Prof. Alain Ndedi, Ph.D, FCEnt, FCSBE, FCGEP

Professor Ndedi book was featured among the 28 Best Intrapreneurship Books of All Time (https://bookauthority.org/books/best-intrapreneurship-books). Former World Bank and USAID consultant, chairman of lance d’afrique, Executive Director of Cameroon Human Resources SARL and author of more than 30 books, Alain Ndedi who holds a PhD in business management and another one in forensic accounting, is a professor with an extensive experience in entrepreneurship, finance, and economic development for the past 15 years. He has supervised more than 40 PhD students and approximately 50 Masters students. He was Dean at Saint Monica University, within the School of Business and Public Policy; lecturer of entrepreneurship and project management at the university of Johannesburg, Université de l’entrepreneuriat and at the Higher Institute of Management and Entrepreneurship (IME). He is a visiting professor at Hope Africa University and International Leadership University where he teaches Business Ethics and Corporate Social Responsibility, Strategic Management, and Organisational Behaviour. Professor Ndedi has consulted for the UNDP, African Union, NEPAD, and many African governments on issues related to public finance, budget management, monitoring and evaluation. Associated as professor with Charisma University since 2014, Professor Ndedi held position at the University of Johannesburg, Researcher at Wits University, Lecturer at Boston College, external examiner at the University of Cape Peninsula, State University of New York (SUNY), and the University of Johannesburg. He worked as Political Analyst at SABC, South African Broadcasting Corporation, a state-owned public broadcaster in South Africa. From 2004-2008, he was Director at YENEPAD, a platform of African scholars based in South Africa working on African renaissance programmes. Professor Ndedi wrote Case studies on Volkwagen unethical behaviour, the war between Komatsu and Caterpillar, the WhatsApp founders Bryan Ancton and Jan Koum, the Maponya Mall in Soweto, the battle between Coca Cola and Pepsi, the google founders Larry Page and Sergey Brin, the Douala Stock Exchange, Yahoo downfall, and the Shell corporate irresponsibility behaviour in Nigeria. He is a Fellow/ Council Member, Institute of Classic Entrepreneurship, Nigeria (ICENT) (ATIMENT); African Council for Small Business and Entrepreneurship (ACSBENT) and The Global Academy of Entrepreneurship and Innovation (GAEIN).

Paulin Mbecke, Ph.D, FCEnt,FCSBE, FCGEP

Paulin MBECKE He is a university Professor and Dean of the Faculty of Economic and Management Sciences, at the “Université du Moyen Lualaba – UML” in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) from where he originates.

Prof Mbecke has a BA degree in Rural/Community Development from the DRC; a Postgraduate Diploma in Public Policy and Development Administration and a Master of Management and PhD degrees in Public and Development Management from the School of Governance at the University of the Witwatersrand in Johannesburg – South Africa. For his PhD, obtained in 2010, he developed the Integrated Modelled Theory (IMT) which uses Artificial Intelligence via Bayesian Networks to facilitate the understanding of factors conducive to child abuse neglect and exploitation as to facilitate its prevention and management of cases.

He previously worked as Research Associate in the Department of Economics and spent two years as a Post-Graduate Fellow in the Faculty of Economics and Management Science at the University of South Africa. He spent ten years as Senior Researcher and Senior Project Manager for the Crime Prevention and Safety and Security Research Groups at the Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) in Pretoria South Africa from 2002 to 2012.

Prof Mbecke is passionate and active in the humanitarian, relief, and human rights fields. He is currently the Chairman of the Executive Governance Board of the Refugee Children’s Project (RCP), a relief and advocacy organisation assisting migrants and local vulnerable, destitute, and marginalised children, women, and families in and around Johannesburg, South Africa. He has been the Executive Chairman of RCP since 2002 and the Chairman of the Global Initiative for Peace and African Development (GIPAD). From 1997 to 2002 he worked as Deputy Project Director in charge of advocacy, policy, and information for the Jesuit Refugee Service (JRS), where he facilitated partnership with government, local communities, and the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) (in 1998, JRS become the main UNHCR implementing partner). He has work experience in South Africa, DRC, Rwanda, Burundi and recently Cyprus in the European Union.

Prof Mbecke fluently speaks both English and French. He has written and presented papers locally (South Africa and DRC) and at international conferences on entrepreneurship, refugees, child abuse, public policy, gender, service delivery, social development, safety and security, governance, and other socio-economic issues. He has published articles in local and international accredited journals. He also teaches courses on population, environment and development, gender and development, community development, entrepreneurship in the DRC and Burundi and is an associate academic at the University of South Africa (UNISA).

Prof. Mbecke is a Fellow and Council Member of : Institute of Classic Entrepreneurship (ICEnt); The Global Academy of Entrepreneurship and Innovation (GAEIN) and African Council for Small Business and Entrepreneurship (ACSBEnt).

Prof. Richard Miller, PhD, FCEnt,FCSBE, FCGEP

Professor, Department of International & English Interdisciplinary Studies, Osaka Jogakuin College, Osaka, Japan | GAEIN President ( Japan)

Christopher Oyat , Ph.D, FCIEA (UK), FCE – India , FCIAP – USA, FBQS, FCEnt, FCSBE,FCGPE, FCPEL

Distinguished Professor Sir, Dr. Christopher Oyat (Management and Training) is a Ugandan academic and professional who has climbed the ladder systematically and commendably well. He holds a Bachelor degree in Social Sciences from Makerere University (Kampala); a Master of Arts degree in Development Studies from Uganda Martyrs University; a Doctor of Letters Degree (Business Organization with a specialization in Community Organizations) from St Clements University; a PhD in Management from The Business University of Costa Rica; a Doctor of Science degree in Management and Business Research (Ad Eundem) from Ballsbridge University; a PhD in Development Studies from Prowess University (USA); and a Honorary PhD in Management from IIC University of Technology (Cambodia). He has successfully supervised researches of over 140 undergraduate students to completion at Gulu University; successfully supervised 48 Master Degree students’ postgraduate researches to completion in Uganda; has successfully supervised / reviewed / examined 4 (four) thesis of PhD students to completion; and successfully evaluated two candidates for promotion to full Professorships. Distinguished Professor Sir, Dr. Christopher Oyat is a renowned Consultant in Uganda who has executed over 15 Consultancies, with the main focus on Civil Society Organizations. He has attended international conferences; and has been Guest Speaker to many schools and colleges of learning in Uganda by providing career guidance to students so that they are empowered to make informed choices in the selection studies in university education. He is a PhD Reviewer at Ballsbridge University.

He is an approved internal and external examiner for postgraduate research reports. Distinguished University Professor Sir, Dr. Christopher is the Editor-in-Chief of International Journal of Arts Management and Professionals in Nigeria – www.ijamps.com refers; in October 2021, he received the Institute of Arts Management and Professional Studies’ (IAMPS) Leadership Gold Award for Professional Excellence for his Achievements in Research and Quality Learning Management System – www.iamps.edu.ng refers; a Honorable Global Advisory Council Member at Global Academy of Finance and Management (USA); a Board Member at International Chartered World Learned Society (USA); Board Member at The Chartered World Order of the Knights of Justice of Peace (USA); a Fellow of Chartered Institute of Educational Assessors (FCIEA –UK) which operates under a Royal Charter approved by Her Majesty the Queen of UK; a Fellow Chartered Educator (FCE – India) and Co-opted Member with Education Board for Accreditation – an intergovernmental organization operating under intergovernmental Government Charter; Fellow of Chartered Institute of Arts Professionals (FCIAP – USA) with the following verification code: 1896 for the main purpose of authentication; a Fellow of Board of Quality Standards (FBQS hon.) in the Commonwealth of Dominica; a Chartered Knight (MNDKOA – USA); a Life Companion at Institute of Management Specialists (Comp IMS – UK); Life Doctoral Fellow at European Institute for Financial Directors: (DFEIFD – Accredited by Ministry of Education in Latvia); Life Doctoral Fellow at Institute of Professional Financial Managers (DFPFM – UK); Certified Education Manager and Certified Non – Governmental Organization Manager by Institute of Management Specialists – UK; and a Country Director of International Association for Quality Assurance in Higher Education, with the main duty in helping the institution in matters of accreditation and its promotion.

Distinguished Prof Sir, Dr. Christopher Oyat is an approved Professor recognized by the following institutions of Higher Learning: a recognized Professor of Management by The Business University of Costa Rica; recognized Distinguished Professor of Management and Business Research by Ballsbridge University; a recognized Professor of Management at Sastra Angkor Institute (Cambodia); a recognized Professor of Management by the University of Hertfordshire (UK); a recognized Professor of Management by St Clements University; a recognized Professor of Development Studies by Prowess University (USA); and a Senior Lecturer at Gulu University in Uganda. He has successfully published 46 research works in professional and academic journals; and has received 22 Certificates of Excellent Teaching and Commitment to his academic and professional duties from students of Gulu University. Distinguished Prof Sir, Dr. Christopher Oyat has lectured at Gulu University since 2003 with no interruption. He is a person who strongly believes in academic and professional resilience and commitment in service delivery. He is an outstanding deliverer / performer in various assignments given to him to execute; a reliable and dependable Distinguished Professor when called for service; a committed academic and professional Guru; a strong supporter of learner-centered approach – based on the principles enunciated by UNESCO and UN ECOSOC. Distinguished Prof Sir, Dr. Christopher believes that learning that individuals have got from various sources throughout their life should be impartially assessed, recognized, validated and accredited (formal, informal and non-formal learning). Prof. Dr. Christopher Oyat is a Fellow of Institute of Classic Entrepreneurship, (FCEnt); Fellow of African Council for Small Business and Entrepreneurship (FCSBE); Fellow of The Global Academy of Entrepreneurship and Innovation (FCGEP) and Fellow of Academy for Political Entrepreneurship and Leadership (FCPEL)

Prof. Hakeem A. Ajonbadi, Ph.D.; FInst.CM, FInst.CA, FAcrs, MNIM, MNIMN,FCEnt

Prof. Hakeem Ajonbadi AKA Ajons is a committed, energetic, passionate and proactive lecturer with over 20 years experiences in leading United Kingdom, Belgium, and Nigerian academic institutions; teaching students from diverse socio-cultural backgrounds. He is also a seasoned entrepreneur both in theory and practice, which makes his personality one which accords him a variety of attributes which include but is not limited to being an excellent administrator, a motivational speaker with alluring verbal communication and written skills along with constructive and effective teaching methods that promote stimulating environments. Prof. Ajonbadi holds a bachelor degree in Economics (B.Sc. (Hons.) with a second-class upper division from Lagos State University in 1994 and another bachelor degree in Law (LL.B (Hons.)) from the same university in 2003. He was at the University of Lagos where he had his Master degrees in Business Administration (MBA with specialisation in Finance) in 1998/1999, Master of Science in Management (M.Sc.) in 1999/2000 and another in Master of Science in Marketing (M.Sc.) in 2000/2001. He proceeded to Belgium where he also had his Master in Business Information Management (MIB) at Vrije University, Brussel in 2003/2004 and later to Vlekho Business School where he had his Master in International Business in 2004/2005. Upon completion, he proceeded to the United Kingdom where he bagged his Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Management with specialisation in Human Resource Management and Organisation Development at the prestigious University of Wales in 2012

Hakeem Ajonbadi is also a fellow and member of various professional bodies some of which are the Institute of Classic Entrepreneurship of Nigeria (FCEnt, FCSBE, FCGEP), Corporate Institute of Administration, Nigeria (FCIA), Institute of Commercial Management, United Kingdom (FInstCM), African Center for Resource Studies (FAcrs), British Academy of Management, Institute of Leadership Management, United Kingdom (MIsntLM), Nigeria Institute of Management (MNIM), and the National Institute of Marketing of Nigeria. Prof. Ajonbadi started his academic career with the Lagos State University where he was retained upon successful completion of his first degree. He started as a Graduate assistant in Economics department of the university, and later appointed as the Academic Facilitator to the MBA coordinator. He moved to the faculty of Management Sciences in the same university and continued as a lecturer in Business Administration. He was appointed as the pioneer Coordinator of Business Administration degree (part-time programme) in the year 2000. He left the country to further his studies abroad as the youngest Senate Member in the university. His academic career exposed him to lecture MBA courses at the Interuniversity Institute for Training and Development (IITD) in Belgium, University of Gloucestershire in the United Kingdom, Schiller University in London, London City College, CECOS London College, London School of Management & Technology, London Academy for Higher Education, London Academic Business School (LABS), and Kwara State University, Nigeria. He served in various capacities while at these schools as a lecturer, course advisor, head of department and even became a Registrar. He was an ‘Assistant Professor’ at the Higher Colleges of Technology, Ruwais Campus, Abu Dhabi, UAE where within a year of joining the university, he was appointed a programme coordinator for Quality Management in Business Division for four campuses asides being the system course team leader for three courses - Microeconomics, Business Ethics, and Business & Commercial law. Prof. Ajonbadi is not only a seasoned lecturer but also a professional Management Consultant of international repute. He is a Senior Management Consultant for a number of European Organisations on corporate training in Business, Management, Marketing, Law and related courses. The organisations he consults for include TAPS (Taking a Positive Step) Management Academy, London Academy Business School, Zenith Consults, Difiglands International, among others. He is well travelled as his career had taken him to over twenty-five countries around the globe. Given his entrepreneurial prowess and business acumen being an astute business analyst, he was appointed as the Director of the Centre for Entrepreneurship at the Kwara State University, (KWASU) Malete, Kwara State, Nigeria; a position he held until he left Nigeria again in 2017 for the United Arab Emirate. He is the Executive Director of the London Corporate Advantage Consulting, a management-training institute that is registered and operated in Nigeria and the United Kingdom.

Given his entrepreneurial hunger and urge to awaken and gravitate the youths towards the unending benefits of entrepreneurship, he contributed immensely to the growth of the Centre for Entrepreneurship in the Kwara State University, Malete, where entrepreneurship is made a compulsory course for all the students in the university. His achievement could be said to be the reason behind why he is extremely popular as his name echoed and continues to echo within the four walls of the university. To gear-up the entrepreneurial spirit in his student, Prof. Ajonbadi and his team ensured that his students participated in an annual programme that is always eagerly anticipated by the students known as the ‘Global Entrepreneurship Week’ that runs for about 6 days comprising a variety of entrepreneurial activities and exhibition performed by all levels of student in the university and is keenly supported and witnessed by local and international entrepreneurs within a variety of industries and a wide range of age bracket particularly the youths. Given his zeal for entrepreneurship, he ensured the publication of the Centre’s first academic journal – International Journal of Entrepreneurship, Innovation and Management. He also secured the establishment of KWASU (University) Microfinance Bank, being the first of its kind in the northern part of Kwara state. In addition, not only were the students made compulsory to register a business name with the Corporate Affairs Commission in their second year, but he also master-minded an Incubation Centre to assist graduate students from the university in ensuring stability at their ‘start-up’ stages. As a result of his unwavering expertise, he led the Centre for Entrepreneurship to successfully train two hundred and fifty-six unemployed graduates as part of the Kwara State Youth Empowerment programme – QuickWin, which generated over #5 million to the university. Also, he mentored and ensured that his students represented the university at the ENACTUS National Competition and emerging as one of the top winners. Due to his doggedness, the university was pronounced the ‘Most Entrepreneurial University’ in Nigeria by two different international organizations in two consecutive years – 2014 and 2015 by a United Kingdom organization called ‘Teach a Man to Fish’ and the other one is Saville Foundation (MIT), United States of America respectively. Prior to his departing the university to the UAE, he was planning to start table water production factory, block making, bakery, soap, detergent and air freshener production, salon, restaurant, bookbinding, campus shuttle, among others. He aimed to ease the students' suffering, create employment for the students, add to the university’s value creation and above all, increase the university's revenue streams. On a final note, Prof. Ajonbadi has written books and published over thirty articles mostly in internationally recognised journals many of which are entrepreneurially inclined. Many of his manuscripts are also undergoing reviews while some are undergoing research. He currently lectures as a Professor at the Department of Strategy, Management and Marketing, Birmingham City Business School, Birmingham City University, Birmingham.

Dr. Maria Palazzo ( PhD, AFHEA, FHEA, MSc (Honor), MA, BA (Honor), FCEnt,FTIME, FCGEP

Maria Palazzo is a research fellow at the Department of Political and Communication Studies, University of Salerno (Italy) and a member of the ‘Sustainability Communication Centre’ (SCC) (http://dsc.unisa.it/scc/). She is also an academic tutor and a lecturer at the Universitas Mercatorum (Rome, Italy). She was a former Lecturer at University of Bedfordshire, School of Business (London, Luton, UK), a Visiting Scholar at the University of Granada (Granada, Spain), and a Visiting Lecturer at the Universidad del Norte, Escuela de Negocios (Barranquilla, Colombia). Her articles have been published in The TQM Journal, Qualitative Market Research: an International Journal, Journal of Business-to-Business Marketing, Journal of Brand Management and in other academic outlets. She is a Fellow/ Council Member, Academy of Technology Innovation Management and Entrepreneurship (ATIMENT) and The Global Academy of Entrepreneurship and Innovation (GAEIN).

Dr. Emmanuel Innocents Edoun, Ph.D, FCEnt,FCSBE, FCGEP

Dr. Emmanuel Innocents Edoun have worked in the field of public administration, development studies and socio-economic development in rural and urban settings abroad and in South Africa’s dual economy and acquired well-rounded experience while working under difficult conditions. He has travelled widely between different countries in Africa while interacting with policy makers, policy implementers and community members. He is industrious with have good conceptual and organisational skills, proficiency in computer packages and an impressive academic record.

His research areas include: Public Sector Economic, International Economics, Good Governance, Public Policy, Local Economic Development, Local Government, Decentralisation, Service Delivery,

He holds a PhD from the School of Public and Development Management at the University of the Witwatersrand in Johannesburg, South Africa. He has lectured extensively in South Africa and abroad. He has presented a number of papers in conferences, locally and abroad- France-The Netherland, Germany- Spain-Cyprus-Cameroon-South Africa. He has published articles in peer reviewed Journals, with the recent publication related to public sector reform in Cameroon.

Dr. Edoun is currently a Programme and a Research Director at the Global Action for Africa’s Development (GLAFAD) and a Senior Researcher at the Centre for Public Enterprises (CPE) within the University of the Witwatersrand in Johannesburg, South Africa. He is in charge of a newly created Academic Journal at CPE where articles from contributors argue about pertinent issues on public enterprises in Africa and abroad.

Barr. Abdulwaheed O. Hamzah, LL.B. BL, FCEnt

A Solicitor and Advocate of Supreme Court of Nigeria, international-acclaimed Intellectual Property Lawyer and Certified Entrepreneur and Project Manager with vast experience in Teaching and Practice of Commercial and Intellectual Property Law, Copyright Infringement Litigation, Real Estate, Banking and Insurance Law, etc. He is a Fellow of Institute of Classic Entrepreneurship, Nigeria.

Prof. John Olatunji Alabi, PhD, FNIM, FCEnt, FCAI, FIICA,CNA, FCSBE, FCGEP, FTIME

He is an International acclaimed. Professor of Management & Entrepreneurship, and the current Dean of Faculty of Management Sciences, PAAU, Anyigba, as teacher, researcher & mentor, & he also Coordinates PG programs in Department of Business Administration. Prof. Alabi is a Management consultant of international repute & World Bank Accredited Business Development Service Provider, Executive Director, Confluence Business School, MD/CEO, Logay Investments Ltd, Past President Kogi Chamber of Commerce, Industry, Mines & Agric, Chairman, Kogi Coalition of Business & Professional Associations. He is an Astute Professional, an Entrepreneurship teacher, an accomplished Entrepreneur & a Mentor/Motivator par Excellence, with over 25years trail blazing experience in Business, Academia & Professional services. Prof. Alabi is the Executive Director (Management Team)/ Secretary Board of Trustees, the Global Confederation of Entrepreneurship Institutes. He is a Fellow of : Institute of Classic Entrepreneurship, Nigeria (ICENT);African Council for Small Business and Entrepreneurship (ACSBENT); Academy of Technology Innovation Management and Entrepreneurship (ATIMENT); and The Global Academy of Entrepreneurship and Innovation (GAEIN). Prof. John Alabi made history as the second President of Institute of Classic Entrepreneurship, Nigeria (ICENT) who was recalled, after serving two terms, to serve as the fourth president of ICENT due to his wealth of knowledge, outstanding administrative skill, professional depth, and goodwill to reposition the institute for effective post- ISO 21001:2018 certification performance and coordination of other institutes under the umbrella of the Global Confederation of Entrepreneurship Institutes, convened by Institute of Classic Entrepreneurship, Nigeria (ICENT).

Prof. Gideon C. Onuekwusi, Ph.D, FCEnt, FCSBE, FCGEP, FTIME

He is a Professor of Rural Sociology and Extension, College of Agricultural Economics, Rural Sociology and Extension in Michael Okpara University of Agriculture, Umudike. He holds a Ph.D from Michael Okpara University of Agriculture, Umudike (2007). He was Director, Centre for Entrepreneurship Studies (2012-2016). He is, and currently, Director, Directorate of Information and Communications Technology, Michael Okpara University of Agriculture, Umudike (since 2016). His current research is on youth and women in ICT and Entrepreneurship/Agripreneurship, Agriculture and Rural Development. He is an Innovator, entrepreneur and academic with over 21 years in Teaching, Research, Community Service and business leadership. Experienced in all aspects of Educational, Agricultural, Rural and Community development and business formation, operation, finance, and management. Visionary leader, achiever, planner and product developer with deep education in research and analytics. Effective communicator and motivator who identifies and leverages assets in teammates to reach organisational goals. Relentless optimist who believes there is no failure, only feedback/output. Professor Onuekwusi demonstrates strong command of teaching methodology, entrepreneurship expertise, business and management principles as they pertain to development, resource allocation, production methods, and leading others. He has deep technical background in agribusiness business analytics with experience using project management and user interface software. He is a Fellow, Institute of Classic Entrepreneurship, Nigeria. He is an associate editor of African Journal of Entrepreneurship and Small Business Management (AJENTS). He is a Fellow/ Council Member, Academy of Technology Innovation Management and Entrepreneurship (ATIMENT); African Council for Small Business and Entrepreneurship (ACSBENT); The Global Academy of Entrepreneurship and Innovation (GAEIN) and Member, Board of Trustees, Home of Entrepreneurship and Innovation.

Prof. Bilikisu Aminu Shinkafi, MSAN, MZSN, MSTAN, MFISON, MASN, MCAFAN, FCEnt, FTIME, FCGEP, FCSBE

She has been in lecturing profession from 1995 to date and within the period has taught many courses and supervised several undergraduate and postgraduate projects related to her area of specialization. She has also published several papers in reputable national and international journals, attended various conferences and workshops, belonged to many relevant professional associations and rendered appropriate community services. She has also handled various administrative duties and served in several boards and committees in Usman Danfodiyo University, Sokoto and Federal University, Gusau. The Dean has reviewed several articles for academic journals and is an external examiner for undergraduate and postgraduate programmes of some Universities. She is an active member of many Islamic and community organisations. A notable academic, renowned Professor of Fishery Management and Aquaculture and female entrepreneurship trail blazer, she is one of the pioneers for the establishment of Centre for Entrepreneurial Development, Federal University Gusau and still the Chairperson of the Centre’s advisory committee. She is presently an appointed member for the establishment of Zamfara State University. An erudite scholar and professional par excellence, she is a Member, Science Association of Nigeria;, Member, Zoological Society of Nigeria; Member, Science Teachers’ Association of Nigeria; Member, Fisheries Society of Nigeria; Member, Agricultural Society of Nigeria; Member, Catfish Farmers’ Association of Nigeria and Fellow, Institute of Classic Entrepreneurship, Nigeria among others. Professor Bilkisu, a resourceful and cerebral aquaculture entrepreneur had at various times been Head of Department of Fisheries and Aquaculture; Member, Faculty Board of Science, Member, Faculty Board of Agriculture; Chairman, Faculty of Agriculture Admissions Committee; Dean, Faculty of Science and Member, University Social Ethics Committee, among others at her alma mater - the prestigious Uthman Dan Fodio University, Sokoto. A born teacher, educational administrator and manager of great repute, she is a former Deputy Vice Chancellor and Member, Governing Council, Federal University Gusau, Zamfara State. She is currently a Professor at the Department of Biological Sciences, University of Abuja, Nigeria.A woman of great virtues, she is happily married to Professor Abdullahi Shinkafi (the Secretary to the State Government, Zamfara State) with blessed children. Her hobbies are reading and travelling. Hajiya Bilkisu speaks Hausa, English, Arabic and Fulfulde fluently. She is a Fellow/ Council Member, Academy of Technology Innovation Management and Entrepreneurship (ATIMENT); African Council for Small Business and Entrepreneurship (ACSBENT); The Global Academy of Entrepreneurship and Innovation (GAEIN) and Member, Board of Trustees, Home of Entrepreneurship and Innovation.

Assoc. Prof. Ademola H. Adele, Ph.D., CMIPMA FCEnt, FCSBE,FCGEP

A renowned Doctor of Entrepreneurship, UK-trained Management and Entrepreneurship Expert. A world-class Academic Entrepreneur, Small Business Manager and Licensed Management Strategist and of great standing. He is seasoned academics and Senior Lecturer at Department of Management and Accounting Ladoke Akintola University of Technology, Ogbomoso, Nigeria, with about two decades of teaching, research, management and academic leadership. His research orientation is multidisciplinary with focus on Strategic Management and Social Entrepreneurship. He is currently the Director of Entrepreneurship Development Centre, Ladoke Akintola University of Technology, Ogbomoso. He is a Fellow of Institute of Classic Entrepreneurship, Nigeria, Fellow of African Council for Small Business and Entrepreneurship and Fellow of The Global Academy of Entrepreneurship and Innovation and an Associate Editor - African Journal of Entrepreneurship and Small Business Management (AJENTS).

Prof. Isaac Oluwajoba Abereijo, Ph.D, FTIME, FCEnt, FCSBE, FCGEP

Isaac Oluwajoba Abereijo is a highly articulate Professor of Technology Management with Institute for Entrepreneurship and Development Studies, Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile Ife, Nigeria. He was a consultant, trainer, and researcher with Centre for Industrial Industrial Research and Development (CIRD) of of the same institution. Abereijo is an experienced and entrepreneurship and small business consultant of international repute who has attended seminar, trainings and workshops on innovation, entrepreneurship and small business development both within and outside Nigeria. He has published several academic papers in local academic journals in Nigeria, within Africa, and also in USA, South America, and Asia; in the areas of small business finance, ICT in SMEs, and technological innovation in SMEs.His research interest is in Technological entrepreneurship and innovation. He is an Associate Member, Nigerian Institute of Management (NIM);. Member, International Council for Small Business (ICSB), Nigeria Chapter; . Full Member, Institute of Data Processing Management of Nigeria (IDPM); Member, Gate2Growth Academic Network in Entrepreneurship, Innovation and Finance (European Commission’s Innovation Policy; Member, African Incubation Network and Fellow/ Council Member, Academy of Technology Innovation Management and Entrepreneurship (ATIMENT); African Council for Small Business and Entrepreneurship (ACSBENT) and The Global Academy of Entrepreneurship and Innovation (GAEIN).

Prof. Abdulsalam Jibril, Ph.D, ANIM, MAMN, FCEnt, FCSBE, FCGEP

A professor of Entrepreneurship with the Department of Entrepreneurship studies, Faculty of Administration, Nasarawa State University, Keffi, Nigeria. He holds ND in Business Administration and Management from Benue State Polytechnic Ugbokolo,(1992,) a B.Sc. in Business Administration from ABU, Zaria(1998) M.B.A. from University of Maiduguri (2006) and PhD from Trinity College, Seychelles now (American Trinity University California (2009) respectively. He has contributed more than forty three research articles in International and National refereed business journals and books. He participated and presented research papers in both National and International conferences. Prof. Jibril also presented keynote papers in conferences. He has industrial exposure and worked in different positions for couple of years, Dogab Aluminum. He worked at Adamawa State University, Mubi where he was Dean, Faculty of Management Sciences for two Terms (2010 to 2015) and Director, Entrepreneurship Development Centre, 2016 to 2018.Presently appointed as a Director, Entrepreneurship Development Centre (EDC) of Nasarawa State University, Keffi, Nigeria in 2018 to date He was a visiting Lecturer/professor in Kogi State University, Anyigba, Modibbo Adama University of Technolgy,Yola and Taraba State University, Jalingo respectively. He has supervised over twenty Postgraduate students to his credit. His current interest includes Entrepreneurial Marketing Management and skill services. He has taught over 50 courses at both undergraduate and graduate levels. Prof. Jibril is married with children. He is a Fellow of Institute of Classic Entrepreneurship, Nigeria, Fellow and Continental President of African Council for Small Business and Entrepreneurship and Fellow of Global President of The Global Academy of Entrepreneurship and Innovation as well as Editor-in-Chief of African Journal of Entrepreneurship and Small Business Management (AJENTS).

Dr. Sunday A. Bello, Ph.D, MNIM, FCEnt. FCSBE, FCGEP

Sunday Ade Bello, popularly called Bello is a multi-talented, analytical and highly qualified Management/Education Specialist with expertise in Consultancy, Education Management, Lecturing/Facilitation, Curriculum Development, Creative Thinking, Research, Examination Management, Human Resources Management, Entrepreneurial Training, Project Management, Office Administration, Corporate Governance, Dispute Resolution, Policy Formulation and Implementation. A Ph.D. Student of Development Finance at Covenant University, Ota, Ogun State and, Authoritative Management Trainer and Examiner with research orientation in Poverty Alleviation Strategies, Gender Mainstreaming, Micro, Small and Medium Scale Enterprises Financing, Business Management, Entrepreneurial Management, Entrepreneurial Finance, and Entrepreneurial Economics. A well-organised and a quality-minded individual with excellent interpersonal communication, presentation skills, and leading ability in the development of innovative solutions as well as possess demonstrated ability to learn and savvy new technology, easily adapt to changes and manages tasks and/or projects effectively and efficiently. Bello holds a Master of Science degree in Finance from the University of Lagos and, a Bachelor of Science degree in Banking and Finance from Lagos State University in 2007 and 2004 respectively. Bello is the current Chief Executive of WorkLife Training Professionals (owner of PRACTITECH and Retire Well Club). WLTP is a conglomeration of management experts and consultants in Corporate Training, Business Advisory Services, Recruitment, Leadership Development Services, Educational Management, Information and Communication Technology Services, Human Capital Management, Accounting and Entrepreneurship Training. He was the Registrar, International Vocational, Technical and Entrepreneurship College, (IVTEC), Ajase-Ipo, Kwara State, an educational institution initiated by the Kwara State Government as a novel experiment to redefine vocational and technical education through a holistic approach to bridge the skills gap and elevate the individual. Sunday A. Bello before joining IVTEC was the Head, Management Education, and Control at the Nigerian Institute of Management (chartered) responsible for the coordination of the following programmes/examinations; NIM-NYSC Strategic Partnership, Management Professional Examinations (MPE), Professional Diploma in Management (PDM), Student Scheme (a training/examination collaboration programme with more than twenty higher Institutions), Postgraduate Diploma in Management run in collaboration with Obafemi Awolowo University Ile-Ife as well as University of Ibadan. Bello is a Lecturer/Consultant/Facilitator with the Nigerian Institute of Management (Chartered) and several other organisations and States such as Lagos State Government Entrepreneurship programme (Ready, Set, Work), State of Osun, Nigerian Deposit Insurance Company (NDIC), Gombe State Local Government Service Commission, NEM Insurance PLC, Confluence Business School, Beldag Management Consultants, to mention but few. Bello has delivered several papers on General Management, Human Resources Management, Marketing and Finance, some of the notable organisations/ programmes he has facilitated include: Training for All Local Government Functionaries organised by the Presidency, Office of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, November, 2019, Annual Lecture and Award Night organised by the Nigerian Institute of Management (Chartered), Port Harcourt Chapter, November, 2019, Training for All Area Tax Managers organised by Kogi State Internal Revenue Service, November, 2019, Annual Lecture Christened Success Strategy with Dr. Yemisi Adeyeye, Ilorin, Kwara State, November, 2019, Study Tour to Kwara State of the Participants of Armed Forces Command and Staff College, Jaji, hosted by the Kwara State Governor, November, 2018, Senior Staff Training, Nigerian Deposit Insurance Company (NDIC), May, July, and August, 2017, Matriculation Lecture, The Polytechnic Igbo-Owu, Ilorin, Kwara State, 2017, Senior Staff Training, Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board,(NCDMB) NECA, Lagos, 2016, Management Retreat, Niger –Delta Development Commission (NDDC) – Benin, 2014 ,Management Retreat, Nigerian Copyright Commission – Abuja, 2013, Nigerian Broadcasting Commission Training – Kwara, 2013, Council for the Regulation of Engineering in Nigeria – Abuja, 2013, Lagos State Government Senior Staff Training – Alausa, 2013, Products and Pipelines Marketing Company – 2013, AIT Training- Alagbado, 2012, Benin-Owena River Basin Development Authority – Benin and Akure, 2012, State of Osun Leadership/Management Training for All Political Appointees, Local Government Executive Officers, Treasurers and Head of Personnel, 2011-2012, NIM Team Leader, Olabisi Onabanjo Teaching Hospital Recruitment and Promotion – Sagamu, 2010. Bello is a Project Supervisor for the NIM-OAU Postgraduate Diploma in Management, NIM-UI Postgraduate Diploma in Management and Professional Diploma in Management. He lectures; Business Ethics, and Social Responsibility, Management Case Analysis, Comparative Management, Managerial Finance and Principles of Economics at NIM-NYSC strategic partnership programme as well as Management Professional Examination programme. Also, he lectures Management at NIM-OAU postgraduate Diploma in Management, Research Methodology and Management Practice/Seminar at NIM-University of Ibadan PGDM programme, Economics at Ladoke Akintola University, Lagos Study Centre. He is a Trainer with New Creation University of Science and Technology, The Gambia. He sets and moderates examination questions and Marking schemes for some notable professional bodies also act as external examiner/moderator with some Polytechnics. Sunday Ade Bello has held the following leadership position and Board membership; Governing Council Member, International Vocational, Technical and Entrepreneurship College (IVTEC), 2017-2019, Governing Council Member, Institute of Classic Entrepreneurs, 2017 to date, Director of Publicity, Institute of Classic Entrepreneurship, Nigeria (ICENT) – 2017 – Date, Chairman, NIM-Bowen University Project Team, 2014, Member, Management Education and Development Committee – 2014- 2017, Pioneer HOD (Visiting), Banking and Finance, New Creation University, The Gambia-2013-2015, Chairman, Curriculum Review Committee – 2010-2017, Member, Board of Examiners – 2009 – 2017, Team Leader, NIM-PGDM/PDM Project defense team – 2009 –2017, Team Member, NIM Annual Conference project Team, 2010-2017, Member, Board of Trustees – 2004 –2017, Pioneer Chairman, NIM –Non Academic Staff Union of Educational and Associated Institutions (NASU) – 2004-2011. Sunday Ade Bello is a Fellow, Institute of Classic Entrepreneurship, Nigeria; Member, Nigerian Institute of Management (Chartered) and Associate Member, Nigerian Institute of Training and Development. Bello has a pet project of organising work life training for young graduates to prepare them for the world of work and/or entrepreneurship. He is a Board Member of Journal of Global Economic and Business and Eurasian Journal of Business and Economics.

Prof. Akeem O. Salami, PhD, FIMC, FCEnt, FCSBE, FCGEP

He is a cerebral multiple academic award-winner professor of operations research and business management at Department of Business Administration,, Osun State University, Osogbo, Nigeria. Prof. Akeem Salami is a born entrepreneurship teacher, consultant and mentor, educational administrator and academic leader of international repute. He is a renowned operations researcher, management scientist and strategist, quantitative analyst, entrepreneurial mentor and consultant of great repute, with research focus on Operations Research, Business Management and Entrepreneurship. Akeem Salami has many journal publications both at home and abroad and presented papers at conferences both at home and abroad. A professional par excellence, he has participated in a number of consultancy researches that involved field works, large data handling and reporting. He is a Fellow, Institute of Classic Entrepreneurship, Nigeria, Fellow of African Council for Small Business and Entrepreneurship and Fellow of Global President of The Global Academy of Entrepreneurship and Innovation and Deputy Editor-in-Chief of the institute’s African Journal of Entrepreneurship and Small Business Management (AJENTS). He was the Dean, College of Management Sciences (COLMAS), Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta.

Prof. Patrick Osa Oviasuyi, Ph.D., FCAI, FNIM, FPAM, FCEnt, FCSBE,FCGEP

Prof. P. O. Oviasuyi is a seasoned academic, banker, chartered manager, researcher, and Community Leader. He holds Diploma in Theology and Ministry from All Nations for Christ Bible Institute International, Benin City, Diploma in Sales Management from Burleigh College of Concise Studies, England, Diploma in Sales Marketing from National School of Salesmanship, England and Diploma in Salesmanship from Managing and Marketing Sales Association, England. In the quest for additional knowledge, Prof. P. O. Oviasuyi attended the University of Benin, Benin City where he obtained the Bachelor of Public Administration (BPA Hons) Second Class (Upper Division) degree, and the Master of Science (M. Sc.) degree in Public Administration. He bagged the Doctor of Philosophy (Ph. D) degree in Public Administration from Ambrose Alli University, Ekpoma, Edo State. He successfully obtained the Postgraduate Diploma in Education (PGDE) from Usman Dan Fodio University, Sokoto. He is a fellow of the Institute of Corporate Administration of Nigeria – (FCAI), Fellow of the Nigerian Institute of Management (Chartered) – (FNIM) and also a fellow of the Public Administration and Management Development Institute - FPAM Prof. Oviasuyi is a prolific author of 109 publications made up of published books, chapters in published books, articles in learned international, national and local journals, and papers presented at various international, national and local conferences/workshops/seminars to his credit so far. His Ph.D research work has been internationally published as Research Book by LAP LAMBERT Academic Publishing GmbH & Co. Germany and the book is internationally distributed by www.amazon.com global wholesalers worldwide. Prof. Oviasuyi is a former Banker, Sales/Marketing Director, Successful Entrepreneur, Acting Head of Department, Department of Public Administration, Faculty of Management Sciences, Ambrose Alli University, Ekpoma, Acting Director, Directorate of Part –Time Degree and Diploma Programmes, Director, Academic Planning Division, and currently the Deputy Vice Chancellor (Administration), Ambrose Alli University, Ekpoma, Edo State, Nigeria. Prof. Oviasuyi has held various professional, administrative, academic, community positions and has been a member of several Ad-Hoc Accreditation Panels and Resource Person/Consultant to the National Universities Commission on national assignment to various Universities. He is a Foreign External Examiner/Assessor to two Universities in India, and an External Examiner to various Universities in Nigeria. He is Chief Editor, Editor and member of Editorial Boards of various international and local journals. He is very actively involved in community services and has received various honours and awards. Prof. Oviasuyi is happily married to Mrs. Maria Edamwen Oviasuyi and they are blessed with children and grandchildren. His hobbies are: Reading, Teaching, Researching and Being Busy Always.

Prof. Bala Ado Kofar Mata, Ph.D.,FCEnt, FCSBE, FCGEP

Bala Ado Kofar Mata is a Professor of Entrepreneurship and Business Innovation at the Department of Business Administration and Entrepreneurship, Bayero University, Kano. He is a consultant and very passionate, especially in the area of entrepreneurship and venture creation. He is a Fellow of Institute of Classic Entrepreneurship, Nigeria, Fellow of African Council for Small Business and Entrepreneurship and Fellow of The Global Academy of Entrepreneurship and Innovation.

Prof. Isa Mohammed Adamu, Ph.D, FCEnt,FCSBE

Professor Isa Mohammed Adamu is the Deputy Vice-Chancellor, Academics at Taraba State University, Jalingo. Until his appointment to the current position, he doubled as the Dean of Management Sciences and the TETFund Desk Officer. A 1988 Bachelor of Economics graduate of the University of Maiduguri, Prof. Adamu obtained a Master’s in Business Administration from the Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, and a PhD at the International Islamic University of Malaysia in 2014. With many years of work experience, Prof. Adamu started his career as a Lecturer at the Kaduna Polytechnic in 1990-and 2015 and he later joined the services of Taraba State University, where he rose to become a Senior Lecturer. He is a Fellow of the Institute of Corporate Administrators of Nigeria, a Fellow at the Institute of Management Consultants, and a Fellow and Council Member of the Institute of Classic Entrepreneurship, Fellow of African Council for Small Business and Entrepreneurship and Fellow of Global President of The Global Academy of Entrepreneurship and Innovation. He hails from Kunini, Lau Local Government Area of Taraba State.

Prof. Oyedunni Sola Arulogun, Ph.D, FRSPH, MIUSSP, MIUHPE, FCEnt, FCGEP, FTIME

Oyedunni Sola Arulogun is a committed Professor of Health Promotion and Education with over 15 years of experience at the University of Ibadan, Oyo State, Nigeria the leading Nigerian academic institution teaching students from various social and cultural backgrounds. She holds an adjunct lectureship position at the University of Ibadan Centre for Entrepreneurship and Innovation. She possesses excellent administrative, verbal communication and written skills along with constructive and effective teaching methods that promote a stimulating learning environment. She is able to work in a managerial role or as part of team and having the proven ability to successfully work to tight schedules and deadlines. Professor Arulogun is the current Director of Centre for Entrepreneurship and Innovation, University of Ibadan. She is an internationally-acclaimed healthcare and women entrepreneur and Fellow of Institute of Classic Entrepreneurship, Nigeria and an Associate Editor to African Journal of Entrepreneurship and Small Business Management (AJENTS).

Prof. Isiaka Sulu Babaita, PhD,AMNIM, FCEnt, FCSBE, FCGEP

Prof. S.B. Isiaka is a distinguished Professor at Department of Business Administration, University of Ilorin. A two-time HOD, Department of Business Administration, and the Pioneer HOD, Department of Industrial Relations and Personnel Management. A thoroughbred Academic Entrepreneur, with outstanding expertise in Human Resource Management, General Management, Entrepreneurship and Small Business Management, coupled with over two decades of teaching, research, and academic leadership. His research interests include: Human Resource Management; General Management; and Entrepreneurship and Small Business Management. Prof. Sulu Isiaka is well-versed entrepreneurship teacher, consultant and mentor who has attended many training programmes both home and abroad. Some of which are: • Nigerian Entrepreneurship Programme Training, Organised by National Universities Commission (NUC) in the Collaboration with Robert Gordon University of Aberdeen, U.K. • National Training of Trainers (ToT) program on Entrepreneurship Development organised National Universities Commission (NUC) in the Collaboration with Small and Medium Enterprises Development Agency of Nigeria (SMEDAN), and International Centre for Entrepreneurship and Career Development, India. University of Ibadan. Prof. S.B. Isiaka has over 50 publications – in local, national, and international outlets while he has presented papers at Conferences both at home and abroad. He has been External Examiner to : Department of Business Administration, Faculty of Management Sciences, Al_Hikmah University, Ilorin, Nigeria and External Examiner, School of Graduate Studies and Research (for the Department of Management Studies), University of Cape Coast, Cape Coast, Ghana He has supervised many Undergraduate Projects, MSc Dissertation, and four PhD Theses. He is a Fellow of Institute of Classic Entrepreneurship, Nigeria, Fellow of African Council for Small Business and Entrepreneurship and Fellow of Global President of The Global Academy of Entrepreneurship and Innovation.

Prof. Raheem O. Akewushola, Ph.D,AMNIM, FCEnt,FCSBE,FCGEP,FTIME

He is a renowned entrepreneurship educator with outstanding expertise in strategic management and entrepreneurship. Prof. Akewushola is an amazing entrepreneurship teacher, consultant and mentor, educational administrator and manager of great repute. A management strategist and Africa’s trailblazer in Strategic Entrepreneurship, he is a Professor of Entrepreneurship and Strategic Management at Department of Business Administration, Faculty of Management Sciences, Lagos State University, Nigeria with over two decades of academic leadership. His research interests lies in Management, Entrepreneurship, Strategic Management, MSMEs Development, among others. Raheem Akewushola has many journal publications both at home and abroad and presented papers at Conferences both at home and abroad. A professional par excellence, he is a Member, Nigerian Institute of Management, Fellow of Institute of Classic Entrepreneurship, Nigeria as well as Associate Editor, African Journal of Entrepreneurship and Small Business Management.

Lateef Ayodele Agbetunde, PhD, FCA, FCTI,FCEnt

Doctor of Accounting and Finance, Chartered Accountant, Public Sector Accounting and Finance Specialist and Taxation Expert, and HOD, Department of Accountancy, YABATECH, Nigeria. He is a Fellow of Institute of Classic Entrepreneurship and Associate Editor - African Journal of Entrepreneurship and Small Business Management (AJENTS).

Dr. Muhammad Mansur, Ph.D., MNCS, FIPS, FCEnt, FTIME, FCSBE, FCGEP

A renowned Doctor of Technopreneurship, he is an academic entrepreneur, corporate entrepreneur and eloquent public speaker par excellence. Muhammad Mansur is an internationally-acclaimed entrepreneurship mentor, consultant, master trainer of trainers and, former Director of Entrepreneurship- Airforce Institute of Technology, Kaduna, Nigeria and current Director of ICT, Maryam Abacha American University of Niger. An Oracle Certified Associate Database Administrator 11g and Information Technology wizard of international repute; he holds triple Master’s degrees (including M.Phil in Entrepreneurship) and Ph.D. in Entrepreneurship (Technopreneurship Option) from the famous Kampala International University, Uganda. With outstanding expertise in technology entrepreneurship, corporate entrepreneurship, strategic entrepreneurship, edupreneurship, his research orientation is multidisciplinary with focus on technology entrepreneurship, entrepreneurial finance, youth entrepreneurship and empowerment, job creation and poverty eradication with emphasis on academic entrepreneurship, corporate entrepreneurship and strategic entrepreneurship. He is a Member, Nigerian Computer Society; Fellow, Institute of Public Speaking, Nigeria; and Fellow of Institute of Classic Entrepreneurship, Nigeria as well as an Associate Editor - African Journal of Entrepreneurship and Small Business Management (AJENTS).

Asst. Prof. Raimi Lukman, Ph.D., MNIM, FAAE, AMIMC, AIOE FCEnt, FCSBE, FCGEP,FTIME

Dr. Lukman Raimi is an Assistant Professor at the Universiti Brunei Darussalam in the Department of Entrepreneurship. Previously, he was the Chair of Entrepreneurship, the Coordinator Graduate Program SBE and Assistant Director Centre for Entrepreneurship at the American University of Nigeria. He holds a PhD in Entrepreneurship & CSR from Leicester Business School, De Montfort University Leicester, UK; Bsc in Economics; MSc in Economics, MSc in Industrial Relations & Personnel Management; and a PGDE (Business Education). He is an Entrepreneurship Educator, Activator and Facilitator trained at the Entrepreneurship Development Institute (EDI), Ahmedabad, India under the World Bank-Step B Project. He had undergone a special training in Enterprise Education for Employability at the Pan Atlantic University, Lagos Nigeria under the British Council’s sponsorship. He is an alumnus of Cumberland Lodge, Windsor, United Kingdom having participated in the 2014 Residential Mentoring. He attended the Experiential Classroom XX for Entrepreneurship Educators at the University of Tampa, Tampa, Florida, US. He is a member of the following Professional bodies: Institute of Classic Entrepreneurship (ICENT), Fellow - 2015; Institute of Management Consultants, Fellow, 2019; The Academy of Management Nigeria, Member, 2018; Institute of Islamic Finance Professionals of Nigeria, Fellow, 2017; African Council for Small Business and Entrepreneurship (ACSBENT), Fellow – 2021; and The Global Academy of Entrepreneurship and Innovation (GAEIN) Fellow – 2021. Dr. Lukman has over 35 published articles, and had delivered conferences/seminar papers in Turkey, Malaysia, Ghana, Togo, India, Belfast, Leicester, US. His publications are listed in Scopus, Researchgate and Google Scholar with growing citations. He was honored with the Best PhD Thesis Award for Facultyo of Business and Law, De Montfort University, Leicester UK. His paper titled “Corporate social responsibility, waqf system and zakat system as faith-based model for poverty reduction”, was awarded Highly Commendable Academic Paper by World Journal of Entrepreneurship, Management and Sustainable Development, Emerald Group Publishing Limited, UK. His collaborative research in CSR was awarded Highly Commended Paper at the International Conference on Business and Economics (ICBE2018), Seoul, South Korea, June 25-27, 2018. His ongoing research focuses on Medical Entrepreneurship, Family Business, Community Entrepreneurship and Informal Entrepreneurship.

Prof. Agbaje Lateef, Ph.D, FCEnt, FCSBE,FCGEP

Prof. Lateef read Pure and Applied Biology at first degree (Second Class, Upper Division, 1997), Biotechnology at master level (Distinction, 2001) and obtained PhD in Microbiology (2005) at Ladoke Akintola University of Technology, Ogbomoso, Nigeria. He joined the services of LAUTECH as a graduate assistant in 1998 and rose to Professor of Microbiology in 2013. In 2013, he won the maiden prize of the Prof. Oyewale Tomori Young Scientist in Microbiology in Nigeria, which was awarded by the Nigerian Young Academy (NYA), an affiliate of the Nigerian Academy of Science (NAS). Prof. Lateef has vast administrative experiences in the University system. He was Acting Head of Department of Science Laboratory Technology (2012-2014), member of LAUTECH Consultancy Services (2008-2012), University Implementation Committee on Open and Distance Learning (2012-2015); and Management Committee of Central University Research laboratory (2014-2016). He was the first alumnus to Head the Department of Pure and Applied Biology, LAUTECH (2015-2018). At the moment, he is the Director/Chief Scientist, Central Research Laboratory, LAUTECH and has also served as Senate representative on the Governing Council of LAUTECH, Ogbomoso (2018-2021 He has served as external examiner to several Universities in Nigeria, South Africa and India, and as member of NUC accreditation teams to some Universities in Nigeria. He consults for academic bodies in Nigeria, South Africa, Italy, and Ireland. He has been a consultant to Fondazione Cariplo, Italy since 2016 on evaluation of research proposals on Bioeconomy, and also a reviewer for National Research Foundation of South Africa on the rating of scholars. Prof. Lateef is the Head of LAUTECH Nanotechnology Research Group (NANO+) (www.lautechnanotech.com), a multidisciplinary research group that was founded in 2014. He has published widely in Microbiology, Biotechnology and Nanobiotechnology culminating in more than 125 research articles; more than 60 of which are in nanobiotechnology. In early 2021, he rallied scientists from seven countries in four continents of the World to produce the pioneering textbook ‘Microbial Nanobiotechnology: Principles and Applications’ which was published by Springer-Nature Pte Ltd. (Singapore). Prof. Lateef is the Editor-in-Chief of a specialized journal on nanotechnology, Nano Plus: Science and Technology of Nanomaterials (https://stnanojournal.org/), which is indexed in CrossRef; the first of such enterprise in sub-Saharan Africa. His exploits have led to development of products such as bioreactor, neosugar, biocatalysts, nano-textile, nano-paint, nano-pesticides and nano-fertilizers among others which can be scaled up for production at commercial scale. He has supervised more than 200 undergraduate students, and 12 postgraduate candidates. He has publicized Nanotechnology Research through the organization of workshops/conferences by his research group in 2017, 2018, 2019 and 2020 and release of more than 30 news items in several national and international electronic and print media. Prof. Lateef collaborates with a lot of researchers. His network of research extends to India, Egypt, South Africa, Saudi Arabia and Sweden. In most recent time, he has received collaborative gestures from researchers in Tunisia and Turkey. Some of his researches have received funding from CSIR (India), TWAS (Italy) and TETFund (Nigeria). His citation count on Google Scholar is in excess of 3600 with h-index of 37. He was listed among the top 2% scholars in the World, being one of the 71 Nigerian scholars that made the list in a joint study by Elsevier BV and Stanford University, USA as published in October, 2020. In June 2021, he was ranked as the 1st scholar in LAUTECH, Ogbomoso and 36th in Nigeria by AD Scientific Index of Turkey. He is a Fellow of the Institute of Classic Entrepreneurship, Nigeria (ICENT); Fellow and Council Member, African Council for Small Business and Entrepreneurship (ACSBENT), Academy of Technology Innovation Management and Entrepreneurship (ATIMENT) and The Global Academy of Entrepreneurship and Innovation (GAEIN).

Aliyu A. Warra, MEI, B.Sc., AISLT, MICCON, MNSBMB, MTRCN, MAPCBEES, MWASRTI, MSTRA, MISDS,FCEnt,FTIME

A thoroughbred scientist and bio-entrepreneur/biotechnology entrepreneur with research interest in Environmental Biotechnology, Fats and oils Technology, Surfactants and Cosmetic Technology, Natural Products Chemistry and Entrepreneurship. Aliyu is is well-versed in recombinant DNA Technology. He is a member, Committee of Deans and Directors (CODD) and the Acting Director of Entrepreneurship Development Centre, Federal University Gusau, Nigeria. He is a Member International Society for Development and Sustainability; Member Scientific and Technical Research Association; Member World Association for Scientific Research and Technical Innovation; Associate Member Institute of Science Laboratory Technology; Member Asia-Pacific Chemical, Biological& Environmental Engineering Society ; Member Nigerian Society of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology; Member Institute of Chartered Chemists of Nigeria and Fellow Institute of Classic Entrepreneurs. Aliyu Warra is an award winning author with:
1. TetFund Publication Award for the publication of the book titled “Shea Butter Chemical Composition, Quality Characteristics and its Personal care Applications”. 2017
2. TetFund Publication Award for the publication of the book titled” Cosmetic Potential of oil Extracts from Seeds and Nuts Commonly Found in Nigeria vol, 1”. 2012
3. TetFund Research Grant on Production of skin and hair care products from Indigenous shea nut (Vitellaria paradoxa) fat. 2012/2013
4. 1991/92 NNPC/CHEVRON NATIONALUNIVERSITY SCHOLARSHIP AWARD.
5. 1995/96 SHELL NIGERIA UNIVERSITY (KEBBI STATE MERIT) AWARD

Asst. Prof. Abdussalam Aljadani, Ph.D, MBAM, FCEnt,FCSBE, FCGEP

He is an Assistant Professor and Head of Management Department CBA, Taibah University, Yanbu, KSA. Aljadani hold M.Sc.: International Business and Finance and Ph.D.: Financial Economic from De Montfort University － United Kingdom. He is a Fellow of Institute of Classic Entrepreneurship, Nigeria, Fellow of African Council for Small Business and Entrepreneurship and Fellow of The Global Academy of Entrepreneurship and Innovation

Engr. Maruf Owolabi Yusuf, MBA,,SMCEnt, FTIME

A well-versed Computer Scientist and trained instructor of about two decades. He is an award-winner technopreneurship mentor, public speaker and motivational talker. Multi-talented and multi-skilled Owolabi is an information scientist, Script Writer, Software Developer, General IT Consultant, Computer Maintenance and Data Management expert, Website Engineer, Organization System Analyst, Project Manager and Professional Teacher. He is currently a System Analyst/Computer Programmer at the ICT unit of Nigerian College of Aviation Technology (NCAT) Zaria.

Dr. Bashir Suleiman, Ph.D., FMAN, MSTAN, MIRDI, FCEnt

He is a veteran and renowned mathematician, statistician and quantitative technician. Doctor of Mathematics of international repute, Fellow of Mathematical Association of Nigeria and Senior Lecturer/HOD Science Education, Federal University Gusau. He is a Fellow of Institute of Classic Entrepreneurs and an associate editor of African Journal of Entrepreneurship and Small Business Management (AJENTS).

Alh. (Hon.) Samaila Mohd A. Mafara, MAGENT, PGDPA, FCAI, FCEnt

An Agricultural Economist, former member of House of Assembly, former State Director, NOA and Permanent Secretary LG Service Commission. He is currently the Permanaent Commissioner, State and Local Government Contributory Pension Commission, A political entrepreneur of great repute. Fellow of the Institute of Classic Entrepreneurship of Nigeria and its Pioneer President.

Assoc. Prof. Tolutope Fakokunde, Ph.D, ANIMN, FIPMD, FCEnt, FCSBE,FTIME,FCGEP

Tolutope Olubamiji Fakokunde, an Associate Professor of Entrepreneurship and Business Management, was born more than fifty years ago in Ibadan. His late father hails from Erin-Oke-Ijesa while his mother is from Erin-Osun, both in Osun State. He is the second of five children of his parents who were both seasoned teachers. He first attended C.A.C. Primary School, Eleta, Ibadan and later Wesley College Practising School, Elekuro, Ibadan, where in 1979 at Primary 5, he was privileged to gain admission into the elitist Lagelu Grammar School Ibadan for his secondary education which he completed in 1984 in flying colours. In respect of his higher education, he attended Oyo State College of Arts and Sciences, Ile-Ife between 1984 and 1986, before proceeding to the University of Lagos where he bagged a B.Sc. (Hons) in Business Administration in 1992. He also attended the Federal University of Technology, Akure, where he bagged his Masters of Business Administration (MBA) in 1999, and the University of Ilorin for his M.Sc. Management and Ph.D. Business Administration degrees in 2003 and 2011 respectively. He is an academic of repute of almost three decades experience in various institutions across the country, among which are the Osun State College of Technology, Esa-Oke; University of Ado-Ekiti, now Ekiti State University, Ado-Ekiti, Nigeria; Federal University of Technology, Minna, Nigeria and presently in the Department of Entrepreneurship, Federal University of Technology, Akure, Nigeria. This is evident in his numerous and diverse publications in the areas of Entrepreneurship and Business Management. He has served at various capacities as Head of Department, Department of Entrepreneurship and Business Studies, Federal University of Technology, Minna; Sub-Dean of Faculty of Management, Ekiti State University, Ado-Ekiti; Director and Chairman of Committees among others. He is the immediate past Head of Department, Entrepreneurship, Federal University of Technology, Akure, Nigeria, and currently the Chairman, Academic Planning, School Curriculum and New Programmes Drafting Committee, School of Management Technology, FUTA. He is also the current Sub-Dean, School of Postgraduate Studies (SPGS), FUTA. He is a Fellow of Institute of Classic Entrepreneurship, Nigeria (ICENT) and Editorial Board member, African Journal of Entrepreneurship and Small Business Management (AJENTS). Dr Tope Fakokunde is also an entrepreneur obsessed with achieving effective quality delivery and performance in organisations and business enterprises. In recent years, he has been involved in organising various entrepreneurship development activities, youth mobilization and other self-skill sensitization programmes at the grassroot level. A devoted Christian, Dr. Tope Fakokunde is married to Toyosi, and both are blessed with promising children.

Assoc. Prof. Engr. Shuaib-Babata, Yusuf Lanre, PhD, M.Eng., B. Eng (Hons)., MNSE, MIAENG, MNIEM, MNMS,MASME, MMSN, R.Eng (COREN Nig).FCEnt,FTIME

Engr. Dr. Yusuf Lanre Shuaib-Babata, PhD, PE, was born into the noble family of Olosho Babaita on 17th June, 1969 at Ado-Ekiti, Ekiti State by Alhaji Shuaib Olaiya ibn Ibrahim Babata (The Amir Ulaman of Awo-Ekiti) and Mrs Habibah Aduke Olaiya Babata. He had his primary education at Ajitadidun Nursery/Primary School, Ado-Ekiti (1973-1975), N.U.D. (Now A.U.D.) Pry School, Irona, Ado-Ekiti (1975–1980) and lastly at Alore L.S.M.B. School, Ilorin (1980–1981). He also attended Government Secondary School, Alapa – Ilorin (1981–1986) for his secondary education; School of Basic Studies, Kwara State Polytechnic, Ilorin (1987–1989) for Advanced Level programme; University of Ilorin, Ilorin (1990-1996 / 2000-2004) and Federal University of Technology Minna, Niger State (2014-2015) for his university education programmes. . He obtained a Bachelor Degree in Engineering, B.Eng. Honours (1995/1996 academic session) and Masters of Engineering Degree, M. Eng. (2005) in Mechanical Engineering with bias in Materials/Metallurgical and Production Engineering at the University of Ilorin, Ilorin, Nigeria, and a Doctor of Philosophy Degree, PhD (2005) in Mechanical Engineering (Materials & Metallurgy Engineering) at the Federal University of Technology, Minna, Nigeria. He also obtained Postgraduate Diploma in Education (PGDE) from National Open University of Nigeria / National Teachers’ Institute, Kaduna, Nigeria (2015). Dr. Shuaib-Babata attended several trainings, workshops and conferences in the fields of engineering and technology, education, entrepreneurship and management, such as 2nd Training the Trainers Workshop and 1st International Conference on Entrepreneurship Skill organized by the Centre for Entrepreneurship Development and Vocational Studies, and Virtual Institute of Higher Education Pedagogy (NUC). Presently, he is a Faculty Member at professorial cadre (Reader/Associate Professor) at the Department of Materials & Metallurgical Engineering, University of Ilorin, Ilorin, Nigeria, where he has served as the Head of Department between August 2018 and August 2020. He is also serving the university at different administrative levels, such as Admission Committee Member (2016 – Date), Dress code and disciplinary committee member (2016 – Date), Chairman/Member Quality Assurance, among others. Earlier, he was a Faculty Member (Assistant Lecturer – Lecturer I) at the Kwara State Polytechnic, Ilorin, Nigeria (1999-2008) and Senior Faculty Member (Lecturer I – Principal Lecturer ) at the Federal Polytechnic, Ado-Ekiti, Nigeria (2008-2016) at the Department of Mechanical Engineering where he had served on different academic and administrative capacities, including some skills Coordinator at the Centre for Centre for Entrepreneurship Development and Vocational Studies. Dr. Shuaib-Babata is a Registered Engineer with the Council of Regulation of Engineering in Nigeria (COREN) and member of several professional bodies, such as Nigerian Society of Engineers (MNSE), International Association of Engineers (MIAENG), Material Science and Technology Society of Nigeria (MMSN), Nigerian Metallurgical Society (MNMS), International Research & Development Institute Research & Development Network, American Society of Mechanical Engineers (MASME), National Society of Black Engineers- America (MNSBE) United kingdom and Nigerian Institution of Engineering Management (MNIEM) as well as Fellow of Institute of Classic Entrepreneurship, Nigeria (ICENT) and Academy of technology innovation management and entrepreneurship (ATIMENT).He has more than seventy articles published at many academic publication outlets, local, national and international levels. Dr. Yusuf is an active and senior member of Scouts Association of Nigeria. Currently, he is the National Publicity Relation Officer of Material Science and Technology Society of Nigeria (MSN) and the National Treasurer of Nigerian Institution of Mining, Metallurgical and Materials Engineers, a Division of Nigerian Society of Engineers

Assoc. Prof. Mirela Clementina Panait PhD, FCEnt,FCSBE, FCGEP

Mirela Panait holds the position of an Associate Professor at Department of Cybernetics, Economic Informatics, Finance and Accounting, Petroleum-Gas,Faculty of Economic Sciences, Petroleum-Gas University of Ploiesti, Romania. Her work experience derives from and includes: teaching courses and seminaries; research activities; reviewer for several international scientific journals and conferences. She published books and over 100 scientific papers in the field of interest: foreign investment, capital market, corporate social responsibility and sustainable development.

Dr. Abdullahi Nasiru, Ph.D, MTAM ,FCEnt, FTIME,FCSBE,FCGEP

He is a Malaysian-trained cerebral and resourceful Doctor of entrepreneurship. Nasiru is a born entrepreneurship teacher, consultant and mentor, educational administrator and manager of international repute. A management strategist, investment analyst, entrepreneurial mathematician, quantitative technician and risk manager of great repute, he is currently a Senior Lecturer/HOD at Department of Business Management, Business School as well as Director, (Entrepreneurship) International Centre of Excellence for Rural Finance and Entrepreneurship both at Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, Nigeria. With outstanding expertise in preparation of feasibility studies, writing of business plan and corporate reorganisation, his research interests lies in Entrepreneurship Development, Entrepreneurship and Innovation, Business Creation and Growth, Policy and Development among others. Abdullahi Nasiru has many journal publications both at home and abroad and presented papers at Conferences both at home and abroad. A professional par excellence, he participated in a number of consultancy researches that involved field works, large data handling and reporting. In the In the International Centre of Excellence for Rural Finance and Entrepreneurship, he is the initiator of an ongoing programme of rural financing called the “Mai Kosai Project”- meant to finance and empowered rural women in running household consumption businesses. He is a Member, The Academy of Management and Fellow, Institute of Classic Entrepreneurship, Nigeria among others

Prof. Sulaiman O. Atiku, Ph.D, MNIM, MILERA, MCIWM, MIPM, FCEnt, FCSBE, FCGEP

Sulaiman Olusegun Atiku is currently a Professor of (Human Resource Management) at Harold Pupkewitz Graduate School of Business (HP-GSB), Namibia University of Science and Technology, Namibia. He is a pragmatic researcher specializing in Human Capital Formation for the Fourth Industrial Revolution, and Green Human Resource Management. He has over 11 years’ experience in Higher Education. A native of Lagos, Sulaiman graduated from the University of KwaZulu-Natal with a PhD degree in Human Resource Management. The author acquired his Masters of Science degree in Human Resource Management and Industrial Relations at the Lagos State University, Nigeria. His Bachelor of Science (Honours) degree was also awarded at the Lagos State University in the field of Industrial Relations and Personnel Management. He has lectured several courses in his field home/abroad and published many scholarly articles in international journals. He is a member of the International Labour and Employment Relations Association (ILERA), Nigerian Institute of Management (NIM), Certified Institute of Warehousing and Materials Management (CIWM), and Institute of People Management (IPM) South Africa.