Mrs. Olusola Ibidapo-Obe
Member, Board of TrusteesMrs. Olusola Ibidapo-Obe, the distinguished Principal Partner of Olusola Ibidapo & Co, a respected Legal Practitioner, holds office at 23A, Adebisi Popoola Crescent, Lekki Phase 1.
Education
A luminary in her field, Mrs. Ibidapo-Obe earned her Bachelors LLB (Hons) and LLM masters degree in law from the prestigious University of Lagos, achieving the pinnacle of academic excellence. She was duly called to the Nigerian Bar in 1984. She also has a Bachelor’s degree in French from the University of Waterloo, Ontario, Canada, in 1976.
Professional Background
Mrs. Ibidapo-Obe served as the Company Secretary/Legal Adviser of Nigerian Textile Mills, Ikeja, Lagos, rendering her invaluable expertise from 1985 to 2004. Her legal acumen extends to the realm of arbitration, as she stands as a Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators (FCIArb), having undergone comprehensive training in Alternative Dispute Resolution.
Public Appointments
Her dedication to public service saw her undertaking the role of Commissioner for the Tax Appeal Tribunal North Central Zone from 2010 to 2015. In 2015, she assumed the mantle of Chairman for the Tax Appeal Tribunal South West Zone, presiding over matters in Ibadan, Oyo State, Nigeria.
Educational Initiatives
Mrs. Olusola Ibidapo-Obe is the founder and Chief Executive Officer of Barton College in Lagos, Nigeria, emblematic of her commitment to educational advancement. She also serves as the Promoter of the proposed Oye Ibidapo-Obe Technical University, exemplifying her vision for future generations.
Philanthropic Endeavors
In addition to her professional accomplishments, Mrs. Ibidapo-Obe is a noted philanthropist. In collaboration with her husband, she has established several Youth Empowerment Centers, enriching the lives of countless individuals.
Honorary Titles
She holds the esteemed titles of Iya Ewe of St. Philips Church Cathedral Ile-Ife and Yeye-Apeluwa of the Source Ile-Ife, reflecting her esteemed status in the community.
Personal Life
Mrs. Olusola Ibidapo-Obe was happily married to the late Emeritus Professor Oyewusi Ibidapo- Obe OFR. She is blessed with children and grandchildren, completing a rich and fulfilling family life.