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OMIDIORA GBOLAHAN – PROFILE

Sjoba_Online Manager — Fri, 20 Mar 2026 07:32:34 +0000

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

Sjoba_Online Manager — Wed, 18 Mar 2026 10:35:45 +0000

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

Sjoba_Online Manager — Thu, 12 Mar 2026 09:32:44 +0000

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

Editor Sjoba_Online — Sat, 13 Mar 2021 23:15:01 +0000

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

Editor Sjoba_Online — Sat, 13 Mar 2021 12:57:16 +0000

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

Editor Sjoba_Online — Sat, 13 Mar 2021 12:16:45 +0000

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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Olaolu Omifare – PROFILE

Editor Sjoba_Online — Sat, 13 Mar 2021 12:09:55 +0000

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Kehinde Bamigbetan – PROFILE

Editor Sjoba_Online — Wed, 10 Mar 2021 12:32:27 +0000

Publicity Secretary Kehinde Oladapo Bamigbetan, the National Publicity Secretary of the SJOBA holds a combined honours Bachelor of Arts degree in History & Polical Science of the University of Ife (now Obafemi Awolowo University and Master’s in Political Science of the University of Lagos. His journalism career includes Sub-Editor, The Guardian; Deputy News Editor, Vanguard; Associate Editor, Media Review; Group Political Editor, Concord Press; Head, Politics Desk, The Punch and Editor, The Country. A political communications specialist, he was Chief Press Secretary to Lagos State Governor Bola Ahmed Tinubu, Special Adviser, Communities & Communications and later Honourable Commissioner for Information & Strategy in the Governor Akinwumi Ambode administration. Bamigbetan is also a politician. He was elected Public Relations Officer of the Unicersity of Ife (now OAU) Students Union in 1985: Second Vice Chairman, Lagos State Council of the Nigeria Union of Journalists, 1997and was twice elected the Chairman of Ejigbo Local Council Development Area, Lagos State, 2008-14. He is married to Fatimah and both are blessed with children.

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Olaolu Omifare – PROFILE

Editor Sjoba_Online — Tue, 09 Mar 2021 23:14:50 +0000

Treasurer 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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ADEDAPO ADEYEBA – PROFILE

Editor Sjoba_Online — Tue, 09 Mar 2021 22:59:37 +0000

Internal Auditor DAPO ADEYEBA B.A(hons) Dramatic Arts. CEO, SaO Sheda Nig Ltd. Johnian of 78/83 set. Post secondary school, he worked briefly with the defunct Cooperative bank Ltd head office branch, Dugbe, Ibadan. After his mandatory service year, he joined IT sector as a marketing executive in Atib Services Ltd and Banik Global Services where he rose to the position of Chief operating officer. Currently an entrepreneur in information technology sector.

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