Chief Dr. Oluwole Oludaisi Aina, fondly known as the Asiwaju of Iresiland, is a distinguished leader and philanthropist. His life and career have been marked by a profound commitment to education, community development, and Christian leadership. Born 70 years ago in Iresi, Boluwaduro Local Government Area of Osun State, Nigeria, Chief Aina legacy spans across multiple sectors: education, business, agriculture and religious outreaches. His life's journey epitomizes a steadfast dedication to uplifting others and contributing to community and national development.
Chief Aina began his educational journey at Baptist Day School and proceeded to earn his Teachers Grade II Certificate at the Niger Baptist College, now known as Ahmadu Bahago Teacher College, in Minna, Niger State, in 1975. His early career in education laid a solid foundation for his lifelong passion for learning and knowledge dissemination. After teaching for several years, he sought further education at the Kwara State College of Technology, School of Basic Studies, where he obtained his Cambridge Advanced Level Certificate.
Fuelled by a desire for higher education, Chief Aina obtained a Bachelor of Science degree in Economics at the prestigious University of Ibadan, graduating in 1981. Further motivated by a thirst for continuous personal and professional development, he embarked on a Master’s degree in Christian Leadership, which he completed in 2007. He then proceeded with a PhD program in the same field and successfully completed it in 2012. His advanced studies in Christian leadership testify to his commitment to integrating faith with leadership, a principle that has guided much of his professional and personal life. Dr Aina is also a Fellow of the African Business School (FABS) and Member African College of Fellows.
Chief Dr. Oluwole Oludaisi Aina
Chairman Board of Trustees
Azeez Olakunle, Adewoyin, a teacher, a banker, and an administrator was born on 11th December, 1961. He joined the service of Osun State Polytechnic, Iree as a lecturer. While in the service of Kulende Community Bank, Ilorin, he participated in management training programmes of the Institute and other professional examinations training classes as a facilitator. He attended University of Ado-Ekiti (UNAD) between 1996-1999 for his MBA where he served as the Chairman, MBA Students’ Management Committee. Kunle Adewoyin first text book- “Mortgage Bank in Nigeria” was launched at the Kwara State Library Complex on the day he wrote his MBA final paper and the launch was successful and remarkable. He obtained his B.Sc. (Hons) in Banking and Finance (First Class) from Achievers University Owo, Ondo State, and M.Sc. Banking and Finance from Olabisi Onabanjo University, Ago-Iwoye, Ogun State. He successfully completed his Postgraduate Diploma in Education (PGDE) in 2007, and his Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Banking and Finance at Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, Anambra State in 2016. While in the employment of Osun State Polytechnic, Iree, Adewoyin served as Part-Time Students Coordinator, Head of Department, Assistant Director, Continuing Education Programme, Director of Study Centres, Dean of Faculty, Chairman Committee of Deans, Tetfund Scholars Alumni Coordinator, Director of Examinations, Member, Academic Board, and Congregation Representative in Council, amongst others. He served as chairman and member of different ad-hoc committees for the Institution and Academic Staff Union of Polytechnic Staff (ASUP), Iree Chapter.
Dr Azeez Olakunle, Adewoyin
Rector
A retired Administrator and Head of Unit Administration of thirty five years (35) of Administrative experience with track & unblemished records in the service of Obafemi Awolowo University Teaching Hospitals Complex, Ile- Ife. He was a part time lecturer at Imo state Polytechnic,Umuagwo (study centre in Ilesa). Mr Samuel has Masters Degree in Public Administration,(MPA) OAU, Bachelor degree in Public Administration (BPA) AAU, Ekpoma, Diploma in Public Administration ( DPA) UNN, Nsukka. Fellow of the certified Institute of Cooperative and Social Enterprise Management ( CICOSEMA), Associate member Institute of Public Administration of Nigeria,( AIPAN) Member, Institute of Public Management of Nigeria,(MIPM) , Certificate in Entrepreneurship Skills Development, Nigerian Association of small & medium Enterprises, ( NASME). * Secretary, Infection control committee,OAUTHC
*Secretary, Administrative Panel of Enquiry , OAUTHC
*Member, Theatre Pack committee, OAUTHC
*Member,Unit Advisory committee, OAUTHC
*Member,Unit Management Team, OAUTHC.
*Member, SERVICOM committee, OAUTHC
*Treasurer, Association of Ijesas, OAUTHC
*Vice President,Staff Cooperative society, OAUTHC.
* Married to Mrs Kikelomo Arike Ojo, Assistant Director of Nursing, Wesley Guild Hospital,Ilesa, OAUTHC, & the marriage is blessed with children.
Mr Samuel Olakunle Ojo
Registrar