Seasoned Technocrat, Teacher, Luminous Scientist, an indefatigable Human and Civil Rights Activist and Product of Collective struggle, a former University Lecturer, Unionist, Ebullient and Populist Politician, Progressive Democrat, Seasoned Administrator, Award winning Sportsman and Coach, Communication Strategist, Technical Writer, Negotiator, Organizational person and above all a True man of God. An indigene of Lagos State from Orile Agege and the 9th Child of Late Chief Saka Adeyinka OPEIFA, the ASIWAJU of Orile Agege, Asiwaju of Awori Land and the Baba Adinni of Surulere was born 53 years ago in Surulere, Lagos State.
After Secondary education in 1982 as the best graduating student at Victory High School 2/Victory College, Ikeja and 1982 Third Best Debator in Lagos State, was admitted to the University of Ilorin and graduated in 1986 as a departmental prize award winner with a Bachelor of Science degree in Biochemistry with a Second Class (Hons) Upper Division. Afterwards, Enrolled for Post graduate study at the University of Lagos, College of Medicine, Idi Araba and graduated in 1988 with a Master of Science (M.Sc) degree in Biochemistry specialising in Intermediary Metabolism and Toxicology.
Was back at Idi-Araba for his PhD in 1992 but left for the United States Nine (9) months to completion when his life was consistently threatened by the then Military dictator due to involvement in various civil/human rights and pro-democracy activities as Vice Chairman, Acting Chairman and Chairman of the Committee for the Defense of Human Rights (cdhr) (1988-1996), founding member Campaign for Democracy (CD), Ex-officio and later ASUU- LASU Vice Chairman (1990 – 1997).
Holds a Master’s Degree in Business Administration (MBA) specializing in Marketing management from the Lagos State University, Ojo (LASU) in 1996.
Completed a Doctorate Program in Transport and Logistics at the Lagos State University, Ojo, Lagos in December 22, 2020 (Thesis: A Study of the Effects of Mobility on Poverty Alleviation and Sustainable Development in Lagos State).
From 1990 – 1997, lectured at Lagos State University, Ojo (LASU) and served as a member of the University Senate and various Senate committees (the highest academic decision making body of the university) from 1993-1997, representing the Congregation.
While in the USA, between 1997 and 2006, worked at various world class organizations and institutions including; the Northeastern Illinois University, Chicago, IL, USA as Research Associate/Tutor (Separation Chemistry); Motorola Inc, USA as Technology Care Specialist); Abbot Laboratories Inc as Process Chemistry Validation Specialist and Scientist; Endorex/DorBioPharma (a BioTech Drug Delivery Technology start up) as Analytical and Research Scientist; American Pharmaceutical Partners/Abraxane BioScience as Formulation/Research Scientist on Oncolytics and Trauma care Injectables. Contributed greatly to the development of the Novel Lipid Polymer Micelle (LPMTM) drug delivery technology for the delivery of small peptides and small pharmaceutical molecules in Oral Drug formulations. Worked with some of America great chemists/scientists at Abbot Laboratories in the resolution of the FDA Consent decree against the company Diagnostics and Medical devices division (ADD). Was also privileged to have worked with one of America’s fasted growing pharmaceutical in the delivery of generic version of life saving Trauma care medications and Oncolytics such as Mitoxantrone Injection, USP; Cytarabine for Injection, USP and Fludarabine for injection, USP amongst others.
On return to Nigeria in the year 2006, joined politics and was appointed Special Adviser to the Governor of Lagos State on Transportation in 2007-2011 and Honorable Commissioner for Transportation in 2011-2015. During this period, the state transportation sector witnessed the monumental transformation especially in the areas of Infrastructural development to support Integrated Multimodal transportation, Road safety improvements, Traffic management and control systems, Transport/traffic information systems, Public transportation franchising, Data gathering and documentation management systems, Road transport/traffic research and development studies, Human capacity development, Intelligent transport system solutions (ITS) deployment, Citizens advocacy, Transport education and Sustainable transport policy development and deployment amongst others. Some of these transformations I assisted with in the replication in some other states of the Federation (Edo, Ekiti, Ondo, Oyo and Delta States). Served as Secretary, Transportation for the Federal Capital Territory from 2017 to 2019 when the first sub National rail system in Nigeria was delivered in addition to many other Transport Systems Management (TSM) initiatives and deployment.
While on the FCTA appointment, was seconded by the Presidency as the Executive Vice Chairman of Presidential Task Team on Restoration of Law and Order in Apapa (May 2019-October 2020). Within Ninety (90) days, law and order was restored, Manual call up system developed and deployed, Empty container handling procedure developed and deployed as well as an effective traffic management developed and deployed.
In 2009, on behalf of the Federal government and NFF, served as the head of the Lagos Zone Transport, Logistics and Protocol committee worked with FIFA technical committee on security, logistics and protocols to deliver an accident, incident and traffic gridlock free logistics and excellent protocol support for the 2009 FIFA U-17 World Championship (Lagos zone).
While at the University of Ilorin, was actively involved in various campus activities and in various capacities such as Member of Students Representative Council of the Student Union, 1983/1984; Secretary and President, National Union of Lagos State Students (NULASS) 1983/84 and 1984/85 respectively; President National Association of Biochemistry Students (NABS) 1984/85. Was also the Vice-Chancellor Student Nominee for the Resuscitation of Students Representative Government and Electoral Committee 1986.
Represented the University of Ilorin at the 1982, 1984 and 1986 Nigeria University Games (NUGA) and for his exceptional activism, sports and academics was awarded the University Departmental Prize Award for Academics, Character, Discipline and Learning at graduation in 1986.
Was also a member of the University of Lagos NUGA games winning team of 1988, as a member of the Bronze winning Handball team. Coached the LASU female handball team, to Bronze winning exploits at two NUGA games in 1993 and 1995.
Became a Microsoft Certified Solution Engineer + Internet (MCSE+I) in 2000 and CompTIA A+ Certified in 2001.
Have special skills and passion for Transport policy formulation, Traffic and crowd management systems, Transport and traffic safety deployment methodologies, Urban mass transit systems planning and deployment, Social and citizens’ mass advocacy and deployment. Skilled in Analytical Chemistry Methodologies, Process and systems Validation and Verification, Technical writing, Parenteral Drugs Formulations, Research and Development, Foods and drugs regulatory and controls and Oral Drug Delivery Technologies among others.
Membership of professional bodies includes: Parenteral Drug Administration Society, USA (PDAS), American Society for Quality (ASQ), American Association of Pharmaceutical Scientists (AAPS), Fellow, African Center for Supply Chain Management (FACSCM), Fellow Institute of Tourism Professionals in Nigeria (FInstTP), Fellow, Chartered Institute of Transport Administrators in Nigeria (FCIoTA) and Member of the Institute of Logistics Management (ILM).
Member of the Rotary Club of Agege since 2007, was a member of the Rotaract Club of Ipaja (1988-1993) and served as Club Secretary, President and Treasurer. At the Rotaract International, District 9110, Nigeria; was one of the most decorated Rotaractor of the 1980’s and 1990’s winning several Rotaract District 9110 awards such as the Most informed Rotaractor, Best Club secretary, Best Club President, Most Outstanding Rotaractor and the prestigious Districts 9110, 9120, 9130 and 9140 joint NIGEROTA distinguished service award.
A strong Party loyalist, grassroot mobiliser and youth empowerment advocate.
He is presently an Executive Director with the Center for Sustainable Mobility and Access Development (CenSMAD).
SPECIAL SKILLS AND PASSION
Mobility and Sustainable Development
Transport policy formulation
Transport and logistics solution management
Traffic and crowd management systems
Transport and traffic safety deployment methodologies
Urban mass transit systems planning and deployment
Social and citizens’ mass advocacy and deployment
Organisational management, re-structuring and repositioning for maximum efficiency
Mass and grassroot mobilization strategies development and deployment
Process and Systems Validation and Verification expertise
Technical writing
Analytical and Separation Chemistry Methodologies
Parenteral Drugs Formulations, Research and Development methodologies
Oral Drug Delivery Technologies (Small and Unstable Molecules)
Injectable Drug Delivery Methodologies
Foods and Drugs Regulatory Controls
DETAILS OF SOME SELECTED ACHIEVEMENTS (Consultancy)
1. Worked with the Presidency (OVP), Ministry of Petroleum Resources and NNPC to manage Fuel Distribution and Logistics support at all Lagos Fuel depots and the resolution of Apapa Traffic gridlocks (Dec 2015 – June 2016).
2. Worked with the Delta State government in the establishment of Delta State Traffic Management Authority (DESTMA), an agency of over 500 personnel responsible for traffic management and control in Delta state.
3. Commenced consultation with some other state governments in Nigeria towards the delivery of Sustainable Transportation Systems.
DETAILS OF SOME SELECTED ACHIEVEMENTS (Public Service)
1. Presidential Directive on Apapa Gridlock. Team Lead on the Restoration : Law and Order in Apapa and the removal of Stationary trucks from Lagos roads leading to the Lagos Ports. May 2019-Oct 2020.
Restored Law and Order within Ninety (90) days, law, Manual call up system developed and deployed, Empty container handling procedure developed and deployed as well as an effective traffic management developed and deployed.
2. The delivery of the FCT Abuja Metro Rail, Nigeria’s first sub-sovereign rail system (2018)
3. The development and introduction of Transport Systems Management in FCT, Abuja (2018).
4. Reorganization of FCTA Road Traffic Services, Motor Vehicle Administration (2018).
5. The development of a Territory-wide Parking Policy and Regulation for the FCT, Abuja (2019).
6. The Development of Lagos State Government Transport related, Policies, Laws, Regulations and Strategic implementation documents (2007-2015):
i. The Re-enactment of the nationally celebrated Lagos State Road Traffic Law 2012.
ii. Lagos Public Transport Management policy (LSPTM-P).
iii. School Traffic Safety Advocacy Program (LS-STSAP).
iv. The Lagos State New Taxi Policy 2014 and regulation 2015.
v. The Lagos Statewide Managed Parking Policy and Managed Parking System Concession.
vi. The Lagos State Motorcycle and Tricycle Operations Policy and Guidelines.
7. The Restructuring and repositioning of LASTMA and its Operations for maximum efficiency:
i. Created the Area command structures, Public Education and enlightenment unit, Welfare department, Traffic Systems Management and Survey department (TSM), the Special Traffic Mayor Scheme (STM), Event center traffic management program and unit, Traffic safety unit among others to enhance operation, administration and management.
ii. The establishment of the LS-STSAP in over 700 schools in Lagos State for generation reorientation of road safety culture (2008-2015).
iii. The development and deployment of robust Traffic data gathering and statistical analysis in effective traffic management and control operations (eg the development of a traffic survey and count database for major Lagos highways and intersection).
8. The Development of Road Safety Audit (RSA) protocol for the state and implementation of RSA on some accident prone areas of Lagos resulting in Zero incidence and zero deaths over a period of 3 years.
9. The restructuring and repositioning of Motor Vehicle administration in Lagos State with the transition of the Vehicle Inspection Office (VIO) to a Service (VIS) with the:
i. Development of a Vehicle Inspection Services Law and its incorporation into the RTL 2012.
ii. The development of Harmonisation of vehicle inspection systems; MoT and RWC and the development of concession plan for vehicle inspection administration in Lagos state.
iii. The development and deployment of robust vehicle administration and management data gathering and statistical analysis for effective vehicle administration and revenue generation of road taxes.
10. The development of Lagos State Vehicle Inspection Services accident investigation capability for enhanced road safety (2011).
11. The establishment of the Lagos State Passenger Insurance Program (LASPIP) to save lives (2014).
12. The development of the Lagos Road Traffic Signalisation Master Plan 2010-2016 and its phased implementation:
i. The Standardisation of Traffic Signal Lights implementation and the development of the Lagos Traffic Signal Light Standards Manual of implementation (2012).
ii. The deployment of the Lagos Traffic Signal Light systems at some major road intersection with maximum efficiency and less than 5% operational down time (2011-2015).
13. Member of the Lagos State team for the Establishment of Africa first Traffic Radio, The Lagos Traffic Radio 96.1 FM (LTR) 2011/2012. LTR is Nigeria’s most listen to Radio station (2010-2012).
14. 2009 FIFA Under 17 World Championship, Nigeria (Lagos Zone):
i. Designed the detailed FIFA acclaimed Excellent and Best in Nigeria Lagos Zone Transportation, Traffic, Logistics and Crowd management and control strategic plan for FIFA-17 2009 World Cup Championship in line with FIFA protocols.
ii. Worked with FIFA security team (consultants) as team leader of over 1000 transport, traffic, logistics, security and protocol personnel in the deployment of a traffic incident and accident free Lagos Zone 2009 FIFA-U 17 Championship.
15. Designed, developed and managed the implementation of the overall Transport, Traffic, Logistics and crowd management details of EKO 2012 National Sports Festival (arguable Lagos biggest statewide event in recent time) coordinating the use of 10 major venues, over 20,000 athletes, over 1000 event logistics related vehicles, over 3000 festival related vehicular trips per day over 14 days without any festival related traffic incident and accident as well as any crowd control issues recorded or reported.
16. Supervised the Management of incident free APC 2014 Special Convention for 2015 Presidential Primaries in Lagos.
17. Supervised the Traffic management and control of the APC 2015 Presidential Campaign in Lagos State.
PROFESSIONAL BODY MEMBERSHIP
Fellow: African Center for Supply Chain and Logistics (ACSL)
Fellow: Institute for Tourism Professionals of Nigeria (ITP)
Honorary Member: Institute of Logistics Management (ILM), Honorary
Member: American Society for Quality (ASQ)
Member: American Association of Pharmaceutical Scientists (AAPS)
Member: Parental Drug Administration Society (PDA)
OPEIFA, KAYODE ISIAK
opeifaeko@yahoo.com
@kayodeopeifa
+234-807-500-5411
BIODATA
Date of Birth: 21st May, 1965
Place of Birth: Surulere, Lagos State
State of Origin: Lagos State
Local Government of Origin: Orile Agege
EDUCATION
Certification
Microsoft Certified Solution Engineer + Internet (MCSE+I) 2000
Comptia A+ 2001
University/Tertiary
Lagos State University, Ojo, Lagos State 2017-2020
(Ph.D, Transport and Logistics)
Lagos State University, Ojo, Lagos State 1995-1996
(MBA, Marketing Management)
College of Medicine, University of Lagos, Idi-araba 1992-1997
(Incomplete (PhD. Biochemistry, Intermediary Metabolism and Toxicology)
College of Medicine, University of Lagos, Idi-Araba 1987-1988
(MSc. Biochemistry (Intermediary Metabolism and Toxicology)
University of Ilorin
(BSc. Biochemistry Second Class (Hons) Upper Division 1982-1986
Secondary
Victory High School/School II/College, Ikeja 1977- 1982
Elementary /Primary:
Victory Nursery and Primary School, Ikeja, Lagos State 1976-1977
Shamsudeen Islamic (Primary) School, Ojuelegba, Surulere, Lagos State 1971-1976
St. Isaac Elementary School, Ayilara, Surulere, Lagos State 1969-1971
EMPLOYMENT
Political (Public Service)
Presidential Task Team on Apapa Restoration of Law and Order 2019-2020
Executive Vice Chairman
Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) 2017-2019
Secretary, Transportation Secretariat
Lagos State Government 2011-2015
Honorable Commissioner for Transportation 2011-2015
Special Adviser to the Governor on Transportation 2007-2011
Professional
MIS Advisory Services Limited, Ikeja, Lagos State 2015-2017
(Principal Partner, Sustainable Transport and Environment Systems Development
American Pharmaceutical Partners Inc. /Abraxis Bioscience Inc. 2002-2006
Melrose Park, IL, USA
(Formulation Scientist, Oncolytics and Trauma Care Parenteral Drug Formulations
Exdorex Inc/Dor Biopharma Inc, Lake Forest, IL, USA 2001-2002
(Research Scientist, Small Peptides Oral Drug Delivery Technology and Formulations
Abbott Laboratories Inc, Abbott Park, IL, USA 2000-2001
(Process Validation Specialist/ Scientist)
Northeastern Illinois University, Chicago, IL 1998-1999 Graduate Research Associate/Tutor
Motorola Incorporated, Schaumburg, IL, USA 1997-1998
Technology Care Specialist
Lagos State University, Ojo, Lagos State, Nigeria 1990-1997
(Biochemistry Lecturer, Chemical Sciences Department,)
Birch Freeman High School, Surulere, Lagos, Nigeria 1989 Teacher, Mathematics
St Masunn Medical Laboratories, Yola, Adamawa, Nigeria 1986-1987 Diagnostic Officer – Routine Medical and Clinical Diagnosis
National Youth Service Corp (NYSC), Yola, Gongola State (Adamawa) 1986-1987
Primary Assignment – Federal Government Girls College, Yola
OTHER KEY POSITIONS HELD
Public Service National, States and Special
Member: Lagos State Executive Council 2007-2015
Member: National Council on Transportation 2007-2015
National Mass Transit Policy Committee , Presidency. 2014-2015
Member: Technical committee of the Mass Transit Special Committee on the Development of National Framework, Road Map and Financing Options for Mass Transit in Nigeria.
2009 FIFA U-17 World Soccer Championship 2009
Member: Central Local Organising (LOC) Sub-Committee on Protocol, Logistics and Ceremonies
Member: Lagos Zonal Local Organising Committee (LOC)
Chairman: Lagos Zonal Local Organising Committee (LOC) on Protocol, Logistics, Ceremonies and Transportation
National Sports Festival (EKO 2012) 2012
Member: Local Organising Committee (LOC)
Chairman: LOC Sub-Committee on Transportation and Logistics
Academic
Lagos State University (LASU), Ojo, Lagos, Nigeria
Lecturer: Assistant Lecturer, Lecturer II, Lecture I 1990-1997
Member: University SENATE (University highest Academic Policy making body) 1993-1997
Member: Various committees of the University SENATE 1993-1997
Ex-officio: Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), LASU Chapter 1991-1995
Vice Chairman: Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), LASU Chapter 1995-1997
Member: University Sports Committee 1992-1997
Honorary Coach: University Handball Team 1991-1997
Member: University Admissions – Indigene Verification Committee 1990-1997
Political Positions
Member: All Progressives Congress (APC) Since 2013
Member: 2015 General Elections Mobilization Committee 2015
All Progressive Congress (APC), Lagos State
Member: 2015 Presidential Elections 2015
Buhari/Osinbajo APC Campaign (Strategy Committee) Team
Member: Transport and Logistics Local Organising Committee 2014
APC 2014 Presidential Primary Special Convention, Lagos
Chairman: 2011 General Elections Mobilization Committee 2011
Action Congress of Nigeria (ACN), Lagos State
Member: Action Congress of Nigeria 2009
Founding Member: Action Congress, USA 2005
Member: Defunct Alliance for Democracy, USA 2004
Community Leadership
EKO Club International (ECI), USA, CANADA and EUROPE
Special Adviser to President on Lagos and Governmental Affairs 2005-2007
Vice President 2005-2007
Chairman: ECI Medical Mission to Nigeria 2005-2006
The LagosianS (Association of Lagos State Indigenes) Chicago, Illinois
Vice President and Representative on ECI affairs 2003-2005
Chairman: Constitution Drafting Committee 2003
Secretary: Interim Administration 2002-2003
Nigeria Community of Chicagoland, Illinois, USA
Coordinator: 1st Nigeria Independence Carnival Committee Chicago, IL, USA 2004
Founding Acting Secretary 2002
Awori Associations
Member: Awori Welfare Association of Nigeria (AWAN) Since 1986
Member: Awori Development Foundation (ADF) Since 1989
Founding Member: Awori Development Union (ADU) Since 1993
Web Editor: www.awori-kitigbe.org 2004-2007
Student and Political Activism
University of Ilorin, Ilorin, Kwara, Nigeria
Member: Student Representative Council (SRC) 1983-1984
President: National Association of Biochemistry Students (NABS) 1983-1984
President: National Union of Lagos State Student (NULASS) 1983-1984
General Secretary: National Union of Lagos State Students (NULASS) 1982-1986
Vice Chancellor Student Nominee:
Resurrection of Student Representative Government and Electoral Committee 1985
Lagos State University, Ojo, Lagos, Nigeria
Director of Academic and Certification: LASU-MBA Class of 1996 1994-1996
Civic Responsibilities
Human Rights and Pro-Democracy Community in Nigeria
Founding Member: Committee for the Defense of Human Right (cdhr) Since 1989 Vice Chairman: Lagos State Committee for the Defense of Human Right (cdhr) 1988-1989
Chairman: Caretaker Committee Lagos State (cdhr) 1991-1992
Chairman Lagos State (cdhr) 1993-1996
Member: National Executive Committee (cdhr) 1991-1996
Founding Member: National Consultative Forum (NCF) 1988
Founding Member: Campaign for Democracy (CD) 1990
Rotary International, District 9110, Nigeria
Member: Rotaract Club of Ipaja 1988-1993
Club Secretary, President, Treasurer: Rotaract Club of Ipaja 1989-1993
Rotaract District 9110 Officer: 1990-1993 Club Services, International Services, Community Services, District awards,
World Community Services, Youth activities, Chairman Bye-Law drafting committee,
District Awards and other numerous ad-hoc committees
Member: Rotary Club of Agege 2007-Date
Others
Member: Lagos State Forum (Association of Lagos State indigenes in Public Service 1990-1993
Screening Committee Member: Lagos State Scholarship Board 1992-1996
RECOGNITIONS
Academic
Victory High School/School II/College, Ikeja
Best Graduating Student
1982
Third Best Debator: Lagos State Schools Debate 1982
University of Ilorin, Ilorin, Kwara, Nigeria
Departmental Prize Award Winner for Academics, Discipline, Learning and Character 1986
Sports
Member: University Handball Team to three NUGA Games 1982, 1984, 1986
Member: University of Lagos, NUGA ‘88’Bronze Winning Handball team 1988
Coach: Lagos State University ‘93’ and ‘95’ Bronze winning Female Handball team 1993, 1995
Rotary International (Rotaract District 9110)
District Best Club Secretary 1989/1990
District Most Informed Rotaractor 1989/1990
District Best Club President 1990 – 1991
Best District Officer 1991 – 1992
District Most Outstanding Rotaractor 1992/1993
Rotaract Nigeria Multi District (Districts 9110, 9120, 9130, 9140) 1992/1993
Outstanding Service Award
Best Club in District 9110 (Rotaract Club of Ipaja) 1989/90, 1990/91, 1992/93
KAYODE OPEIFA, Ph.D
opeifaeko@yahoo.com
@kayodeopeifa
+234-807-500-5411
