Mr Obafunso Ogunkeye (Chairman)

Mr. Obafunso Ogunkeye is a legal practitioner with four decades of post-call experience, with a Degree in law from the University of Ife (Now Obafemi Awolowo University).

Mr. Ogunkeye started his practice with the law firm of Fawole, Babalakin & Co. after his National Youth service in Port Harcourt in 1981. He started his own Law practice in 1983 which became a partnership together with his wife in the registered name of Ogunkeye & Ogunkeye & Co. in 1988.

He was Chairman, Nigerian Bar Association, Ibadan branch (2008-2010), District Governor, Rotary International District 9125 (2010-2011). Currently, Mr. Ogunkeye serves Rotary International as Rotary Coordinator Zone 20A which constitutes the English speaking areas of West and East Africa (2018-2021), President, Scout Association, Oyo State Council.

He has served on the board of University Press Plc. as Non-Executive Director since 11th March, 2010.

He is a Member, Chartered Institute of Arbitrators (UK) MCIArb; Fellow, Chartered Institute of Taxation of Nigeria FCTI; Member, International Bar Association. He is a Notary Public.

The Law Firm of Ogunkeye & Ogunkeye is listed as external solicitors to a number of Public and Limited Liability companies in Nigeria. It has substantial experience in commercial practice, litigation and arbitration. In his spare time, he enjoys playing squash.

Mr. Obafunso Ogunkeye is married and blessed with children and a grandchild.

He was appointed as a Non-Executive Director on 11th March, 2010 and elected as Chairman of the Board effective 1st August, 2019.