The Governing Council of the IPRIMN is made up of highly revered individuals with a reputation for honesty, integrity and professionalism. They include leading academics and researchers, successful entrepreneurs and investors of international repute, venture capitalists, and industry executives, among others. The IPRIMN is proud to have a highly diverse and expert group of thought leaders to guide the strategy and future direction of the Institute.
Friday Sunday Eneche holds a Higher National Diploma in Banking and Finance from Kano State Polytechnic, a B.Sc. in Accounting, from the Ambrose Alli University Ekpoma, Edo State, a Masters in Banking and Finance from the Bayero University Kano and a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Finance from the Nasarawa State University Keffi. A Scholar and Authority in Finance who has published many scholarly articles in reputed local and international journals and has presented conference papers at various conferences, Dr. Eneche is also a Chartered Accountant with the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria (ICAN), a Fellow, Institute of Professional Risk and Investment Managers of Nigeria and a Fellow of the Institute of Business Diplomacy and Financial Management among other membership of reputable professional bodies. A Risk and Investment Management Expert, Dr. Eneche has been serving meritoriously with the Federal Ministry of Industry, Trade and Investment for decades now.
The Chairman/CEO of Executive Framework International (a leadership development organization & Management consulting firm), Sunday Ogbaji, a leadership consultant and organizational development strategist holds a PhD in Leadership & Management. He is a Full Member & Certified Strategist, Institute of Strategic Management of Nigeria, Chartered, Fellow, Institute of Professional Risk and Investment Managers of Nigeria, Fellow, Institute of Business Diplomacy & Financial Management, Fellow, Institute of Management Consultants, Nigeria, Fellow, Institute of Creative & Innovative Management of Nigeria, Certified Management Consultant, International Council of Management Consulting Institutes. Dr. Ogbaji who holds leadership seminars across all tertiary institutions in Nigeria on “Building The Next Generation of Leaders” is a Facilitator & Dean of the Faculty of Trainings; Christus Vincit Consulting. He was a Lecturer at Ajayi Crowther University, Abeokuta Study Centre and former Ogun State Chairman, Institute of Strategic Management of Nigeria, Chartered.
He is also a facilitator & a board member of Emerging Leaders Institute (An international training organization).
Dr. Ogbaji has trained for corporate organizations like, Intercontinental Distillers Limited, Isolo General Hospital, Lagos; WAEC, Prowess University, Chrisland University and many others.
He is the Ogun State Coordinator, Institute of Business Diplomacy & Financial Management, Nigeria and also the Ogun State Coordinator, Institute of Creative & Innovative Management of Nigeria.
Yusufu Ishaku is a distinguished Managing Director and Chief Executive with over 25 years of exemplary experience spanning both financial and non-financial sectors. Over the past 15 years, he has excelled as an entrepreneur, founder, co-partner, and director, consistently leading organizations to achieve remarkable success. His expertise encompasses investment banking, entrepreneurship, business planning, management consulting, financial management, strategic leadership, fixed income and currencies trading, capital markets, portfolio management and credit administration. A testament to his pursuit of excellence, Ishaku holds three advanced degrees: a Master of Business Administration (MBA) and a Master of Science in Finance (M.Sc.) from the University of Leicester, UK, and a Master of Science in Economics (M.Sc.) from Atlantic International University, USA. His foundational education includes a Bachelor of Technology (B.Tech.) in Operations Research, which underscores his analytical and operational acumen. Ishaku’s professional development is further enriched through executive programs at prestigious global institutions, including Harvard University (USA), INSEAD Business School (France), the London Graduate School (UK), the New York School of Bonds and Fixed Income (USA), the London School of Business Administration (UK), and the Metropolitan School of Business and Management (UK), among others.
Dr. Yusufu Ishaku holds a Doctor of Business Administration (DBA) from The Commonwealth University and a Doctor of Public Administration (DPA) from London Bridge Business School (LBBS), UK. He is a Certified Management Professional (CMP, UK) and Certified Management Consultant (CMC), and he holds fellowships in numerous esteemed organizations. These include the Institute of Business Diplomacy and Financial Management, the Institute of Strategic Management of Nigeria (Chartered), the National Institute of Credit Administration (Chartered), the Institute of Management Consultants (IMC), the Institute of Business and Economic Analysts Nigeria (IBEAN) and the Institute of Professional Risk and Investment Managers of Nigeria. He is also a Doctoral Fellow of the Institute of Creative and Innovative Management of Nigeria and a Distinguished Fellow of the Africa Institute of Public Administration (AIPA), Ghana.
Col. Sagir Isa, FSS, is the Ag. Director, Army Headquarters Garrison Education Services. A seasoned Educational Planner and Administrator who earned a PhD in Admin and Planning from the Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, Kaduna State Nigeria, Dr. Sagir Isa also holds a B.Sc., PGDE, M.Ed., M.Sc. and MBA. He is a Doctoral Fellow of the Institute of Creative and Innovative Management of Nigeria, a Fellow, Institute of Disaster Management and Safety Science, a Fellow, Institute of Business Diplomacy and Financial Management and a Fellow, Institute of Professional Risk and Investment Managers of Nigeria, among other Fellowships of reputable professional bodies too numerous to mention. A Researcher par excellence, Col. Sagir Isa, PhD, is the Founder and Trustee, Grassroots International Research and Development (GIRD), a world-class educational research and development centre dedicated to enhancing knowledge and advancing global understanding through rigorous research and accessible publications.
Williams Ishaya Kamale holds a Bachelor degree in Political Science from the University of Maiduguri, a Master’s degree in Political Economy and Development Studies from the University of Abuja, a Master’s degree in Public Sector Economics from Bingham University, Karu, Nasarawa State and a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Political Economy and Development Studies from the Nasarawa State University Keffi. He is a Fellow, Institute of Professional Risk and Investment Managers of Nigeria, Fellow, Institute of Business Diplomacy and Financial Management and Fellow, Institute of Creative and Innovative Management of Nigeria. An Entrepreneur par excellence, Dr. Kamale has worked meritoriously at the Economic Relations Department of the Federal Ministry of Finance where he served in many committees from 2010 to 2022 before he was appointed as the Principal Special Assistant to the Executive Governor of Adamawa State on Foreign Donors. He has travelled extensively to Countries like USA, UK, France, India, China, South Africa, Ghana, Ethiopia, Zimbabwe, Morocco, Tanzania, United Arab Emirates, Rwanda, Kenya, Cameroon, Benin Republic, Turkey, Uganda, etc.
John Bob-Manuel, is a scholar of great depth and intellect. He holds a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Finance from the Nasarawa State University Keffi, a Master of Business Administration (MBA) in Banking and Finance from the University of Nigeria, Nsukka, and a Bachelor of Science (BSc) in Accounting from the University of Port Harcourt. He also earned the prestigious FICP in Credit and Financial Management from the London Post Graduate Credit Management College.
Dr. John Bob-Manuel stands as a shining emblem of brilliance, excellence, and integrity in Nigeria’s banking and financial industry. His distinguished banking journey began in 2002 with the defunct Allstates Trust Bank, where he served diligently as Regional Risk Compliance Officer for four years. His outstanding performance, analytical skill, and commitment to best practices soon earned him recognition as a trusted professional in risk management and compliance. In 2006, he transitioned to Ecobank Nigeria PLC as Head of Retail, where he led transformative strategies that strengthened customer engagement and expanded the bank’s retail portfolio. In September 2007, John Bob-Manuel, PhD joined the United Bank for Africa (UBA) as Business Manager, a position he held with distinction for over a decade.
After an illustrious tenure at UBA, he moved to Standard Chartered Bank as Team Lead, SME — Abuja and Northern Region, where he served until 2018.
Professionally, John Bob-Manuel is an Associate of the Chartered Institute of Bankers (ACIB), a Fellow, Institute of Professional Risk and Investment Managers of Nigeria and a Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Loan and Risk Management (FCILRM). He is also a National Certified Business Development Service Provider of Nigeria, recognized for his outstanding contributions to entrepreneurship, banking excellence, and financial empowerment.
Otokiti Bisayo Oluwatosin holds a B.Sc. Business Administration from the Lagos State University, Nigeria, M.Sc. Business Administration from the Covenant University, Ota, Nigeria and a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) degree in Business Administration from the Babcock University, Ilishan Remo, Nigeria. With over 15 years post-graduation experience both at the industry and the academia, Dr. Otokiti is a Fellow, Institute of Management Consultant, Fellow, Institute of Corporate Administration, Member, Academy of Management, Member, Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supply Management, Fellow, Institute of Business Diplomacy and Financial Management and Fellow, Institute of Professional Risk and Investment Managers of Nigeria. With over 30 scholarly articles published in reputable journals, Dr. Otokiti served as an Editorial member for the International Journal of Entrepreneurship Innovation and Management of the Kwara State University (KWASU), Kwara State, Nigeria where she also served as an Assistant Director, Centre for Vocational, Technical and Entrepreneurship Studies.
Ahmadu Bello Mamza holds a National Diploma in Purchasing & Supply, a Higher Diploma in Accounting & Finance, and a Bachelor of Science degree in Accounting from the University of Maiduguri where he is currently pursuing his MBA Finance. He is a Member, Institute of Chartered Economists of Nigeria, Member, Institute of internal auditors of Nigeria, Senior Member, Chartered institute of Public Diplomacy & Management, Student Member, Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria (ICAN), Fellow, Institute of Professional Risk and Investment Managers of Nigeria, Fellow, Institute of Business Diplomacy and Financial Management, Fellow, Institute of Disaster Management & Safety Science, Fellow, Association of Disaster Managers Without Borders and Fellow, Institute of Creative & Innovative Management of Nigeria, among others.
He began his career with the Borno State Government as Clerical assistantin 1991 and rose to the enviable rank of Director of Finance/Accounts in 2023.
He was appointed as Senior Special Assistant (SSA) to the Governor of Borno state in 2017.
He is the Managing Director/CEO, Wulkis Innovations Nig. Limited, Anumiyu Global Ventures and Rhymijan Consult.
Mrs. Chinwendu Victoria Madukwe holds an NCE, B.Sc, M.Sc. and PhD (Accounting). A Fellow of the Institute of Business Diplomacy and Financial Management, Dr. Chinwendu’s scholarly work on the Cost Implications of Oil Spillage and Gas Flaring on the Nigerian Economy exemplifies her expertise and dedication to addressing critical economic and environmental challenges. She was recently appointed as a Research Assistant at Northumbria University, a further testament to her research capabilities.
Clara Sukana who is currently pursuing her M.Sc. in Peace Studies at the University of Abuja, holds a National Diploma in Disaster Management from the Adamawa State Polytechnic, Yola and a Bachelor of Science degree in Peace Studies and Conflict Resolution from the National Open University of Nigeria. An Entrepreneur par excellence, Clara who is currently the Managing Director/CEO, Apexflux Industry Nigeria Ltd, is a Fellow, Institute of Professional Risk and Investment Managers of Nigeria, Senior Member, Institute of Business Diplomacy and Financial Management, Full Member, Institute of Disaster Management and Safety Science, Full Member, Institute of Strategic Public Negotiation and Full Member, Institute of Creative and Innovative Management of Nigeria. She has attended many conferences and workshops on risk assessment and early warning systems, humanitarian aid, post-disaster reconstruction, risk management, investment, etc.
A Fellow of the Institute of Professional Risk and Investment Managers of Nigeria, Kazeem is an Agricultural Engineering Expert turned Financial Management Professional. He holds a B. Tech. Agric Engineering from the Ladoke Akintola University of Technology (LAUTECH), Ogbomoso, Oyo State, Nigeria. A Full Member, Institute of Disaster Management and Safety Science, Full Member, Institute of Creative and Innovative Management of Nigeria and Senior Member, Institute of Business Diplomacy and Financial Management, Kazeem A. Ayanwoye has attended over 30 professional trainings, conferences and workshops on the latest market trends, investments, risk management, and developments in financial technology. He is a seasoned and experienced Institute Administrator.
Danjuma Sukana Tusha holds an NCE in Mathematics and Geography from the Federal College of Education, Zaria; a B.Sc. in Business Administration with specialization in Actuarial Science from A.B.U Zaria; an M.Sc. in Finance from the University of Maiduguri and a PhD in Finance from the Nasarawa State University Keffi. Dr. Tusha is a thorough bred Professional and seasoned Institute Administrator. He is the current Registrar of the Institute of Business Diplomacy and Financial Management and a Lecturer at the Department of Business Administration, Ave Maria University, Piyanko, Nasarawa State. He is also a Facilitator and Project Supervisor with the National Open University of Nigeria (NOUN). He has published many scholarly articles in reputed local and international journals and has presented conference papers at various conferences.
