PROFILE OF CHIEF B. OLUYEMI ESAN, HND, MBA, PGD, ANAN, ICPAN, FPAN
Chief B. Oluyemi Esan is a highly accomplished industrial relations expert, public sector administrator, and business management consultant with several decades of distinguished service in governance, administration, finance, labour relations, and institutional development.
He is widely respected for his wealth of experience, administrative competence, and outstanding contributions to the growth of the public sector, local government administration, and private enterprise in Ekiti State and beyond.
Educational Background
Chief B. Oluyemi Esan possesses a strong academic and professional foundation which has shaped his successful career in public administration and management.
He obtained his Higher National Diploma (HND) from Ondo State Polytechnic, Owo, Ondo State in 1989. In pursuit of advanced managerial and leadership knowledge, he proceeded to earn a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from the University of Ado-Ekiti in the year 2000.
Demonstrating his passion for continuous learning and intellectual development, he further obtained a Postgraduate Diploma (PGD) in Gender Studies from Ekiti State University, Ado-Ekiti in 2015. In addition, he has been a Ph.D. student at the same institution since 2017, reflecting his commitment to scholarship, research, and policy development.
Professional Qualifications and Memberships
Chief Esan is a seasoned professional with reputable affiliations in accounting, administration, and public sector management. His professional recognitions include:
Associate Member, Association of National Accountants of Nigeria (ANAN) – 2006
Member, Institute of Certified Public Accountants of Nigeria (ICPAN) – 2007
Fellow, Public Administration Institute of Nigeria (FPAN) – 2007
These memberships underscore his competence, integrity, and professionalism in financial administration, governance, and organizational leadership.
Career in Public Service
Chief B. Oluyemi Esan began his administrative career in 1983 in the defunct Ekiti Central Local Government under the then old Ondo State, where he was appointed as a Senior Clerical Officer/Internal Auditor.
Through dedication, discipline, competence, and hard work, he steadily rose through the ranks, serving in several strategic and leadership capacities across the local government system. His career progression is a testament to his deep understanding of public administration, finance, accountability, and institutional management.
His notable positions in the public service include:
Senior Clerical Officer/Internal Auditor – 1983
Internal Auditor/Senior Accountant – 1989
Principal Accountant / Chief Accountant – 1993
Treasurer – 1994
Director of Finance and Administration, Local Government – 2008
Head of Local Government Administration – 2010
Administrative Secretary, Local Government Staff Training School – 2014
Executive Secretary / Local Government Inspector, Ministry of Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs – 2014–2017
Throughout these appointments, he played key roles in strengthening financial management systems, administrative coordination, staff development, institutional oversight, and grassroots governance.
Consultancy and Labour Relations Expertise
In addition to his remarkable public service career, Chief Esan also served as a Consultant to the Nigerian Union of Local Government Employees (NULGE), where he contributed significantly to capacity building, training, and manpower development.
His role in this capacity further established him as a respected authority in industrial relations, human resource development, and public sector workforce management.
Retirement and Continued Service to Government
After a long and impactful career, Chief B. Oluyemi Esan formally retired from the Public Service of Ekiti State in March 2017.
However, his retirement from active civil service did not mark the end of his public contribution. In recognition of his wealth of experience and expertise in labour and public administration, he was appointed as Senior Special Assistant (Labour Matters) to the Executive Governor of Ekiti State, a position he served in from 2019 to 2022.
In this role, he brought his deep knowledge of labour relations, conflict management, and administrative policy to bear in supporting government-labour engagement and promoting industrial harmony.
Business and Corporate Leadership
Chief Esan is also an accomplished entrepreneur and corporate leader. Following his retirement from public service, he expanded his impact into the private sector, where he currently holds leadership positions in several business ventures.
He is presently:
Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Timberforte Investment Nigeria Limited
Managing Director (MD), Esak Global Ventures Nigeria Limited
Chief Executive Officer (CEO), High Peak Development and Associates Nigeria Limited
Through these organizations, he continues to contribute to enterprise development, consultancy, investment, and socio-economic advancement.
Traditional Honours and Community Recognition
As a man of honour, service, and community relevance, Chief B. Oluyemi Esan has been recognized with several prestigious traditional titles in acknowledgment of his contributions to community development, leadership, and social progress.
Among his chieftaincy titles are:
The Gbobaniyi of Erinjiyan-Ekiti
Otun Bobaselu of Iyin-Ekiti
Fiwagboye of Erinmope-Ekiti
These honours reflect the high esteem in which he is held across various communities in Ekiti State.
Personal Life
Chief B. Oluyemi Esan is a devoted family man, happily married and blessed with children. He is known for his humility, discipline, commitment to service, and passion for human development.
Conclusion
Chief B. Oluyemi Esan stands out as a distinguished administrator, financial expert, labour relations strategist, and business leader whose life has been defined by service, professionalism, leadership, and integrity.
His legacy in the public sector, his continued relevance in governance and labour matters, and his achievements in business and community leadership make him a worthy model of excellence and purposeful leadership and his intended journey into the house of representative is a testament to his unyielding spirit of leadership.
Comrade Idowu Afuye,
CEO, ISAPOL CONSULTANCY INFORMATION COMMUNICATION FIRM.
