Direction with Experience & Impact
The CIoD Nigeria leadership team provides strategic direction and stewardship, drawing on deep experience across the public and private sectors to advance good governance, ethical leadership, and sustainable economic growth.
Mr. Adetunji Oyebanji, F.CIoD
President & Chairman of Council
Mrs. Amina Oyagbola, F.CIoD
First Vice President
Alh. Lamis Dikko, F.CIoD
Second Vice President
Mr. Kelechi Ozuzu, F.CIoD
Honorary Legal Adviser
Mrs. Funmi Oyetunji, F.CIoD
Honorary Treasurer
Alh. Tijjani Borodo, DF.CIoD
Immediate Past President
Dr. Taiwo Nolas-Alausa, M.CIoD
DG/CEO
Mr. Adetunji Oyebanji, F.CIoD
President & Chairman of Council
Mrs. Amina Oyagbola, F.CIoD
First Vice President
Alh. Lamis Dikko, F.CIoD
Second Vice President
Alh. Tijjani Borodo, DF.CIoD
Immediate Past President
Mrs. Funmi Oyetunji, F.CIoD
Honorary Treasurer
Mr. Kelechi Ozuzu, F.CIoD
Honorary Legal Adviser
Dr. Ije Jidenma, DF.CIoD
Past President
Chief. Chris Okunowo, DF.CIoD
Past President
Dr. Abiodun Adedipe, F.CIoD
Member
Dr. Funmi Babington-Ashaye, F.CIoD
Member
Mrs. Foluso Olaniyan, F.CIoD
Member
Prince Adedapo Adelegan, F.CIoD
Member
Mr. Urum Kalu Eke, F.CIoD
Member
Mr. Dahiru Usman, F.CIoD
Member
Alh. Umaru Kwairanga, F.CIoD
Member
Dr. Adeyinka Hassan, F.CIoD
Member
Mrs. Nwando Chukwurah, F.CIoD
Member
Mr. Olabode Mustapha, F.CIoD
Member
Dr. Seinye O.B. Lulu-Briggs, F.CIoD
Member
Prof. Maryam Abdu, M.CIoD
Member
Mr. Bola Ajomale M.CIoD
Member
Haliya Amina Adamu Fika M.CIoD
Member
Mr. Titus Osawe
Member
Mr. Joseph Yilwa
Member
Dr. Taiwo Nolas-Alausa, M.CIoD
DG/CEO
Late Chief Anofi Guobadia DF.CIoD
1st President
Late Mrs Olutoyin Olakunrin DF.CIoD
2nd President
Late Mr Ali Baba DF.CIoD
3rd President
Late Alh. A.O.G Otiti DF.CIoD
4th President
Late Oba Oladele Olashore DF.CIoD
5th President
Late Mr. Emmanuel Ijewere
6th President
Alh. Shettima Umar Abba Gana, DF.CIoD
7th President
Ms. Bennedikter Molokwu DF.CIoD
8th President
Mr. Femi Ekundayo DF.CIoD
9th President
Late Chief Olushola Dada DF.CIoD
10th President
Mr. Chike Nwanze DF.CIoD
11th President
Arc. Thomas Nwagu DF.CIoD
12th President
Chief Mrs. Eniola Fadayomi DF.CIoD
13th President
Mr. Yemi Akeju DF.CIoD
14th President
Alh. Ahmed Mohammed DF.CIoD
15th President
Chief Chris Okunowo DF.CIoD
16th President
Dr. Ije Jidenma DF.CIoD
17th President
Alh. Tijjani Borodo, DF.CIoD
18th President
Dr. Taiwo Nolas-Alausa, M.CIoD
Director General/ CEO |
Mr. Kene Nwanegbo, M.CIoD
Director, Membership & Branch Development
Mr. Ibitayo Ogunbanwo, MITD
Director, CIoD Academy
Dr. Adeola Agbato, MITD
Director, Stakeholder Engagement and Advocacy
Dr. Taiwo Nolas-Alausa MITD
Director General/CEO (August 2025 till date)
Dr. Bamidele Abayomi Alimi F.CIoD
Director-General/CEO (August 2017 – July 2025)
Mr. Mohammed Jumba
Acting Director-General (January – August 2017)
Mr. Olusoji Odukoya, M.CIoD
Acting Director-General (November 2016 – January 2017)
Mr. Victor Banjo, M.CIoD, FCIPD, mni
Director General / CEO (May 2014- September 2016)
Mr. Tony Fadaka, M.CIoD
Acting Director General / CEO (Aug 2013 to Apri 2014)
Mr. Akin Ajayi, M.CIoD
Director General/CEO (Dec 2011 Jul 2013)
Mr. Akin Iroko, F.CIoD
Interim Administrator (Jun 2010 – Nov. 2011)
Mrs. Elizabeth Fagbure, M.CIoD
Director General (July 2006 – Jun 2010)
Mr. Akin Iroko, F.CIoD
Director General (July 2000 – Jun 2006)
Mr. Olusola Obadimu, M.CIoD
Acting Director General (Jan 2000-Sep 2000)
Mr. Ayo Oshodi, F.CIoD
Director General (1998-1999)
Her Excellency Erelu Olusola Obada, F.CIoD
Acting Director General (1997-1998)
Mr. Osigbuyi Osibogun, F.CIoD
Director General (1994-1997)
Mrs. Ify Akerele, F.CIoD
Executive Secretary (1992-1994)
Mr. John Darlington, M.CIoD
Executive Secretary (1984)
Chief Olu Fadairo
Head of Secretariat/Hon. Treasurer (1983)
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