Kayode Fayemi – Mrs. Bisi Fayemi – Mrs. Olayinka Funmi
Kayode Fayemi
Director, Centre for Democracy & Development
Kayode Fayemi was Director of the Centre for Democracy & Development, a research and training institution dedicated to the study and promotion of democratic development, peace-building and human security in Africa. Dr Fayemi attended Christ’s School, Ado Ekiti and received degrees in History, Politics and International Relations from the Universities of Lagos and Ife in Nigeria and his Doctorate in War Studies from the prestigious King’s College, University of London, England, specializing in civil-military relations. His research and policy interests include: Democratisation, Constitutionalism, Security Sector Governance, and Regionalism in the Global Context.
Prior to his establishment of the Centre for Democracy & Development, Dr Fayemi worked as a lecturer, journalist, researcher and Strategy Development adviser in Nigeria and the United Kingdom. He was Strategy Development Adviser at London’s City Challenge; research fellow at the African Research & Information Bureau in London, UK, reporter with the newspapers, The Guardian and City Tempo, editor of the political monthly, Nigeria-Now, management consultant at Development and Management Consultants and lecturer at the Police College in Sokoto, Nigeria. As a prominent leader of the Nigerian opposition to military rule in exile, he was responsible for the founding and management of the opposition radios – Radio Freedom, Radio Democracy International & Radio Kudirat and played a central role in the opposition’s diplomatic engagements in exile.
Amongst his numerous academic and public policy engagements at home and abroad, Kayode Fayemi has lectured in Africa, Europe, the Americas and Asia. He has also served as an adviser on transitional justice, regional integration, constitutionalism, security sector reform and civil-military relations issues to various governments, inter-governmental institutions and development agencies. He was the main technical adviser to Nigeria’s Human Rights Violations Investigation Commission (Oputa Panel), which investigated past abuses and currently serves on the Presidential Implementation Committees on Security Sector Reform, NEPAD and the Millennium Development Goals. He was technical expert to ECOWAS on small arms and light weapons and United Nations Economic Commission of Africa on governance issues. He is also a member, Africa Policy Advisory Panel of the British Government. At other times he has served as a consultant to the OECD on Security Sector Reform and chaired the Commonwealth Human Rights Initiative’s Committee of Experts on developing guiding principles and mechanisms of constitution making in Commonwealth Africa.
Dr Fayemi is a Fellow of the Centre for Peace and Conflict Studies, University of Ibadan, Adjunct Professor of Security Studies at the African Centre for Strategic Studies, National Defense University, Fort McNair, Washington, D.C., USA. He was also a Visiting Professor in the African Studies Programme at Northwestern University, Evanston, USA in 2004. Dr Fayemi serves on numerous Boards including the Governing Board of the Open Society Justice Institute, Baobab for Women’s Human Rights, African Security Sector Network, and on the Advisory Board of the Global Facilitation Network on Security Sector Reform and on the Management Culture Board of the ECOWAS Secretariat. He has written extensively on governance and democratisation, civil-military relations and security sector issues in Africa. Among his recent books are: Mercenaries: The African Security Dilemma – edited with Abdel-Fatau Musah (Pluto Press, 2000); Deepening the Culture of Constitutionalism: The Role of Regional Institutions in Constitutional Development in Africa (CDD, 2003), Security Sector Governance in Africa: A Handbook (edited with Nicole Ball, CDD, 2004) and Out of the Shadows: Exile and the Struggle for Freedom and Democracy in Nigeria (CDD, 2005).
A native of Isan-Ekiti in Oye Local Government, Kayode Fayemi is the last child in a family of six. He comes from a long tradition of public service. His father, Chief Francis Falade Fayemi retired from the Ondo State Civil Service in 1977 having served in the Western Region, Western State and Ondo State respectively for over twenty-five years. In retirement, he later served as Councillor and Chairman of the old Ekiti North Local Government between 1977 and 1979, and subsequently, President, Customary Court covering parts of the Oye Division of old Ekiti North Local Government. A Justice of the Peace and Head of the St Martins Catholic Church, Isan Ekiti, Chief Fayemi is a well-known community leader and believes that the only life worth leading is a life of service to the community. His son follows in this well trodden path.
EDUCATION
1993 Doctor of Philosophy in War Studies, King’s College, University of London, United Kingdom, Thesis Title: Threats, Military Expenditure and National Security: Trends in Post Civil-War Defence Planning in Nigeria, 1970 – 1990.
1987 Master of Science in International Relations, University of Ife, Ile-Ife, (Now Obafemi Awolowo University), Nigeria
1985 Bachelor of Arts (Honours), History, University of Lagos, Nigeria
1982 Higher School Certificate, Federal School of Arts & Science, Ondo, Nigeria
1980 West African School Certificate; Christ’s School, Ado Ekiti, Nigeria
PROFESSIONAL HISTORY
1997- Director, Centre for Democracy & Development
1995- 1997 Secretary General, Media Empowerment for Africa (The Radio Foundation)
1993 -1995 Strategy Development Adviser, Deptford City Challenge, London, UK
1991 -1993 Research Officer, African Research and Information Bureau, London, UK.
1992 Tutorial Fellow, War Studies Department, King’s College, London, UK
1987-1989 Research Officer, Development & Management Consultants, Ikeja. Lagos-Nigeria.
1985- 1986 Lecturer, Nigeria-Police Training College, Sokoto – Nigeria
PROFILE OF MRS. BISI ADELEYE-FAYEMI, WIFE OF THE EKITI STATE GOVERNOR.
Mrs. Bisi Adeleye-Fayemi, wife of the Ekiti State Governor, was born in Liverpool, England on June 11th 1963. She attended Abeokuta Girls Grammar School (1973-1978) and Methodist Girls High School Lagos, for A’ Levels (1978-1980). She has a BA (1984) and MA (1988) in History from the University of Ife, Nigeria. She also received an MA in Gender and Society (1992) from Middlesex University, UK. With an academic background in History, Cultural Anthropology and Gender studies, she has acquired professional experience as a social change philanthropist, social entrepreneur, journalist, facilitator, trainer, and organisational development specialist.
During her years in the UK, Mrs. Fayemi worked in the Department of Health and Social Services, and then became the Director of Akina Mama wa Afrika (AMwA), an international development organisation for African women based in London, UK, with an Africa regional office in Kampala, Uganda, from 1991-2001. While she was the Director of AMwA, she established the African Women’s Leadership Institute (AWLI), a training and networking forum for young African women. The leadership institute she developed has become such a powerful legacy that today, the AWLI has trained over 5,000 women across Africa, and most of these women are now in senior decision making positions as Ministers, MPs, Academics, Civil Society Leaders, and employees of International Organizations.
In 2000, Mrs. Fayemi co-founded the African Women’s Development Fund, (AWDF), the first Africa-wide grant-making fund, which supports the work of organisations promoting women’s rights in Africa. Since it began grant making in 2001, AWDF has supported over 800 women’s organisations in 42 African countries with over U$16m in grants. AWDF has played a key role in the promotion and protection of women’s rights in Africa, through its support of grassroots initiatives, policy engagements and movement building for social justice.
Mrs. Fayemi has been Co-Chair International Network of Women’s Funds (2004-2006), Honorary President, Association for Women’s Rights in Development (AWID) (2003-2005) and Trustee, Comic Relief (UK). She has also served as a resource person to UN agencies such as UNIFEM, UNDP, UN/ECA (Addis Ababa) and several other regional and international bodies. She is currently an Adviser to Global Fund for Women (USA), an Editorial Board Member of Alliance Magazine (UK), a board member of Resource Alliance (UK), an Advisory Board member of Realising Rights – The Ethical Globalisation Initiative, a member of the African Feminist Forum Working Group, a board member of the Ellen Johnson-Sirleaf Market Women’s Fund, a board member of the Women’s Funding Network (USA), and Co-Chair of the newly established African Grantmakers Network. She is also the chair, Nigerian Women Trust Fund. A talented writer, Mrs Fayemi is also a Contributing Editor for The News magazine, Nigeria.
Mrs. Fayemi is a leading voice not only in the African women’s movement and civil society, but in the global women’s movement as well. She has also become a key figure in the world of philanthropy, particularly in the global South. She is in very high demand across the world as a resource person, strategist, guest speaker, trainer, events’ host and process manager.
In 2006, she received the Distinguished Alumni award from the Faculty of Arts, Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, as well as an Achievers Award given by the African International Media Summit (2006) for promoting a positive image of Africa.
She is a 2007 recipient of the prestigious `Changing the face of Philanthropy’ award from the Women’s Funding Network, USA, a Synergos Senior Fellow, as well as the 2000/2001 holder of the Dame Nita Barrow Distinguished Visitorship at Ontario Institute for Studies in Education (OISE) University of Toronto.
She also holds the honorary chieftaincy title of ‘Ochiorah’ (People’s Leader) of Imezi Owa, Ezeagwu Local Government, Enugu State, Nigeria, in recognition of her support for women in that community. In April 2009, Mrs Fayemi was named by New Africa Magazine as one of the 20 most influential African women on the continent.
Most recently, she was honoured with the chieftaincy title of Erelu of Ishan Kingdom, by Onisan of Isan, Oba Sunday Ajiboye.
PROFILE OF OLAYINKA FUNMI, Deputy Governor of Ekiti State in Nigeria
‘Funmi Olayinka holds a Masters Degree in Public Administration and a Bachelor of Business Administration [Marketing] from Central State University, Edmond, Oklahoma, U.S.A. in 1983 and 1981 respectively.
A Marketing Analyst & Strategist who started her career in Banking with First Bank of Nigeria Plc in 1986 and later worked as Relationship Manager for Corporate Accounts in Access Bank the defunct Merchant Banking Corporation [MBC] and United Bank for Africa Plc.
In August 2002, ‘Funmi took up a new challenge of Corporate Communication and moved over to head the Corporate Affairs Division, UBA. She later became Head, Brand Management & Corporate Affairs, thereby leading the Team responsible for delivering a compelling Brand proposition and re-branding of the erstwhile UBA which helped to drive the bank’s business strategy & added value to the total image of the Brand. ‘Funmi was also the 2nd Vice President of the Association of Corporate Managers of Banks between 2002 and 2004.
Strategic roles played during the Merger process of the erstwhile UBA & Standard Trust Bank were:
• Co-Chairman, Branding Sub-Committee of the Merger
• Member – Media Relations Sub-Committee
Presently, she is Head, Corporate Services, ECOBANK NIG.PLC, responsible for communicating the bank’s activities to the public, relationship management with the Public and providing feedback to management as it relates to the total image of the Bank . In addition, she also oversees the General Internal Services Unit with responsibility for overall co-ordination of administrative services for the entire bank.
‘FUNMI OLAYINKA
CURRICULUM VITAE – DETAILS
NAME: ‘FUNMI OLAYINKA (MRS). [NEE FAMUAGUN]
INDIGENESHIP: ADO-EKITI, NIGERIA
MARITAL STATUS: MARRIED WITH 3 CHILDREN
QUALIFICATIONS:
1982-1983: Masters of Arts (Public Administration), Central State University Edmond, Oklahoma U.S.A.
1977-1981: Bachelor of Business Administration (Marketing), Central State University Edmond, Oklahoma U.S.A.
1976-1977: Higher School Certificate, Olivet Baptist High School, Oyo
1972-1976: West African School Certificate, Holy Trinity Grammar School, Ibadan
Three times Winners of Dean’s Honour Roll based on Academic Excellence
- Member of “Who is who in American Universities”
- Member of American Marketing Association
Award winning study on “Marketing and Pricing Strategies in a Comparative Approach of Two Largest U.S.A. Retailers (J.C. Penny & Montgomery Ward)”
WORKING EXPERIENCE:
January 2007 – DATE
HEAD – PUBLIC SECTOR [LAGOS & S. WEST]
Ecobank Nigeria Plc
Responsibilities include:
- Create & sustain business relationship with public sector names [Federal, States & Local Government]
- Foster cordial public relationship between the bank & various Government bodies.
May 2006 – December 2006
HEAD – CORPORATE SERVICES
Ecobank Nigeria Plc
Responsibilities include:
Effective Management of the Banks’s image via:
- Brand Management & Advertising
- Events & Business Promotions
- Media & External Relations
Oversee general internal services functions for the entire bank.
August 2005 – April 2006
HEAD – EXTERNAL RELATIONS
Responsibilities include:
- Coordination & Communication of all bank activities to the public
- Manage relationship with all external publics & provide feedback to management
ACADEMIC WORKS:
April 2005 – August 2005
[1] CO-CHAIRPERSON, BRANDING COMMITTEE OF THE UBA/STB MERGER - CHAMPIONING BRAND ARCHITECTURE OF THE NEW UBA.
[2] MEMBER, MEDIA RELATIONS SUBCOMMITTEE OF THE MERGER –
Responsible for:
- Manageing all external communication of the merger activities.
January – April 2005(UBA)
HEAD, PUBLIC SECTOR [FEDERAL]
Responsible for management of all federal accounts in Lagos & West Area.
August 2003 – December 2004 (UBA)
HEAD, BRAND MANAGEMENT &CORPORATE AFFAIRS
Responsible for corporate reputation management & the corporate brand of the bank.
July 2002 – August 2003 (UBA)
HEAD, CORPORATE AFFAIRS
Responsible for the internal & external corporate image & reputation of the bank.
March 1999 – July 2002 (UBA)
HEAD, PUBLIC SECTOR (FEDERAL)
Responsible for management of all federal Government accounts in Lagos area.
January 1998 – Febuary 1999 (UBA)
HEAD – TREASURY MARKETING – (INVESTMENT BANKING SECTOR)
Responsibility includes:
Head, Financial Institution Group relationship management of public sector accounts
Championing deposit mobilisation for the bank nationwide and coordinating activities of Treasury Marketing Department.
May 1996 – December 1997 – MBC (MERCHANT BANKING CORPORATION)
RELATIONSHIP MANAGER – CORPORATE BANKING
Responsible for relationship management of Multinational companies and assisting the Head of Department in the smooth running of the department.
December 1995 – April 1996 (ACCESS BANK)
RELATIONSHIP MANAGER (CREDIT & MARKETING)
Responsible for managing relationship between the bank and its multinational customers, presenting credit proposal to the Credit Committee and also assisting Head of department to ensure smooth running of the department.
October 1994 – December 1995 (ACCESS BANK)
RELEIF BRANCH MANAGER, ADENIJI-ADELE BRANCH
Responsible for both operations & marketing activities of the branch.
June 1992 – January 1994 (ACCESS BANK)
RELATIONSHIP MANAGER (CREDIT & MARKETING)
Responsible for credit analysis, marketing for new clients & managing existing customers.
1989 – 1992 (FIRST BANK OF NIG. PLC)
SENIOR OFFICER (CORPORATE BANKING)
Duties included review of non-performing loans and implementation of bad debt recovery measures.
1988 – 1989 (FIRST BANK OF NIGERIA PLC)
SENIOR OFFICER (OFFICE OF THE COMPANY SECRETARY/LEGAL ADVISER)
Responsible for sealing & handling of all legal documents and administrative duties.
1986 – 1988 (FIRST BANK OF NIG. PLC)
BANKING OFFICER – Various branches.
Responsibilities included:
- Banking Operations [Local & Foreign Ops]
- Savings & Current Account
- Control Department
- Mandate
- Advances & Securities
- Bills & Credit
- Clearing & CBN returns
NATIONAL YOUTH SERVICE CORP
1984 – 1985 – National Cereals Research Institute, Ibadan
Accounts/Admin. Officer
