Governing Council

Chairman, IARSA Nigeria Board of Trustees

Dist. Prof. Reuben Tunde Tolorunleke, EFCRSA, PhD

Federal University Lokoja, Nigeria

Born in 1953 in Ayeh-Gbede, Kogi State. A distinguished professor at the Federal University, Lokoja, whose qualifications run from the Nigerian Certificate in Education in English and French through an Advanced Diploma in Public Administration to degrees in Education and French. Chairman of the Nigeria Board of Trustees.

Former Vice-Chancellor

Prof. Emeritus Akpan Hogan Ekpo, PhD

University of Uyo, Nigeria

Professor of Economics and Public Policy, and the first Emeritus Professor appointed by the University of Uyo. Former Director-General of the West African Institute for Financial and Economic Management, and chairman of the Foundation for Economic Research and Training, Lagos. Educated at Howard University and the University of Pittsburgh, with over 160 publications and advisory roles at municipal, state and federal level in Nigeria.

Director-General, Nigerian Geological Survey Agency · President, AcIRSTD

Prof. Olusegun Omoniyi Ige, PhD

Nigeria

Director-General of the Nigerian Geological Survey Agency. Joined the University of Ilorin as an Assistant Lecturer in 2004 and rose to Professor before this call to national service. Research interests centre on solid minerals research and development, hydrogeology and geophysics.

Immediate Past Chairman

Chief (Dr.) Gloria Laraba Shoda, EFCRSA, PhD, MFR, mni

Director, International Council of Women (Africa) · Former President, National Council of Women Societies

A renowned educationist, teacher, politician and public administrator, and a philanthropist whose advocacy rests on supporting the needs of women, children and young people. Director of the International Council of Women for Africa and former President of the National Council of Women Societies.

President, IARSA International University

Prof. Emeka John Uhuka, LL.D, PhD

United States

A legal scholar of international repute, Professor of Law at the Faculty of Law, University of Calabar, and a post-doctoral research fellow of Thomas Jefferson University School of Law, San Diego. A trained financial crimes consultant, Certified Fraud Examiner and Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialist, and an ordained priest of the Anglican Communion. Teaching and research span jurisprudence, international law, criminology, anti-money laundering and forensic law.

Deputy Governor, Adamawa State

H.E. Prof. Kaletapwa G. Farauta, DCRSA

Nigeria

Nigerian professor and politician, Deputy Governor of Adamawa State since 2023. Vice-Chancellor of Adamawa State University, Mubi from 2017 to 2022, and formerly Adamawa State Commissioner of Education and executive chairman of Universal Basic Education.

Chairman, Governing Board, Enville Polytechnic

Prof. Celina A.U. Maduemezia, EFCRSA, PhD

Lagos, Nigeria

Chairman of the Governing Board of Enville Polytechnic, Lagos. Educated at the University of Lagos and the University of Aston in Birmingham, England, where an MSc in Water Resources Management and a doctorate were obtained.

First female Professor of Physics Education in Nigeria

Dist. Prof. (Mrs.) Esther Ore Omosewo, EFCRSA, PhD

University of Ilorin, Nigeria

The first female Professor of Physics Education in Nigeria, of the Department of Science Education, Faculty of Education, University of Ilorin. Born in 1953, with a demonstrated history in higher education and skills in science education and strategic planning. A member of the Board of Trustees.

Director-General / Chief Executive, National Metallurgical Development Centre

Engr. Prof. Linus O. Asuquo, DCRSA, PhD

Jos, Nigeria

Director-General and Chief Executive of the National Metallurgical Development Centre, Jos. Born in 1954 in Mbak Itam III, Itu, Akwa Ibom State, and educated at St Patrick's College, Calabar, before a Bureau for External Aid scholarship to study metallurgy at the Technical University of Košice. A fellow of the Nigerian Academy of Engineering, the Nigerian Society of Engineers and the Nigerian Metallurgical Society.

Former Rector, Gateway ICT Polytechnic

Prof. Gabriel Babasola Onolaja, EFCRSA, PhD

Ogun State, Nigeria

Professor of Physics and Dean of Students Affairs at Southwestern University, and immediate past Rector of Gateway Polytechnic, Saapade, Ogun State — one of four ICT-based polytechnics the Ogun State government established across the state's four zones.

Professor of French and African Literature

Dist. Prof. (Mrs.) Ifeoma Mabel Onyemelukwe, EFCRSA, PhD

Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, Nigeria

Immediate Past Registrar / Chief Executive, COREN

Engr. Prof. Adisa Ademola Bello, DCRSA, FARST, FNSE, FAENG

Council for the Regulation of Engineering in Nigeria

Professor of Mechanical Engineering, a registered professional engineer and a certified professional manager, and immediate past Registrar of the Council for the Regulation of Engineering in Nigeria. Born in 1965 and educated at Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University, Bauchi, where a bachelor's, master's and doctorate in mechanical engineering were followed by a rise through the ranks to Professor in 2010. Has served ATBU as Director of its Centre for Energy Research and of its Centre for Industrial Studies, and as Head of Mechanical and Production Engineering, alongside work as an external examiner, assessor and accreditation programme evaluator.

Vice-Chancellor, African School of Economics

Prof. Mahfouz A. Adedimeji, DCRSA

Abuja, Nigeria

Vice-Chancellor of the African School of Economics, Abuja — the Pan-African University of Excellence. An interdisciplinary researcher, Fulbright scholar, peace practitioner and editorial consultant, educated at the University of Ilorin in English and Education.

Professor of Textiles & Apparel

Prof. Dr. Elsayed Ahmed Elnashar, PhD

Kaferelsheikh University, Egypt

Professor of Textiles and Apparel at Kaferelsheikh University, Egypt, with a doctorate from Helwan University. Holder of several textile patents and of academic administrative posts as dean, vice dean and head of department. Author of more than 190 scientific articles, editorial board member and reviewer for over 100 journals, organiser of more than 85 conferences and workshops, and founder of two scientific journals.

Senior Lecturer, Baze University

Dr. Zuhair Jibril, DCRSA, PhD

Abuja, Nigeria

Associate Professor of Energy and Natural Resources Law and of Advanced Taxation Law and Policy at Baze University, Abuja. A corporate lawyer, administrator and author of several law books, who retired from the FCT Judiciary in 2013 as Director of Administration. Specialises in environmental protection law and oil and gas law.

Director of Finance and Administration, WAIFEM

Dr. Euracklyn Victor Williams, DCRSA, PhD

Nigeria

Director of the Administration and Finance Department at the West African Institute for Financial and Economic Management, appointed in 2010. A Sierra Leonean, born in 1960, holding an honours degree in Economics from Fourah Bay College, University of Sierra Leone, and a master's degree.

Immediate Past Directing Staff, NIPSS

AVM Humphrey Chuks Okpala (Rtd), DCRSA

National Institute for Policy and Strategic Studies, Nigeria

Born in 1963 at Adazi Enu, Anambra State. Attended the Nigerian Defence Academy, Kaduna and was commissioned a Pilot Officer in the Nigerian Air Force in 1986, later attending the Ghana Armed Forces Command and Staff College. Former Directing Staff at the National Institute for Policy and Strategic Studies.

Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Establishment and Training

Mrs. Olubusola Abidakun, DCRSA

Lagos State, Nigeria

Permanent Secretary of the Lagos State Ministry of Establishments and Training. A human resource professional, public sector leader and organisational development expert, with extensive experience leading transformative HR initiatives and shaping policy that drives workforce performance and leadership development.

Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Economic Planning and Budget

Mrs. Olayinka Ojo, DCRSA

Lagos State, Nigeria

Permanent Secretary of the Lagos State Ministry of Economic Planning and Budget. Born in 1971 in Ilorin, Kwara State, and hailing from Ifaki Ekiti, Ekiti State, with an educational path that began at Okesuna Primary School, Ilorin.

Director-General, Public Service Staff Development Centre

Mr. Adekunmilola Adio-Moses Toluwase, DCRSA

Lagos State, Nigeria

Director-General of the Lagos State Public Service Staff Development Centre, Magodo. A development economist and Certified Information Systems Auditor, holding BSc and MSc degrees in Economics from the University of Ibadan and the University of Lagos.