Knowledge factory: Recent Episodes
Kazeem Olawale
Knowledge is an integral part of life, knowledge is the power to see beyond deception. Francis bacon in 1597 asserted knowledge is power meaning knowledge is more powerful than human strength, the more knowledge a person gains the more powerful he becomes. Knowledge is an internalized understanding but I will say that knowledge is power only when it changes your life. Knowledge is what is learned, understood and aware of Welcome to knowledge factory.
Knowledge factory with Jimi olopade
Jimi Olopade is the head of media relations at box18media, Nigeria’s special effect company of the year 2018, and a multimedia, lighting and special effect company he started over a decade ago. He’s also the president of “the beacon centre” a community of Godly and highly inspired Christians fulfilling God’s purpose for their life with hope of an ever improving tomorrow. Organization and capacities from human resource duties to managing media consultancy portfolios. Jimi has a passion to see a generation that is guided in their business and daily dealings by the core values of excellence, integrity, respect and Godliness.
20 opportunities in agribusiness post covid MEET OUR GUEST : DR OLUSHOLA MARK OBIKANYE Head, Agric Business & Structured Trade & Commodities Finance First City Monument Bank Limited Experienced Business Head with a demonstrated history of working in the banking industry. Skilled in Negotiation, Budgeting, Business Planning, Analytical Skills, and Banking. Strong finance professional with a Masters of Business Administration (MBA) focused in Credit Management from International University, Panama. He also hold Doctorate Degree (Ph.D) holder in Credit Management from the International University, Panama and a Fellow of the Institute of Credit Administration, Nigeria
Opportunities in Agribusiness (post covid) MEET OUR GUEST : DR OLUSHOLA MARK OBIKANYE Head, Agric Business & Structured Trade & Commodities Finance First City Monument Bank Limited Experienced Business Head with a demonstrated history of working in the banking industry. Skilled in Negotiation, Budgeting, Business Planning, Analytical Skills, and Banking. Strong finance professional with a Masters of Business Administration (MBA) focused in Credit Management from International University, Panama. He also hold Doctorate Degree (Ph.D) holder in Credit Management from the International University, Panama and a Fellow of the Institute of Credit Administration, Nigeria
Building positive image for profitability Timilehin Bello popularly known as Big Timi is a Nigerian Public Relations practitioner and CEO of Media Panache Nigeria, a PR agency based in Lagos, Nigeria. Global public relations consultant Bello is one of the youngest PR executives in Nigeria. He was listed as one of the top 25 innovators in Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA) by one of the world’s most trusted PR platforms; the Holmes report. Being the only Nigerian on the list.
The future of work with olusola owonikoko Olusola Owonikoko* is an international development practitioner & researcher; working at the intersection of business & development. In the past 8years, he has worked with various private, public & development sector organizations, to design & implement programs, researches, & policies targeted at improving development outcomes for vulnerable populations and marginalized communities in Africa. He has worked on projects funded by several international development organisations including American Jewish World Service, Department for International Development, USAID, Global Funds for Children, Foreign Missions to Nigeria (USA, Britain & Australian), World Bank, International Finance Corporation, CDC and several private sector organisations; to promote effective and sustainable private sector-led development for underserved populations, with emphasis on Pan-Africanism, inclusion & innovation. He is the Executive Director of Stanforte Edge, a development organisation that provides corporate sustainability, impact evaluation & organisational development support to clients across sectors. The organization’s flagship program, Project Enable Africa promotes social & digital inclusion in Nigeria through her Disability-friendly Digital Hubs and documentaries. Olusola consults with Transatlantic Development Ltd to provide environmental & social performance support to projects across Africa. He is a regular speaker at development, entrepreneurial & youth conferences. He has previously spoken at the UN 60th Commission on the Status of Women, & the International AIDS Conference, among others. His public engagement goal is to promote African-led development, positioning the continent to harness the dividends of her demography. He is an Organizational Development Certified Professional; 2014 US Consulate Carrington Youth Fellow; 2014 Fellow of the Sexuality Leadership Development Fellowship; 2015 Fellow of the Civil Society Leadership Institute; 2015 Mandela Washington Fellow
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