Pastor, Financial and Strategic Consultant, Banker and CertifieTrainer
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CURRICULUM VITAE
SURNAME NAME: Owokoniran
OTHER NAMES: Olusegun Samuel
DATE OF BIRTH: 24 June 1974
STATE OF ORIGIN: Ogun
MARITAL STATUS: Married
NATIONALITY: Nigerian
E-MAIL ADDRESS: ***************@*****.***
CONTACT ADDRESS: Block 51, FHA Phase2, Karu, Abuja
MOBILE PHONE NUMBERS: +234-706-***-****
OFFICE ADDRESS: Suite E3, Melita Plaza, Area 11 Abuja
LINKEDIN ADDRESS: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-samuel-owokoniran-7a17a232/
PROFILE:
Dr. Samuel Olusegun Owokoniran is a trail blazer in the world of training and consulting, with over two decades experience in Banking, Finance, International relations, Strategy, Business Management and Revenue Generation using modern technologies and international modeling platform. Having spent better part of his professional career in the financial sector of Nigeria, he has an in-depth knowledge of how to effectively use financial products and tools to meet Client needs and expectation to their satisfaction.
With over 24 years working experience in Client Relations Management using financial products and services ( and close to 15years at the management level), excellent knowledge of Microsoft tools for effective writing, Artificial Intelligence, Data Analytics, communication and presentation for management policy and decision making purpose, he has all it takes to design and implement strategic financial and marketing plans to achieve any Organizational set goals and objectives considering a previous successful performance in the Nigerian Financial Sector that will bring the much needed innovation and creativity require to any Institution.
He is currently the Managing Director/CEO of Microbits Consultancy Limited after a brief stayed at Festrut Group Corporation as Executive Director, Finance and Sales. Microbits Consultancy Limited is one of the leading indigenous globally recognized Consulting Firm providing a wide range of Services and Solutions to Clients across the Globe focusing on Training & Consulting in diverse areas of specialization tailored toward organizational needs and requirements with Consulting activities span through Strategy, Entrepreneurship, Human Resources & Business Management, Taxation, Audit, Internally Generated Revenue, Book-Keeping and Accounting, Finance, leveraging on his deep knowledge and exceptional skill to generate transformational outcomes from the analysis of Clients processes. He was recently appointed to work with the Federal House of Representatives Adhoc Committee on Gas Flaring, Federal House of Representatives House Committee on Commerce, House Committee on Cooperation & Integration in Africa and House Committee on Safety Standard and Regulations as Consultant and Resource person. He is a member of National Medical Laboratory Science Council of Nigeria’s Research Ethics and Publication Committee.
His exceptional passion for philanthropy activities led to his recent appointment to the Executive Committee of the National Association of Private Schools Owners of Nigeria as National Treasurer. The Association of Private School Owners in Nigeria (APSON) is the first registered Association of Private School Operators in Nigeria covering Nursery, Basic and Secondary education with a strong devotion to protecting the welfare and development of private education in Nigeria. Since its establishment in 1992 and later incorporated in 1995, the Association has been the strong voice of the Private School Owners in Nigeria, redefining the concept of educational System at both the national and global stage.
He was also on the Governing Board of Festrut Group, the Prestigious Elites Organization and Chairman, Board of Trustees of Royal Trust Empowerment Initiative, a Microfinance (NGO) based in Abuja the Federal Capital of Nigeria. Prestigious Elites Organization is a membership and award recognition – based Organization saddled with the responsibility of supporting academic, promoting qualities leadership and driving entrepreneurial successes within the African demography.
While Royal Trust Empowerment Initiative is an organization focusing on financial inclusion for the unserved and underserved in the country especially women. The MFI (NGO) identifies the economically active poor and bottom of the pyramid of the Nigerian market as its target to offer inclusive finance products and services.
Dr Sam had also worked as Team Lead, Public Sector Group 2 and Head, Federal Public Sector Collection – North in Mainstreet Bank Limited as part of the Turnaround Implementation Team to strategically transform the Financial Institution into what it was, restoring & regaining largely the confidence of the Stakeholders before it was successfully privatized and sold to Skye Bank Plc in 2014 which later became Polaris Bank Limited.
In 2009, He was appointed the Group Head, Collections of United Bank for Africa Plc Northern Nigeria Directorate saddled with the responsibility of transforming one of the largest Financial Brand in Africa with the necessary innovation and creativity while securing the Stakeholders collaboration and enhanced participation and commitment in the Government and private Sectors Circles.
Dr. Samuel Olusegun Owokoniran graduated from University of Ilorin, Ilorin Nigeria in 1999 with a Bachelor Degree in Statistics and a subsequent Master Degree in Business Administration from Ambrose Alli University, Ekpoma in 2004 and another Master Degree in International Trade and Development from the Bamanga Tukur Institute for International Trade and Development, University of Port Harcourt both in Nigeria.
He had a Doctorate Degree in Divinity from Community Bible Institute, Brooklyn United State of America and a PhD in Business Administration from Charisma University, Turks & Caicos Island, British West Indies. He did his one-year National Youth Service Programme with 3 Armored Division Medical Center, Rukuba Military Cantonment between 1999 and 2000 as Medical Record Officer/Biostatistician with a Letter of Recommendation from the Corp at the end of his service.
A prolific Writer, a serial achiever, a visibly non-tribalistic Nigerian, quintessential performer, prolific Writer, motivational preacher, widely-sought Global Speaker, extraordinary Coach, Distinguished Vision enabler, uncompromising perfectionist, indomitable advocate of salient truths, Teacher of sound doctrine, promoter of success-driven life, a man with a divine purpose for his generation and a Mentor to many people across tribes and regional affiliations, who believes in honesty and Team work is a Centre for Management Development Certified Trainer, Fellow of the Institute of Financial Consultant USA and Canada, Fellow of Chartered Institute of Leadership and Governance, USA (Nigeria Chapter), Member, Association of National Accountant of Nigeria, Nigerian Statistical Associations, Nigerian Institute of Management and Nigerian Association of Private Schools Owners.
Dr. Samuel Olusegun Owokoniran has authored many books such as Success – Driven Life and he is the Self-sponsored and On the Air Personality of Success Driven Life with Dr. Sam, a motivational and Corporate Social Responsibility programme.
Married to Dr. (Mrs) Ijeoma Owokoniran, a well-trained Educationist; the union is blessed with children to the glory of God. His hobby is writing, reading, teaching and meeting people.
PERSONAL SKILLS & COMPETENCIES
1.Efficient Client Service Relations & Management Skill.
2.Good knowledge of Financial Sector Services and Products marketing.
3.Versatile in Public Sector and Government relations.
4.Credit Risk, Funds & Investment Management Skill.
5.Statistical Data Collection, processing and analysis Skill
6.Good knowledge of Microsoft Tools such as Ms Excel, Ms Power Point e.t.c.
7.Excellent oral, written communication and Presentation skill in English.
8.In depth knowledge of Revenue Collection, Billing system & Automation
9.Strong passion and drive for Small and Medium Enterprises Business in the Bank.
10.Ability to apply interpretative and creative thinking within Project Scope.
11.Special Skill Change Management, Innovation, Leading and managing people.
EDUCATION QUALIFICATION:
Year of Graduation
School Attended
Qualification
2020
Charisma University, Turks & Caicos Island, British West Indies
PhD in Business Administration
2017
University of Port Harcourt, Choba Rivers State Nigeria
Msc. International Trade & Development
2014
Community Bible Institute, Brooklyn USA
Doctor of Divinity
2004
Ambrose Alli University, Ekpoma, Edo State Nigeria
MBA (Business Administration)
1999
University of Ilorin, Ilorin
Kwara State Nigeria
Bsc. (Hons) Statistics
1993
Community High School,
Ibafo, Ogun State Nigeria
Senior Secondary School Certificate
1986
O.O.L.G. School Ibafo Ogun State.
First School Leaving Certificate
NATIONAL ASSIGNMENTS:
Year
Professional Body
Status
2024 – Till Date
Medical Laboratory Science Council of Nigeria’s Research Ethics and Publication Committee
Member
2024 – Till Date
MLSCN Research Ethics and Publications Ad hoc Committee on Standard Operating Procedures
Chairman
2024 – Till Date
National Assembly Federal House of Representatives Committee on Cooperation and Integration in Africa
Consultant
2023 – Till Date
National Assembly Federal House of Representatives Committee on Safety Standards and Regulations
Consultant
2023 – Till Date
National Assembly Federal House of Representatives Committee on Commerce
Consultant
2024 – Tilla Date
Association of Private Schools Owners of Nigeria (APSON)
National Treasurer
PROFESSIONAL BODIES MEMBERSHIP:
Year
Professional Body
Status
2022
Chartered Institute of Leadership & Governance, USA (Nigeria Chapter)
Fellow
2021
Association of National Accountants of Nigeria
Member
2014
Institute of Financial Consultant, USA/Canada
Fellow
2010
Chartered Institute of Finance & Control of Nigeria
Fellow
2004
The Nigerian Institute of Management
Associate Member
2001
The Nigerian Institute of Industrial Statistician
Member
2000
The Nigerian Statistician Association
Member
TRAINING ATTENDED:
Year
Training Focus
Facilitator
Location
2023
CMD Advance Mandev Training
Centre for Management Development
Abuja, Nigeria
2023
CMD Basic Mandev Training
Centre for Management Development
Abuja, Nigeria
2014
National Conference on Revenue Collection
Public Service Institute of Nigeria
Abuja, Nigeria
2013
Leadership, Change, Work Ethics & Value Reorientation
OrgLearning Consult
FCT, Abuja
2013
Be Better at Fantastic Service
Learning Impact NG
FCT, Abuja
2012
Project Management
JK Micheals Consulting
FCT, Abuja
2011
Anti -Money Laundry
UBA Academy
FCT, Abuja
2008
Basic Credit Principles
B. Adedipe & Associate
FCT, Abuja
2008
Leadership & Comm. Skill
B. Adedipe & Associate
FCT, Abuja
2008
National Conference on Revenue Collection
National Institute for Policy & Strategic Studies
Kuru, Jos
WORK EXPERIENCE
Microbits Consultancy Limited – Managing Director/CEO.
Festrut Groups – Governing Board membership, Finance and Strategic Consultant.
(December 2021 – Till Date)
Training & Consulting in Finance and Strategy
Automation and Management of Internally Generated Revenue System from Planning, Process Formation and full implementation of IGR Management Frame work.
Management of overall structure, design and frame work for Treasury Single Account model of Public and Private Sector.
Supporting young Entrepreneurs in developing Business Model for efficient performance and profitability.
Scooping Clients problems and conducting hypothesis of possible solution through research and data collection.
Organizing training workshop for performance improvement
Construction & delivery of business presentation & interim reports
Festrut Group – Executive Director, Finance & Sales
(July 2021 – December 2021)
Oversee the financial strategic planning of the company by evaluating its performance and potential risks.
Perform regular financial analysis.
Develop budgets that meet the requirements of Group Subsidiaries and relevant departments.
Establish targets and manage all accounting and finance employees including management accountants and internal auditors.
Supervise all audit and internal control processes.
Prepare detailed reports on the company’s financial performance.
Guarantee compliance with financial laws and guidelines.
Recognize patterns in company spending, revenue, and recommend solutions to any problem areas.
Coordinate with external financial entities on behalf of the company.
Microbits Consultancy Limited – Managing Director/CEO
Chairman, Board of Trustees – Royal Trust Empowerment Initiatives MFI NGO
Cascada Global Services Limited – Executive Director, Revenue Collections, Payroll & Data Management
(June 2017 – June 2021)
Training & Consulting in Finance and Strategy
Automation and Management of Internally Generated Revenue System from Planning, Process Formation and full implementation of IGR Management Frame work.
Management of overall structure, design and frame work for Treasury Single Account model of Public and Private Sector.
Supporting young Entrepreneurs in developing Business Model for efficient performance and profitability.
Scooping Clients problems and conducting hypothesis of possible solution through research and data collection.
Organizing training workshop for performance improvement
Construction & delivery of business presentation & interim reports
Skye Bank Plc – Head, Collections & Franchise, Abuja & NC Regional Bank
(July 2015 – June 2017)
Responsible for the achievement of the Bank’s collection & franchise business budget across the Regions and Branches.
Manage Clients and Regulatory Agencies relations with the Bank by meeting their expectation leveraging on our tailored financial products.
Optimize and streamline existing systems, processes and controls for cost-effective service delivery.
Effectively delegate authority and responsibility in line with business objectives to ensure the empowerment, motivation and effectiveness of all immediate subordinates.
Work with the Government at all levels and Private Sector to boost their revenue generation.
Identification and implementation of programmes relating to the Collections & Franchise Business of the Bank.
Mobilize funds and deposit from Governments Agencies to the Organization for subsequent funding of loan able Projects and Risk Asset.
Oversee the entire operations and policies of the Department and prepare performance report for the Management decision making process on weekly, monthly, quarterly and annual basis.
Develop Strategic Marketing and Operational Plans and Budget Annually, monthly and quarterly for staffs in Abuja and North Central Bank using Microsoft Excel and Power points.
Formulate Job Description in conjunction with the Human Resources Department for staff in the Department.
Represent the Bank in high profile meetings and provide technical expertise at all time.
Organize regular training for staff using Power point presentation package and oversee integration of Data collection business processes as a major tool for goals and objectives achievement.
Ensure smooth and cordial operational relationship with other stakeholders in the Programmes and policies of the Organization for efficient service delivery.
Mainstreet Bank Limited – Team Lead PSG 2, Abuja & NC Regional Bank
(October 2012 – July 2015)
Identification and implementation of programmes relating to the Bank Public Sector and Revenue Collections Programmes.
Mobilize funds and deposit from Governments Agencies to the Organization for subsequent funding of loan able Projects and Risk Asset.
Implementation of Bank wide Funds Investment Strategies for Public Sector
Management of Portfolio trading activities with investment managerial experience in the Banking Sector for over 12 years
Manage the Small and Medium Enterprises Desk of the Bank and the CBN N220Billion MSME Programme
Oversee the entire operations and policies of the Federal Public Sector and prepare performance report for the Management decision making process on weekly, monthly, quarterly and annual basis using Microsoft Excel and Power Points.
Coordinate and manage the activities of Collections Teams domiciled in all the Branches in the Northern Directorate and provide adequate report and feed back to the Management.
Develop Strategic operational Plans and Budget Annually, monthly and quarterly for staffs in Abuja and North Bank.
Formulate Job Description in conjunction with the Human Resources Department for staff.
Provide technical support to Management in all issues relating Information gathering, Data Collection, processing and analysis, leading and managing people, change and innovation, Public Sector Marketing and relationship Management.
Represent the Organization in high profile meetings and provide technical expertise and advices at all time.
Organize regular training for staff using Power point presentation package and oversee integration of Data collection business processes as a major tool for goals and objectives achievement.
Responsible for the achievement of the Bank’s collection business budget across the Regions and Branches.
Optimize and streamline existing systems, processes and controls for cost-effective service delivery.
Effectively delegate authority and responsibility in line with business objectives to ensure the empowerment, motivation and effectiveness of all immediate subordinates.
United Bank for Africa Plc – Group Head Collections, Northern Directorate
(January 20 09 – August 2012)
Render weekly, monthly, quarterly and annual report to Management for Performance Review meeting with Executive Management using Microsoft Excel and Power Point.
Responsible for the achievement of the Bank’s collection business budget across the Regions and Branches.
Optimize and streamline existing systems, processes and controls for cost-effective service delivery.
Structure Trade Finance Products for Governments to bridge funding gap for infrastructure development and corresponding banking products for their contractors in the Public Sector of the Economy.
Effectively delegate authority and responsibility in line with business objectives to ensure the empowerment, motivation and effectiveness of all immediate subordinates.
Identification and implementation of programmes relating to the Organization Public Sector and Collections Programmes.
Mobilize funds and deposit from Governments Agencies to the Organization for subsequent funding of loan able Projects and Risk Asset.
Oversee the entire operations and policies of the Federal Public Sector and prepare performance report for the Management decision making process on weekly, monthly, quarterly and annual basis.
Coordinate and manage the activities of Collections Teams domiciled in all the Branches in the Northern Directorate and provide adequate report and feed back to the Management.
Develop Strategic operational Plans and Budget Annually, monthly and quarterly for staffs in Abuja and North Bank.
Formulate Job Description in junction with the Human Resources Department for staff in Collections Group in all the Branches in the Northern Region.
Provide technical support to Management in all issues relating Information gathering, Data Collection, processing and analysis, leading and managing people, change and innovation, Public Sector Marketing and relationship Management.
Represent the Organization in Professional meetings that relates to my area of technical expertise.
Organize regular training for staff using Power point presentation package and oversee integration of Data collection business processes as a major tool for goals and objectives achievement.
Ensure smooth and cordial operational relationship with other stakeholders in the Programmes and policies of the Organization for efficient service delivery.
Develop and maintain an effective networking mechanism with support divisions such as IT, Human Resources, Performance Management, Legal and Treasury.
Intercontinental Bank Plc – Relationship Manager, FCT & NC Region
(September 2004 – December 2008)
Responsible for the management of all Public Sector relationship of the Organization within the FCT.
Developed new market penetration and strategy of doing business with the creation of Mortgage facilities to Civil Servants and Private Sector under the FCT Adhoc Committee on the Sales of Government Houses in Partnership with FMBN through its N100billion Bond.
Manage and oversee Collections business in FCT and North Central.
Provide technical support to Management in all issues relating to collection business.
Develop marketing plans to achieve sales budget/targets for the Sector.
Gain a sound understanding and keep up to date with developments of the local market segments.
Develop and maintain an effective networking mechanism with support divisions.
Daily monitoring of Sectoral CABAL to enhance profitability and business growth.
Optimize and streamline existing systems, processes and controls for cost-effectiveness and service delivery.
Effectively delegate authority and responsibility in line with business objectives to ensure the empowerment, motivation and effectiveness of all immediate subordinates.
Monitor and manage the performance and development of the Departmental staff. This includes conducting mid-year and annual performance appraisals as well as moderating all appraisals for the Group.
Render weekly, monthly, quarterly and annual report to Management for Performance Review meeting with Executive Management.
Wema Bank Plc – Relationship Manager
(September 2001 – September 2004)
Intensive Training in Banking operations and Risk Management
Sales and marketing of the Bank’s retail products which include risk asset and deposit liabilities generation.
Management of some PSG accounts under the Group Head Public Sector.
Weekly and Monthly rendition of Branch Performance report to the Area Office.
EST Foods Limited – Operations Manager
(January 2000 – September 2001)
Products Marketing, Sales, Stock taking and Statistical analysis,
Coordinate the overall day to day activities of the Company,
Provide marketing strategies and monthly performance report to the Management.
Set up the Business with the Managing Director from the scratch to become a major Player in Fast food business in Asokoro as at that time.
Got a contract for Out-door catering services with NNPC Headquarters, WHO Asokoro Office, Digital Bridge Institute to mention but a few.
3 Armoured Division Medical Center – Medical Record Officer/Biostatistician
(March 1999 – December 2000)
Scheduling outdoor and inpatient for Medical Consultation
Collection of Data for Statistical analysis
Providing various Statistical Analysis for Commandant’s to aid Hospital Management decision making process
Making the Medical Record Department Statistically relevance to Hospital Management and Service delivery
PUBLICATIONS:
Survey of Internal Trade on the Economic Growth of Nigeria (2020)
International Trade and Economic Growth in Ghana & Nigeria (2015)
The roles of Commercial Banks in small and medium Enterprises growth and development (2004)
The Significance of mode of entry of students in Tertiary Institutions, a case study of University of Ilorin (1999)
REFERENCE:
Dr. Victor Dare
GMD, Betterways Group,
Suite 6 & 7, Shekinah Plaza, Garki 2 Abuja
+234 805-***-****
Prof. Samson Adebayo
Former Director, Ports Inspection Directorate (PID)
National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) FCT
+234 703-***-****
Dr. Nkiruka Maduekwe
Director-General & CEO,
National Council on Climate Change, 14 Vistula close, Maitama Abuja
+234 808-***-****
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