GOKE ILESANMI’S PROFILE

GOKE ILESANMI, Guest Speaker at the University of the West of Scotland’s Sixth International Conference held on Thursday, 27^thJanuary and Friday, 28^thJanuary, 2022, is a Fellow of both the Institute of Information Management Africa and Institute of Management Consultants of Nigeria. 

Ilesanmi, Managing Consultant/CEO of Gokmar Communication Consulting and Publisher/Editor-in-Chief of www.gokeilesanmi.com.ng is also a Certified Management Consultant from the International Council of Management Consulting Institutes.

A renowned Columnist with Nigerian News Direct Newspaper,  Ilesanmi is a former Acting Editor of Financial Standard newspaper, former Editor of Reference Nigeria newspaper as well as former Columnist/Editorial Consultant with Business World newspaper and The Nation newspaper.

Ilesanmi is an International PLATINUM Columnist with the U.S.A-basedezinearticles.com, an authoritative international online platform currently having about 500,000 international columnists, mostly whites, and has also won Best Columnist and Expert Author awards from ezinearticles.com and therefore inducted into HALL OF FAME on 8^th October, 2010 and endorsed as an intellectual expert in 21 knowledge areas. He now regularly gets writing contracts from the USA and different parts of the world due to his competence, confirmed by his winning the multiple international awards from the USA. DIRECT LINK TO HIS INTERNATIONAL LIBRARY IN THE USA. http://ezinearticles.com/?expert=Goke_Ilesanmi

A former lecturer at the Ondo State Polytechnic (now Rufus Giwa Polytechnic), Lagos Campus, Ilesanmi who was nominated on 23^rd January, 2018 by Commonwealth University, Belize (based in Central/North America) for award of HONORARY DOCTORATE IN LEADERSHIP in recognition of his professional achievements and contributions to the knowledge world, also holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in English and Literary Studies from theUniversity of Ado-Ekiti; Certificate of Participation from theUniversity of the West of Scotland Centre for African Research on Enterprise and Economic Development’s International Conference; Professional Certificates in Public Speaking as well as Diplomas in Desktop Publishing and Theology. 

Ilesanmi, an exceptional Motivational Speaker, Leadership Discourse Expert, Career Management Coach, Book Reviewer, Biographer and Editorial Consultant, is a member of the online international Professional Speakers and Seminar Leaders Group; Global Career, Life, Executive and Business Coaches Network; Harvard Business Review Group; Motivation Nation Group, among others. 

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Ilesanmi has written extensively on Business Language and Communication; Human Resource Management; Leadership; Personal Effectiveness; Journalism; Business Management/Entrepreneurship; Wealth Creation/Management; Relationship Management; Marketing/Selling; Career Management; Information Management; Peak Performance, etc.

A voracious reader, he has read dictionaries several times and reviewed about 5,000 books coveringBusiness Communication, Business Management, Entrepreneurship, Public Speaking, Human Resource Management, Leadership, Public Relations, Marketing/Selling, Personal Effectiveness, etc., in his Book Review columns that have run for more than 20 years now in the Nigerian mass media and online.

Ilesanmi consults for corporate organisations and individuals in the areas of (Business) Language and Communication; Editing and Production of Publications; (Public) Book Review; Biography Writing; Ghost Writing; Reputation Management/Public Relations; Career Management; Effective Management/Leadership; Personal and Organisational Effectiveness Strategies, etc.

Ilesanmi, who has travelled to Holland and Germany, was officially sent by Financial Standard to cover Euro-Africa Business Summit holding in Hamburg, Germany in April/May 2008 and commended by the company and participants for effective coverage.

A man of commendable hardwork and exemplary excellence, Ilesanmi has attained many accomplishments. Among these are: 

SELECTED ACCOMPLISHMENTS

• Ilesanmi was engaged in January and February 2024 by REPTON GROUP, the 2023 National Largest Distributor of Dangote Cement, to coordinate the publicity campaign for the coveted award in major newspapers, on digital news platforms, etc., covering advert conception and design, press release writing, massive social media awareness creation, etc. He was applauded by the Board and Management for outstanding professional publicity for the award.

• Ilesanmi was engaged as consultant by Blakskill School of Employability Studies, a subsidiary of Blakskill Academy Limited to facilitate an Employability Skills Programme aimed at enhancing intellectual capacities and careers of the target participants in November 2023. He was repeatedly commended by participants and organisers for exceptional facilitation.

• Ilesanmi was consulted by the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria (ICAN) on Thursday, 16^th February, 2023 to facilitate atraining programme tagged “Effective Digital-Age Communication Skills Course” at its 2023 Members’ Continuing Professional Development Programme held online. He was applauded for a brilliant presentation.

• Ilesanmi was consulted by REPTON GROUP, the 2023 National Largest Distributor of Dangote Cement, on Saturday, 18^th February, 2023 to facilitate a one-day training programme christened “Effective Digital-Age Time Management Strategy for Peak Performance”, during its 2023 Business Strategy Retreat for all staff held at Academy Inn, Agidingbi Road, Ikeja, Lagos. He was commended for highly didactic training.

• Ilesanmi was invited by the University of the West of Scotland as a Guest Speaker to speak on the theme of “The Position of Africa in World Trade in the Era of Covid-19 and Beyond”at its Sixth International Conference holding Thursday, 27^thJanuary and Friday, 28^thJanuary, 2022. The three other co-Speakers in the Session are Professor John Riches of Just Trading, Scotland; Mr Richard Ferguson of Ferguson Cardo, Scotland and Mr Teferi Melesse Desta, the Ethiopian Ambassador to the UK.Twitter link of the international conference https://twitter.com/CAREED_UWS/status/1486702966241431553?t=_LwgiSHkIp8c3yMdmH-YIw&s=08
• Ilesanmi who had earlier on 23^rd March, 2018 been nominated as a Professional Fellow of the Institute of Information Management Africa in recognition of his massive contributions to the joint field of Information and Communication was finally inducted on Saturday, 20^th March, 2021. He was appointed Member of the PR/Publicity Committee of the Institute on Tuesday, 23^rd March 2021 and Member of Publication Committee on Thursday, 25^th March, 2021 in recognition of his exceptional professional intelligence.

• He was inducted as a Fellow of the Institute of Management Consultants of Nigeria and Certified Management Consultant of the International Council of Management Consulting Institutes on Tuesday, 19^th December, 2017 in recognition of his outstanding contributions to the field of Management.

• Ilesanmi won International PLATINUM Columnist, Best Columnist and Expert Author awards between 2^nd and 8^th October, 2010 at the U.S.A-basedezinearticles.com, an authoritative international online platform currently having about 500,000 international columnists, mostly whites, and was therefore inducted into HALL OF FAME on 8^th October, 2010 and endorsed as an intellectual expert in 21 knowledge areas. Please confirm from the Links here http://ezinearticles.com/?expert=Goke_Ilesanmi and http://ezinearticles.com/expert/achievements/Goke_Ilesanmi

• He was (and is) one the very few Columnists that won Globacom Limited’s Complimentary lines in 2006 in recognition of massive intellectual and societal impacts and large following. The line was recharged by Globacom for 14 years.

• Ilesanmi was nominated on 23^rd January, 2018 by Commonwealth University, Belize (based in Central/North America) for award of HONORARY DOCTORATE IN LEADERSHIP in recognition of his professional achievements and contributions to the knowledge world.

• Ilesanmi was jointly invited by London Graduate School and Commonwealth University, Belize as DISTINGUISHED DELEGATE OF HONOUR to attend either of their DUBAI TOP EXECUTIVE SEMINAR sessions billed for 4^th-6^th April, 2018 and 17^th-19^th July, 2018 in Dubai in recognition of his intellectual distinction.

• Business Initiative Directions, a global organisation based in Madrid, Spain wrote to Ilesanmi’s firm Gokmar Communication Consulting on 7^th March, 2018 to notify of nomination for International Quality Summit Award (Gold Category) in recognition of Ilesanmi and his firm’s distinction in “Leadership, Quality, Innovation and Excellence”.

• Ilesanmi was commended with a handshake for exceptional brilliance in Syntax (Grammar) in 1995 by ProfessorOlu Olagoke, author of Incorruptible Judge and one of the greatest linguists in Africa. 

• Ilesanmi was quoted as a global intellectual authority by LARRY JAMES, America’s guru of Networking in his (James’s) article on Networking in this link https://networkinghq.wordpress.com/tag/goke-ilesanmi/

• Ilesanmi was applauded in writing in 2006 by HisRoyal Highness,ProfessorG.O. Nwankwo (OON) for outstanding book review brilliance. 

• He was applauded for exceptional editing when engaged as Editorial Consultant for the National Universities Commission (NUC)’s compendium on Nigerian universities in October 2013. 

• Ilesanmi was invited by the Department of Human Kinetics and Health Education, Faculty of Education, University of Lagos on 4th December, 2008 to do public review of the text Modern Trends in Sports Administration and Management written by Dr. Joseph Awoyinfa. He was given standing ovation and called Professor there by lecturers and guests due to brilliant review.

• He was invited by the Department of Economics, University of Lagos as a Guest Lecturer on Thursday, 9th September, 2004 to speak on the topics Project Writing and How to Compose an Effective Curriculum Vitae. He was commended for a brilliant presentation. 

• Ilesanmi was invited by the Department of Accounting, University of Lagos as a Guest Lecturer on Friday, 8th October, 2004 to speak on the topic Career Enhancement through a Masterpiece of Curriculum Vitae. He was commended for a brilliant presentation and presented with an award after the lecture.

• He was invited by the Olabisi Onabanjo University, Ago-Iwoye Nigerian Students Entrepreneurship Club on Saturday, 28th May, 2005 as a Guest Speaker to discuss the topics Self-motivation as a Tonic for Success and Flexible Approach to Entrepreneurship. He was highly commended for brilliant delivery.

• Ilesanmi was consulted by REPTON GROUP, 10, Olorunnimbe, Wemaboard Estate, Ikeja Lagos to facilitate a one-day training programme tagged Winning with the Customer and Other Stakeholders in 2022, for the staff at Academy Inn, Agidingbi Road, Ikeja, Lagos on Thursday, 20th January, 2022. He was applauded repeatedly for highly didactic training.

• Ilesanmi was consulted by the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) to facilitate a two-day training programme tagged Fundamentals of Effective Business Communication in the Digital Age, for the staff in Abuja on Monday and Tuesday, 22^nd and 23^rd November, 2021. He was repeatedly applauded and given standing ovation by the participants and management for facilitating “highly educative and interactive training”.
• Ilesanmi was consulted by the Bible Society of Nigeria, 18, Wharf Road, Apapa, Lagos between Wednesday, 21^st July and Friday, 23^rd July, 2021 to facilitate a three-day in-house training programme entitled Effective Business Language, Communication and General Skills Course, for the staff at its Guest House at Palm Grove Estate, Palm Grove, Lagos. He was intellectually applauded severally for exceptional training.

• Ilesanmi was consulted by REPTON GROUP, 10, Olorunnimbe, Wemaboard Estate, Ikeja Lagos to facilitate a one-day training programme tagged Enhancing Your Corporate Reputation and Profitability with Innovative Digital Marketing Communication Skills, for the staff at Pacific Hotel, Meiran, Lagos on Sunday, 24th January, 2021. He was repeatedly applauded for a masterpiece of delivery.

• Ilesanmi was consulted by REPTON GROUP, 10, Olorunnimbe, Wemaboard Estate, Ikeja Lagos to facilitate a one-day training programme tagged Mastering Effective Public Speaking and Business Presentations to Win Big Business, Outshine Competition and Maintain Positive Public Image, for the staff at Hallmark Hotel, Itori, Near Ewekoro, Ogun State on Friday, 10^th January, 2020. He was highly commended for outstanding knowledge impartation.

• Ilesanmi was consulted to train staff of the Nigeria Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative (NEITI), 60, Nelson Mandela Street, off Kwame Nkrumah Crescent, Asokoro, Abuja on Effective Public Speaking and Business PresentationCourse on Saturday, 31^st August and Sunday, 1^st September, 2019. He was commended by the participants for a brilliant training session in Abuja.

• Ilesanmi was consulted by the Lagos State Ministry of Youth and Social Development to facilitate a training programme tagged “Boosting Your Job Chances and Career through Employability Skills” during the five-day Leadership Programme held between Monday, 6^th March and Friday, 10^th March, 2017 at Epe, Ikeja, Lagos Island, Badagry and Ikorodu Divisions. He was repeatedly given standing ovation by the participants and assessors for exceptional and creative presentations.

• He was lauded for brilliant presentation by participants despite a short notice when consulted by Business Day Training Centre, the training arm of Business Day Newspaper on Friday, 6^th September, 2013 to facilitate a training programme tagged Professional Business Writing and Communication Skills.

• Ilesanmi was invited on 6th May, 2003 by the Financial Institutions Training Centre, Lagos, chaired by the then Deputy Governor of CBN (Operations), Dr. Shamusideen Usman, to join its intellectual fold as a Programme Manager/Facilitator in recognition of language and communication/intellectual wizardry.

• Ilesanmi organised the seventh edition of the open training of the Effective Public Speaking and Business PresentationCourse at 2, Euphrates Street, Artec Practice Building, off Aguiyi Ironsi Street, Maitama, Abuja between Friday, 3rd March and Sunday, 5^th March, 2017. He was lauded by the participants for brilliant coaching.

• Ilesanmi organised the sixth edition of the open training of the Effective Public Speaking and Business PresentationCourse at 2, Euphrates Street, Artec Practice Building, off Aguiyi Ironsi Street, Maitama, Abuja on Saturday, 17^th December and Sunday, 18^th December, 2016. He was applauded by the participants for intellectual facilitation.

• Ilesanmi was engaged by Reverend Dare Ajiboye,Ph.D, General Secretary of the Bible Society of Nigeria to edit his Doctoral thesis between Tuesday, 25^th October and Tuesday, 1^st November, 2016. He was commended for excellent editing.

• Ilesanmi was engaged as MC by Mr. Dare Babarinsa to coordinate the launch of his book “One Day and a Story” at the Nigerian Institute of International Affairs, Victoria Island, Lagos on Monday, 10^th October, 2016. He was given ovation for high level of professionalism as well as relevant and mature intellectual entertainment.

• Ilesanmi was consulted by REPTON GROUP, 10, Olorunnimbe, Wemaboard Estate, Ikeja Lagos on 13^th September, 2016 to package a Comprehensive Management Profile for the Group. He was commended for a job well done.

• Ilesanmi was consulted by Centre for Financial Journalism, Lagos to facilitate a training programme tagged “Effective Communication in a Digital Age” on Monday, 5^th September, 2016 at Adna Hotel, 28, Ladipo Bateye St, G.R.A., Ikeja, Lagos. He was applauded by the participants for a very intellectually creative presentation.

• Ilesanmi organised the fifth edition of the open training of the Effective Public Speaking and Business PresentationCourse at 2, Euphrates Street, Artec Practice Building, off Aguiyi Ironsi Street, Maitama, Abuja on Saturday, 13^th August and Sunday, 14^th August, 2016. He was commended by the participants for brilliant training.

• Ilesanmi was consulted by the Bible Society of Nigeria, 18, Wharf Road, Apapa, Lagos between Friday, 8^th and Thursday, 14^th July, 2016 to coordinate the marking of the scripts of the National Essay Competition tagged Recycling Leadership: An Antithetical Approach to Youth Development and Nigeria’s Future organised for the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) members. He was greatly commended for precision of assessment of the participating writers.

• Ilesanmi was invited by the Christ Apostolic Church, Oke-Ife 1, Ikeja Zonal Headquarters, Iju-Ishaga, Lagos, to deliver a message with the theme The Mystery of Adversity on Sunday, 8^th May, 2016. He was given a standing ovation for a very brilliant and motivational presentation.

• Ilesanmi was invited by the Christ Apostolic Church, Oke-Ife 1, Ikeja Zonal Headquarters, Iju-Ishaga, Lagos, to facilitate a one-day multiple-empowerment seminar tagged Career Fulfilment and Effective Parental Guide on Monday, 2nd May, 2016. He was showered with encomiums for a very intelligent delivery.

• Ilesanmi was consulted by REPTON GROUP, 10, Olorunnimbe, Wemaboard Estate, Ikeja Lagos to facilitate a one-day retreat tagged Bracing up for the Challenges of growth and Development, for the staff at Hallmark Hotel, Itori, Near Ewekoro, Ogun State on Sunday, 24^th April, 2016. He was highly applauded for quality presentation despite short notice.

• Ilesanmi was invited by the Christ Apostolic Church, Oke-Ife 1, Ikeja Zonal Headquarters, Iju-Ishaga, Lagos, to deliver a message with the theme Implications of Rigid Embrace of Predestination for Our Living on Sunday, 13^th March, 2016. He was commended for a very educative delivery.

• Ilesanmi organised the fourth edition of the open training of the Effective Public Speaking and Business PresentationCourse at 2, Euphrates Street, Artec Practice Building, off Aguiyi Ironsi Street, Maitama, Abuja on Saturday, 27^th February and Sunday, 28^th February, 2016. He was applauded by the participants for exceptional training.

• Ilesanmi was engaged as MC by Artec Practice Ltd, 2, Euphrates Street, off Aguiyi Ironsi Street, Maitama, Abuja, for the End-the-Year Dinner/ISO 9001:2008 Certificate Presentation which held on Thursday, 17^th December, 2015 at Chopsticks, Maitama, Abuja. He was repeatedly showered with standing ovation for high level of professionalism and relevant and mature corporate entertainment.

• Ilesanmi was invited by the Christ Apostolic Church, Oke-Ife 1, Ikeja Zonal Headquarters, Iju-Ishaga, Lagos, to deliver a message with the theme Opening 11^th Hour Fortune Door with ThanksgivingMasterkey on Sunday, 29^th November, 2015. He was applauded for a brilliant message.

• Ilesanmi was engaged as MC during the inauguration party for Hon Uzamat Moremi Akinbile-Yusuf, Lagos State Commissioner for Youth and Social Development, on Monday October 19, 2015 in Lagos. He was applauded for professional coordination of the event.

• Ilesanmi organised the third edition of the open training of the Effective Public Speaking and Business PresentationCourse at 2, Euphrates Street, Artec Practice Building, off Aguiyi Ironsi Street, Maitama, Abuja on Saturday, 3^rd October and Sunday, 4^th October, 2015. He was commended by the participants for brilliant training.

• Ilesanmi was engaged on Monday, 28^th September, 2015 by Tiskies Global Nigeria Limited to package the feasibility study/business plan of the new company. He was commended for exceptional research and packaging.

• Ilesanmi was engaged as MC during the PRAISE NIGHT of the Choir of the Christ Apostolic Church, Oke-Ife 1, Ikeja Zonal Headquarters, Iju-Ishaga, Lagos, on Friday, 25^th September, 2015. He was given standing ovation for creative coordination.

• Ilesanmi was consulted by Artec Practice Limited, an architectural firm at 2, Euphrates Street, off Aguiyi Ironsi Street, Maitama, Abuja to facilitate an in-house training programme tagged Becoming an Effective Public Relations Officer between Monday 7^th September and Wednesday 9^th September, 2015. He was showered with encomium for exceptional training.

• Ilesanmi was invited by the Redeemed Christian Church of God, City of Champions, Sonola Street, off Excellence Hotel, Ogba, Ikeja, Lagos on Saturday, 22nd August, 2015 to facilitate a training programme for the church workers, with the theme Boosting Your Ministry with Effective Public Speaking Skills. He was given standing ovation for highly didactic training.

• Ilesanmi organised the second edition of the open training of the Effective Public Speaking and Business PresentationCourse at 2, Euphrates Street, Artec Practice Building, off Aguiyi Ironsi Street, Maitama, Abuja on Saturday, 15^th August and Sunday, 16^th August, 2015. He was commended by the teeming participants for highly didactic training.

• Ilesanmi was consulted by the Bible Society of Nigeria, 18, Wharf Road, Apapa, Lagos between Friday, 17^th and Monday, 20^th July, 2015 to coordinate the marking of the scripts of the National Essay Competition tagged National Insecurity: Bane of Economic Growth and Development in Nigeria organised for the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) members. He was highly commended for accuracy of assessment of the participating writers. 

• Ilesanmi organised the inaugural edition of the open training of the Effective Public Speaking and Business PresentationCourse at 2, Euphrates Street, Artec Practice Building, off Aguiyi Ironsi Street, Maitama, Abuja on Saturday, 4^th July and Sunday, 5^th July, 2015. He was applauded by pioneer participants like Mr. Hassan Timon Dodo, Deputy Director, Federal Ministry of Information; Lieutenant Commander Otuji Thomas Ogar of the Nigerian Navy and Mr. Jacob Augustus Bentum, a Ghananian with UNESCO for exceptional and quality training.

• Ilesanmi was invited by the Lagos Television (LTV), Agidingbi, Ikeja, Lagos, on Monday, 15^thJune, 2015 to discuss the topic Setting Economic Agenda for the Buhari Administration. He was commended for didactic presentation.

• Ilesanmi was consulted by Artec Practice Limited, an architectural firm at 2, Euphrates Street, off Aguiyi Ironsi Street, Maitama, Abuja to facilitate an in-house training programme tagged Effective Public Speaking and Business Presentation on Saturday, 6^th June and Sunday, 7^th June, 2015. He was lauded for didactic training.

• Ilesanmi was invited by the Lagos Television (LTV), Agidingbi, Ikeja, Lagos, on Monday, 23^rdMarch, 2015 to discuss How to Safeguard the Economy during Elections. He was highly appreciated for brilliant contribution.

• Ilesanmi was invited by the Christ Apostolic Church, Oke-Ife 1, Ikeja Zonal Headquarters, Iju-Ishaga, Lagos, on Sunday, 15^th February, 2015 to facilitate a seminar with the theme Reaching Your Divine Destination through Your Divine Vehicle. He was given standing ovation for brilliant presentation.

• Ilesanmi was invited by the Junior Chamber International Lagos Metropolitan on Sunday, 25^th January, 2015 to handle a seminar with the theme Strategies for Accomplishing Personal and Organisational Target, during the general assembly of the chamber held at Eko Hotels &Suites, Victoria Island, Lagos. He was showered with applause for exceptional delivery.

• Ilesanmi was invited by the Lagos Television (LTV), Agidingbi, Ikeja, Lagos, on Tuesday, 2^nd September, 2014 to discuss Implications of the Re-introduced ATM Charge. He was commended for highly didactic analysis.

• Ilesanmi was invited by the Lagos Television (LTV), Agidingbi, Ikeja, Lagos, on Monday, 19^thMay, 2014 to address the subject matter of Likely Impacts of Recent World Economic Forum on Africa on Nigeria’s Economy. The forum held between 7^th and 9^th May, 2014. He was appreciated for insightful contributions.

• Ilesanmi was invited by the Christ Apostolic Church, Oke-Ife 1, Ikeja Zonal Headquarters, Iju-Ishaga, Lagos, on Thursday, 1^st May, 2014 for coordination of a workshop with the theme Rescuing Your Career from Captivity and Ignorance. He was applauded for exceptional coordination and presentation.

• Ilesanmi was invited by Thinkright Foundation on Sunday, 23rd February, 2014 to speak on the theme of Achieving Greatness through Right-thinking during the inauguration of the foundation at the Lagos Chamber of Commerce & Industry (LCCI), Plot 10, Nurudeen Olowopopo Way, Beside MKO Gardens, Alausa, Ikeja, Lagos. He was showered with encomiums by the audience for unique and brilliant delivery.

• He was invited by the Nigerian Nuclear Regulatory Authority (NNRA) on Thursday, 28^th November, 2013 to speak on the sub-theme of Building Reputation and Creating Sustainable Advocacy/Awareness for NNRA Activities in 2014 during a retreat with the theme of Developing a Sustainable Strategy for Nuclear Safety Advocacy in 2014 which held at Knightsbridge Hotels, 19, Emina Crescent, off Toyin Street, Ikeja, Lagos. Ilesanmi was applauded by the participants for exceptional and insightful presentation.

• He was engaged as Corporate M.C. by HR Guide Magazine on Friday, 22nd November, 2013 during the national summit tagged The Role of the Organised Private Sector in the Quest for a Corruption-Free Nation which held at Four Points by Sheraton Hotel, Lekki, Lagos. Ilesanmi was greatly commended by the participants for unique and professional coordination of proceedings.

• He was invited by Transparent Confer Nigeria Company on Tuesday, 19^th November, 2013 to speak on the sub-theme of Secrets Behind Successful Leadership in the School and Society during the 3rd School Prefects Leadership Summit with the theme of Excellence in Leadership which held at Lagos Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Ikeja, Lagos. Ilesanmi repeatedly got standing ovation from the participants for didactic and brilliant delivery.

• Ilesanmi was consulted by Business Day Training Centre, the training arm of Business Day Newspaper on Friday, 6^th September, 2013 to facilitate a training programme tagged Professional Business Writing and Communication Skills.He was commended for brilliant presentation and production of a very rich handout for the participants despite a short notice. 

• Ilesanmi was engaged as Emcee for the wedding reception of Mr. and Mrs. Abraham and Abiodun Alabi which held at Old Winners’ Chapel Auditorium, Laspotech Road, Ikorodu, on Saturday, 24^th August, 2013. He was showered with repeated applause by the audience, including Barrister (Mrs.) Ifeoma Adeniyi, Council member, Chartered Institute of Personnel Management of Nigeria; the couple; their extended family members, etc., for effective time management, brilliant display of intellectual, motivational, comical and oratorical skills.

• Ilesanmi was consulted by the Bible Society of Nigeria, 18, Wharf Road, Apapa, Lagos between Friday, 2^nd and Sunday, 4^th August, 2013 to coordinate the marking of the scripts of the National Essay Competition tagged Integrity: Panacea for Socio-Economic and Political Challenges in Nigeria organised for the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) members. He was highly praised for objective assessment of the participants’ performance.

• Ilesanmi was invited by God’s Generals International Church, based at 29, Wike Road, by Wimpy Junction, Mile 4, Port Harcourt, Rivers Stateon Monday, 20^th and Tuesday, 21^st May, 2013 to speak on the sub-theme of “Igniting Your Destiny to Reach Your Divine Destination” during the church’s 9 Nights of Ignite Moment with the general theme of “Ignite Your Destiny”, holding between Saturday, 18^th and Sunday, 26^th May, 2013. He was applauded repeatedly for creative and intelligent presentations. 

• Ilesanmi was engaged as Emcee for the wedding reception of Mr. and Mrs. Segun and Sade Fagite which held in the hall of St. Kizito Catholic Church, Station Bus-stop, Iju, Lagos on Saturday, 18^th May, 2013. He was applauded repeatedly for exceptional radiation of intellectual, motivational, comical and oratorical skills and time consciousness by the large audience.

• Ilesanmi was invited by God’s Generals International Church, based at 29, Wike Road, by Wimpy Junction, Mile 4, Port Harcourt, Rivers Stateon Thursday, 24^th January, 2013 to speak on the sub-theme of “Fulfilling Your Life Purpose and Achieving Financial Freedom” during the church’s 14-day prayer-and-fasting conference tagged “Authority to Subdue and Dominate”. He was repeatedly given standing ovation for a highly-intelligent presentation.

• Ilesanmi was invited by Club 06 on Saturday, 22nd December, 2012 to facilitate a seminar with tagged Becoming Self-employed and Achieving Enduring Business Success through Your Plan B, during the club’s end-of-year meeting/partyat Sofunix International Schools, 2/4, Owolabi Close, by Bible College Bus-stop, off Sango Otta, Ogun. He was highly commended by the club members for an exceptionally-didactic seminar.

• He was consulted by QuaDitect Consultants, an architectural firm at Plot 2, Euphrates Street, off Aguiyi Ironsi Street, Maitama, Abuja on Friday, 5^th October to Sunday, 7^th October, 2012 to facilitate an in-house training programme christened Effective Public Speaking and Business Presentation. Ilesanmi was showered with commendation by the participants for brilliant training. 

• He was invited by QuaDitect Consultants, an architectural firm at Plot 2, Euphrates Street, off Aguiyi Ironsi Street, Maitama, Abuja on Saturday, 21st and Sunday, 22nd July, 2012 to facilitate a multi-segment in-house training programme covering Motivational Speaking; Career Management Strategy; Human Relations;Fundamentals of Public Speaking; Diction and Elocution; Use of English Language and Effective Reading Culture. Ilesanmi was repeatedly commended by the participants, Managing Partner/CEO and his wife in attendance for the exceptionally-rich and didactic training.

• He was invited by the Christ Apostolic Church Men’s Association (CACMA) of CAC Oke-Ife 1, Ikeja Zonal Headquarters, Iju-Ishaga, Lagos, on Sunday, 16th September, 2012 to speak on the theme Treading the Path of Focus to Success. Ilesanmi was thunderously applauded for exceptional delivery.
• He was invited by the Christ Apostolic Church, Testimony Ground Assembly, Alimosho, Iyana-Ipaja, Lagos Youth Fellowship on Sunday, 19th August, 2012 as Guest Speaker on the theme Getting the Right Focus for Enduring Success during the 2012 Youth Week. Ilesanmi was showered with praises for a highly-educative presentation.

• Ilesanmi was engaged as consultant by the Bible Society of Nigeria, 18, Wharf Road, Apapa, Lagos on Wednesday, 8^th August, 2012 to join the interview panel interviewing candidates for the post of translators/proofreaders. He was lauded by the management team for exceptional intellectual contributions to the interview session.

• Ilesanmi was engaged as Emcee by Sofunix International Schools, 2/4, Owolabi Close, by Bible College Bus-stop, off Sango Otta, Ogun State on Saturday, 28^th July, 2012 during the Pioneer Valedictory Service for SSS3 Students and Fourth Graduation Ceremony. He was commended by the school authorities and guests for brilliantly coordinating the event and imparting knowledge.

• He was invited by the Christ Apostolic Church, Ikeja, Lagos Zonal Youth Fellowship on Friday, 27th July, 2012 as Guest Speaker to X-ray the theme Fulfilling Your Life Purpose for Positive Change, during the 2012 Youth Week. Ilesanmi was greatly lauded for brilliant delivery.
• Ilesanmi was re-invited by Murhi International Television (MITV)as a Guest on the programme Be My Guest between 9 a.m. and 10.00 a.m. on Monday, 25th June, 2012 to X-ray the subject Addressing Unemployment Challenges in Nigeria.

 

• He was consulted by BD Consult, a public relations firm at Magodo Estate, Lagos to facilitate an in-house training programme tagged Effective Public Speaking and Business Presentation on Monday, 18th and Friday, 22^nd June, 2012. Ilesanmi was lauded by the participants for exceptionally-brilliant training. 

• He was invited by the Redeemed Christian Church of God, Redeemer’s House, 7, Ifesowapo Street, by Second Junction Bus-stop, Okeira, Aguda-Ogba, Ikeja, Lagos on Sunday, 20^th May, 2012 to facilitate a seminar with the theme, Farewell to Unemployment and Career Retardation. Ilesanmi was applauded for exceptional presentation.

• He was invited by Murhi International Television (MITV)as a Guest on Friday, 18th May, 2012 to discuss Unemployment in Nigeria: Causes and Solutions. 

• He was consulted by QuaDitect Consultants, an architectural firm at Plot 2, Euphrates Street, off Aguiyi Ironsi Street, Maitama, Abuja to facilitate an in-house training programme tagged Effective Public Speaking and Business Presentation on Saturdays, 3^rd and 10^th March and Sundays, 4^th and 11^th March, 2012. Ilesanmi was commended by the participants for detailed and brilliant training.
• Ilesanmi was invited by the Cross River State NYSC as Keynote Speaker on Friday, 20th May, 2011 to discuss the topic, The Nigerian Youth in the Context of Global Development: Life Goals, Career and Entrepreneurship Prospects, during their empowerment seminar held at Transcorp Metropolitan Hotel, Calabar. He was repeatedly given standing ovation by the audience and highly commended by Mr. Odo Effiong, Special Adviser to Governor Liyel Imoke on ICT and Mallam Abdullahi Yuguda, representative of the State Coordinator of NYSC, Mr. Akinwumi Olowokere.
• Ilesanmi was engaged as Emcee by Sofunix International Schools, 2/4, Owolabi Close, by Bible College Bus-stop, off Sango Otta, Ogun State on Saturday, 28^th July, 2012 during the Pioneer Valedictory Service for SSS3 Students and Fourth Graduation Ceremony. He was commended by the school authorities and guests for brilliantly coordinating the event and imparting knowledge. 

• Ilesanmi was engaged as Emcee by Rickey Tarfa & Co (Legal Practitioners & Notaries Public) on Saturday, 10^th September, 2011 for the send-off dinner organised in honour of Barrister Odubela Segun John, the former Head of Chambers of Rickey Tarfa & Co appointed as Honourable Commissioner for Education, Science and Technology by Governor Ibikunle Amosun of Ogun State. The dinner held at Michael Angello Events Centre, Mulliner Towers (NNPC Building), 39, Kingsway Road, Ikoyi, Lagos.

• Ilesanmi was engaged as Emcee by Mr. Sola Oni, former Principal Manager, Corporate Affairs, Nigerian Stock Exchange, on Saturday, 23^rd October, 2010 during his (Mr. Oni’s) 50^th birthday celebration, which held on the premises of the Christ Anglican Church, Anglican Communion Diocese of Lagos West, 10, Okuta Road, Bariga, Lagos. He was lauded for effective coordination and professionalism.

• He was invited by the Redeemed Christian Church of God, Grace Sanctuary, Ogba Area Headquarters, 59, Isheri Road, Ogba, Ikeja, Lagos on Friday, 11^th November, 2011 as a facilitator for a seminar with the theme, Farewell to Unemployment and Career Retardation. Ilesanmi was commended for exceptional presentation.

• He was invited by the Redeemed Christian Church of God, Oasis of Blessings Parish, 2, Orimoloye Street, by Second Junction Bus-stop, Okeira, Aguda-Ogba, Ikeja, Lagos on Sunday, 9^th October, 2011 as a facilitator for a seminar with the theme, Your Gateway to Self-employment and Enduring Business Success. Ilesanmi was repeatedly applauded for brilliant delivery.
• He was invited by the Redeemed Christian Church of God, Pentecost Power Centre, 5, Mokuolu Street, off Yaya Abatan Road, Ogba, Ikeja, Lagos on Sunday, 28^th August, 2011 to facilitate a seminar with the theme Your Gateway to Self-employment and Enduring Business Success. He was greatly lauded for exceptional presentation.
• Ilesanmi was invited by the Kingdom Wealth Imperial Initiative (KWII), 59, Isheri Road, Ogba, Ikeja, Lagos on Monday, 25^th July, 2011 as a facilitator for the seminar entitled, Your Gateway to Self-employment and Enduring Business Success, during its one-week youth empowerment and leadership programme tagged Eagles’ Gathering, held at the Citizenship and Leadership Training Centre, Sea School, Apapa, Lagos. He was given thunderous applause for exceptional presentation.
• He was invited by the Lagos State Chapter of the Christ Apostolic Church Council of Publicity Secretaries on Saturday, 17^th September, 2011 to speak on the topic Achieving Your Life Goals. Ilesanmi was commended for excellent presentation.
• He was invited by the Lagos State Chapter of the Alumni Association of the Olabisi Onabanjo University, Ago-Iwoye, Ogun State, on Saturday, 13th August, 2011, as a facilitator for the seminar with the theme, Your Gateway to Self-employment and Enduring Business Success. He was commended for brilliant delivery.
• He was invited by the Redeemed Christian Church of God, Oasis of Blessings Parish, 2, Orimoloye Street, by Second Junction Bus-stop, Okeira, Aguda-Ogba, Ikeja, Lagos on Sunday, 31st July, 2011 as a facilitator for a seminar with the theme, Farewell to Unemployment and Career Retardation. Ilesanmi was applauded for didactic delivery.
• Ilesanmi was invited by the Redeemed Christian Church of God, Pentecost Power Centre, 5, Mokuolu Street, off Yaya Abatan Road, Ogba, Ikeja, Lagos on Sunday, 26^th June, 2011 to facilitate a seminar with the theme Farewell to Unemployment and Career Retardation. He was highly commended for brilliant presentation.
• He was invited by Sofunix International Schools, 2/4, Owolabi Close, by Bible College Bus-stop, off Sango Otta, Ogun State on Wednesday, 27^th July, 2011 to speak on the topic, Your Path to Smooth Career Progression, during the graduation ceremony of the school. Ilesanmi was highly commended by the audience for brilliant delivery.
• He was invited by Sofunix International Schools, 2/4, Owolabi Close, by Bible College Bus-stop, off Sango Otta, Ogun State to facilitate the training programme for the staff, with the theme Danger of Nigerianism in English to Global Competitiveness/Online Relevance of Sofunix International Schools, on Tuesday, 5^th April, 2011. He was showered with accolades for excellent facilitation.
• He invited as Keynote Speaker to handle the topic, Towards Nigerian Youths’ Empowerment and Independence, during the Independence Business Summit organised to commemorate Nigeria’s 50th Independence Anniversary on Friday, 1^st October, 2010 in Lagos. He was lauded for brilliant presentation by participants.
• Ilesanmi was invited as Guest Speaker to discuss the topic, Achieving Career and Business Success, during the Models & Mentors Empowerment/Networking seminar held at Excellence Hotel, Ogba, Ikeja, Lagos on Saturday, 7^th August, 2010. He was greatly applauded by the audience for brilliant delivery.
• Ilesanmi was invited as Guest Speaker to discuss the topic, What is Your Life Goal?, during the Children’s Day Funfair co-sponsored by Coca Cola Company, FirstInland Bank Plc, Cadbury Nigeria Plc and May & Baker Nigeria Plc held in Agidingbi, Ikeja, Lagos on Sunday, 27^th May, 2007. He was greatly applauded by the organisers for exceptional presentation.
• He was invited by the Christ Apostolic Church, Ikeja, Lagos Zonal Youth Fellowship to speak on the topic, Achieving Group Harmony through Interpersonal Skills, during their Love Feast seminar held in Lagos, on Sunday, 5^th September, 2010. He was highly commended for excellent delivery.
• Ilesanmi was invited to speak on the topic, Achieving Your Life Goals, during the Youth Empowerment seminar organised by the Christ Apostolic Church, Ikeja, Lagos Zonal Youth Fellowship on Sunday, 22^nd February, 2009. He was lauded for brilliant presentation.
• He was invited by the Christ Apostolic Church, Ikeja, Lagos Zonal Youth Fellowship on Saturday, 29th May, 2010 as Keynote Speaker to discuss the topic, Career Advancement Strategy, during their Personal Effectiveness seminar. Ilesanmi was highly lauded.
• He was invited on 6th May, 2003 by the Financial Institutions Training Centre, Lagos, chaired by the then Deputy Governor of CBN (Operations), Dr. Shamusideen Usman, to join its intellectual fold as a Programme Manager/Facilitator in recognition of his intellectual wizardry.

• Ilesanmi was consulted by the Anyiam-Osigwe Foundation in 2003 to edit some of its Lecture Series books containing the works of eminent figures such as the Right Honourable John Major, former British Prime Minister; General Yakubu Gowon, former Nigerian Head of State; Senator Bola Tinubu, former Governor of Lagos State; Professor Chike Edozien, the Asagba of Asaba and Professor (Mrs.) Joy Ogwu, former Director-General, Nigerian Institute of International Affairs. He was later commended by the Foundation Co-ordinator, Mr. Emmanuel Anyiam-Osigwe for excellent editing.

• He has successfully worked on books such as “In Pursuit of Excellence” and “Doing the Impossible” by Ayo Lawal; “Audit Instinct” and “My Chef” by Obasesam Etimita; “Is Your Boss Difficult?” by Dare Ajiboye; “Making Your Destiny Real”by Pastor Sam Okenwa, etc.

• He was commended for exceptional brilliance in Syntax (Grammar) in 1995 by ProfessorOlu Olagoke, author of Incorruptible Judge and one of the foremost linguists in Africa. 

• Ilesanmi was commended in writing in 2006 by HisRoyal Highness,ProfessorG.O. Nwankwo (OON) for book review brilliance. 

• He was invited by the formerGatewaybank Plc on Wednesday, 7th April, 2004 for the facilitation of a training programme on Business Writing and Communication Skills for its new management trainees. He was greatly commended by the participants and the training manager for excellent display of knowledge. He was later told to propose another training programme meant for officers of the bank.

• Part-time lecturing at Ondo State Polytechnic, Owo, Lagos Outreach (2000-2001).
• Facilitated a Language and Communication seminar for teachers of Vivian Fowler Memorial College for Girls, Oregun, Lagos in September 2002.
• Ilesanmi was invited by Minaj Broadcasting International(MBI) as one of the three Guests on the programme Issues between 11 a.m. and 12.00 noon on Monday, 16th August, 2004 to discuss the topic New Capital Base for Banks: Its Justification and Implications for the Banking Sub-sector and the Nigerian Economy.

• He was invited by Murhi International Television (MITV)as a Guest on the programme Chatsville between 7.30 p.m. and 8.00 p.m. on Monday, 6th September, 2004 to address the subject Chechen Terrorism in Russia: The Genesis, Immediate Cause and Humanitarian Effects.

• Ilesanmi was invited by Minaj Broadcasting International (MBI) as a Guest on the A.M. programme between 8.30 a.m. and 9.00 a.m. on Monday, 12th April, 2004 to speak on the topic English Usage in Nigeria, Role of the Media and General Communication Implications of Nigerianism in English. 

• He was conferred with the award of Senior Orator of Nigeria by the Association of Certified Public Speakers of Nigeria on 22nd March, 2011. 

• Ilesanmi was invited by Leo District 404B (Youth Activity of Lions District 404B), Ikeja, Lagos, on Saturday, 26th August, 2006, to speak on the topic, I Have a Dream. He was given standing ovation for insightful presentation and conferred with Appreciation Award.

• He was appointed Publicity Secretary of Ikeja Zone, Lagos of Christ Apostolic Church (CAC) in October 2007. He has been lauded for tremendous media publicity since then.

• Ilesanmi started Financial Standard Jobs, a pull-out on Human Resource and Career Management, which is the pioneer in the media industry.

• He won Financial Standard Outstanding Performance Award in 2001.

• Ilesanmi was chosen to produce three editions of IoD Magazine, specialised publication of the Institute of Directors, Nigeria (IoD) in mid-2008 and early 2009. He was commended for the job well done.

• He was offered quadruple promotion in 2001 (from Reader to Copy Editor) barely one and a half years of employment as a result of exceptional hardwork and intellectual acumen.

• Ilesanmi was later promoted Senior Copy Editor.

• He was promoted Associate Editor in January 2005 as a mark of acknowledgement of his excellence and industry.

• Ilesanmi was appointed Editorial Board Member of Financial Standard on Monday, 31st January, 2005 in recognition of his excellent writing skills and hardwork.

• He was promoted Senior Associate Editor in February 2007 in recognition of exemplary intelligence.

• Ilesanmi was appointed permanent member of management of Financial Standard on October 2, 2007 for brilliant contribution upon coming to represent the Editor at the meeting.

• He was offered double promotion to the post of Deputy Editor in charge of Features and later News in October 2007 due to exceptional professional competence.

• Ilesanmi became the Acting Editor of Financial Standard on 22^nd March, 2010 upon resignation of the Editor.

• He left Financial Standard on 30^th June, 2010 to run www.gokeilesanmi.com.ng and Gokmar Communication Consulting.

Global Intellectual Recognition for Goke Ilesanmi

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(2) International Decorations for Goke Ilesanmi

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(3) International Endorsement of Goke Ilesanmi as an Expert in 21 Knowledge Areas.

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(4)Larry James, America’s most respected guru of Networking and Professional Public Speaker quoting Goke Ilesanmi as his international authority in the INTRODUCTION of his article in this link: https://networkinghq.wordpress.com.ng/tag/goke-ilesanmi/

 

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