Board of Directors

	PROF ADEBAYO DADA AKINDE Prof. Akinde is the Chairman of the Board of Directors of Chams, a responsibility he assumed on January 3, 2005. The board collectively decided the general policy of the company. He is a qualified Electrical Engineer from the University of Ife, now Obafemi Awolowo University, Ife, Nigeria (1971), and obtained a PhD in Computer Science from the University of Sussex, Brighton, UK (1978). He is a fellow and past president of the Computer Association of Nigeria (now Nigeria Computer Society). He has consulted widely for Government, Private sector, as well as International Agencies both locally and abroad. He is a fellow of the Computer Professionals of Nigeria (CPN).
	SIR. ADEMOLA BENJAMIN ALADEKOMO Sir. Aladekomo is the Managing Director of Chams Plc; He is a highly experienced IT practitioner with some of the landmark achievements in the industry associated to him, as a result of his visionary capacity in IT. He was responsible for the establishment of the first wide area networking on PC in Nigeria. In addition, Chams, under his leadership was the first company to venture into card technologies in Nigeria and the applauded success story of Valucard is a brainchild of Sir Aladekomo. He is a Fellow of the Nigeria Computer Society (NCS). A member of Nigeria Society of Engineers (NSE) and a Fellow of Computer Professional Registration Council (CPN). He holds a B.Sc. Degree in Computer Engineering from the University of Ife and an MBA from the University of Lagos (1985). He was part of the first Chief Executives Programme at the Lagos Business School in 1992. He is the Chairman, Board of Trustees, Volunteer Corps as well as Vice Chairman, Board of Trustees, Smarctard Society of Nigeria.
	CHIEF JACOB OLUMOROTI BANKOLE Chief. Moroti Bankole is the current Managing Director of Microworks Nigeria Limited and a fellow of the Nigeria Computer Society (NCS). He has cognate experience in Information Technology and has successfully executed various projects involving designing, implementation and marketing of a wide range of IT solutions. In addition, Mr. Bankole serves as a director in the various IT companies including JKK- Joint Komputer Kompany Limited, Future Technology Systems, Microserve Limited and B. Gamis Industries Limited. Chief Bankole earned a B.Sc Electrical Engineering in the University of Central London in 1970. He is a member of the Computer Professionals of Nigeria (CPN).
	ENGR. AKIN SAWYERR Engr. Sawyerr, a graduate of Electrical Engineering from the Federal Polytechnic, Kaduna has over 30 years working experience in Information Technology, Electronic Engineering and Resource Management. He is currently a Director with the Nigerian Investment Promotion Commission. He was at various times a consultant to the Nigerian University System on Management Information System (MIS); Deputy Director, Data Management at the National University Commission; Member, Governing Council of the National Mathematical Center. He is a Fellow of the Computer Society of Nigeria; Member, Nigerian Society of Engineers; COREN registered Engineer; registered member of Computer Professional (Registration Council) of Nigeria – CPN and a member of the Internet Society.
	MR. FEMI WILLIAMS Mr. Williams holds a B.Sc. degree in Electronics and Electrical Engineering (1989) from Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile Ife and an MBA in Information Technology (2000) from Abubakar Tafaawa Balewa University, Bauchi. He joined Chams Nigeria Limited in 1990 as a Computer Engineer, and by dint of hard work, resourcefulness and dedication, he rose to the position of General Manager in January 2001. He held this position until he joined Supercard Limited as Managing Director in March 2004. An engineer to the core, Femi has designed and implemented numerous systems connectivity projects; LANS, WANS, mini - mainframe linkages, structured cabling systems, etc. He was the Chief Operating Officer of Chams for many years leading the sales, marketing and technical teams. He was actively involved in strategic policy formulation and implementation as well as mentoring for the entire company. He is a member of the Nigerian Computer Society (NCS), Nigerian Society of Engineers and Computer Professional (Registration Council) of Nigeria (CPN).
	ALHAJI IDI FAROUK MFR Alhaji Farouk (MFR) is currently Director General, National Orientation Agency, Abuja and has wide experience in both private and public sector. The various appointments held by Alhaji Farouk include local government chairman and permanent secretary ministry of Information in Kaduna State Home Affairs and Culture. In 1999, he was appointed as Chief of Staff of government house, Kaduna. Between the periods of 2000-2005, Alhaji Farouk was a member of the board governing council of the Federal Polytechnic, Ado-Ekiti and Peugout Automobile Nigeria Limited.
	ALHAJI TUNDE YUSUF Alhaji Yusuf graduated from the University of Wales, UK (1965-1968) with First Class Honors in Electrical Engineering. He also holds a Masters Degree in Electrical Engineering from the University of British Columbia, England (1968-1970). He is a professional member of the Computer Association of Nigeria and a fellow Computer Professional Registration Council. Alhaji Yusuf has over 35 years experience (working and teaching) in the ever changing technological world. He was a senior lecturer in University of Ibadan (1975-1979). He is currently on the board of various companies which include Food Concepts Limited, Bellview Airlines Limited, and Microtel Limited. Mr. Yusuf was one time CEO of Future Technology Systems Limited (1993-2004).
	REVD. AYODEJI RICHARDS Prof. Revd. Richards is an associate of the Chartered Institute of Bankers of Nigeria and the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria. He has over 20 years of experience in the banking sector and has contributed significantly to the sector, having occupied positions as the one-time managing director of (GTB) Guaranty Trust Bank, DGM of Access bank, Senior Manager of Stallion Home Savings & Loan Ltd etc. Presently, he is the managing consultant for Shepherds Consult Limited- a firm that specializes in corporate restructuring, tax consultancy and financial training.. With an avocation for reading, he has published Christian literature books such as “The hand that gives”, “In his vineyard”, “Resist the devil” etc.

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