Our team · Boma’s Intellectual Academy
Meet the people behind BIA.
Led by our founder, Hon. Boma, the BIA team runs admissions, teaching and student support. Open any profile to read that role’s responsibilities.
13 team members · 5 departments
Management 2
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Caleb Aghedo
Head of Operations
Responsibilities 4
Responsibilities
- Oversees academic operations, including classes and tutorials, ensuring delivery is coordinated and progress is monitored.
- Monitors operational plans, targets, schedules, and follow-through across academic and programme activities.
- Tracks progress, identifies issues or delays, and escalates matters requiring management attention.
- Coordinates operational information and supports accurate, evidence-based reporting.
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Elizabeth Oluwadamilola Ogunwale
General Manager
Responsibilities 4
Responsibilities
- Oversees general administration, office services, and non-academic service delivery.
- Coordinates front-office functions, enquiries, administrative records, and routine office procedures.
- Monitors facilities and resource needs, and follows up on service or maintenance issues.
- Coordinates assigned administrative staff and reports outstanding issues or decisions needed.
Administration & Front Office 4
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Grace Damaris Igbani
Acting Personal Assistant to the CEO / Public Relations Officer (PRO)
This position supports the CEO’s daily coordination needs while also helping BIA communicate clearly with students and its wider audience.
Responsibilities 13
Acting Personal Assistant to the CEO
- Assist with coordinating the CEO’s activities and day-to-day work arrangements.
- Communicate important information to the CEO and to relevant people when required for assigned work.
- Follow up on tasks assigned by the CEO, check their progress, and bring pending items to the appropriate person’s attention.
- Help keep daily operations organised by supporting coordination and timely communication.
- Where a task, instruction, or deadline is unclear, seek clarification rather than making assumptions.
Public Relations Officer
- Share accurate information about BIA’s programmes, services, activities, and announcements with students and the wider audience.
- Help publicise BIA programmes and services through the communication channels assigned to the role.
- Support student engagement by responding to or directing questions and comments through the relevant channels.
- Help maintain clear, timely, and professional communication between BIA and its students or audience.
- Ensure that public-facing information is accurate and raise questions internally when confirmation is needed.
Practical expectations
- Keep track of assigned follow-ups and communicate progress or unresolved issues.
- Coordinate the PA and PRO duties so that important messages and tasks are not overlooked.
- Refer matters outside the role’s knowledge or authority to the CEO or the appropriate team member.
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Adenusi Gloria
JUPEB Manager / Secretary
This role manages key JUPEB administrative processes, including registration, student records, payment records, enquiries, and coordination.
Responsibilities 20
Student registration and onboarding
- Register new students and record their information accurately.
- Guide newly admitted students through the registration and admission process.
- Prepare and send students’ registration slips and biodata forms.
- Monitor registration progress and follow up when a student’s registration is incomplete.
Student data and documentation
- Enter, update, organise, and maintain student information in the relevant database or records.
- Keep registration records and related documents organised so that information can be located when needed.
- Coordinate student records and support proper documentation and accessibility of information.
Payments and receipts
- Update and maintain students’ payment records.
- Issue payment receipts where required and in line with BIA’s process.
- Follow up with students regarding outstanding payments and communicate payment-record issues to the appropriate person.
Enquiries and student communication
- Attend to enquiries from prospective students, registered students, and parents.
- Provide accurate information on admission procedures, tuition fees, payment plans, and academic activities.
- Communicate important announcements, updates, and information to students.
Accommodation administration
- Prepare accommodation receipts.
- Assist students with accommodation-related enquiries and direct unresolved matters to the appropriate person.
Reports and operational coordination
- Prepare and maintain records of registered students, payments, and other administrative activities.
- Work with other staff members and departments to support effective communication and teamwork.
- Support the smooth coordination of JUPEB administrative activities and day-to-day operations.
- Ensure students receive timely assistance and administrative tasks are completed efficiently.
- Carry out other related administrative duties assigned by management in support of the academy’s operations.
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Soretire Ibukunoluwa Aramide
Secretary / JAMB Manager
This role coordinates JAMB classes, supports student verification towards the stated recruitment target, and manages the BIA TikTok page for JAMB candidates.
Responsibilities 12
JAMB class planning and coordination
- Plan JAMB classes and prepare or coordinate the class timetable.
- Message tutors about scheduled classes and confirm whether they are available.
- Follow up on class arrangements to help ensure tutors are available as planned.
- When a tutor is unavailable, take the class if needed and if able to do so, as described for this role.
- Communicate changes or availability issues to the relevant people.
Student verification and target support
- Verify students as part of the work towards BIA’s stated target for the next JAMB cycle.
- Keep the verification process organised and raise unclear or incomplete student information for follow-up.
- Help maintain visibility of progress towards the target through the verification work assigned.
BIA JAMB TikTok page
- Manage the BIA TikTok page intended for JAMB candidates.
- Respond to comments from JAMB candidates and prospective students.
- Direct interested people to WhatsApp so they can be added to the appropriate groups.
- Communicate information accurately and refer questions that require confirmation to the relevant team.
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Ibitoye Esther
Accommodation Manager
This role publicises available accommodation, responds to accommodation enquiries, helps arrange inspections, and follows up with prospective clients.
Responsibilities 13
Accommodation publicity
- Post details of available accommodation in the appropriate accommodation groups.
- Prepare a write-up for each listing using the available and confirmed details.
- Make sure the information shared reflects the listing details provided and seek clarification when information is missing.
Enquiries and customer service
- Respond to accommodation enquiries from students and parents.
- Provide accurate information about available accommodation and assist with related questions.
- Respond to enquiries received through the company website or other communication channels about BIA’s programmes and services, as described for this role.
Hostel inspections
- Arrange hostel inspections with interested parents or students.
- Attend or assist with inspections personally, or coordinate support from another staff member when necessary.
- Communicate inspection arrangements clearly to the people involved.
Client follow-up and conversion
- Provide prospective clients with the information they need about BIA’s programmes and services.
- Explain payment procedures using confirmed information.
- Follow up with people who have made enquiries and encourage interested prospects to proceed with registration and payment where appropriate.
- Refer questions about details outside the role’s knowledge or authority to the appropriate team member.
Academics & Tutoring 4
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Williams Favour Ogunbayo
Online Tutor for Commercial Subjects / Student Outreach Support
This role combines online teaching of commercial subjects with student engagement and outreach support.
Responsibilities 8
Online tutoring
- Teach Economics and Business Studies (BUS) to students in the relevant online subject groups.
- Support participation and active learning by engaging students during subject-group learning activities.
- Help students understand the topics being taught and respond to subject-related questions within the tutor’s knowledge.
- Use the relevant subject groups to keep teaching and student participation organised.
Outreach and student recruitment support
- When participating in outreach with other staff, speak with prospective students and explain what BIA is and what it offers.
- Collect contact numbers from interested students in the course of outreach.
- Ensure contact numbers collected are added to the specific groups intended for those students.
- Help prospective students understand the available BIA offering accurately and avoid promising anything that has not been confirmed.
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Daniel John
Physical Tutor for CRS, Government and Literature / Student Recruitment and Lecture Bank Support
This role provides physical teaching for specified art subjects and supports student recruitment and the organisation of the art class Lecture Bank.
Responsibilities 9
Physical tutoring
- Teach Christian Religious Studies (CRS), Government, and Literature to students through physical classes.
- Support students’ understanding of the subjects and respond to relevant academic questions within the tutor’s knowledge.
- Assist with maintaining an effective learning environment during the classes assigned.
Student recruitment
- Identify and engage prospective JUPEB candidates.
- Explain BIA’s available programmes and provide accurate information to interested candidates.
- Encourage interested candidates to take the next appropriate step towards enrolment without making unconfirmed promises.
Lecture Bank collation
- Assist in collecting and collating lecture materials for the organisation’s art class Lecture Bank.
- Organise materials so they can be located and used more easily by the relevant people.
- Help maintain the Lecture Bank by keeping the materials organised and bringing gaps or missing items to the appropriate person’s attention.
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Divine Igbokwe
Assistant Academic Director / WhatsApp Channel Handler
This role supports class scheduling and tutor coordination and manages the BIA WhatsApp Channel’s JAMB-focused content and engagement.
Responsibilities 9
Academic coordination support
- Assist with scheduling and coordinating classes.
- Contact tutors about class arrangements, schedules, and academic activities.
- Help confirm tutor availability for scheduled classes and communicate scheduling issues to the appropriate person.
WhatsApp Channel management
- Manage the BIA WhatsApp Channel and ensure content is updated regularly.
- Post JAMB past questions, polls, and answers to support students preparing for their examinations.
- Share relevant content across JAMB groups and encourage students to participate.
Content preparation and engagement
- Work with the editor to prepare JAMB-related content for posting.
- Suggest ideas that may improve engagement and participation on the WhatsApp Channel.
- Help keep posted educational content clear, relevant, and organised.
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Achief Halimat Anuoluwapo (Halima)
Online Tutor for Art Subjects / Student Outreach Support / Personal Assistant to Sir Holly and the Chief Operating Officer (COO)
This role combines online teaching, student outreach and follow-up, and personal-assistant support to Sir Holly and the Chief Operating Officer (COO).
Responsibilities 21
Online tutoring for art students
- Teach Government, Christian Religious Studies (CRS), and Literature to students in the relevant online subject groups.
- Support participation and active learning in the subject groups.
- Help students with questions relating to the subjects taught, within the tutor’s knowledge.
Outreach and student follow-up
- When participating in outreach with other staff, speak with prospective students and explain what BIA is and what it offers.
- Collect contact numbers from interested students during outreach.
- Ensure the numbers collected are added to the specific groups intended for those students.
- Follow up with students after outreach as part of the assigned student-engagement process.
- Provide accurate information and refer questions requiring confirmation to the appropriate team member.
Personal Assistant to Sir Holly
- Remind Sir Holly of BIA-related classes, meetings, and scheduled commitments.
- Help keep Sir Holly’s schedule organised and bring upcoming or conflicting commitments to his attention.
- Follow up on pending tasks and remind him of items that still require action.
- Follow up with other staff members on tasks or matters that Sir Holly has asked to be monitored, and communicate the status back to him.
- Keep relevant reminders and follow-up information organised so that commitments and pending tasks are not easily overlooked.
Personal Assistant to the Chief Operating Officer (COO)
- Support the COO with organising and tracking BIA-related appointments, meetings, and scheduled commitments communicated to the PA.
- Remind the COO of upcoming meetings, deadlines, and pending tasks that have been brought to the PA’s attention.
- Follow up on assigned action points with the COO or relevant staff members and report back on their status.
- Help keep the COO’s schedule and task reminders organised, and promptly flag clashes, changes, or items requiring attention.
- Communicate information and reminders accurately, maintain appropriate discretion with work-related information, and seek clarification when instructions are unclear.
Coordination and boundaries
- Keep teaching, outreach, and PA duties organised so that important responsibilities are not overlooked.
- Clarify priorities with Sir Holly or the COO when tasks conflict or the expected deadline is unclear.
- Provide reminders and follow-ups; responsibility for making the final decisions or completing another person’s task remains with the person assigned to it unless separately instructed.
Student Affairs 1
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Ighofimoni Gabriel Oghenekevwe
BIA DSA (Directorate of Student Affairs)
This role provides student consultation and support, especially through BIA and UNILAG groups and direct messages.
Responsibilities 8
Student consultation and enquiries
- Attend to students’ questions and enquiries in BIA groups, UNILAG groups, and direct messages.
- Review incoming questions and make reasonable efforts to ensure that students receive a response rather than being overlooked.
- Provide answers only when the information is known and reliable.
- When an answer is uncertain or unavailable, confirm the correct information with Mr. Boma or the relevant team before replying.
- Where another staff member or department is better placed to answer, direct the enquiry to that person or seek their input.
Follow-up and communication
- Keep track of questions that require confirmation and return to the student with the confirmed answer.
- Communicate with students respectfully and clearly, including when an answer is still being checked.
- Help identify recurring student questions that may need a clearer announcement or explanation from BIA.
Brand, Content & Partnerships 2
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Jomiloju Samuel Ayo-Yusuf
Head of Content Creation / YEB Manager
This role coordinates YEB members and content creators and follows up with prospective partners and programme leads.
Responsibilities 15
YEB member management
- Coordinate the activities of YEB members and keep track of work relating to their responsibilities.
- Ensure members have the materials, resources, and support needed for their assigned work, raising resource gaps when necessary.
- Support members in carrying out activities intended to generate profit for the company, within the work assigned to them.
Partner and stakeholder follow-up
- Maintain communication with prospective partners and stakeholders.
- Follow up on previous conversations, keep relationships active, and explore potential collaboration opportunities that may benefit the company.
- Share relevant updates with the appropriate team members and seek guidance where an offer or commitment requires approval.
Content creator management
- Coordinate content creators and monitor the development, delivery, and quality of assigned content.
- Provide creative ideas and support where needed to help creators complete content effectively.
- Identify when creators need additional support or incentives and raise or coordinate those needs through the appropriate process.
BIA JUPEB registration leads
- Monitor prospective JUPEB applicants who have been identified as leads.
- Follow up with those applicants and maintain consistent communication to encourage them to proceed with registration where interested.
- Keep relevant lead follow-up information organised and communicate progress or unresolved questions to the appropriate team.
Lecture Bank leads
- Monitor and follow up with prospective Lecture Bank leads.
- Maintain communication with potential collaborators and explore opportunities to expand the network supporting BIA JUPEB programmes.
- Share the status of relevant conversations with the appropriate team members.
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Nwokwe Onyedikachi (Dominique)
Assistant Brand Manager / Content Creator
This role creates and supports digital content for BIA Academy, with a focus on JUPEB admissions and preparation, online visibility, and prospective-student engagement.
Responsibilities 12
Content development and production
- Create content for BIA Academy’s social media platforms to promote the brand and increase awareness.
- Develop content ideas, scripts, captions, hooks, and video concepts focused on JUPEB admissions and preparation.
- Shoot and edit videos for BIA Academy.
- Contribute content ideas that support BIA’s online growth.
Brand and creative coordination
- Work with the Brand Manager to develop creative ideas and strategies that strengthen BIA’s online presence and visibility across digital platforms.
- Suggest approaches for promoting BIA and reaching more prospective students.
- Coordinate creative work with the Brand Manager so content aligns with the direction agreed for the brand.
Prospective-student enquiries and follow-up
- Respond to prospective students’ enquiries and provide information about BIA’s JUPEB programmes.
- Follow up with prospective students to encourage continued engagement and registration.
- Ensure information shared with prospective students is accurate and refer unconfirmed questions to the appropriate team member.
Reporting
- Prepare daily work reports covering relevant activities and progress.
- Share content ideas and relevant updates that support the team’s online growth.