, walking, listening to music and travelling.

MR SUNDAY ADEYINKA ADETUNJI

HEAD PLANNING UNIT

Mr. Sunday Adeyinka was born on 16 September 1969 at Ipee in Oyun Local Government, Kwara State, Nigeria. He had his elementary education at Baptist Z.E.B. primary school, Ipee, Kwara State (1977-1983) and later attended Baptist Grammar School, Ipee 1983-1987). Thereafter, he proceeded to the Kwara State Polytechnic, Ilorin (1989-1995) where he obtained the Higher National Diploma (HND) in Statistics in 1995. Mr. Adetunji Proceeded to Joseph Ayo Babalola University (JABU), Osun State 2013-2014) where he obtained the Bachelor of Science (B.sc) in Statistics in 2014.

Mr. S.A Adetunji had a brief working experience with the Post Primary Teaching Service Commission (PPTESCOM) as a Mathematics teacher in Stadium Grammar School Agege before he joined the Lagos State Civil Service on 1st March, 2000 as a Higher Statistical Officer (GL 08) and rose to his present position of Deputy Director (GL16) with effect from 1st July, 2022.

As Head of Division (Data Bank) in the Lagos Bureau of Statistics, he applies his proficiency quite creditably in carrying out any assigned responsibilities like the computation of State Gross Domestic Products (SGDP), Conduct, analysis, and report writing of household survey, School safety Survey e.t.c

Mr. Adetunji had worked in the Office of Works, Ministry of Works and Infrastructure as the Head of Planning Unit. He coordinates all issues that have to do with planning in the Office of Works such as Budget, preparation of Medium-Term Sector Strategy, preparation of Performance Management Report, Data gathering from all Directorates etc.

In July, Mr. Adetunji, being a very hard working and result getter was deployed back to the Planning Unit in the Ministry of Economic Planning and Budget in July, 2019 to reform the Unit where he is till date.

He is an active member of Royal Statistical Society (RSS) and Nigerian Statistical Association (NSA) professional bodies.

His hobbies are Reading, Teaching and Travelling.

ADETUTU AKINTOLA
HEAD LEGAL UNIT

ADETUTU AKINTOLA, was born in Lagos although hailed from Ilesa inOsun State he attended Sunnyfields Primary School, Surulere – Lagos, Nigeria 1975 – 1980 and Federal Government Girls College, Sagamu, Ogun State (1980 – 1985).

She read Law at the University of Jos, Plateau State between 1986- 1990 and Master of Laws Degree (LL.M.) from the University of Lagos, Nigeria (1993), a Barrister at Law (B.L.) from the Nigerian

Adetutu is a diligent and result oriented legal Practitioner with post call-to-bar experience of over three decades, spanning across the Private and Public sectors. She started her career with a Private Law
firm in Lagos and also had a brief stint in the Private Banking Unit of the defunct Skye Bank Plc (now Polaris Bank Plc.)

She joined the Lagos State Government in January, 2007 as a State Counsel with the Ministry of Justice, where she worked dutifully and rose through the ranks to her current designation of Deputy Director.

Tutu has a passion for Commercial Practice and has worked in the Directorates of Public Prosecution, Advisory Services and Commercial Law of the Ministry of Justice. Tutu was deployment to the Office of Public Private Partnerships in May, 2018, where she headed the Legal Unit for over six years and was actively involved in the consummation
of several ground breaking PPP transactions and Contract Awards. Tutu has excellent leadership and conflict resolution skills and has over the years displayed strong team building and decision-making abilities.

She was deployed to the Ministry of Economic Planning and Budget in October 2024

Adetutu is married with children while at leisure she loves reading and watching movies

MRS. ADEOLA EKUNDAYO GBADAMOSI, HEAD, INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY (ICT).

Mrs Adeola Ekundayo Gbadamosi was born into the family of Hon (Chief) Adewunmi and Chief (Mrs.) Olasimbo Lasisi on the 24th May, 1971 at Akoka, Yaba in Somolu LGA, hails from Imodi Ijebu, Odogbolu LGA of Ogun State. Her educational career began at the Akoka Primary School, Akoka, Yaba, Lagos from 1976 till 1982, secondary education in Gbagada Girls Secondary School, Gbagada from 1982 till 1987. She later proceeded to Ogun State University Ago Iwoye now (Olabisi Onabanjo University) between September 1988 and November 1995 where she obtained B.Sc ( Hons. ) Computer Science. In a quest to diversify and obtain additional qualifications, she trained as an Accountant and was inducted as an Associate Member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria. (ICAN) in December 2010  

She joined the service of the Lagos State Government on March 1st, 2000 as a Computer Services Officer GL 08 in the Computer Services department of the Ministry of finance, which later became the Ministry of Science and Technology (MOST). She was posted to work with the Hon. Commissioner of Establishment and Training (Yeye Olukemi Nelson) as a Special Assistant on IT between January 2001 till July 2002, worked in the Ministry of Justice between July 2002 July 2006 as the Resource Centre Personnel, Resource Centre Personnel with the Office of Infrastructure between July 2006 October 2009, Posted to Ministry of the Environment (October 2009 January 2012) to Head ICT Unit, Ministry of Education 2012 March 2017, Head, ICT Unit.

 Office of Auditor General for Local Governments, Head ICT, on 11th November 2020 deployed to the Ministry of Economic Planning and budget to Head the ICT Unit till date.

Mrs Gbadamosi has attended several workshops, courses, and seminars on Information Technology and Systems Audit, also Certifications in Microsoft Advanced Server, Microsoft Office Suites, Internet and Computing core Application, MCITP Enterprise Messaging Administrator Certification in Atlanta Georgia, USA in 2009, Information Systems Auditing, Advanced Diploma in Forensic Investigation and Criminal Intelligence (University of Lagos) 2019

Mrs. Gbadamosi is a Certified Information Technology Practitioner, an Associate Member of Computer Professionals of Nigeria (CPN), Member Computer Society of Nigeria (NCS), Associate Member of the Institute of Chartered Accountant of Nigeria. (ICAN) and a Member of the Inner Wheel Club of Oregun Metro.

Her hobbies are Travelling, Dancing and cooking.

DAWODU, IBIJOKE IBIWUNMI
HEAD PROCUREMENT UNIT

Dawodu, Ibijoke Ibiwunmi nee Ibidapo was born in Lagos on the 20th November, 1966 although her father hailed from Owo Local government of Ondo State while her mother and husband are from
Lagos Island Local Government.

Mrs. Dawodu attended Anglican Girls Primary School Surulere between 1972 and 1978 for her Primary education while she had her secondary school at the Lagos Anglican Girls Grammar School Surulere between 1978 and 1984 where she did her West African School Certificate.

She attended Davog Institute of Management Sciences where she bagged Diploma in Management Science between 1984 and 1986

She was also at the Ogun State Polytechnic Abeokuta (Moshood Abiola Polytechnic) for her National Diploma (ND) Business Administration between 1986 and 1988 and Yaba College of Technology, Lagos for Higher National Diploma(HND) in Business Administration between 1989 and 1991 .

Mrs. Dawodu was at the Lagos State University, Ojo for her Post Graduate Diploma (PGD) in Management between Year 2001 and 2002, and capped it all with Master of Business Administration
(MBA) Marketing between 2004 and 2005 from Lagos StateUniversity, Ojo, Lagos.

She holds professional membership of Nigerian Institute of Management (Chartered) – Associate Member, Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supply Management of Nigeria- Chartered
member, Association of Public Procurement Practitioners of Nigeria (APPON) Member, Institute of Corporate Administration of Nigeria-Fellow member.

Mrs Ibijoke Dawodu taught Commerce and Accounts at Lady Ibiam Memorial Ecumenical Vocational Training Centre in Enugu between 1991 and 1992 during her service year.

Previous Employment:

Her previous working experience before joining the Civil Service include: Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) – Industrial Attachment 1988-1989, Society General Bank of Nigeria – 1993 -2004 where she served as Teller, Funds Transfer Officer, Customer Relations Officer, Head Operations, Relationship Manager, Credit Administrator and Risk Asset Management Analyst.

She was employed into the Civil Service in November 2005 as Senior Executive Officer GL 09 and was confirmed in November 2007. She had her lateral conversion as Assistant Chief Procurement Officer G/L 13 in February 2017.

Mrs Ibijoke Dawodu had served in various MDAs among which are Lagos Waste Management Authority (LAWMA)- November 2005 –December 2010, Ministry of Establishments Training and Pensions – December 2010 – December 2010, Lagos State Signage and Advertisement Agency (LASAA) – December 2010- May 2024, Lagos State Public Procurement Agency – May 2024 – July 2024. Thereafter

She was posted to Head the Procurement unit of the Ministry of Economic Planning and Budget in July 2024.

Mrs. Dawodu is happily married with children, at leisure her hobbies include: listening to music, playing games and travelling.