Abayomi Isola Oke was born on November 28th 1985 in Ogun State, Nigeria.
He attended primary and Secondary schools in Ota before proceeding to
Osun State Polytechnic, Iree and Allover Central Polytechnic, Ota for
his Ordinary National Diploma and Higher National Diploma respectively.
As a student, he was involved with campus politics in his drive to see
that student welfare and interests are protected. He was the General
Secretary of the Student Union Government of Osun State Polytechnic
during his OND programme as well as the pioneer president of NABAMS of
Allover Central Polytechnic.
As part of his duty during the mandatory NYSC, he was a subject teacher
at Isunjaba Comprehensive High School, Imo State as well as the staff
adviser of the school press club. He coordinated Community Development
Service in Environmental Sanitation in Isu Local Government. He served
as the General Secretary of Nigerian Christian Corpers' Fellowship in
his LG.
A former banker, he worked with the then BankPHB (Now Keystone Bank)
where he was responsible for sensitive and important functions like
cheque printing, cheque maintenance as well as the helpdesk of the
operational hub of the bank. His commitment on the job attracted award
of the Best Staff of the month and also nominations in other categories.
After the stint with banking, Oke set up his company, Novent concept
which is an agency in the business of film making, model training,
events planning, shows promotion etc.
Novent has over the years organized trainings for those in the world of
media and entertainment in Ota and environs, organized the first ever
Fashion show in Ota that is also the biggest in Ogun State; talent,
artists, comedians and models promotion etc.
Recently, Novent Concept organized and successfully held the Life is
Eazi concert in Ota where Mr Eazi, Small Doctor amongst other artists
performed to a sold out crowd, it was the first in Ota.
An actor, filmmaker, TV presenter, compere, public speaker, model
trainer, Asiwaju (as he is popularly called) is also the founder of De
CHAMPS, a gathering of youths from every part of the country who are
mentored into becoming good ambassadors of this country.
The annual Youth Leaders Forum in Sango Ota organized by De CHAMPS
brings together youths from diverse cultures and background to discuss
and deliberate on issues facing the youths and how to succeed. The event
which is in its 4th year has attracted youths who have gone on to
become a success in their various fields.
Oke is also a member of Young Africa Leaders Initiative (YALI) and has
spoken at over 50 events in the last 12 months about talents promotion,
skill development, leadership and communication skill.
He was instrumental to bringing Google to Ota to train youths on digital
skills and the ever changing and dynamic world of the social media
management and use.
A recipient of various awards right from his school days to his former
place of work as well as his church where he is a dedicated worker and
head of the media and publicity arm.
Asiwaju is married to Olamide Oke and they are blessed with wonderful children.
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