Officers & Team

Meet the people leading SPESSE UNIBEN's mission to build capacity in Sustainable Procurement, Environmental Standards, and Social Standards.

Message from the Centre Leader

Welcome to SPESSE UNIBEN. Our Centre exists to build world-class technical capacity in Sustainable Procurement, Environmental Standards, and Social Standards for Nigeria and the wider West African sub-region. Every programme we deliver is designed to translate directly into stronger institutions, more transparent public spending, and more sustainable practice on the ground. I invite you to explore our programmes and join a growing community of practitioners committed to raising the bar for sustainable standards.

— Prof. Adesuwa Okogie, Centre Leader

Message from the Centre Director

As Centre Director, I oversee the operational delivery of every SPESSE UNIBEN programme — from admissions through to graduation. We have built a team of dedicated coordinators and staff who are committed to giving every learner, whether on a six-week executive course or a full postgraduate diploma, a rigorous and supportive learning experience. Thank you for your interest in SPESSE UNIBEN — we look forward to working with you.

— Dr. Efosa Iyamu, Centre Director

Centre Leadership

Prof. Adesuwa Okogie

Centre Leader

Prof. Okogie provides strategic and academic leadership for SPESSE UNIBEN, overseeing programme quality, accreditation, and the Centre's World Bank ACE Impact reporting.

Dr. Efosa Iyamu

Centre Director

Dr. Iyamu directs the Centre's day-to-day academic and administrative operations, coordinating admissions, faculty engagement, and partner relations.

Programme Coordinators

Dr. Blessing Aigbe

Coordinator, Sustainable Procurement

Dr. Aigbe coordinates curriculum delivery and industry partnerships for the Sustainable Procurement track, spanning the Executive Short Course through the Postgraduate Diploma.

Dr. Osaretin Ogbeide

Coordinator, Environmental Standards

Dr. Ogbeide leads the Environmental Standards track, coordinating faculty and ensuring programme content stays aligned with current environmental compliance and assessment practice.

Mrs. Osayamen Eweka

Coordinator, Social Standards

Mrs. Eweka coordinates the Social Standards track, working with community development and social safeguards practitioners to keep coursework grounded in real practice.

Key Staff

Mr. Kingsley Obaseki

Admissions & Records Officer

Mr. Obaseki manages applicant admissions, student records, and enrolment support for all SPESSE UNIBEN programmes.