Leadership

Managing Director, Ports & Cargo Handling Services Limited

John Jenkins

John Jenkins is the Managing Director, Ports and Cargo Handling Services. He joined the company in 2011. He has close to four decades of experience in ports operations.

He began his maritime career in 1979 with Stena Line at Harwich International Port, Essex, United Kingdom. Between 1995 and 1998, he was Container Terminal Manager, Hull, Humberside Sea and Land Services.

He has been General Manager, Ghana Ports and Harbour Authority, Tema; General Manager, Twllogistics-Mistley, Quay & Forwarding, UK; Ports Operations Manager, Port Sultan Qaboos, Ports Services Corporation, Oman and Terminal Unit Manager, English Welsh and Scottish Railways, Paddington, among other key positions.

Managing Director, SAHCO, PLC

Basil Agboarumi

Mr. Basil Agboarumi is the Managing Director of SAHCO PLC. Agboarumi holds a National Diploma (OND) in Mass Communication from the Federal Polytechnic, Auchi, a Higher National Diploma (HND) in Mass Communication from the Federal Polytechnic, Oko, a Masters in Communications Studies (MCS) from the Lagos State University, and a Certificate in Creative Design & Digital Communication from the School of Media & Communications of the Pan-Atlantic University, Lagos.

He has over 16 years experience with increased leadership skills and abilities in public relations: reputations management, brand development & promotion, event designing and management, writing & editing, digital media & website management, and media relations; demonstrating a strong background in government, corporations and non-profit organizations.

His career started at the Auchi Polytechnic, while as a student he doubled as the Editor-in-Chief of the Think-Right Magazine, and the Auchi Polytechnic’s Official Newspaper: Auchi Express.
In 2000, he joined the Skypower Aviation Handling Company Limited, then a subsidiary of the Nigeria Airways Limited, as the Pioneer Staff/Head of the Public Affairs Unit.

After the privatization and subsequent takeover of Skypower Aviation Handling Company Limited by the SIFAX Group in 2009, Basil Agboarumi was appointed the Head of Corporate Communications, with a mandate to spearhead the re-branding of the new company (Skyway Aviation Handling Company Limited).

He is a Fellow of the Nigerian Institute of Public Relations (FNIPR) and an Associate Member of the Advertising Practitioners Council of Nigeria (ARPA).

Group Managing Director, Sky Capital and Financial Allied Int'l Ltd

Oyebode Ojeniyi

Mr. Oyebode Ojeniyi, an astute financial expert with over twenty-five years’ experience in the financial services industry and principally in banking and insurance, and was the former Group Executive Director, Corporate Services of SIFAX Group where he was responsible for providing strategic leadership and managing the entire business operations of the Group.

Prior to joining SIFAX Group, he was a Group Executive Director at Wapic Insurance Plc. where he had responsibility for Sales as well as all Enterprise Support and Governance functions covering Finance & Strategy, Audit & Compliance, Enterprise Risk Management, HR, Investor Relations, Legal & Company Secretariat, Corporate Communications & Branding and General Administration. Before joining Wapic Insurance, he had worked at Ecobank Nigeria and Access Bank Plc. in various capacities.

He holds a Bachelor of Science Degree and a Masters of Science Degree in Agricultural Economics from the University of Ibadan. He also holds a Masters in Business Administration (Strategic Management) from Ogun State University.

Mr. Ojeniyi is a Fellow of the Institute of Strategic Management of Nigeria and the Institute of Credit Administration of Nigeria. He is a member of the Chartered Insurance Institute of Nigeria (CIIN) and the Chartered Insurance Institute (CII), United Kingdom. He is also an Honorary Senior Member of the Chartered Institute of Bankers of Nigeria (CIBN).

He has attended several executive programmes at leading institutions both locally and internationally including Harvard Business School, London Business School, the New York Institute of Finance and the Lagos Business School.

Managing Director, SIFAX Container Terminal

Paul van der Linden

Executive Director, SIFAX Group and SSA to the GEVC

Barr. Ezekiel Ajewole

Barrister Ezekiel Ajewole is an Executive Director and the Senior Special Assistant to the Group Executive Vice Chairman. He holds a Bachelor of Law degree from the Lagos State University, Ojo, in 2003 and was called to the Nigeria Bar as a Solicitor and Advocate of the Supreme Court in 2006. He is also a holder of Ordinary National Diploma in Secretarial Studies from Yaba College of Technology and Diploma in Law from Lagos State University in 1995.

Barrister Ajewole has rendered meritorious services in many corporate organisations such as Pharchem Inds Ltd, Nigerian Merchant Bank Ltd and Berec Nigeria Plc.

He joined SIFAX Group in 2006 as the Special Assistant to the Group Executive Vice Chairman and rose through the ranks to become an Executive Director in the GEVC’s office.

Executive Director, Business Development & Strategic Planning

Wunmi Eniola-Jegede

Wunmi Eniola-Jegede is the Executive Director, Business Development and Strategic Planning.

She will also oversee the HR, Admin. and Procurement departments.

Eniola-Jegede, with over 20 years’ experience in human resources and strategic planning, was until her appointment the Director, HR, Admin and Strategic Planning at the Ondo State Development and Investment Promotion Agency (ONDIPA).

Prior to that, she had worked as HR Consultant to the Ondo State Internal Revenue Service, Revenue Manager, Lagos State Internal Revenue Service as well as HR & Admin Manager at Surveillant Fire Limited.

She holds a bachelor’s degree in English from the University of Ado-Ekiti, Certificate in Business Management from the Houston Community College Systems, Houston, Texas and an MBA in Human Resources (Distinction) from the Devry University, Keller Graduate School of Management, Houston, Texas.

She is a Member of the Chartered Institute of Personnel Management.

Executive Director, SIFAX Marine Limited

Olayinka Afolabi

Olayinka Afolabi is the Executive Director, SIFAX Marine Limited.

He holds a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration from the Valley View University, Ghana and a Master’s degree in International Business Administration from the Coventry University, United Kingdom.

Olayinka has served in several management positions in various reputable companies such as Chevron, SAHCO Plc, A-Stage Limited and currently SIFAX Marine. Olayinka has a wealth of management skills and can be described as a professional in the area of human capacity development, change management and business diversification and development, business advisory and growth strategy amongst others.

Olayinka is a Member of the Association of Certified Chartered Accountants (ACCA), U.K. and also a member of the Ikoyi Club.

Executive Director, Compliance, SIFAX Group

Mariam Afolabi-Badmus

Mariam Afolabi-Badmus is the Group Executive Director, Compliance. Afolabi, a Solicitor and Advocate of the Nigerian Supreme Court, is a graduate of Law from the University of Warwick, Coventry, England and also obtained a Post Graduate degree (LLM with distinction) in International Maritime Law from the IMO International Maritime Law Institute, Malta.

Her tutelage and professional experience spanned various tested legal firms, maritime and aviation companies like Kayode Sofola & Co, Wole Olanipekun & Co, Kunle Ogunba & Co, Aluko & Oyebode, Skyway Aviation Handling Company Plc, SIFAX Shipping Company Limited and Nigerian Maritime Administration Safety Agency (NIMASA).

Executive Director, Ports & Cargo Handling Services Limited

Tobi Afolabi

Tobi Afolabi, a graduate of Business Marketing from the University of Ottawa, Canada is the Executive Director, Planning, Ports & Cargo Handling Services Limited. He holds a Master of Business Administration (MBA) in International Maritime Management from the Southampton Solent University, United Kingdom.

Tobi’s professional tutelage started in the Operations’ Department of Ports & Cargo Handling Services Limited where he learnt the basis of container terminal operations. He has also worked with the commercial department of SIFAX Shipping Company Limited where his responsibilities included agency formalities, propects profiling and exchanging sales leads.

Executive Director, SIFAX Off Dock

Capt. Ibraheem Olugbade

Captain Ibraheem Olugbade is the Executive Director overseeing all the SIFAX Group’s inland container depots. He was Nigeria’s erstwhile Alternate Permanent Representative to the International Maritime Organisation (IMO) in London between 2011 and 2016.
He holds a Post-Graduate Diploma in Maritime Transport Management from the Nautical Institute for Technology, Rivers State University of Science & Technology, Port Harcourt and Master Class Revalidation Certificates from the University of Tasmania, Australia and Australian Maritime College Launces- ton, Tasmania. He also possesses 1st Mate & 2nd Mate Certificate of Competency from Arab Maritime Transport Academy, Alexandria, Egypt and a National Diploma in Nautical Science from Maritime Academy of Nigeria.

His professional experience spanned various maritime organisations, both locally and internationally, including the Nigerian National Shipping Lines (NNSL); the Nigerian Ports Authority, where he served variously as a Harbour Master in different Nigerian ports and rose to become an Assistant General Manager; and Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency, where he was Deputy Director, Maritime Survey & Certification and Director, Maritime Safety & Security.

Executive Director SIFAX (GHANA)

Wale Soile

Mr. Olawale Soile is the executive director of SIFAX Agencies Ghana limited.

He holds a higher national diploma in business studies from north-east London polytechnic (now University of East London. He also holds a post-graduate diploma in business management and MBA in business management at the prestigious delta state university (Lagos campus) Abraka Delta state.

He was seconded to SIFAX Ghana with the mandate to reorganize and reposition the company into its present enviable position as one of the leading freight forwarding, shipping agencies, total logistics and marine company in Ghana. He has over 20 years experience in the shipping and maritime industry.

Before joining SIFAX group he worked for over 15 years as a manager at AFPRINT textile mills the leading textile company in West Africa in various departments like foreign procurements, warehouse and logistics.

Mr Soile has attended many business seminars in freight forwarding, cargo consolidation and logistics in many countries which include European and Asia countries.

He is an executive member of the prestigious Association of Nigeria businessmen and professionals in Ghana, he is also a patron of many Nigerian social-cultural associations in Ghana.

Deputy Director, Operations & Strategy

Oliver Omajuwa

Oliver Omajuwa was formerly the General Manager in charge of the Off-Dock Bonded Terminal, Trinity, Apapa, Lagos before resuming the new role as Deputy Director, Operations & Strategy for the Group.

He is a graduate of Business Administration from the Ambrose Alli University, Ekpoma, Edo-State. He also holds an MBA (Marketing) from Ladoke Akintola University of Technology (LAUTECH), Ogbomoso. Oyo State, Nigeria.

He is a Fellow, Chartered Institute of Marketing of Nigeria (FCIMN), a member of Nigeria Institute of Public Relations (NIPR), Fellow of International Logistics & Administration (ILA) and member of Nigeria Institute of Shipping (NIS).

He has worked variously as pioneer Sales Analyst (Classic Beverages — producers of La Casera range of beverages); Chief Marketing Officer — Air Separation Nig. Ltd — manufacturers of medical & industrial oxygen gas with the parent company in Buffalo, U.S.A. He also worked as the Admin/Marketing Manager of Duraclean Gases. He joined SIFAX Group in 2006 as a Marketing/Corporate Affairs Officer.

He rose to become the Marketing/Corporate Affairs Manager before his elevation to the rank of a General Manager and now a Deputy Director.
He has attended series of high profile Sales/Marketing, Management, Leadership and Public Relations courses/ seminars/ workshops/ lectures both locally and internationally.

Deputy Director, Internal Control

Abayomi Obadare

Obadare is the Group Head, Internal Control, and former Group Manager, Billing and Commercials, at the Ports & Cargo Handling Services Limited. He graduated from the Yaba College of Technology, where he obtained a Higher National Diploma (HND) in Statistics. He also holds a Post Graduate Diploma (PGD) in Management Science from the Tafawa Balewa University and a Masters degree in Financial Management from the Lagos State University. In addition to this, he has attended top management courses both locally and internationally.
He started his career as a banker with valuable experiences in banking operations and marketing before joining SIFAX Group in the year 2004. He is a professional member of Nigerian Institute of Management (NIM) and a senior member of Lions Clubs International

General Manager, Ocean and Cargo

Henry Ajoh

Mr Henry Ajoh is the General Manager, Ocean and Cargo Services Limited. The operator of Terminal B, Warri Port.

Ajoh, a graduate of the University of Lagos with a degree in Shipping and Port Administration, moved to SIFAX Shipping Company Limited as the Shipping Manager in 2006 immediately after the port concessioning. Henry Ajoh has held key positions including: General Manager, SIFAX Shipping Company Limited; Assistant Terminal Manager, Cross Marine Services and Assistant Commercial and Export Manager, Comet Shipping Company.

General Manager, Information Technology

Kayode Ogunwole

Mr. Ogunwole Kayode is the Senior Manager, Information Technology for SIFAX Group. He is a graduate of Kwara Polytechnic, Ilorin, Kwara State where he obtained a Higher National Diploma with a Distinction grade in Computer Science. He also holds both the Masters in Business Administration (MBA) and a Post Graduate Diploma in Computer Science from the University of Ilorin as well as a Masters degree in Information Technology from the Ladoke Akintola University of Technology, Ogbomosho
He had a career in the banking sector that spanned over twelve years with the defunct Trade Bank Plc, where he started as a System Analyst/ Programmer before rising through the ranks to become the Network/Systems Administrator. Before his banking career, he had worked as a System/Analyst and Programmer/Instructor in various establishments
He is a professional member of the Nigeria Computer Society and Computer Professionals of Nigeria.

General Manager, SIFAX Haulage

Adewale Adetayo

Aderibigbe Adewale Adetayo is the General Manager of SIFAX Logistics Limited. Adetayo holds a Masters degree in Financial Management from the Ladoke Akintola University of Technology, Ogbomoso, Higher National Diploma (HND) in Accountancy from the Federal Polytechnic, Offa and a Diploma in Logistics and Transport.
His cross-functional experience has spanned the banking, insurance and logistics sectors, with cognate professional experience in various organisations like AIICO Insurance, Fidelity Bank, Integrated Microfinance Bank, Megaload Trucking Limited, Central Cement & Logistics Company, Garden Creations Export Limited and Chisco Transport Nigeria Limited where he was the General Manager of the company’s haulage division before taking up the SIFAX Haulage & Logistics Limited’s job.
He is an associate member of the Institute of Chartered Management Accountants as well as a member of the Chartered Institute of Logistics & Transport (CILT).

Chief Financial Officer (CFO)

Bolarinwa Abioye

Bolarinwa Abioye is a proficient and seasoned Accountant. He holds Higher National Diploma (HND) in Accounting from Osun State Polytechnic, BSc.(Hons) Accounting from University of Lagos and Masters in Business Administration (MBA, Finance Option) from Obafemi  Awolowo University, Ile-Ife.

He is a Fellow, Chartered Accountant of Nigeria (FCA) and Associate Member of the Chartered Institute of Taxation of Nigeria (CITN).

He also attended various career development programs in Finance & Accounts and holds a Certificate in International Financial Reporting Standard (IFRS)

He started his career as Account Trainee/Accounting Assistant in 1998 with Marken Industries Ltd, Ibadan. In 2003, he moved to Lintel Cards Limited, Lagos as Accounts/Sales Officer covering the South & Eastern states. In 2006, he joined the Internal Audit team of Cormart Nigeria Ltd-member of CHI Ltd, a leading FMCG company in Lagos.

He joined SIFAX Group in July 2007 as Account officer and has served in various capacities covering every functional units within Finance department. He is currently the Chief Financial Officer.

He enjoys reading and travelling.

Group Head, Compliance & Risk Management Directorate

Abiodun Elemide

Abiodun Elemide, a thorough-bred professional with over fourteen years’ experience in risk management, financial management, accounting, internal control, audit and banking services.

He possesses a Master’s of Science in Finance from the University of Lagos; Bachelor of Science in Accounting from the Olabisi Onabanjo University, Ago-Iwoye, Ogun State.

He is a Fellow of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria (ICAN) as well as a Certified Information System Auditor (CISA).  Prior to his appointment, he has worked with various organisations like Wapic Insurance Plc, Eta-Zuma Group West Africa Limited and United Bank for Africa.

Group Head, Legal Services/Company Secretary

Jesuyemisi Odeyemi

Odeyemi is an astute legal and finance executive, with a strong background in corporate governance, strategic management and customer experience. She is a graduate of the University of Ado Ekiti where she bagged a Bachelor of Law degree before proceeding to the Nigerian Law School, Lagos Campus.

She started her career journey as an associate counsel at A. Nwuke & Associates before moving to Ajose Adeogun & Associates. She later pivoted into banking as Customer Service/Teller Team Lead at Wema Bank Plc in 2008. She rose to become the Business Service Manager at the bank before joining Rhodium & Lambert Consulting as Service Quality Manager. In 2021, Odeyemi was appointed as the Group Company Secretary/Director of Company & Public Affairs by Adron Homes & Properties Limited where she provided full advisory services on corporate governance and legal matters.

Odeyemi is a member of many professional associations including the Chartered Institute of Bankers of Nigeria (CIBN); Chartered Institute of Arbitrators; Association of Professional Negotiators and Mediators and Institute of Chartered Secretaries & Administrators of Nigeria

Group Head, Audit

Olushola Adebote

O. C Adebote has well over 16 years post qualification experience. He has worked in various fields and sectors of the economy such as Security, Asset management, Agro-allied, Manufacturing etc

He was Head of Facilities & Admin in Guardsmark Nigeria Limited between year 2003 and 2004. He later moved to Terudee Farms Nigeria Ltd in 2005 as Head of Accounts & Finance before joining Impacto Nigeria Limited, a subsidiary of Impacto Groupo (Spain) as a Senior Accountant in 2006. He was later moved from Finance Department to become Head of Audit consequent upon internal reengineering in the Company.

Adebote, Olusola Christopher later joined Sifax Group on the 3rd January 2008 as Senior Internal Audit Officer. Through selfless hard-work, he moved up the ladder and became Head of Audit. He was redeployed to Skyways Aviation Handling Company Limited (now Plc) as Head of Audit in 2013. He was later redeployed back to Sifax Group and he is currently the Group Head, Internal Control / Audit.

He holds HND in Accountancy from The Federal Polytechnic, Offa Kwara State in 2001. He is an Associate Member of the Association of Certified Chartered Accountant (ACCA) as well as a member of Certified Institute of Internal Auditors to mention just a few.

He has Master of Business Administration (in view) from Lagos State University, Ojo.

Group Head, Marketing

Catherine Abuah

Mrs. Catherine Abuah, Head of Marketing, has the overall responsibility for marketing at the Group level. She also oversee the Customer Service unit.

A graduate of Statistics from the Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Akwa, Anambra State, she began her career with Media Seal WPI as a graduate trainee and rose to become the Media Manager. She later moved to Media Fuse Dentsu Aegis Network as Senior Group Head, Media Strategy & Planning in 2019.

Abuah has had the privilege of working on notable brands such as Coca Cola, La Casera, 9 Mobile and Star beer. She has extensive experience in Media Planning, Buying & Compliance Control, Customer Service, Ad Campaign Management and Project Management.

Group Head, Corporate Communications

Olumuyiwa Akande

Group Head, Administration & Procurement

Kelly Imade

Rev. Kelly N. Imade has over 15years hands on experience in the business of Administration and Protocol with various Multinational Organizations. He holds an MBA in Management from the Ladoke Akintola University of Technology, a member of various professional bodies with certifications from both local and International Institutions such as the British & European School of Protocol. A passionate and dedicated team leader with strong leadership skills and professional expertise.

A certified member of the Association of Certified Protocol Practitioners in Nigeria (ACPPN). He has been very resourceful in the drive towards excellence and standardization of the Protocol Profession in Nigeria.

A Minister, Life Coach and Reformist. He is proudly and happily married with children.

Group Head, Human Resources

Oluwakayode Alonge

Oluwakayode Alonge, who is an experienced human resources expert with over ten years’ experience, holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Estate Management from the Obafemi Awolowo University and is currently undertaking a Masters of Business Management (MBA) in Strategic Management at the University of Lagos, Akoka.

He has worked with various organisations including Workforce Management and Integrated Corporate Services Limited. He is an Associate Member of the Chartered Institute of Personnel Management, Nigeria and Member, Society for Human Resource Management.