Wemabod presently has a seven (7) man board headed by Arch. Owodunni Opayemi as the Chairman. The Board has responsibility for Corporate Governance, setting broad policy and strategic direction for the company. The members of the board as at 20th August 2020 are as follows:
MANAGING DIRECTOR
Mr Yemi Ejidiran had his first degree in Quantity Surveying and a Master’s degree in Business Administration from the University of Ilorin. He is a Fellow of the Nigerian Institute of Quantity Surveyors, Associate Member of the Nigerian Institute of Management and a member of the Quantity Surveyors Registration Board of Nigeria. He is a certified Project Management Professional. Yemi had worked in different capacities, some of which are as Consulting Quantity Surveyor, Business Development and Project Management Executive in Real Estate, Building and Civil Engineering Institutions. He rose to Head the property department of one of the largest commercial Banks in Nigeria in 1998 and held several management positions in Real Estate Development Companies both in Nigeria and in the United States of America carving a niche as a Project Management Professional. As The Director, Business and Property Development for UAC Property Development company (2007- 2018), several legacy/signature projects were delivered under his leadership including but not limited to, Golden Tulip Festac Lagos & Festival Mall both at Amuwo Odofin; KPMG Office Towers VI, VMP ( Exxon Mobil Luxury Residential apartments) in Victoria Island, Cameron Green & , Trenchard Place both luxury residential apartments in Ikoyi; Pinnock Beach Estate, Arcadia Grove Estate, Metro Gardens , Romay Gardens & Treasure Gardens (all) in Lekki, Pinnacle Luxury Residences Maitama, Abuja , FGN - Auditor General Head Office , Abuja as well as Emerald Court premium Homes , Abuja etc. His over 35 years working experience covers stints with ASA Partnership, a firm of Chartered Quantity Surveyors & Property Development Consultants, Wema Bank Plc and UACN Property Development Company PLC (UPDC).He has attended several professional trainings both locally and internationally including Harvard Business School, George Washington University, Lagos Business School & the US based Project Management Institute.
Acting Chairman
Prince Emmanuel Oluwole Adegboro is the Director representing Ondo State on the Board of Wemabod Estates Limited. Prince Adegboro holds a Bachelor of Arts degree and a Masters in Public Administration. He attended prestigious institutions like The Federal Polytechnic, Akure ( now in Ado-Ekiti, Ekiti State) and the University of Ife(Now Obafemi Awolowo University). He served the nation in his capacity as a commissioned officer of the Nigerian Army and retired from the military as a captain in 1978, from where he went into active Politics.
DIRECTOR
Oluwaropo Adesanya studied Physical Health Education at the University of Ibadan.His experience spans within both the Public and Private sectors, which includes, Vice Chairman of Gbonyin Local Government Area, Ekiti State, Euro Plan Commodity as Procurement Manager. He has sat on the Board of several companies and public institutions including Corporate Affairs Commission, Federal Polytechnic Ede, both as Chairman. He was also a ministerial nominee at some point in his political career. He is an avid sports enthusiast. Ropo Adesanya is widely travelled and married with children.
DIRECTOR
Engr. Kehinde Akinola M.sc, FNICE,FNSE,MNIM is the Director representing Lagos State. He attended prestigious institutions like Lagos African Church Grammar School 1973-1978, and the Kharkov State Institute of Engineering, Ukraine for his first and Master’s degree 1980-1986.He is an astute Civil engineer, businessman, entrepreneur and administrator. His career spans over 30 years in urban renewal and slum upgrade, sound project management practices that includes civil engineering projects, real estate developments, quality control, integrated financial management, monitoring and evaluation, public procurement, government relations, community relations, general management, environmental and social safeguards all with local and international exposure. He also has Public Sector experience.Mr. Akinola is a multi-linguist who communicates fluently in English, Yoruba and the Russian languages.He has to his credit several professional affiliations like Council Regulating Engineering in Nigeria (COREN), Nigerian Society of Engineers (NSE), Nigerian Institute of Management (NIM), Nigerian Institution of Civil Engineers (NICE) and the Certified Board of Administration of Nigeria.He has attended several professional advancement workshops, trainings and seminars. He has played major roles in community service and has several awards and honours to his name from reputable organisations and bodies. He is widely traveled.He is happily married.
DIRECTOR
Emmanuel Ibukun Efuntayo is a seasoned Estate Surveyor and Valuer of repute practicing in Nigeria under the style and name Ibukun Efuntayo and company. He is the principal partner and the the CEO of the firm. Ibukun Efuntayo and company specializes in property management, facility management, property taxation and valuation services. Mr Efuntayo is a fellow (fnivs) of the Nigerian Institution of Estate Surveyors and Valuers (NIESV) and a facility management professional (fmp) of the International Facility Management Association (IFMA, USA). Before going into private practice he has worked with Nigerian National petroleum Corporation and Eko international Bank (now Polaris Bank). Emmanuel Efuntayo received his early education in Estate Management from the Polytechnic Ibadan, Oyo State. He was part of the pioneer group in Estate Management of the institution. He obtained an Higher National Diploma (HND) in Estate Management from the Polytechnic in 1982. He later pursued a degree program in Management and Law from Dublin Institute of Technology (DIT) in 2003. He obtained a postgraduate diploma in Management from Liverpool University in 2014. Emmanuel Efuntayo attended the prestigious Lagos Business School (LBS) and was part of the Chief Executive Program (CEP 21). Mr Efuntayo has attended many conferences and has presented papers at a few of them. He is currently the chairman of the Property, Construction and Infrastructure group of the Nigerian American of Chamber of Commerce (NACC). He was once the National Treasurer and currently serving on the board of the chamber. Emmanuel Efuntayo is a member of the Rotary club of Ikoyi and was once the Honorary Treasurer. He is currently serving as the chairman of the Environment Group of the club. Mr. Efuntayo is an active member of the Lagos Branch of the Nigerian Institution of Estate Surveyors and Valuers and he is presently a member the branch’s Inter-Governmental subcommittee. Emmanuel Efuntayo is the Vice President of the Association of Capital Market Valuers (an association of Estate Surveyors and Valuers with registration with Security and Exchange Commission of Nigeria). Emmanuel Efuntayo once served as a member of the Osun Urban Renewal Group with specific oversight responsibility for Ikirun. He has just been nominated to represent the State of Osun on the board of Wemabod Estates Limited ( a subsidiary of Odua Group). He is currently the chairman of Ocean and Land Insurance Brokers.Emmanuel Efuntayo sits on the boards of Werkmeister Facility Managers, Agenteur Property Development and Management International Ltd and Valustrat Nigeria Plc. Emmanuel Efuntayo is widely travelled and he is happily married with kids
DIRECTOR
Olugbolahan Mark-George, is a well-seasoned strategy and business development guru with over 25 years multi-sector experience in microfinance, private equity, venture capital, international finance, insurance, and investment management. Mr. Mark-George’s experience encompasses multiple industries and programs/projects within the development sector (WB Group, USAID, DFID UK, GIZ, UN) and corporate sector, advising on organisational investment strategies and implementing successful business plans. Mr. Mark-George’s past experience includes being the founding CEO of MicroCred Microfinance Bank Nigeria, a subsidiary of MicroCred SA Paris – an international investment company; Country Director of GroFin Nigeria; Head of Financial Advisory, First Funds Limited; and Head of Investment Management at Ventures & Trusts. Before working in Nigeria, OMG worked as a Divisional Director of Willis Faber & Dumas Ltd, a UK based Lloyd’s broker. Mr. Mark-George has senior-level leadership expertise and knowledge in the fields of women’s economic empowerment, climate finance, Micro Small & Medium Enterprise finance, renewable energy, agribusiness, sustainable housing development, governance and resource mobilization in developing countries. He draws from his experience working with international governments, leading private sector firms, public and private financial institutions, and international development agencies to provide successful advisory services. Mr. Mark-George has qualifications in Law; Business & Finance; Insurance; Project management; Private equity / Venture capital; Investment appraisal and Risk Analysis.