I am a native of Ago-Oba town of Abeokuta, Ogun State, Nigeria. 

 

I was born in one of Africas Largest City, Ibadan, Oyo State, Nigeria.

 

I am an Irish Citizen by Naturalisation.

 

I hold an Honorary Bachelor Degree in Event Management with Marketing from Liverpool John Moore’s University, U.K and also an Ordinary Bachelors Degree in Business Management with Accounting from the Institute of Technology, Tallaght, Dublin, Ireland

 

I am an Accredited Financial Advisor (Loans & Pensions) A.P.A from the Institute of Bankers Ireland & LIA.

 

I am also the co-founder (with Councillor Frank Snowe-Former Mayor of Balbriggan) of a Community Integration Forum known as Balbriggan Integrates, whose mission is to bridge the gap between the immigrant community and the indigenes of the Balbriggan town,

Co. Dublin. The forum also encourages members of diverse cultures to gain full access to opportunities, and people of diverse cultures to come together to share ideas and information.

 

In 2002, I founded with Pastor Thywill Bankole, the RCCG SUMMERFEST

Summerfest is a Non Governmental Charitable Project. 

It is the Largest Gospel Festival in Ireland. Summerfest is designed to engage in Religious, Social and Educational Interaction with the Irish and people of diverse ethnic background and promote interaction among these communities.It's attendance is from 3000 people and is growing on a yearly basis in thousands. 

 

My contribution to Community Development in Ireland was recognised at the Bold & Beautiful International Magazine 2010 Excellence Awards, where I was awarded with an “Excellence Award for Contribution to Community Development in Ireland”. 

 

In 2012, I was also awarded with an "AFRICAN LEADERSHIP EXCELLENCE AWARDS" (featuring 100 MOST INFLUENTIAL AFRICANS IN IRELAND & NORTHERN IRELAND) by the Powerlist Magazine, Ireland

 

I was the Chairperson of St. Georges National School Parents Association from 2010-2014. I contributed to various Fund raising activities & projects for the School.

 

I was briefly an adviser to the Board of Sickle Cell Society Ireland (SCSI), which is the Official Umbrella Organisation for all sickle cell support groups. 

 

In my spare time i enjoy Photography, Master of Ceremony, and organizing events. 

 

I currently work at Getty Images as a Senior Accounts Receivable Specialist.

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