Speakers

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He holds a BSc. Economics, Bayero University, Kano, Nigeria, a Masters Degree from Cardiff Business School, and is also an alumni of Harvard Kennedy School (HKS) of Government. He retired after 35 years of meritorious government service in 2017 as the Director of Policy and Planning Department and briefly Acting Director General of National Automotive Design and Development Council (NADDC).

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As President of the Nigerian Association of Chambers of Commerce, Industry, Mines, and Agriculture (NACCIMA), Dele Kelvin Oye leads over 90 chambers, fostering the private sector as a transformative force in Nigeria and West Africa. His strategic initiatives have strengthened bilateral ties and economic growth through roles such as Chairperson of the Nigerian Turkiye Business Council and member of the Federation of West Africa Chambers of Commerce. A respected voice in policy-making and legal realms, Oye's multifaceted expertise and leadership have significantly impacted Nigeria's socio-economic landscape.

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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.  

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Kunle JAIYESIMI is the Deputy Managing Director of CFAO Mobility Nigeria Limited.   He joined the CFAO Group as an Accountant in 1995 and rose through various positions ranging from Treasury/Finance Officer, Finance Manager.

He served as Chief Accountant of CFAO Qualitex from September 1995 to December 1996 and was redeployed to CFAO NIPEN as Chief Accountant. He later became the Assistant General Manager, responsible for the day-to-day operations of the Factory.

In 2010, after the merger of CFAO NMI with CFAO Motors, he retained his position as Deputy Managing Director under the company name CFAO Motors Nigeria Limited, which is the position he holds till date. 

He is also a Director of Massilia Motors Nigeria, a joint venture operation between CFAO and Chanrai Group, which was established in April 2014.

Kunle holds a Master’s Degree in Finance.   He has travelled extensively in the course of his profession. He possesses rich experience of the Automobile Industry in Nigeria and remains a respected adviser to the Automobile Management Professionals.

He is a member of relevant professional bodies - Institute of Directors, Automobile and Allied Group of the Lagos Chambers of Commerce and Industry, Institute of Cost & Management Accountants, Nigerian Institute of Management and Fellow, Institute of Credit Administration.

He is currently the President, Association of Automobile Boatyards Transport Equipment and Allied Employers of Nigeria (AABTEAEN),  Vice Chairman of the Automobile Sectoral Group of the Manufacturers Association of Nigeria and Chairman Automobile and Allied Group of the Lagos Chamber of Commerce and Industry, member Governing Council – Nigeria Employers Consultative Association (NECA) and the President of LASUMBA Heritage, the Alumni association of Lagos State University MBA Graduates.

 His hobbies include coaching, establishing relationships, football and tennis.

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Denis Martin is a seasoned executive with over 25 years of leadership experience across the oil, FMCG, and mobility sectors in Africa. Beginning his career in mechanical and production engineering, he transitioned into senior management roles, driving growth in distribution, manufacturing, and logistics.

He has held Managing Director positions in Nigeria, Ghana, Congo, Tunisia, and Algeria, including leadership roles at CFAO, STRUCTEC, GENERAL IMPORT, PPGL, and Heineken. Notably, he managed the Brasserie du Congo and later led Heineken’s operations in Tunisia and Algeria.

In 2023, he joined CFAO Mobility Cameroon as Director of Operations for Automobile, Two-Wheelers & Marine before becoming Managing Director of CFAO Mobility Nigeria in July 2024. His expertise spans business expansion, operational excellence, and cross-continental strategy execution, making him a dynamic voice on leadership and African market development.

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Ngozi Emechebe is a Nigerian politician and Businessman who is the 10th President of the Auto Spare Parts & Machinery Dealers Association.(ASPMDA), which is home to over 20,000 businesses and also known as the No.1. most organized & largest market in West Africa.

A member of the ADPA Party, he served as the 10th President from 2023 to present.

Ngozi Emechebe is a visionary entrepreneur and founder of Wingoes Global Multi Concepts, a provider of Auto parts & Winery solutions. Born in Nnewi, Anambra State, he became enthusiastic about business and launched his career in business. In 1980, he founded Wingoes Global Multi Concepts with a N100,000 investment, growing it into billions of naira by 2016. Known for his strategic insights, Ngozi Emechebe expanded the company's portfolio to include green energy services. Beyond business, he is a Leader, a politician, life coach, real estate mentor, a business consultant & a philanthropist, supporting educational programs for undeserved communities.

Today, Ngozi Emechebe continues to drive development and innovation through his office and position in communities.

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Michael O. Oluwagbemi is a certified project management professional and member of the Project Management Institute, Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineering and Texas Society of Professional Engineers.He holds a Bachelors degree (Summa Cum Laude) and Masters degree in Electrical Engineering from the University of Houston and a Masters in Business Administration from the University of London.Michael was a project engineer/construction support manager at WorleyParsons Group in Houston as well as Engineer at ExxonMobil Production, Houston. He served as the vice president and director at Amazon Energy Group.

He is currently serving Nigeria as the Program Director and Chief Executive at the Presidential CNG initiative, which is designed to support Nigeria’s Mass Transit sector to transit from PMS/Diesel to Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) as primary fuel and the Electric Vehicle component to guarantee responsible and reliable energy transition for Nigeria, Africa’s largest economy.

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Mr. Bonaventure Okhaimo has over 29 years of banking experience spread across Diamond Bank, Stanbic IBTC, Standard Chartered Bank, FCMB Plc, Unity Bank, and served as a Non-Executive Director with Unity Kapital Assurance (Now Veritas Assurance) PLC.

He is the Chief Operating Officer of the Development Bank of Nigeria and a Non-Executive Director at Impact Credit Guarantee Limited. His expertise includes branch operations, Product development, Relationship management, and leadership roles in Retail/SME Banking, Institutional Banking, Information Technology, and Strategic Operations Service Delivery.

His learning experiences cover several internship programs at Standard Bank Limited in Johannesburg and Standard Chartered Bank in Zimbabwe and Kenya. Furthermore, he has completed executive Management training Programs at Queens Business School in Canada, Columbia Business School in New York, The Said Oxford Business School in the UK, Harvard Business School in Boston, and The Wharton Business School in Pennsylvania, USA.

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Lawrence M. Ejiga, is a Certified Public Procurement Professional, Certified Accountant, Forensic and Fraud Investigator, Tax Administrator, and presently the Director, National Single Window Project Support at the Federal Inland Revenue Service. He studied Business Management at the University of Jos, where he graduated with honours, before obtaining his MBA from the University of Nigeria, Nsukka.

He made his career revolutionizing public procurement at the FIRS, where he supervised the procurement of various signature projects including digitalization of the FIRS tax administration and the modernization of offices to international standards. He championed the procurement of “made in Nigeria” Operations vehicles and office furniture.

He contributed to the efficiency, effectiveness, and higher productivity, evidenced in the FIRS revenue generation in excess of N5 trillion in 2020, N6.4 trillion in 2021, N10.2 trillion in 2022, and N12.3 trillion in 2023. 

When he is not working, he engages in Community service under the auspices of the International Association of Lions Clubs where he is a Progressive Melvin Jones Fellow and a Fellow of the Nigeria Lions Charity Foundation.

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Mr Kenneth Ukpabia CEO ORBIT ELECTRIC AUTOMOBILE LIMITED an electric motorcycle and tricycle assembly company based in Lagos Nigeria. He has worked on numerous Tech startups and marketplaces that range from Construction, Heavy duty equipment, Logistics and Food. Presently he is building Orbit Electric to revolutionize the African Last mile logistics and transport industry.

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I started my career in the diesel fuel injection industry in 1985 as an apprentice diesel fuel injection technician with Chorley Diesel Services in the United Kingdom. Later in 1989 I joined M.I. Diesel products in Chorley Lancashire as a qualified diesel fuel injection technician, being promoted to Workshop Manager in 1991.

Between 1992 and 1997 I rose through the ranks in various technical and commercial roles within the company, becoming Group Sales Director in 1994.

The year 1997 saw me leave the UK to continue my career in New Zealand with Simms Diesel & Turbocharger Services in Auckland & Dipaco USA/Australia, developing business specifically throughout Australasia, Asia Pacific, Pacific Islands, and other worldwide markets.

In the mid 2000’s I left New Zealand to take up a role in Dubai United Arab Emirates with International Diesel Services and Hartridge UK, again working in a business development/technical role in the Middle East & Africa.

In 2012, I accepted a role as a Sales Director/General Manager with a Singapore based diesel fuel injection parts and equipment organisation before returning to familiar surroundings with Merlin Diesel Systems Ltd in 2019 in the role of Director which I continue to do until the present day in the United Kingdom. My current roles involve business development globally and research and development of new products and equipment offerings.

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Dr. Oseme Oigiagbe is 64years old , holds an MBA,M.sc in Corporate Governance from Leeds Metropolitan University, UK and a Ph.D. in Technology Management. He has many years auto industry experience working with the French owned CFAO Group, and RT Briscoe Plc, holding many management positions up to General Manager of the Ford franchise in Nigeria before his current appointment as Executive Director of Truckmasters and co-founder of Omega OPG Ltd.

He is a member of many professional bodies including the American Society of Mechanical Engineers,Nigerian Institute of Management and the Motor Industry Institute, UK. Chartered institute of Railway Operators. (CIRO). UK. and Certified Management Trainer. 

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Dr Joshua A. Odeleye specialises in SustainableTransport Planning. He has built a career, which span over two decades, in the Nigeria transportation sector. He is currently Director, Transport Technology Centre at the Nigerian Institute of Transport Technology, (NITT), Zaria. Odeleye has successfully contributed to transportation journals, books and conferences proceedings at local and international levels.

He has a Bachelor of Arts degree in Classics from University of Ibadan, Post-Graduate Diploma and Master of Science degree in Transport Studies from Olabisi Onabanjo University, Ago-Iwoye; and Ph.D in Transportation Geography from the University of Lagos, Nigeria. He is Chartered Fellowof Institute of Logistics and Transport (FCILT).  

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Kojo Annobil has over 20 years of work experience in the auto industry. He managed all three brands (BMW, Ford and Massey Ferguson) held by Mechanical LLoyd, the Ghana Dealer and served as the Vice President of Ghana Automobile Distributors Association (GADA) from 2017 - 2018 and as President for 2019. Kojo, currently works as a consultant to the Ghana Ministry of Trade & Industry (MOTI) as Head of the newly inaugurated Ghana Automotive Development Centre to provide support to the Automotive  Industry and provide linkage between the Automotive Industry and MOTI under the Ghana Automotive  Development amongst other responsibilities.