Ishola Wale - Founder and President
Adewale holds a Bachelor's degree in Health Service Management(School of Public and Environmental Affairs; Indiana University, 2015). Adewale holds an Associate's degree in Arts (Truman College, 2003), an Associate's degree in Radiologic Science (South Suburban College, 2009), and a professional Certificate in MRI (Magnetic Resonance Imaging, 2013) from South Suburban College. Adewale Ishola has extensive experience in serving others' needs. He is the author of the self-help book titled THE DRIVER; EXCELLING IN YOUR LIFE. He is also the Founder of the 501 (c)(3) non-profit organization Gifted Hands Foundation Inc., USA, and the CEO/Founder of Aquila Development Company Limited, Nigeria. In the past 2 years, He has spent several weeks away from his family while on humanitarian trips to Nigeria both in 2013 and 2014 to support orphans and widows.
Because of the measurable success that Gifted Hands Foundation Inc. has achieved in the past two years and considering the high rate of poverty among widows, orphans, and troubled youths in Nigeria; Wally Walters Foundation was founded in January 2015 as a sister-NGO to Gifted Hands Foundation Inc., USA. Adewale is excited about what the future holds. Adewale left Nigeria as a little boy about 19 years ago to join his parents and siblings in Chicago IL, USA. He is now returning to Nigeria as a family man that is ready to be a part of positive change in his homeland.
Kehinde holds a Law Degree from Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile Ife. Kehinde is a legal Practitioner and the Founder of Temple Stone and Graey LP. Kehinde has his practice office both in Lagos and Abuja. Kehinde specializes in corporate practice and has been in the field for many years. He has wealth of knowledge in this named field. He is also a member of the Nigerian Bar Association and International Bar Association.
Adeyemi Sanni is a fervent investment advisor with over seven (7) years developed competencies and skills across Accounting, Business Development and Investment Banking. He is a graduate of Economics from the University of Ilorin and currently a student of Masters of Development Finance (MDF) in the University of Lagos. Adeyemi has attended various trainings, workshops, seminars on Supervisory/Management Development Programme and also holds a Special Executive Masters of Business Administration (SEMBA) from the Metropolitan School of Business and Management, United Kingdom. He is enrolled for the Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) Programme.
Tola Baninre holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Sociology from Purdue University, located in West Lafayette, Indiana, U.S. He has held several leadership and customer service positions in Nigeria and Overseas and is currently the Managing Partner at Toxhann Events & Concepts, which is an events management company based in Lagos, Nigeria.
Taiwo is a graduate of Economics from the Leadcity University, Ibadan Oyo State Nigeria and holds Certificate in Leadership from the Daystar Leadership Academy, Lagos Nigeria. He is currently running an Advance Diploma with the Institute of Commercial Management, UK on Marketing, Advertising and Public Relations. Taiwo is a qualified and result oriented Special event professional with years of successful experience in positions of increasing responsibilities and duties.
Oluwatosin Olorokun is the Vice President/Program Coordinator. He is a graduate of Business Administration from Olabisi Onabanjo University, he has taken his passion for event management to another level due to his creative and innovative mindset.As a music aficionado, He enjoys playing the bass guitar, jazz drums, keyboard and singing. His love for event management began as key player in organizing musical and street concerts and family get-togethers.
Dorcas is a graduate of Anatomy from Bowen University, Iwo, Osun state, Nigeria. She is currently studying medicine in Bowen University. Motivated by her passion to help others, Dorcas made a decision to study medicine at an early age. Years into her programme, she developed a deeper desire to assist the needy. Dorcas has a desire to care for senior citizens and is looking forward to starting a home for the aged in the nearest future.
Mr Lanre Baruwa is on Wally Walters Advisory Board. He is an associate in the law firm of M. A. Banire & Associates. An alumnus of University of Abuja and later, University of Lagos, he was called to the Nigerian Bar in 2003. He started his law career at Sola Ajijola & Co. Solicitors, Lagos- 2003-2005, with an in-between stint at Yusuf Dankofa & Co., Solicitors, Kaduna (2004); Prime Location (2005-2007); Quayside Properties (2007-2008); Barclays, United Kingdom (2008-2010).
Victor Adegoke is a technology executive with several years of operational experience in the competitive IT & Energy industries, encompassing various roles in Program Management, Field Engineering, Business Development and Renewable Energy consulting.
