The Scotland, United Kingdom-based The Stirling Centre for Strategic Learning and Innovation, has appointed Sir Jacob Udus Ipogah, KSP, FIAPPD, as its Country Manager in Nigeria.
The appointment aims at strengthening the Centre’s presence in Nigeria, expanding stakeholder engagement and promoting its professional training, academic and consultancy programmes across the country.
A release sent to our correspondent on Sir Jacob’s appointment says Stirling Centre is dedicated to strategic learning, innovation, leadership development and organisational excellence.
It adds that the institution provides training and consultancy services to individuals, businesses, government institutions and other organisations seeking to enhance performance, build leadership capacity and develop practical solutions to complex institutional and business challenges.
Its programmes include the Certified Organisational Learning Professional (COLP), Learning and AI-Driven Leadership, Futures Foresight, Business Excellence, government and public policy certifications, as well as postgraduate programmes in Strategic Learning and Innovation.
Its training delivery combines expert instruction, practical exercises, case studies and workplace projects through online, in-person and hybrid learning formats.
In his new role, Sir Jacob is expected to promote and position the Centre within Nigeria, coordinate local activities and stakeholder engagement, represent the institution at high-level forums, and build a structured network of strategic partners and advocates.
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His responsibilities will also include supporting programme delivery, promoting knowledge of the Centre’s offerings, adapting programmes to local needs and facilitating participant recruitment.
“The appointment is expected to create opportunities for stronger collaboration between Nigerian professionals, businesses, public institutions and the Centre in the areas of strategic leadership, organisational development, innovation and human capital advancement”, the statement stated.
Sir Jacob Udus Ipogah is an economist, journalist, media executive, business strategist and development professional with nearly three decades of experience spanning banking, economics, media, business consulting and human capital development.
He is the Group Chief Executive Officer/Publisher of CEM Mass Media Companies, comprising CEM Television, CEM Radio, Continental Economy Magazine, CEM Events and Continental Multi Concept.
His professional interests include business and economic journalism, corporate communications, strategic publicity, entrepreneurship, MSME development and socio-economic advancement.
An Economics graduate of Olabisi Onabanjo University, Sir Jacob holds a Postgraduate Diploma in Broadcast Journalism from the Nigerian Institute of Journalism (NIJ) and a Certificate in Banking and Finance from the Federal Polytechnic, Idah.
He began his professional career with the Chartered Institute of Bankers of Nigeria (CIBN), Lagos Branch, in 1997, and subsequently worked with Devcom Bank, Equitorial Trust Bank and Sterling Bank, where he rose to the position of Service Manager/Head of Operations before leaving the banking sector in 2018 to pursue journalism and media entrepreneurship.
His professional affiliations include Associate of the Institute of Chartered Economists of Nigeria (ICEN), Senior Associate of the Association of Enterprise Risk Management Professionals (AERMP), Designate Compliance Professional (DCP) of the Compliance Institute Nigeria, and Fellow of the International Association of Person and Performance Development (IAPPD).
He is also the Principal Partner of Eco-Hoovers Consulting Ltd, with interests in strategic management, business development, entrepreneurship and human capital development. Beyond his professional engagements, Sir Jacob is committed to community development and social advancement.
He is a Knight of the Catholic Church and a member of the Knighthood Order of St. Paul, Nigeria. His appointment represents a new chapter in his professional journey, bringing together his experience in banking, media, business strategy and development in support of the Stirling Centre’s mission to advance strategic learning, innovation and organisational excellence in Nigeria.
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