SAM AWODIREPO – PROFILE

Public Relation Officer AWODIREPO, Sam Akinloye, a trained Public Administrator, was born over 6 decades ago in Ile-Ife, Osun State, Nigeria. He went to All Saint Primary School, Ayegbaju, Ilode, Ile-Ife, graduated from St. John’s Grammar School in the year 1985, after which he proceeded to Delta State University. WORKING EXPERIENCE Tosin top Construction Ltd FOBAT Group Sam Joy Ventures.

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OLUWASANJO SHOBOWALE – PROFILE

Social Secretary Oluwasanjo Shobowale, a graduate of St. John’s Grammar School Ile-Ife and Ogun State Polytechnic Abeokuta was born on the 13th of July 1965. Graduated in the year 1983. He is presently the MD/CEO of FORTIFIED CITY LIMITED, a civil engineering/real estate firm located in the heart of Ikeja in Lagos. He is also the Chief Operating Officer of Bluwaterpools, a swimming pool construction company and Royal Priesthood Resources Limited (A procurement company located in Lagos). Sanjo as fondly called by his cradle friends was a trainee of Desjouyaux France under the famous La-Campagne Tropicana and Tropicana Spas and Pools Adeniyi Jones Avenue Ikeja before he left to start his own business. Oluwasanjo is married and blessed with two children, MOJETOLUWA and OMOMOROWA.

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AKINTILEBO FESTUS OLAWALE – PROFILE

Financial Secretary Akintilebo Festus Olawale attended the prestigious St. John’s Grammar School, Ile-Ife (1992 – 1998). He then proceeded to The Polytechnic, Ibadan, where he earned his ND and HND in Civil Engineering. He has over two decades of experience in fingerprint and handwriting analysis, working with the EFCC and the Nigeria Police Force. Akintilebo Festus Olawale is married with lovely kids.

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OMIDIORA GBOLAHAN – PROFILE

Assistant General Secretary A multidimensional thinker and refined communicator, he stands at the confluence of words, wisdom, and Justice. Trained across the corridors of human expression, global engagement, moral philosophy, and legal reasoning, he brings a rare blend of insight and balance to every sphere he engages. With a voice shaped by persuasion, a mind attuned to diplomacy, and a disposition grounded in principle, he navigates complexity with clarity and purpose. His approach reflects a quiet mastery of dialogue and resolution, guided by an enduring commitment to truth, equity, and institutional integrity.  He is, above all, a bridge between ideas and action, conflict and concord, tradition and forward vision. 

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OLATUNDE AWOYEMI – PROFILE

1st Vice President. Awoyemi Olatunde Alade is a seasoned and trained professional Teacher with unblemished 27 years service experience before he retired voluntarily to private life. Awoyemi Olatunde Alade is the Chairman of Topland Profile Nigeria limited – a real estate consulting company registered in year 2000. He’s a devoted Christian leader and the current Vice President 1 (VP 1) of the St. John’s Old Boys Association (SJOBA). A committed alumnus and respected leader, he brings decades of active service, institutional memory, and strategic insight to the Association. Known for his principled leadership, bridge-building capacity, and deep loyalty to St. John’s School, he supports the President in advancing unity, strengthening governance, and promoting sustainable development initiatives within SJOBA.

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OLAOLUWA OMIFARE – PROFILE

2nd Vice President Olaolu Omifare is a Professional Insurer and Administrator with over 24 years experience in the Insurance industry. He is a man with vision powered by unconquerable impulse to break new grounds and cross new frontiers. He is currently the Chairman SilverOaks Prime Consultancy limited and Managing Director/ CEO OMI insurance brokers Nigeria limited

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ADEDIRE Joseph Taiwo – PROFILE

  Treasurer ADEDIRE, Joseph Taiwo  MBA, MSc, DFACI, ACILRM, ACIT, CertIFR, ACA. Adedire Joseph is an experienced Forensic Accountant, Certified Loan and Risk Manager, Chartered Accountant, Financial Analyst of good repute. A registered Professional in Nigeria with the Financial Reporting Council of Nigeria (FRC).  He also obtained a certificate in International Financial Reporting (CertIFR) of Association of Certified Chartered Accountant (ACCA) and an Associate Member of Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria and Chartered Institute of Loan and Risk Management of Nigeria (CILRM) and Chartered Institute of Taxation of Nigeria (CITN). Aside the first degree in Accounting from Ambrose Alli University, Ekpoma, Edo State, he has a Master in Business Administration (MBA) and Master of Science in Accounting (MSc) from the prestigious University of Lagos, Akoka.  Also, from University of Lagos, he obtained Diploma in Forensics Accounting and Criminal Investigation.  Presently work with Primewaterview Holdings Nigeria Limited as the Chief Financial Officer.   

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Chief Tony Olufidipe – PROFILE

Ex Officio Chief Tony Olufidipe is a member of the board of Trustees and  an ex-officio  of SJOBA having served as its National Treasurer for an upward of 10years. He is an erudite banker with about 40 years experience covering Corporate, International and Retail Banking functions of a foremost Nigerian Commercial Bank. At the National level, He served as 1. Treasurer Money Market Association of Nigeria 2. Board Member of Agricultural Credit Guarantee Scheme (ACGSF) of CBN . 3. Committee member of FGN NGN50billion agric funding for Nigeria. Internationally, he represents West Africa English speaking Countries on the Board of African Rural and Agricultural Credit Association (AFRACA) with Head Office in Kenya.  He is a  licensed Conciliator and Financial Advisor in Banking and Finance. He currently runs a private business in the down stream sector of the Oil and Gas industry.

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Ike Diaku – PROFILE

 3rd Vice President Ike graduated from SJGS in 1984 and then proceeded to Imo State University in 1985 to pursue a degree in Industrial Chemistry which he completed in 1989. He completed an Executive M.B.A (Business Administration) in Obafemi Awolowo University Ile-Ife In 2006. Ike worked in Lagos for a few years as a Business Development Consultant to Intercellular Nigeria Ltd before proceeding to the UK in 2008 to seek greener pastures. While in the UK, he has worked in multi-million pound financial and digital programmes in  multinational organisations, implementing business transformation. He is reputed amongst colleagues and peers for his attention to detail, and his exceptional professionalism Since coming in contact with the Alumni and its executive a few years ago, Ike has worked with  immediate past principals of his alma mater to ease the burden of students in SJGS by participating in life changing initiatives in the school  

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