Leadership

Leadership

People Behind A.C.E

Mr Bola Obanubi

Director & Volunteer Charity Worker

Bola is a founding director of A.C.E, he is a charity advocate and also a youth mentor. He has been involved in charity work for over 25 years, with varied volunteering experience.

Bola is also an Information Technology (IT) consultancy Director with over 20 years of experience in the industry. He has worked as a consultant with the UK Ministry of Defense (MoD), Ministry of Justice (MoJ), Capgemini, Nike etc.

Bola is also a 1st Dan kickboxer (Wu Shu Kwan) and an avid boxer and trainer. He also enjoys traveling and reading.

Mr Yemi Edun

A.C.E Steering Committee Board Member & Ambassador-at-Large

Yemi was key to the formation of A.C.E in its current form, and he is a formidable fund-raiser and an A.C.E ambassador.

Yemi is the Managing Director and Founder of Daniel Ford International. He has worked in the London property market since 1998. He is highly experienced in meeting the needs of demanding international property buyers. Daniel Ford International has grown over the years to become one of London’s leading property acquisition consultancies.

Yemi has consistently been nominated as one of the Uk’s most influential black people since 2020.
Yemi is very keen on fitness regimes and is an avid Chelsea FC fan. In addition, he has not missed a world cup event in the last 20 years.

Jumoke Quadri

Director

Jumoke was key to how A.C.E is currently structured and how we operate as a charity organisation.

Jumoke is a qualified accountant, School Business Manager, School governor and a dedicated and experienced educationist with over 20 years post qualification experience in Corporate Finance and also in the education sector.

Jumoke is also the founder of Nurturing Foundations. Her considerable experience of managing international training programmes and her outstanding communication skills was key is establishing Nurturing Foundations, whose mission it to nurture and develop life skills and knowledge in order to help communities to work through the social challenges that can often impede their development and self-determination.

Jumoke has brought all these formidable experience to A.C.E and this has made us a stronger organisation.

Miss Oyedotun Adejumo

Country Manager

Oyedotun Adejumo is a Project Manager and strategic leader, serving as the Country Manager for Action for change and empowerment In Nigeria, Oyedotun has expertise in planning, implementation and evaluation of programs and projects aligned with the organization’s mission, vision and values.

Oyedotun holds a bachelor’s degree in estate management from Covenant University in Ota, Nigeria as well as a master’s degree in project management from the university of Hertfordshire, United Kingdom. Oyedotun has previously worked as facility manager for LASEMA. Oyedotun enjoys the company of family and friends, and she can be found over the weekend at volleyball court, or the gym working out.

Miss Chiamaka Ukpanwanne

Deputy Country Manager & Project Co-Ordinator

Chiamaka is a core member of the A.C.E Nigerian team. Her role involves collaborating with local stakeholders and NGOs.

Chiamaka has previous experience of working with NGOs and public companies. She has a background in customer service, human resource management, and project management.
Outside of work, Chiamaka finds joy in culinary arts during her leisure time. She firmly believes in the transformative power of renewing one’s mindset, advocating for a shift from negativity and limitations to a mindset characterized by positivity and empowerment.

Chiamaka holds a Bachelor of Arts in Strategic Communication from African University College of Communication, Ghana and an International Professional Certification in Human Resources, complemented by several training certificates in data analytics, highlighting her commitment to professional growth and expertise in her field.

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