Segun Mojeed is an alumnus of the prestigious Yale School of Management and Executive Consultant/Head of Practice @ BezaleelConsulting Group, the HR Company he co-founded with his wife in 1994.

A certified New World Kirkpatrick Learning Effectiveness Evaluator, Segun is a Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Personnel Management (CIPM) and the Institute of Training & Development respectively. He is a 2006 CIPM Merit Award Winner for his outstanding contributions to the development and professionalism of the HR profession.

He is a Centre for Management Development (CMD) certified trainer/consultant. A member of the Association for Talent Development (ATD), he is on the faculty of the University of Lagos Business School (ULBS) as an Industry-Experience subject matter expert.

Segun is a thorough-bred licensed global Human Resource, Learning & Talent Development professional with over three decades of multi-sectorial experience and core competencies in Strategy, Execution & Corporate Excellence; Leadership; Extra-Legendary Customer Service; Talent Management; Personal Leadership, Self-Mastery & Emotional Intelligence; Artificial Intelligence; Change Management & Execution; Strategic Human Resource Management; etc.

He started his professional HR career as Personnel Officer/Management Trainee at BAGCO (Flour Mills Group) after his postgraduate studies and the mandatory Internship programme in 1988. He held the Industrial Relations portfolio of the company for four years before leaving for the Banking Industry as Senior Manager (Industrial Relations), Owena Bank Plc. in 1993. In 1995, he was appointed Senior Associate (and later COO in acting capacity), BezaleelConsulting. He joined Wema Bank Plc. in 2001 as Senior Manager (Human Resources) and later became the Bank’s Head of Training where he led the team that creatively initiated the first ever entry-level/Graduate Trainees’ programme in the then sixty-something year-old Bank. In 2004, Segun joined Vmobile Nigeria (now Airtel) as GM; Talent Development & Learning where he was the HR lead for the Celtel rebranding. He also led the multi-billion Naira Customer Care Call Centre outsourcing project involving hundreds of employees.

Segun is a Deacon in the Foursquare Gospel National Headquarters Church where he is the co-lead for the Marriage and Family Affairs, and the Personal Development & Empowerment teams respectively. He is an author, avid reader, knowledge seeker and user. His book: “Growing People” is receiving rave reviews and the e-book is on Amazon Kindle. He is married to Molara, and they are blessed with beautiful Godly children.

His hobbies include swimming, fishing, football, golf, reading, writing and growing people.

Segun will be speaking on Competencies for 21st Century Employees.

Emeka is a multi-disciplinary professional with a background in Accounting, Insurance, Corporate Finance, Stockbroking and Public Finance. He has over three (3) decades experience in banking, financial services and the public service.

Early in his career at Fidelity Bank Plc, Emeka successfully repositioned and grew a subsidiary which he eventually led as the Group Managing Director & CEO. At different times, he creditably led the Human Resources, Corporate Services, Transaction Support Services, Corporate Finance, Regional Banking as well as the Retail and Commercial Banking arms of the bank. He was a Non-Executive Director of Fidelity Pension Managers where he also served as Chairman of the Board, Audit Committee.

He left Fidelity Bank Plc. in 2015 after 20 years of meritorious service and in January 2016, joined the Federal Inland Revenue Service as a Director with responsibility for Enforcement. He was also a Member of the Technical Committee of the Board and Chairman of the Budget Committee of FIRS, among many other roles.
Emeka is an alumnus of the Lagos Business School (SMP 16) as well as Harvard Kennedy School of Government Boston, Massachusetts USA, where he obtained an Executive Certificate in Economic Development. He has had the privilege of studying at some of the world’s leading institutions for Executive Business Education, such as, INSEAD Business School, Fontainebleau, France; Kellogg School of Management to mention a few.
Mr. Obiagwu is a Fellow of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria (ICAN); Fellow, Chartered Institute of Stockbrokers; Honorary Senior Member, Chartered Institute of Bankers of Nigeria; Fellow, Chartered Institute of Taxation; and Associate, Chartered Insurance Institute (London).

Emeka, who is currently an Executive Director at Wema Bank Plc will be speaking on Investment Opportunities in Nigeria.

Gbenga is the Director, Professional Standards and Development at the Chartered Institute of Personnel Management of Nigeria.

He is a creative thinker with about two decades of cumulative experience in Policy Development, Analysis and Evaluation; Management/HR Consulting; Standards Development; Knowledge Management; Socio-Economic & Business Researching; Curriculum Development & Integration; Professional Examinations Planning & Execution; Learning & Development; Certifications and Licensing.

Gbenga holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Economics and a Master’s Degree in Research &Public Policy from the University of Lagos. He is an Associate Chartered Economist and Associate member of the CIPM with valid HR Practitioners’ License. He is a PhD student of the University of Ibadan and a registered member of the International Organization for Standardization.

Gbenga, who is a member of the Advisory Board of the National Open University of Nigeria will be co-facilitating the Career Counseling Session.

Folakemi Oshinyemi is an Alumnus of Ashridge Business School (UK), the Robert Gordon University (Scotland). She holds a Masters in Business Administration (MBA, Marketing Management) from Ogun State University Ago-Iwoye, Ogun State.

She is a certified trainer and holds an Advanced Certificate in Advanced Human Resources Management from the Cornell University, Institute of Labour Relations School, New York, USA. In addition, she holds international certifications as a Strategic Business Development Professional and Strategic Alliance Expert from the Continuous Professional Development Institute, UK.

As a leader in various roles, she had managed diverse teams with different needs across cultures, ethnicity locally and internationally. This exposed her to the strategic role that human resources management plays in the society, organisations, government and within the community. As the General Manager Operations for the foremost quick service restaurant brand in Nigeria & Ghana (Mr Bigg’s), my responsibilities included project management, delivery and launch.

In the management of the efficient operations of the Mr Bigg’s brand, my role entailed sourcing, recruitment and management of the employees across cultures in environments with diverse labour laws and procedures. She led teams to prepare and execute the terms and conditions of service, employee policies and procedures and practices for the restaurant business in Nigeria and Ghana in line with the labour laws of each country.

In pursuit of her passion to help businesses unlock human potential and create stronger teams, she in process of her certification as a Behavioural Consultant (CBC) from PeopleKeys, The Institute for Motivational Living, Ohio USA to gain insight into human motivation, compatibility, communication, diversity and self-awareness to enhance relationships, inform decisions and or improve mutual understanding using the DISC Model.

She was appointed as the Managing Director and an Executive Board member of Warm Spring Waters Nigeria Limited a Subsidiary of UAC of Nig. Plc manufacturer of Gossy Natural Spring Water by Sept 2011.

She is dedicated towards developing and impacting life skills in adolescents especially the girl child she holds workshops ‘Life Skills for Girls’ with sessions in the education of physical, social, moral, personal & sexual development, presentation skills and sexual abuse.

Her passion for excellence in human resource management and practice resulted in her recent pursuit of a Master’s degree in Human Resources Management M.Sc. HRM from the prestigious University of Central Lancashire (UCLan) United Kingdom and a professional Coaching certification from International Coaching Federation (ICF).

Folake is a Fellow a Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Personnel Management of Nigeria (FCIPMN), Fellow of the Nigeria Institute of Training and Development (FITAD), Fellow Institute of Strategic Management, Fellow National Institute of Marketing of Nigeria (FNIMN), Fellow Nigeria Institute of Management (FNIM).

Folake will be co-facilitating the panel discussion on “Turning a Side-Hustle into a Successful Business.”

Princess Adenike was born in London England on the 19th of February, 1962, the second child of late Prince Israel Iretiola & late Princess Adesola Olubunmi Adedoyin, she’s from Sagamu in Remo Ogun State; a direct granddaughter of HRM late Oba William Christopher Adekirisi Adedoyin, Anoko II, the Akarigbo and paramount ruler of Remo Kingdom. 

Her primary schools were Iretiola Preparatory, Ikoyi and Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic School, Suru-Lere, Lagos, secondary school was Jibril Martin Memorial Grammer School, Iponri – Costain, Lagos; she proceeded to study Dramatic Arts at the then University of Ife (Now Obafemi Awolowo University), where she graduated in 1982. She returned to the UK for further studies at The London College of Printing & Media Studies and The distinguished London  University Film Institute, where she bagged a Distinction Diploma in Media Studies & Photography, and another BA (Hons) degree in Cinematography respectively majoring in Film Directing; her graduation film project was nominated for the prestigious BAFTA Award (British Academy of Film and Television Arts) and she was recognized as one of the best graduating film Students of her set in 1991. 

An astute Public Sector Administrator with excellent Leadership and Managerial qualities, a Communications, Human Resource, Service Delivery & Service Management Expert; Her work experience spans over 3 decades in UK and Nigeria covering both the Private and Public Sectors. She cut her teeth in Broadcasting at the early age of 19, freelancing in various Radio & TV Stations; she was a pioneer Newscaster cum Presenter at the inception of OGTV (Ogun State Television). Her background in broadcasting paved way for her in the competitive world of Advertising where she worked and also served her NYSC with the renowned MC&A – A Saatchi & Saatchi World-Wide Advertising Agency as Radio & TV Creative Director/Associate for a number of years producing and directing adverts and jingles for top brands and organizations like Malta Guinness, Pampers, Benson & Hedges, Reckitt & Coleman etc… She returned to the UK and diversified into the Banking Industry as a Branch Manager before moving on to the Civil Service where she worked with the UKBA’s Home & Foreign Office in different capacities for several years, and also served as a Career Diplomat on secondment appointments to various countries including The British High Commission in Abuja – Nigeria. 

She was head-hunted from the UK’s Civil Service as a Technocrat Director to pioneer the newly created Lagos State Office of Transformation (OoT), now Office Transformation, Creativity & Innovation (OTCI) as Deputy Director BOS Department (Branding, One-Stop Public Enquiry Service, & Service Charter), she lead the team responsible for Effective & Efficient workflow process for equitable Service Delivery within the State Public Service, and put in place measurable standards for service delivery, she also produced an easy to read Service Charter handbook, she served in OTCI until her appointment as Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Tourism, Arts and Culture by Mr. Babajide Olusola SanwoOlu, Executive Governor of Lagos State.

Princess Adenike is a regular facilitator and plenary moderator at trainings, workshops, conferences, seminars, symposiums and summits locally and globally, including the Lagos State’s PSSDC. She is integrity personified and extremely passionate about everything she does, she’s motivated by every given opportunity to contribute meaningfully to the society, which has continued to fuel her passion to excel. Her Voluntary Work and Service to Humanity include; Heading the Drama department of her church, Bereavement Counsellor, Mentoring, Coaching, Leadership Skills Training/Empowerment for Widows, Teenagers & Young Adults, Motivational/Inspirational Public Speaking at diverse Faith Based gatherings, NGO’s, Corporate organisations etc.

A recipient of several awards in recognition of her passion for Service to Humanity and Service Delivery per excellence from both Public & Private Sectors, she is a member of several committees, and has successfully driven a number of technical & specialised legacy projects/initiatives for the State both National and International, most of which are still being implemented. 

She is a Fellow of Chartered Institute of Management Consultants (FCIMC), Fellow of Theatre Arts (FTA), Member, Chartered Institute of Personnel Management (MCIPM), Certified Toastmaster (Communications, Leadership Training & Public Speaking), Certified Coaching Practitioner (International Coaching Federation), Certified Loss & Bereavement Counsellor (Woodside Bereavement Services UK), Member – Ethnic Minority Entrepreneurs UK, Member – British Society of Cinematographers UK, Member – JAYCEES (Junior Chamber International-JCI) – Past Lom Vice President, Member – Lagos Country Club, Ikeja Golf Club, & Naija Smooth Jazz Lovers.

Princess Adenike was married to late Prince Adeniyi Adetokunbo Ajayi, they are blessed with an amazing, loving and wonderful Son like no other, Prince Boluwatife Adeoluwa Ajayi. She unveiled her book – ‘A WIDOW’S POWER’ on her 60th birthday in February 2022, where she shared her widowhood journey experience and also gave practical nuggets to encourage others in navigating through the rather sensitive and personal issues which many find quite uncomfortable to discuss. She’s a passionate follower of Christ and a committed Christian; she enjoys the Arts in all its forms, a Jazz Music aficionado, an avid swimmer, dancer, fashionista, and an advocate for healthy lifestyle. 

 Adenike will be speaking on Entry into the Nigerian Civil Service.

Funke brings several years’ experience that spans business development, relationship & team management, building & maintaining strategic alliances. She holds a first degree in Geology, an MBA from the prestigious Lagos Business School (LBS), Pan Atlantic University, Nigeria; and currently a doctoral research student. She is a fellow chartered institute of public administrators (FCPA), an associate member of Chartered Institute of Personnel Management (CIPM) and a licensed human resource practitioner (HRPL). She is an alumna of China Europe International Business School (CEIBS) and IESE Business School, Spain. She is an associate member of women in business and management (WIMBIZ) Nigeria. She is an author, a practitioner scholar, a sought-after trainer and guest speaker. Funke sit on the board of a few organizations and strategic committees. She is an alumna of the United State government exchange program academy for women entrepreneurs (AWE).

She is an accredited World Bank business development support (BDS) consultant, a seasoned professional with several years’ experience in banking, consulting, and entrepreneurship development. She is a BDS consultant for the World Bank Growth & Employment (GEM) project, Bank of Industry (BOI) Nigeria, and Lagos State Employment Trust Fund (LSETF) project, and the Leapworld/United States African Development Foundation (USADF)/LSETF employability program lead consultant. She is the pioneer program coordinator for CEIBS WELA program in Nigeria. Funke was an interviewer on the Small and Medium Enterprises Development Agency of Nigeria (SMEDAN)/ Mafita/UKAid Accreditation of BDSPs in Nigeria project. She worked on the project to certify staff of SMEDAN and consultants on the MAFITA project. Funke also consulted and trained on the FGN YouWin Connect youth’s enterprise development project. She is currently a director at Leapworld Limited a management & BDS services consulting, assessment, empowerment, training, and human resource management organization.

Funke had ample experience in the banking sector before joining the consulting industry. She worked with the leading banks in Nigeria: Zenith bank plc and Guaranty trust bank plc (GTBank) in different departments and capacities. She was also the country manager/head business development, Nigeria of a consulting firm with head-office in Canada. She has pioneered several business units, successfully managed several teams, mentoring and impacting great skills and results. Funke has multi-sectoral work experience and has worked with several thousands of MSMEs and several large enterprises up to top management and board level. Her work experience covers private, NGOs and government (state and federal) enterprises.

Funke is also active in community development. She is a member of the Chartered Institute of Personnel Management (CIPM) Nigeria; MSME development committee, training and development committee, and research committee. She is also a member of the Lagos Business School Alumni Association (LBSAA) President’s dinner planning committee, and fund-raising team. She was a volunteer mentor on the LSETF project to selected MSMEs, a volunteer facilitator for ready set work, a Lagos State project to prepare students in their final year for the world of work, entrepreneurship, and life outside school. In addition, she was a volunteer financial education trainer with the “financial literacy for all” project, Nigeria (in Collaboration with Commonwealth UK), and a life-skills trainer with the Lagos Eko Education project (World Bank funded). She was also a mentor under the Guaranty Trust Bank plc staff mentoring scheme and a peer educator with the Health & Life planning club (Action Health Incorporated, Lagos).

Funke will be speaking on Growing a Start-up in Nigeria.

David is an energetic certified Strategic Human Resource Professional who is focused on delivering results and enabling businesses to achieve its objectives through people, it’s most critical asset. Leveraging on his strong understanding of strategy and culture; David consistently provides Strategic human capital development solution tailored towards organisational transformation and change agility for competitive advantage in a global context.

With over 14 years work experience in a multinational business environment mostly spent in all aspect of Strategic Human Resources Management, System Development and Customer Management. More than 11 proven years of Human Resources experience in various areas of responsibility including Change Management, Employee Engagement, Talent Management, Organisational Learning and Development Solution, Performance Management and Career Development. Key career strength includes Performance Management, Change Management, Employee Engagement, Talent & Career Management and Organisational Learning & Development.
David was a key contributor in the HR Transformation Process re-engineering in MTN Nigeria in 2009. This process initiated the full transformation of MTN Nigeria’s HR model to the Dave Ulrich three box model to date.

A seasoned talent management subject matter expert; he has driven successful talent management & retention programmes for MTN Nigeria with a less than 5% attrition rate. He has participated in a couple of strategic projects aimed at improving organization effectiveness – Investor’s in People (IiP) Accreditation, 2015; Group Enterprise Business structural alignment, 2015; Strategic Workforce Planning (identifing key capabilities required to transform MTN business from Telco 1.0 to Telco 2.0); HR Big Data Analytics and Learning & Development ROI (Return on Investment).

David will be co-facilitating the Career Counseling Session.

Michael Ogu is the Partner, People and Organizational Practice at The Talent Optimization Company Limited, a human capital development, business advisory and executive coaching firm.

He is a Licensed Human Resources Practitioner, Mentor, Trainer, Facilitator, Public Speaker, Management Consultant, Executive Leadership Coach, Talent Management Expert, Author, and Voice–Over Talent with over 15 years of postgraduate work experience.

He has multi–sector and multi–disciplinary employment experience in manufacturing, health care, capital markets, financial services, transportation, and logistics. His expertise, experience, and exposure include Leadership and Behavioural Change Management, Visibility and Thought Leadership Coaching, Establishing Corporate Coaching and Mentoring Schemes, Human Capital Audits, Mergers and Acquisitions, Corporate Transformations and Restructuring, Institutional Capacity Building, Talent Development and Optimization, Performance and Competence Management, Employee Relations and Engagement, HR Service Delivery, Strategy Design and Execution, Organizational Design and Development, and Culture Change Management.

He is an expert trainer, subject matter expert, and facilitator on Leadership, Personal Growth and Transformation, Emotional Intelligence Mentoring, Coaching, Talent Management, Performance and Competence Management, Strategy, Collaborative Problem Solving, and Team Management Dynamics for Lagos Business School, Chartered Institute of Personnel Management of Nigeria, Regenesys Business School, Nigerian Institute of Training and Development amongst others.

The First Nigerian and African to be awarded the Talent Management Institute’s renowned Global Talent Management Leader (GTML) Certification. He possesses a Bachelor’s Degree in Chemical Engineering and a Master’s Degree in Public and International Affairs from Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka and the University of Lagos respectively.

He is a member of a number of professional organizations both in Nigeria and abroad, including the Chartered Institute of Personnel Management of Nigeria, the Society for Human Resource Management, the Talent Management Institute, the Learning and Performance Institute, the International Association of Facilitators, and the International Coaching Federation.

Michael is also an Accredited Coach with the International Coaching Federation and holds the Associate Certified Coach (ACC) Credential, as well as the Global Professional in Human Resources (GPHR), Senior Professional in Human Resources–International (SPHRi) and Professional in Human Resources–International (PHRi) Credentials from the Human Resources Certification Institute (HRCI), USA.

Michael will be co-facilitating the Career Counseling Session.