PAST BRANCH CHAIRMEN
BALOGUN J. OLADELE, MCIPM
2017-2019
Mr. Balogun Jamiu Oladele is a certified human resource management and learning & development professional with over 20 years experience. He has also acquired vast experience in training/lecturing, leadership, communication, entrepreneurship development and consulting services. Oladele holds a B.Sc degree in Sociology, a Master degree in Industrial and Labour Relations and an M.Sc degree in Business Administration specializing in Management from the prestigious University of Lagos.
A seasoned facilitator, trainer/lecturer, dedicated and diligent professional, Oladele is a licensed human resources professional, learning and development practitioner of NITAD and chartered management practitioner of NIM. He is an Associate of Chartered Institute of Personnel Management of Nigeria, Full Member of Nigerian Institute of Management, Nigerian Institute of Training & Development, Chartered Institute of Local Government and Public Administration of Nigeria, and Chartered Institute of Public Diplomacy and Management. He is also a Fellow of Institute of Management Consultant of Nigeria
Mr. Oladele has worked in several organizations as a Human Resources Manager and Trainer/Facilitator amongst others. In 2004, he established Deroy Link Consulting – a training, research, consultancy and tuition centre for professional bodies among whom are CIPM, NIM-NYSC, NIMN CIBN, ICAN, and ATS.
Mr. Oladele has served as the Chairman, Vice Chairman, and Treasurer of the branch, amongst others. He is happily married and blessed with children.
EDITH NWANKWO, ACIPM
2019-2021
Edith Ifeanyi Nwankwo is a seasoned strategic human resources leader with a wealth of experience in the Human Capital space across various industries such as Publishing, HR Consulting, Hospitality and Non-Governmental Organization. Edith has over 19 years of transforming the human resources function for various organizations ranging from start-ups to big established firms across various industries in Nigeria. She is deeply passionate about helping people and organizations achieve superior performance and success.
Edith has an Advanced Diploma in Human Resources Management from the University of Lagos, Bachelor’s degree in Psychology from Obafemi Awolowo University and MSc in Industrial Psychology from the University of Lagos. She also has a Masters of Business Administration (Management) from the University of Lagos. She is a globally certified HR practitioner (SPHRi, HRPL, ACIPM). She has also attended several leadership development programmes in some leading business schools and institutions such as Lagos Business School and Phillips consulting.
Edith is an Associate member of the Chartered Institute of Personnel Management of Nigerian (CIPM) and a Member of the Society for Human Resources Management (SHRM).
SEAN OLABODE BADIRU, MCIPM
2023-2025
Sean Olabode Badiru is a global thought leader and strategic transformation consultant whose work spans corporate governance, business re-engineering, and digital transformation. For over two decades, he has partnered with governments, corporate boards, and multinationals to reimagine strategy, redesign organizations, and build agile, high-performing institutions.
As Chief Executive Officer of Africa Tech Hub, Sean leads a transformation and capacity-building firm that enables organizations across Africa to achieve operational excellence, institutional resilience, and sustainable competitiveness. He is also the Founder of SkillUp, a continental workforce-readiness initiative dedicated to equipping the next generation of professionals with digital fluency and leadership agility.
A Fellow of the Nigerian Institute of Training and Development and Life Member of the Chartered Institute of Directors of Nigeria, Sean serves on the Governing Council of the Chartered Institute of Personnel Management of Nigeria, where he contributes to advancing people management, ethics, and leadership excellence. His executive career and board service reflect deep competence in corporate policy formulation, organizational development, performance management, culture transformation, and strategic execution.
Sean’s expertise lies at the intersection of strategy, technology, and people—bridging executive insight with innovation to deliver measurable results. He has trained and consulted for CEOs, HR leaders, public-sector executives, and board chairmen across Africa and beyond. As a regular facilitator of global masterclasses on governance, strategy, performance, digital transformation, and culture change, he equips leaders to navigate complexity and lead with clarity.
An engineer by training, Sean holds a Master’s in Business Administration and a Bachelor’s in Mechanical Engineering, complemented by executive education in Strategic Leadership and Management (University of Illinois), Intellectual Property Law (University of Pennsylvania), and American Contract Law (Yale University). His professional certifications span Agile Project Management, Business Analysis, Human Resource Management, Digital Marketing, Cloud Administration, and Product Design.
Beyond consulting, Sean is an author, educator, and pastor, shaping a new generation of transformative leaders across Africa through his teachings, mentorship, and thought leadership initiatives.
He has served in various capacities in the institute. These include:
NATIONAL LEVEL
- Elected Council Member | May 2025 – Present
- Chairman, Young Professionals Engagement Committee | May 2025 – Present
- Team Lead, Technical and Multimedia Team, CIPM International Conference and Exhibitions | Jan 2023 – Present
- Technology Consultant | Jan 2023 – Present
Member, Information Technology Steering Committee Feb 2022 – Present - Member, Communications, Public Relations and Brand Management Committee | Feb 2022 – Present
- Project Lead, Information Technology Team | Sep 2022 – Dec 2022
- Multimedia Coordinator, 54th International Conference and Exhibitions | Feb 2022 – Nov 2022
- Multimedia Coordinator, 53rd Annual National Conference | Jan 2021 – Nov 2021
OGUN STATE BRANCH
- Chairman, Ogun State Branch | Mar 2023 – Apr 2025
- Chairman, Digital Transformation Committee | Feb 2023 – Present
- Vice Chairman, Ogun State Branch | Jun 2021 – Mar 2023
- Chairman, 8th Annual Conference Planning Committee | Apr 2022 – Oct 2022
- Secretary, 7th Annual Conference Planning Committee | Apr 2021 – Nov 2021
- Secretary, 6th Annual Conference Planning Committee | Apr 2020 – Nov 2020
- General Secretary, Ogun State Branch | Mar 2020 – Jun 2021
- Member, 5th Annual Conference Planning Committee | Apr 2019 – Nov 2019
- Public Relations Officer, Ogun State Branch | Mar 2019 – Mar 2020
RCCG CHAPTER
- Chairman, RCCG Chapter | Feb 2023 – Apr 2023
- Vice Chairman, RCCG Chapter | Apr 2021 – Feb 2023
- General Secretary, RCCG Chapter | Oct 2017 – Apr 2021
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