Alaba Iranlowo Ojurayo

CAREER PROFILE
A diligent, innovative and excellence-driven Human Resources Expert, Certified Management Consultant and Certified Management System Lead Auditor. A seasoned Professional with over 19 years of experience cutting across Talent management and retention, learning and development services, performance management, corporate culture improvement, employment and industrial relations, Human Resources Planning, Human Resources Consulting and Advisory services, Administration and Quality Management Systems. The wealth of experience spans various sectors such as Insurance and financial services, consultancy, ISO/QMS auditing, policy and advocacy, trade fairs, exhibitions, business education, services, and training, among others. A holder of M.Sc, MCIPM, HRPL, FITD, FCILG, FIMC, FIMS, MNIM, ISO 9001:2015 Lead Auditor Certificate with in-depth knowledge and professional skills in Organizational Development, HR/Business Analysis, ISO 9001:2015 standard, Statutory and regulatory requirements, Odoo ERP, Human Manager software, D-Track. Odoo ERP.

He worked at CETEP City University before joining Servtrust Group as the Group Head of Human Resources, a position he held for about eight and half years until he was appointed the Head of Human Resources of the Lagos Chamber of Commerce, and Industry. He is the general manager of the human resources, administration, and quality management system of the Lagos Chamber of Commerce and Industry. As the Management Representative of the Quality Management System, he championed the certification of the Lagos Chamber of Commerce and Industry by Bureau Veritas Certification, an international and reputable certifying body for Quality Management Systems.

HIGHLIGHTS OF KEY ACHIEVEMENTS

• He coordinated the Quality Management System of the Lagos Chamber of Commerce and Industry project for the attainment of ISO 9001:2015 Certification.
• Coordinated a team of ISO auditors and QMS promoters to ensure the standardization of processes for all the departments in the organization. These include (but are not limited to) policies on operations of the trade promotion department, financial control and processes, human resources, administration, and other associated matters.
• Developed Corporate Quality Objectives for the Chamber and guide the Heads of Departments in developing Departmental Process Manuals and Process Performance Indicators and targets.
• Developed Job Competency Framework/Requirements Document
• Developed the Quality Policy
• Developed the Human Resources Process Manuals (SOP) and reviewed the Departmental Process Manuals (SOP)in the Organization in line with international standard.
• Developed Employees Handbook for the Lagos Chamber of Commerce and Industry
• Developed Job Descriptions for all employees in collaboration with HODs organization-wide.
• Transformed and improved processes through the introduction of Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) within the organization.
  Championed the development of a comprehensive Strategic Plan and direction for the Chamber.
• Introduced a biometrics device for attendance management.
  Organizational development and restructuring
  Secretary to the Committee of Ethics and Corporate Governance of LCCI Coordinating Secretary for the validation assessment of LCCI by International Trade Centre (ITC).
• Developed customer satisfaction Survey Chamber-wide
  Reviewed Job Descriptions for all employees in collaboration with HODs organization-wide

Trained, supervised and appraised departmental staff and Team members on Strategic Management, Quality Management Systems and Corporate Governance. This increased the staff’s competence and confidence level significantly.

Recent Awards and Commendations
Alaba has received several awards for his immense contributions and great works. These include by Specially customized card with Aso-oke tie presented to him by the President of the Chamber, Mrs. Toki Mabogunje on June 6, 2020, Award of Recognition given by the Leadership of Servtrust Group in commendation of valuable contributions to Quality Management System and its processes by the Managing Director of Servtrust Limited and Prudential Guards Limited, Award as the 2019 Outstanding Innovator – LCCI, Award as the 2019 Organizational Coach – LCCI, Award as the 2019 Due Process Promoter – LCCI, Award as the 2018 Organizational Coach – LCCI. Award of Recognition given by the Management of Servtrust Group in commendation of valuable contributions to Quality Management System and its processes at (Servtrust Limited and Prudential Guards Limited).

Education:
2009– University of Lagos, Akoka, Yaba, Lagos: M.Sc in Psychology with specialization in Industrial/Organisational Psychology
2004 – AdekunleAjasin University, Akungba-Akoko, Ondo State:
B.Sc (Hons) in Pure and Applied Psychology

Professional Membership:
2024: Fellow, Nigerian Institute of Training and Development (FITD)
2024: Advanced Diploma in Business Studies (ICM, UK)
2023: Advanced Diploma in Human Resource Development (ICM, UK)
2020: Fellow, Chartered Institute of Leadership and Governance, United States (FCILG)
2020: Fellow, Institute of Strategic Management of Nigeria – Chartered (FSM)

2020: Fellow, Institute of Management Consultants (FIMC)
2020: Fellow Institute of Management Specialist, United Kingdom (FIMS)
2020: Certified Management Consultant by International Council of Management Consulting Institutes (ICMCI).
2019: QMS ISO 9001:2015 Lead Auditor Course certified by CQI/IRCA
2015: Member, Nigerian Institute of Training and Development (MITD)
2013: Professional Member, Chartered Institute of Personnel Management (MCIPM)
2013: Professional Diploma in Human Resources Management (PDHRM)
2012: Member, Nigerian Institute of Management (Chartered)
2012: Specialist Certificate in Intelligence and Investigations (UNILAG)

Iranlowo is the Coordinator/Founder of Bright Hope Consulting Academy, an approved Study Centre of the Chartered Institute of Personnel Management (CIPM). He is the Principal/Head of an approved Centre for Institute of Commercial Management (ICM), UK, Yaba, Lagos.

Coordinator/Principal for Nigeria Institute of Management (NIM – Chartered) Approved Study Centre, Yaba, Lagos.

Local and International Courses/Conferences Attended
2019: Master Class on Employee Engagement through Emotional Intelligence by London South Bank University (School of Business)
2019: Master Class on ‘’ If you cannot measure it, You cannot manage it: Performance Management as Engagement Tool’’ – London South Bank University (School of Business)
2019: Digital Marketing Training by Digital Marketing Institute
2018: QMS ISO 9001:2015 Internal Audit Training Course
QMS ISO 9001:2015 Awareness/Foundation Course
2018: Good Governance/Nigeria Industrial Standards for Good Governance for Organized Private Sector organized by UNIDO and approved by SON Governing Council (NIS 901:2017) – May 28-30.
2018: Fundamentals of Project Management April 24-25, 2018
2016: Conference of CIPM, Lagos State Chapter with theme “Re-imagine Re-Energize”
2016: Rethink HR Conference with theme: Rethinking HR Relevance to Strategic and National Development.
2015: Conference of CIPM, Lagos State Chapter with theme “Ignite, Engage”
2014: Refresher course on ISO 9001: 2008 Internal Audit Training organized by Top 3 Concept.
2014: Train – The – Consultant Seminar by Nigerian Institute of Management (Chartered)
2012: Nigeria Quality Summit by Standards Organization of Nigeria (SON)