The CEO / Founder
mrs. Princess Kelechi Oghene
MD/CEO Of GMYT Fashion Academy
Founder Of GMYT Foundation
CEO Of GMYT African Humanitarian
Awards & Fashion Show
Biography
PRINCESS KELECHI OGHENE is the Executive Director OF GMYT FASHION ACADEMY, a foremost fashion institution well-known for it’s giant strides in the fashion industry evidenced by the training and creation of new generation fashion which in active collaboration with the GMYT FASHION ACADEMY, has been able to conduct free entrepreneurial sessions, seminars and workshops for women and has trained
over 200 women and countless youths on scholarships, she has single-handedly empowered 200 women with an Industrial Machine each through her proclaimed Initiative, GMYTFoundation.
In keeping with her commitment to eradicate poverty by training and empowering women with the necessary skill-set to thrive and become financially independent, PRINCESS KELECHI OGHENE has resolved to increase the number of beneficiaries of the 2019 GMYT FOUNDATION Entrepreneurial programme and has indeed commenced training of over 500 women that aspire to be Fashion designers. The beneficiaries ofthis scheme will be trained in various aspects of fashion and business knowledge required to manage and sustain also their respective fashion businesses.
The Advisory Board
mr. chike ogeah
vice chairman SAHCOL,
former commissioner for
information delta state
Biography
Chike is a 1983 graduate of Psychology and a 1988 graduate of Law, both from the University of Lagos and Barrister at Law in 1990, from the Nigerian Law School.After practicing as a Legal Practitioner for a number of years with Sofunde, Osakwe, Ogundipe & Belgore (Legal Practitioners), he started his own Law Practice, Ogeah & Co.
With a keen interest in Governance and International relations, Chike moved on to work in the Presidency of the Federal Republic of Nigeria and also worked in the National Planning Commission, in the capacity of Special Assistant to two Chief Economic Advisers to the President. Early career successes in Government were followed with an appointment as the National Coordinator of the successful, States Economic Empowerment Development Strategy (SEEDS). Chike then proceeded to work as a Facilitating Consultant in the Office of the Millennium Development Goals also within the Presidency.
DR. IDEH ELISHAMA
founder/president, christ
the ever present ministries
(CTEM) initiator/founder,
partnership for a new
nigeria (PFANN)
Biography
Dr.Elishama Rosemary Ideh is a called Evangelist that operates with a distinct prophetic apostolic voice unto the Nations.She is the president/founder of Christ The Ever Present Ministry(CTEM)Lagos,a faith based organization that provides succor and hope for the hurting and the lost generation through CTEM.She is also the initiator of Partnership For A New Nigeria(PFANN)a social advocacy group committed to awakening the consciousness of all Nigerians towards engendering the birth of A NEW NIGERIA and the realization of God’s Agenda for Nigeria.She is also the founder of Elishama Ideh Ministries(Mentoring Women,Raising Leaders) ElishamaIdehMinistries.com
She is a minister,author,a much sought after conference speaker,philanthropist,enterpreneur,media personality,political activist and a social crusader.A mother of three,Evangelist Elishama holds a B.A in Mass Communication from Bowie State College(Now-Bowie State University)Maryland USA.She is currently into full-time ministry
prince adedapo adelegan
president and chairman of
council of the nigerian-british chamber
of commerce, gubernatorial candidate for the ondo
state election under the african democratic congress (ADC).
Biography
Adedapo Oluwaseyi Adelegan is a Marketer and PR Consultant per excellence with a vision amongst other things, to positively influence and impart the world with the investment of his personality. Through sheer ingenuity and demonstration of professionalism coupled with a passion for the advancement of Africa, Adedapo Adelegan, the Managing Director, PR Africa International, has distinguished himself in the area of public relations.
Mr. Adelegan’s foray into entrepreneurship started with his successful planning and execution of Lekki Sunsplash, Africa’s biggest musical event in 1988. This concert led to a radical re-engineering that changed the Nigerian musical scene. Conceptualized, packaged and promoted by DP Lekki Limited, the concert was created as a podium and vehicle for introducing and harnessing the abundant talents in the nation’s music industry.
A proven academic and a rare breed, Adedapo Adelegan fuses irrepressible entrepreneurial flair with strong corporate leadership. By taking over PR Africa International and transforming it from an industry laggard to a pre-eminent position in the industry, he carved a niche for himself with his now legendary knack for turn-around management and visionary leadership.
REV. MRS. LAURIE IDAHOSA
co-founder, nathan american
academy & big ben’s
children’s hospital
Biography
Rev. Mrs. Laurie Whetstone- Idahosa was born in Wilmington, Delaware, USA in a Pastors home. She married Bishop F.E. Benson Idahosa in 2002. They have been blessed with four sons, Benson (2007, deceased) Feb Jr. (2008), Nathaniel (2011) and Judah (2013.)
She has traveled to over 40 countries with renowned ministries, spreading the gospel. She graduated from the School of Biblical Studies and the School of Ministerial Training in New Castle, DE and received her Bachelors in Christian Ministry from Chesapeake Bible College and Seminary in Maryland, USA. She also trained as a missionary, an Emergency Medical Technician, First Aid and CPR instructor and a Disaster Relief Responder. She is a gifted event manager, real estate investor and has owned several successful businesses. She is trilingual in Spanish, Pidgin and English. Since 2003, Rev. Laurie is currently the Director of Campus Life Division and member of Executive Management in Benson Idahosa University.
mrs. Katerina Gould
pR / Marketing professional and
Awarded fashion Designer.
CEO PR & kate gould brand
(london). member of woman in
pR UK, PRCA UK.
Biography
A graduate of McGill University and the University of Oxford, Minister Gould is passionate about public service and international development. Before her election as the Member of Parliament for Burlington, she worked as a trade and investment specialist for the Mexican Trade Commission in Toronto, a consultant for the Migration and Development Program at the Organization of American States in Washington, D.C., and spent a year volunteering at an orphanage in Mexico.
Minister Gould has deep roots in her hometown of Burlington, Ontario, and is an active member of the community and an advocate for women’s issues and affordable housing. She has volunteered with and actively supports the Iroquoia Bruce Trail Club, the Burlington chapter of the Canadian Federation of University Women, the Mississauga Furniture Bank, Halton Women’s Place, and other local organizations.
The AdMIN
Fakayode Olaide A
Operations
Biography
Fakayode Olaide A is a gradute of Computer Science and Engineering from Ladoke Akintola University of Technology, Ogbomosho. Also a Registered License-Endorsed Research and Experience
cadre of Institute of Student Affairs Management. Skilled as a research major, strategy and solutions as well as creative intelligence.
OGUNWALE OLUDARE
Accountant
Biography
Ogunwale Oludare olamilekan was born in Abeokuta on the 22nd April, is a product of Lagsos state polytechnic, ikorod. He studied accounting with upper credit. He had 5years working experience as an accountant in different organization. He is very passionate on financial analyst and TAX
mr. Nonso Anyanwu
ICT/E-Commerce Supervisor at GMYT Fashion Academy
Biography
Mr Anyanwu Chinonso was born in Abia state. He is a graduate of Michael Okpara University of agriculture umudike where he studied computer engineering.
He is skilled in graphic designing, content writing and digital marketing.
mr. OLAJIRE OLAWALE
Level 3 ICT/E-Commerce Personnel at GMYT fashion academy
Biography
Mr Olajire Olawale was born in Oyo state, he is a graduate of Electrical Engineering (Power Option) from The Polytechnic, Ibadan. He got his digital marketing certification from “Google Digital Skills for Africa” where he studied fundamentals of digital marketing. He is skilled in graphics designing, motion graphics, Illustrations, photo manipulations and content writing.
mr. Akinyemi Omosule
Level 3 ICT/E-Commerce Personnel at GMYT fashion academy
Biography
Mr Akinyemi Omosule was born in Lagos State on the 7th July. Studied Computer science in Oduduwa University Osun State, A Graphics Designer, Web Developer and a Video Editor He is a passionate, visual art story-teller with a strong desire to deliver world-class photography and also a Redhat Linux Administrator
The Facilitators
MR. Abiri Abdul-Afeez
Head of School at GMYT fashion Academy
Biography
ABIRI ABDUL -AFEEZ is from Edo State ,Etsako West local government area, He was born on July 18. Abdul Afeez is a fashion designer and Pattern instructor/ Pattern Consultant/Pattern interpreter with Gmyt Fashion Academy for over 5 years , He is the Head Of School (H.O.S) of the Academy. He is a graduate of Business Administration and Management from Federal Polytechnich Auchi.
MISS JOY
Project Manager at GMYT fashion Academy
Biography
Onoda Joy is from Enugu State and was born in Lagos State on 2nd of February.
She is a Patternist/ Fashion Consultant/ Facilitator and Project Manager of the Academy. She has Diploma in Public Administration and Pattern Drafting. She is an alumna of the Academy and has been with the company for over 3years.
Mrs Amakor, Oluchi Esther
Facilitator and welfare assistant at GMYT fashion Academy
Biography
Mrs Amakor, Oluchi Esther. is a facilitator in this prestigious Fashion Academy with 2 years and half working experience, and happen to be the welfare assistant.
She is an alumni of Gmyt Fashion Academy 2018 session. She also did a 3 month internship in this Academy. She loves skills a lot and her love for this have granted her lots of techniques in the field of arts and crafts along side to the Fashion industry.
She graduated from the university of Lagos in 2006 with a Bachelor’s degree in English Language.
She uses her positive attitude and her tiring energy to discharge her duties accordingly.
She is married with 4 children and inspired daily by them.
MR NATHANIEL OMEYOMA
HOD Manual Illustration Instructor at GMYT fashion Academy
Biography
Name: Omeyoma Nathaniel Oghenovo
Born in 27th Nov, from Delta State Ugheli-south. Work place: Manual Fashion illustration instructor/HOD with GMYT fashion academy and has worked over 5years.
Also a fashion designer/fashion illustration consultant and an artist.
* A graduate with Diploma infashion design and dress making. An alumina of Nobel Afrik.
*Working experience.
Worked with Nobel afrik as Manual fashion illustration instructor.
Also worked with fashion and Art academy, Hope Fashion, Zapron fashion academy and some other fashion school in Lagos as Manual fashion illustration facilitator. And has worked as a Fashion designer/ illustrator for Lagos state carnival over 3 years. Has worked as a trainer the Niger Delta Amnesty program under the supervision of fashion and art academy. Also has design for several Fashion houses.
ESTHER ODEYEMI
Manual Illustration Instructor at GMYT fashion Academy
Biography
Born in Lagos State on the 21st July. She has a B. Eng in Information and Communication Engineering from Covenant University. She is a passionate Artist, Graphics designer and Entrepreneur.