Meet the speakers

Dr. Hyeladi Haruna, PhD, MBA, MSc, PGD, B.Eng., CPA, FCIML, FCPA, FICA

SPEAKER AND CHAIRMAN

Dr. Hyeladi Haruna, PhD, MBA, MSc, PGD, B.Eng., CPA, FCIML, FCPA, FICA

Prof. (Engr.) Oluremi S. Olutimo(PhD)

Aminu Umar

AMINU UMAR. MD SEA TRANSPORT NIG LTD

Titilola Bright-Oridami’

TITILOLA BRIGHT ORIDAMI. HEAD OF TRANSFORMATION AND STRATEGY, LAGOS WATER CORPORATION

Dr. Hyeladi Haruna, PhD, MBA, MSc, PGD, B.Eng., CPA, FCIML, FCPA, FICA

Dr. Hyeladi Haruna, PhD, MBA, MSc, PGD, B.Eng., CPA, FCIML, FCPA, FICA

Dr. Hyeladi Haruna is a distinguished entrepreneur, business strategist, venture capitalist, leadership expert, and personal development coach with an outstanding record of building businesses, developing leaders, and transforming lives across Africa and beyond. He is widely recognized for his expertise in business growth, wealth creation, leadership development, sales mastery, and strategic organizational transformation.

He holds a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering from the Federal University of Technology, Yola (now Modibbo Adama University), a Postgraduate Diploma and Master of Business Administration (MBA) from American Management University, and both a Master of Science (MSc) and Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Business Administration and Leadership from Gideon Robert University. He is a Certified Public Accountant (CPA), a Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Management and Leadership (USA) (FCIML), a Fellow of the Institute of Certified Public Accountants of Nigeria (FCPA), and a Fellow of the Institute of Corporate Administration of Nigeria (FICA). He is also an active member of several prestigious professional bodies.

A passionate educator and transformational speaker, Dr. Haruna has trained more than 130,000 individuals across four continents through conferences, executive seminars, workshops, and virtual learning platforms. Over 11,000 entrepreneurs, executives, professionals, government officials, clergy, and business leaders have benefited directly from his personal mentoring and coaching. His practical teaching style, combined with deep strategic insight, has made him one of the most sought-after speakers on entrepreneurship, leadership, sales, business development, and wealth creation.

He has served as a keynote speaker and resource person for numerous public and private institutions, including the Nigerian Army Resource Centre, Abuja. Throughout his career, he has successfully advised organizations on business expansion, leadership development, and high-performance sales systems. Among his notable accomplishments is leading a strategic sales initiative that generated over US$5.3 million in revenue within the first 30 days of launch for an international organization by coordinating and mobilizing a high-performing network of more than 3,000 participants within two months.

Prof. (Engr.) Oluremi S. Olutimo(PhD)

Prof Engr Oluremi S. Olutimo (PhD) is a highly accomplished technologist and academic leader with dual doctorates in Computer Engineering and Information Technology & Cybersecurity. Additionally, he has earned a masters’ degree in Computer Science and Communication Engineering, as well as in Information & Communication Technology. His academic background equips him with a profound understanding of both theoretical and practical aspects of technology.
He serves as Managing Director of Exoche International Limited (Nigeria) and President/Rector of Highstone internanonal University, USA. A global advocate for innovation and sustainable development goals, he is President of United Nations Association of Nigeria (UNA-Nigeria), Grand Patron of the African Youth Forum International(Ghana), and National General Secretary of ITAN, and has been honored as a Distinguished Ambassador for Peace of the Universal Peace Federation (UPF). A Fellow of multiple professional bodies and recipient of prestigious honors including UN Ambassador of the Year and QAHE Excellence in Education Award 2024, recently receives Lifetime Achievement in Transformative Education & Institutional Innovation Award Thailand, Bangkok.


Prof. Olutimo is also a highly regarded speaker and has participated in many workshops and conferences both locally and internationally. He has served as a special guest speaker at various seminars, sharing his expertise and insights with peers and students alike. In his personal time, he enjoys reading and researching emerging technologies, continually seeking to expand his knowledge and contribute to advancements in his field.

Prof. Engr. Oluremi S. Olutimo(PhD) a registered member of Professors World Peace Academy (PWPA). He is widely respected for his thought leadership and humanitarian impact. Accomplished Technologist and Academic Leader.

AMINU UMAR. MD SEA TRANSPORT NIG LTD

Aminu Umar

Managing Director of Sea Transport Services Nigeria Limited, President of the Nigerian Chamber of Shipping & ICS Board Member, Nigeria. Sea Transport Services Nigeria Limited
Founder & CEO.

Aminu Umar is the Founder and CEO of Sea Transport Services Nigeria Limited, the leading transporter of clean petroleum products in West Africa, which handles 25% of Nigeria’s petroleum movement.

Under Aminu’s leadership, Sea Transport has grown from a brokerage firm in 2000 to owning vessels by 2008, providing competitive maritime services. He has been instrumental in supporting Nigeria’s maritime sector, developing policies, and fostering strong industry relationships with major international and local companies.
Aminu has held significant roles, including his current position as President of the Nigerian Chamber of Shipping(NCS) and his past position as President of the Nigeria Ship-Owners Association.

He also serves on various international and national maritime committees and owns interests in several companies, notably Integrated Shipping Company Nigeria Limited.

He holds a BSc in Accounting from the University of Maiduguri and is pursuing an MBA in Shipping and Logistics at Copenhagen Business School.

TITILOLA BRIGHT ORIDAMI. HEAD OF TRANSFORMATION AND STRATEGY, LAGOS WATER CORPORATION

Titilola Bright-Oridami’

itilola holds a Master in Water Resources Engineering and currently pursuing her doctorate degree in the same field, with over 20 years’ experience in utility management. She is the Head of Transformation and Strategy for the Lagos Water Corporation and doubles as the Business Development Expert.

She played a key role in the now-defunct collaboration between USAID and Lagos State Government, which facilitated the signing of the Memorandum of Understanding between the State and the then USAID. This partnership attracted approximately $40 million in funding to the Lagos Water Sanitation and Hygiene sector. She has been Integral to so many improvements with the Corporation. Other collaborations she has led includes the WaterAid, JICA and the French Development bank.

She had also been involved in the Engineering design of water supply and distribution systems and managed several water supply and distribution projects in the past, boosting water supply to many parts of Lagos Metropolis. She was the champion for the “Short Term Performance Improvement Program” implemented by 2ML under the world bank 2nd Urban Water Sector Reform Project, which led to turn around improvements in the corporation. Her office has since continued to sustain the project even after the departure of the consultant.

The project earned the Lagos Water Corporation the Recognition of Efforts to ensure Operational Sustainability for Africa’s Largest City Award at the Global Water Summit in Paris in April 2018. Engr. Titilola was personally recognized by the Global Water Leaders for her work when she was selected as the Next Generation Water Leader at the Global Water Summit 2019 in London. She is a Program Committee Member of IWA’s (International Water Association) World Water Congress and Exhibition. Titilola is a receipt of several international scholarships and awards.