Board of Trustees

Ambassador Olaleye James (Chairman of the BOT)

Ambassador (Rev) James Olaleye is a distinguished leader with a remarkable career spanning both diplomatic service, church leadership and academic governance. With a profound commitment to excellence and a wealth of experience in International Relations, Diplomacy, and Consular Affairs, Ambassador Olaleye brings a unique blend of diplomatic finesse and visionary leadership to his role as Chairman of the Board of Trustees of Crawford University.
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Having served diligently in the Nigerian Foreign Service as a career diplomat, Ambassador Olaleye garnered extensive experience in navigating the complexities of international affairs. His diplomatic assignments have taken him across the globe, including postings in Congo, Washington DC, London, Gabon, Guinea, and Tokyo. Throughout his illustrious career, Ambassador Olaleye demonstrated exceptional diplomatic acumen, fostering positive relations and advancing Nigeria's interests on the global stage.

Professor Felicia Alu Moh (Pro-Chancellor)

Professor Moh is the Pro-Chancellor and Chair of the Governing Council of Crawford University, Ogun State. She is a renowned writer, critic, teacher and speaker. She obtained her PhD in English and Literary Studies from the University of Calabar, specializing in African Fiction. She lectured for over a decade in English Studies at Ignatius Ajuru University of Education, Port Harcourt. She took a break from academics to work with British Council Nigeria as the English Language Projects Manager. At the British Council, she designed and implemented several Continuing Professional Development Courses for English teachers transmitted by direct training, radio and Computer Assisted Learning nationwide. For over ten years, Felicia Alu Moh worked as the Country Representative for Discovery Learning Alliance, an American NGO committed to taking technology, training and programming to under-resourced classrooms across Nigeria. She is presently a Professor of African Literature at Coal City University, Enugu where she also serves as Director of Academic Planning.

Her research output focuses mainly on Gender Aesthetics and Feminist Writing. In addition, she has published extensively on Language and Literature pedagogies, informed by her hands-on training of pre-service and in-service teachers at all levels in the educational system. Apart from the numerous publications in peer-rated journals, Felicia Moh has also written three full-length novels and several short stories published in anthologies in Africa and the Diaspora. She has supervised students whose research project is on Female Writing. She has also served twice as Head of Department of English and headed numerous committees in the two universities that she has had the privilege of teaching.

She was the Founding President of English Language Teachers Association of Nigeria (ELTAN) and was made a Fellow of the same organization. She’s a member of several professional associations including Literacy Promotion Association of Nigeria (LiPAN) and International Association of Teachers of English as a Foreign Language (IATEFL). . She founded her own NGO called Slates&Crayons to advance the cause of literacy especially in rural, resource-poor communities. She also founded Ada Amasiri Network Foundation, a Community-based organization to accelerate the development of her community through education, health, economic development, and advocacy for social justice. In Apostolic Faith Church, she serves as a teacher and a minister of the word.

She is a valued speaker and trainer in local and international conferences and has attended conferences and made presentations in United Kingdom, India, South Africa, Kenya, Egypt, Morocco, Ghana, Cameroon and numerous fora in Nigeria.

Professor Mathias Bamigbola

Professor Bamigbola’s commitment to intellectual rigor and ethical education is unwavering. His classrooms are incubators of critical thinking and innovation.

Professor Dixon Olutade Torimiro

Professor Dixon Olutade Torimiro, a Nigeria’s Federal Government Scholar, is currently Professor of Agricultural Extension and Rural Sociology and Head of Department of Agricultural Education, Extension and Rural Development, Faculty of Agribusiness, Education and Extension, Botswana University of Agriculture and Natural Resources, Gaborone, Botswana, Southern Africa. He is also a member of Board of Trustees, Crawford University, Igbesa, Nigeria (2021 to date) and Chair, Board of Trustees, International Research and Development Network of Children and Youth in Agriculture Programme (CYIAP-Network) based in Nigeria (www.cyiapnetwork.org). Professor Torimiro has over 30 years of experience in teaching, research, extension/outreach and community service as a visiting scholar, visiting fellow, visiting scientist, external examiner, professorial assessor, independent assessor or sabbatical in Nigeria, Botswana, South Africa, Ghana, Canada, Belgium, Germany, Senegal and USA.

Between 1995- 1999, he was on the academic staff team at the Ogun State University, now Olabisi Onabanjo University, Ago-Iwoye, Nigeria. He also worked at the Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, Nigeria from 1999 to 2022 as Lecturer and promoted through the ranks to Full Professor in 2009. He served (2006-2008) as Acting Head of Department of Agricultural Extension and Rural Development of the University. Between 2017-2019, he served as Pre-degree Programme Coordinator and Management member of the Centre for Distance Learning, Obafemi Awolowo University, Moro-Campus.

Professor Torimiro was a member, College of Research Associates, United Nations University’s Institute of Natural Resources in Africa (UNU/INRA), Accra; and Laureate of Child and Youth Studies Institute of the Council for the Development of Social Science Research in Africa (CODESRIA), Dakar, Senegal. He was ECOWAS-AAU Academic Staff Exchange Fellow at the Northwest University, Mafikeng Campus, South Africa (2016), and an inaugural awardee of the International Extension Scholar - in - Residence at the Ohio State University, Columbus, USA (2019). He served as Independent Expert Evaluator to Association of African Universities (AAU), Accra, Ghana at different times in reviewing World Bank grants research proposals. He served on European Commission Panel for review of Horizon 2020 research proposals as an Independent Expert Evaluator and Rapporteur in Brussels, Belgium (2019). He was a member of the National Steering Committee to review Draft Botswana Rural Development Policy (2023-2024).

Professor Torimiro received a Bachelor of Agriculture in Agricultural Extension and Rural Sociology (Ogun State University, now Olabisi Onabanjo University, Nigeria) and a MSc/PhD in Agricultural Extension and Rural Sociology at the Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, Nigeria. He has so many articles published in the field of agricultural extension and rural sociology. He has won a good number of grants including: CODESRIA (Senegal), AAU/DfID (Ghana), IDRC (Canada) and ESRC (UK); and he belongs to many local and international professional associations including: AIAEE (USA).

Professor Torimiro has visited a few countries for academic engagement, including Belgium, Benin Republic, Botswana, Canada, China, Germany, Ghana, Ethiopia, Kenya, Lesotho, Namibia, South Africa, Senegal, Uganda, USA, Tanzania, Zimbabwe and Zambia. He is happily married and blessed with wonderful children.

Dr. Clara Sogbaike

Dr. Sogbaike’s tireless advocacy for student welfare and holistic development is commendable. Her empathy and dedication resonate with the entire university community.

Mrs. Folake Okor

As an administrative dynamo, Mrs. Okor ensures seamless operations. Her attention to detail and commitment to efficiency keep the university thriving.

Reverend Umarudeen Olowosile

Reverend Umarudeen Lasisi Olowosile is a seasoned educationist, passionate missionary, and respected community leader, with over four decades of dedicated service in both the educational and religious spheres. Born on June 11, 1952, in Ikare, Akoko North East Local Government Area of Ondo State, Nigeria, Rev. Olowosile’s life has been characterized by a deep commitment to molding minds and building lives.

Rev. Olowosile began his formal education at Ansar-Udeen School II, Ikare (1959–1965), and proceeded to Ansar-Udeen Grammar School, Okegbe, Ikare (1966–1970). Driven by his passion for teaching, he enrolled at St. John’s/Mary’s Teacher Training College, Owo, Ondo State (1974–1975), where he trained as a professional educator. He continued his academic advancement at the University of Ilorin (1984–1985), College of Education, Ikere-Ekiti (1987–1991), and later at Ogun State University (now Olabisi Onabanjo University, Ago-Iwoye) from 1992–1993.

Rev. Olowosile’s teaching career began in 1971 at St. James Anglican Primary School, Supare Akoko, and spanned over three decades of meritorious service in various schools across Ondo State. Notably, from 1985 until his retirement in 2006, he served as Headteacher in each of the schools he was posted to, including:

St. Paul's Anglican Primary School, Ijagba/Imoru

St. Peter's Primary School, Uso, Owo LGA

Anglican Primary School, Aghoro

St. Andrews Anglican Primary School, Elegbeka Ifon

St. Andrew's Anglican School, Imola Street, Owo

United Primary School, Ago-Paanu, Owo

Government School 2, Owo

St. John's Anglican School, Iyere-Owo

St. Stephen's Anglican School, Ose-Owo

Government School 1, Owo

CAC Primary School, Uso – where he retired in 2006

Throughout his teaching journey, he was recognized for instilling discipline, promoting academic excellence, and strengthening community-school relations.

Alongside his career in education, Rev. Olowosile has been an unwavering servant of God and a pillar in the Apostolic Faith Mission (AFM) in Nigeria. His pastoral journey includes:

Group Leader, AFM Owo (1976–1981)

Pioneer Pastor, AFM Owo (1981–1987)

Pastor, AFM Ikare (2000–2003)

Pastor, AFM Oka-Akoko (2003–2011)

District Overseer, AFM Kogi District (2011–2016)

District Overseer, AFM Ondo District (2016–2021)

Ag. Regional Overseer, AFM Faith City Regional Services (2021–2023)

Area Overseer, AFM Lagos West Area (2023–Present)

Through these roles, Rev. Olowosile has provided spiritual leadership, mentored numerous ministers, and expanded the mission’s reach in Nigeria.

Rev. Olowosile also served as the Treasurer, Parent-Staff Consultative Forum at Rufus Giwa Polytechnic, Owo, Ondo State, from 2005 to 2011, where he actively contributed to policy and welfare decisions impacting both staff and students.

As a member of the Board of Trustees of Crawford University, Rev. Olowosile brings to the institution his wealth of experience in education, administration, and Christian ministry. His insights contribute significantly to policy formulation, leadership, and the vision of building a university rooted in moral excellence and academic integrity.

Barrister Paul Ajetunmobi

Legal acumen meets ethical stewardship in Barrister Ajetunmobi. His role ensures compliance and fairness in all university affairs.

Rev. Olajide Yesufu

Mr Olajide Yesufu is a Tax Professional and Consultant with over three decades expertise in tax planning and management, including tax strategy, risk compliance and assessment, tax evaluation, tax audit defense, tax accounting reporting, and tax due diligence. He has worked extensively in the telecommunication sector and has implemented organizational-wide tax strategies to reduce costs, improve internal control systems, and facilitate tax savings. He voluntarily exited MTN Nigeria Communications Plc as the Senior Manager and Head of the Tax department to join the ethical solution-oriented firm, AideOne Consulting, which he co-founded.

He has managed clients from both public and private sectors. He has also developed professional relationships with stakeholders and professionals in the tax and advisory sector. He possesses excellent leadership, process improvement, budget management, client management, internal control, and team-building skills. He is adept at championing processes that optimize ROI, enhance business processes, and implementing VAT principles, WHT, and Import Duty. He has a record of success in steering organizational productivity and efficiency through wholesome tax policies, procedures and internal controls.

He has acquired extensive knowledge in tax through education and his vast work experience. He holds a Higher National Diploma in Accountancy & Finance from Yaba College of Technology, Lagos and is an alumnus of the PricewaterhouseCoopers Tax Academy. He is also a fellow of both the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria (FCA) and the Chartered Institute of Taxation in Nigeria (FCTI). Additionally, He holds a Professional Certification in Transfer Pricing from the International Institute of Tax & Finance (IITF), South Africa.

He has also worked as the Senior Inspector of Taxes at the Tax Audit & Investigation department of the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS), where he also served as the Acting Deputy Commissioner of Stamp Duties during his stint with the FIRS, amongst other strategic roles before joining MTN. He is passionate about supporting small business and helping them develop viable business processes that maximize profits.