BIOGRAPHY
Oluwemimo Joseph Osanipin boasts an impressive educational and professional background. His educational journey includes a Bachelor of Science in Accounting (BSC Accounting) from Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU) and a Master of Business Administration (MBA) at the University of Benin (Uniben). For professional qualifications, Oluwemimo Joseph Osanipin holds the distinguished title of Fellow of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria (FCA - ICAN) and is also a Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA).
His career trajectory commenced with a role as a Senior Internal Auditor at Ibru Organization, a position he held from 1996 to 2000. During this formative stage, he honed his skills and gained invaluable experience in the field of internal audit. In 2000, he joined Zenith Bank as an auditor and progressively ascended the organizational ladder. His roles included that of an IT Auditor and responsibilities in Internal Control and Audit. Throughout his 12-year tenure, his contributions played a pivotal role in enhancing the bank's internal control and audit functions. Following his tenure at Zenith Bank, in 2013, he joined the GIG Group as Group Head, Internal Audit and Control until January 2016 and also became Group Head of Finance, where he made significant contributions in various capacities. His proficient leadership and expertise in the domains of finance and audit significantly contributed to the success of the GIG Group during his tenure from 2013 to 2019. His appointment to this role commenced in 2019. In this capacity, he oversees the financial aspects of the company while also spearheading strategic projects at the JET Motor Company Electric Vehicles. Oluwemimo Joseph Osanipin served as the first Chief Operating Officer (COO) of Jet Systems Automobile Industry Ltd in 2021, the position he held until his appointment as DG, NADDC. The recent appointment of Joseph Oluwemimo Osanipin as the Head of the National Automotive Design and Development Council (NADDC) could open new opportunities in the future of mobility in Nigeria. This is because the NADDC, a federal government agency, has shown a commitment to embracing electric vehicles (EVs) as a sustainable alternative to traditional internal combustion engines (ICE). In July 2023, Oluwemimo Joseph Osanipin articulated the remarkable significance of the Federal Government's consideration of EVs. He believed that electric vehicles would play a vital role in shaping Nigeria's future of mobility and expressed his delight that Jet Motors was at the forefront of this transformative movement. This infrastructure would encourage mass transporters to adopt EVs for their businesses, providing cost savings of up to 70%. It would thus, reduce the dependence on costly petrol which has been a major blow to our country's economy, and minimize maintenance expenses. Moreover, Oluwemimo Joseph Osanipin emphasized that EVs require minimal servicing, eliminating the need for monthly oil changes and the challenges of dealing with carburetors, plugs, and other components. They also mitigate the risk of purchasing counterfeit parts and alleviate the complexities associated with repairing fossil-powered vehicles. With Joseph Oluwerimo Osanipin as the new head of the NADDC, there is an opportunity for these visionary ideas and plans to be put into action. The optimization oí opportunities arising from market changes and government direction is now within reach. The goal of building local capacity for vehicle production demands dedication and continuous effort. The future of mobility in Nigeria holds the promise of electric vehicles, compressed natural gas and sustainable, environmentally friendly transportation, and Osanipin's leadership will undoubtedly play a significant role in this transformative journey.