David Opeyemi Oke Email & Phone Number

Lagos, Nigeria

Lagos, Nigeria

Nigeria

www.equipafricahq.org

United States

● Facilitated access to market for the company's tech products across five West African countries within the first six months● Resolving problems, improving operations, and providing exceptional services.● Led projects and analyzed data to identify opportunities for improvement.● Developing team communications and information for meetings.● Reduced the company's overhead by 20% in the first year by implementing cost-saving initiatives that addressed long-standing problems.● Adapted the company's products to meet the African market demands● Improving operations through consistent hard work and dedication.

Nigeria

Major contributor to the Implementation Strategy for African Continental Free Trade Area agreement for Nigeria.

Lagos, Nigeria

Director General of the fastest growing City Chamber of Commerce in Nigeria. A business community that represent the interest of over 90, 000 businesses, employing over 750, 000 people across Badagry Division of Lagos State, Nigeria. A member of the National Association of Chamber of Commerce, Industry, Mines and Agriculture (NACCIMA). We serve as a catalyst for economic and community development in Badagry Division of Lagos State. Badagry Chamber of Commerce promote and protect the interests of its members and the business community at large through public policy advocacy, creation and facilitation of commercial and industrial opportunities, provision of business development and services and observance of highest standard of business ethics.Initiated the establishment of Nigeria-Benin Joint Commission. A vision to strengthen bilateral relations between Nigeria and Benin Republic.Formalized 200 informal cross border traders. Provided them with training and access to funds for export promotion.

Lagos, Nigeria

Director of Communications for one of the fastest growing City Chamber of Commerce in Nigeria. A business community that represent the interest of over 90, 000 businesses, employing over 750, 000 people across Badagry Division of Lagos State, Nigeria. We protect, promote and develop businesses in our jurisdiction.

Lagos, Nigeria

The founding President of the Badagry Chamber of Commerce, Industry Mines and Agriculture (BACCIMA) Youth Entrepreneurs. An initiative of the Chamber to encourage Nigerian Youth into entrepreneurship and solve the unemployment challenges in the Country. We facilitate business development and access to market for young entrepreneurs by providing trainings and funding opportunities. We establish business relationship with other young entrepreneurs both home and abroad. the BYE is by far the largest community of Young Entrepreneurs in Badagry Division of Lagos State

Liberia

● Designed and deployed the system architecture for the implementation of the Advance Cargo Declaration Scheme for Liberia● Led the technical team that designed the National Database for the Liberia Maritime Industry● Helped block revenue leakage and improved data integrity in the maritime economy● The implementation of this CTN Scheme helped boost the maritime economy by 25% in the first 3 months of implementation● Created about 500 direct and indirect jobs● Reduced process bottlenecks by training and coaching employees on practices, procedures, and performance strategies.● Formulated processes to reduce downtime and financial loss.

Lagos, Lagos State, Nigeria

● Established the first Digital Inclusion and Innovation Hub in Badagry division where young people could access free computer training● Hosted the maiden edition of Digital Skill for Africa in collaboration with Google Africa that trained over 1000 youth● Trained and deployed 80 tech talents for SMEs in Lagos● Helped in the automation and digitization of business process for 50 local startups● Successfully held the first and the only Internet Freedom Conference in Badagry in collaboration with Paradigm Initiative Nigeria.● Hosted the maiden edition of Django-Girls Programming initiative for girls’ inclusion in tech.● Introduced a yearly Talent Development and Skill Acquisition Summer Camp (TADASA) for vulnerable teenagers and young adults living in underserved communities in South-West Nigeria.

Lagos, Nigeria

● Effectively managed internal and external communication throughout the implementation phase of the Advanced Cargo Declaration Scheme.● Trained and managed relevant stakeholders in the maritime industry across the country● Provided 24 hours technical support to promote compliance● Developed and implemented training initiatives for new hires.● Launched quality assurance practices for each phase of development● Used industry expertise, customer service skills, and analytical nature to resolve stakeholders' concerns and promote loyalty.

Cotonou, Littoral, Benin

● Played the leading role in the establishment of the Border Information System, that collated import and export data through the Border Posts in Nigeria in collaboration with the Nigeria Customs Service by the issuance of Cargo Tracking Number● Oversaw the workings of the back-office personnel including the Clerks, Secretaries and Office assistants● Scheduled meetings, answers interoffice enquiries and communicate all operational data to management.● Improved operations through consistent hard work and dedication.● Resolved problems, improved operations and provided exceptional service.● Responsible for the verification and the validation of every Advance Cargo Information submitted for every Nigeria-bound cargo ● Enforcement of the International Maritime Organization's requirements for Cargo and vessel● Responsible for ensuring the ICTN scheme in Nigeria is enforced according to International best practices.

Abuja, Federal Capital Territory, Nigeria

● Received, approved, and consolidated internal requisition for materials, supplies, and equipment for various units of the organization● Coordinated direct purchases of supplies within limits allowed by the organization, contacted local sources of supply, obtained price quotation,s and selected the vendor● Maintained a record of funds expended and encumbered on the basis of periodic accounting reports● Kept the inventory of the organization’s assets and liabilities

Birnin Kebbi, Kebbi State, Nigeria

● Delivered top-notch administrative support to senior officers, promoting excellence in office operations.● Restocked supplies and submit purchase orders to maintain stock levels.● Produced letters and memoranda to inform stakeholders of business decisions.● Offered technical support and troubleshot issues to enhance office productivity.● Created and updated records and files to maintain document compliance

Doctor Of Philosophy - Phd (Honoris Causa), Leadership And Management

Master Of Business Administration - Mba, Advanced Ai & The Future Of Automation

Bachelor Of Science (B.Sc.)

Social Entrepreneurship