FOUNDER & CHAIRMAN – PASTOR OLUBI JOHNSON, (BSc. MSc. Ph.D)
Pastor Olubi Johnson is the President of Christ Life Ministries and Founder/Setman of Scripture Pasture Christian Centre Ibadan, Nigeria. He is the Chairman of the Board of Trustees of Lifeforte International High and Junior Schools, Biscordint Travels, Lifeforte Holdings and Investments and is the Nigeria Master Affiliate of Linux Professional Institute (LPI). Pastor Olubi Johnson is the Chairman Board of Trustees Elyon Koinonia Estate Developers Limited, Living Mercy Voice Foundation, a charity organization established by Scripture Pasture Christian Centre and Lifeforte Scholarship Foundation.
He holds a first class Bachelors and Masters degree in Physics from the University of Ibadan. He is also an alumnus of Imperial College London where he completed postgraduate coursework in Communication Engineering. His love for the challenge of research in cutting-edge Computational Theoretical Physics led him, after many years of fruitful ministry, to return to his passion for academic research and attainment, and was recently awarded a PhD. in Physics from the University of Ibadan for his dissertation entitled: “Atomistic Simulation and Calculation of Optoelectronic Properties and Efficiency of Graphene-Anatase Based Magnesium Perovskite Solar Cell.” With over 25 years of experience in education and management, Olubi continues to ensure that Lifeforte stays true to its mission of enhancing lives via excellent education.
Pastor Johnson is the Nigeria Master Affiliate of Linux Professional Institute (LPI), the first and largest vendor-neutral Linux and Open Source certification body in the world.
He ensures the growth and adoption of Linux Open Source and Free Software by identifying the best partner organizations for LPI in Nigeria and English-speaking West African countries that are best suited for the task of promoting Linux professionalism in the region. Under his leadership, LPI Nigeria was awarded the fastest growing affiliate in the Europe Middle East and Africa (EMEA) region in its first year.
The LPI Innovation Hub (the first multi-disciplinary Hub in a sub-Saharan African University founded by an Open Source body) was built by Pastor Johnson and his wife Sarah Olubi-Johnson (Ph.D), in collaboration with LPI Global.
Pastor Johnson has a passion for young people and believes that through the activities at the LPI Innovation Hub and the networking it will provide, young men and women will be equipped in no small way to contribute significantly to building of the immediate community, the larger community and the nation as a whole.
FOUNDER & CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER – SARAH OLUBI -JOHNSON, (B.A., M.A., Ph.D.)
Sarah Olubi Johnson, a hand-maiden of the LORD with prophetic grace, and her husband, Pastor Olubi Johson, founded Lifeforte in 1990. Sarah continues to serve as the CEO and Vice-Chairman of the Board of Trustees of Lifeforte International High and Junior Schools.
Currently, Dr Johnson is a member of the Cambridge International Educational Advisory Board, the first black person to hold this position and the first female to represent the African sub-Saharan region on the board. She is also the CEO and Managing Director of Biscordint Travels and Lifeforte Holdings and Investments.
She is the Vice-Chairperson Board of Trustees Elyon Koinonia Estate Developers Limited, Living Mercy Voice Foundation, a charity organization established by Scripture Pasture Christian Centre and Lifeforte Scholarship Foundation.
Sarah holds a Second Class Honours Upper Division Bachelors degree in English from the University of Jos and a Masters degree in English from the University of Ibadan where she specialized and earned a Ph.D in phonology. Prior to founding Lifeforte, Sarah was a lecturer in the Department of English at the University of Ibadan.
Sarah Olubi Johnson, has made significant contributions to improving educational opportunities for children in Africa and beyond. With over 30 years of experience in education, business and management, her unparalleled success as an educationist and astute businesswoman has earned her several accolades most notably the PSR Woman of Merit Gold Award, Leadership in Nigeria Education Gold Award, Grand Award for Productivity in Africa and a nomination for the TimeNews Development Achievers Merit Gold Award. Sarah was also the guest speaker at the Diamond Bank Plc 22nd Nationwide Business Xpress Seminar.
Under Sarah’s leadership, Lifeforte has grown from a vision into one of the best international schools in Africa with outstanding award-winning students and alumni who are impacting Nigeria, Africa, and the world.
Sarah is the author of the best seller business book “Dare to Dream and Succeed in a Harsh Economic Climate, RECESSION – RECOVERY”, a collaborative work with TELL Magazine. The Book both practical and inspiring, purchased in 2013 by First Bank Nigeria Plc has been used as a manual in the bank’s Small and Medium Scale Entrepreneurial program. The book has also been impressively sponsored by Ogun State government and Nestoil Plc.
On pro bono basis, to promote good fundamental work and business ethics amongst Nigerian Youths, Sarah has also been a guest speaker at Lagos and Ogun State National Youth Service Camps and distributed the books on a large scale to Youth Corpers in Lagos, Ogun, Ondo and Ekiti States. Furthermore, Law School Students in Abuja are also recipients of this pro bono distribution.
Sarah, a lover of youths, also delivered a keynote address on her passion ‘Excellence’ at the Annual Personality Lecture and Honours Day of the University of Ibadan Medical Students Association, and more recently held a seminar on ‘Building a Successful Business in Nigeria’s Challenging Environment’ and made a book presentation at The International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA) Young ‘Agripreneurs’ Event.
DR. ITUNUOLUWA JOHNSON-SOGBETUN
(Bsc. Human genetics, MBBS ( UCL) MRCP, MRCGP, DFSRH)
Dr. Itunu Johnson-Sogbetun is a UK-based General Practitioner with over a decade of experience in both the National Health Service and the private sector. Specializing in women’s health, sexual and reproductive health, and menopause care, she is a member of the British Menopause Society. Actively involved in the RCGP North West London Faculty Board, she leads initiatives promoting Equality, Diversity & Inclusion. Dr. Johnson-Sogbetun’s advocacy extends to her role in the Rock My Menopause Committee within the Primary Care Women’s Health Forum. She passionately champions health equity, notably through the HEAL courses initiative, addressing health issues affecting the Black community.
Beyond her medical career, Dr. Johnson-Sogbetun serves as a GP tutor and examiner at Queen Mary’s University of London Medical school. Balancing professional excellence with insights gained from personal healthcare challenges, she forges a unique connection with her patients. Dr. Itunu Johnson-Sogbetun embodies a holistic approach to healthcare, bringing a wealth of experience and passion to her multifaceted roles. During this time, she also did further training and obtained a Diploma from the Faculty of Sexual & Reproductive Health in March 2021. She has also done additional training in women’s health and the menopause and is currently completing her Advanced Certificate in Principles and Practice of Menopause Care from the British Menopause Society.
MR. OLUSEGUN OLUWATOSIN SOGBETUN,
(B.Sc. INSURANCE, M.B.A. INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS, INTERNATIONAL DIPLOMA IN GOVERNANCE RISK & COMPLIANCE)
Mr Tosin Sogbetun is the International Director of Governance Risk and Compliance of Lifeforte Holdings and Investments. He is responsible for managing the broad issues of corporate governance, enterprise risk management (ERM) and corporate compliance with regard to regulatory requirements.
Tosin is an expert in compliance and financial crime for the banking industry. He is currently working as a Senior Business Manager at Citi Bank in London’s Canary Wharf overseeing global compliance in Equities and Cross-Products electronic trading. In the past, he has shared his expertise with various multi-national investment, commercial and retail banks in the United Kingdom including Barclays, Lloyds Banking Group, BNY Mellon and Credit Suisse.
He holds a Bachelors degree in Insurance from Lagos State University and an MBA from Coventry University. He has completed two professional post-graduate diplomas from the International Compliance Association in Governance Risk and Compliance, as well as in Financial Crime. Furthermore, he is a Chartered member of the Institute for Securities & Investment (CISI).
MOYIN OKUBOR
Moyin Okubor is the Manager for Acumen Academy in West Africa. She steers the strategic direction and oversees the operations of the fellows program, community-building endeavors, and overall growth initiatives for the academy in the region. With over 9 years of experience in project management, advisory services, strategic communications and fostering partnerships, Moyin utilizes her diverse skill set and extensive network to cultivate a thriving ecosystem of social impact leaders in West Africa.
Prior to joining Acumen, Moyin served as a Senior Consultant at Deloitte & Touche, where she led advisory services for private and public sector projects, including the development concept of a multi-billion dollar eco-industrial park. Previously, as a Special Assistant to the Governor of Ogun State, she spearheaded financing programs for grassroots women entrepreneurs and implemented initiatives to combat sexual and gender-based violence. Moyin also worked as a consultant in the Gender and Civil Society Department of the African Development Bank, on project development/fundraising, execution, and gender mainstreaming across sectors such as education, infrastructure, and healthcare.
Moyin’s leadership and commitment to social change led to her selection as an Acumen Academy West Africa Fellow in 2022. She holds a Master of Public Administration (MPA) in International Development from the London School of Economics and Political Science and a Law Degree from the School of Oriental and African Studies (SOAS), University of London.
FESTUS GOZIEM OKUBOR
Goziem Okubor is the Business Development Manager of Shell Foundation. Shell Foundation (SF) is a charity registered in England and Wales, founded by Shell in 2000, that creates and scales business solutions that empower underserved populations to earn a living income through access to clean energy products and services. Goziem joined Shell Foundation in 2022 to build and implement programmes that power productivity in Africa. He is based in Nigeria.
Prior to joining SF, Goziem led and managed a portfolio of investments in mini-grid developers, solar home systems distributors and technology enablers of clean energy ecosystems in Nigeria with All On. He had previously managed structured finance projects focused on upstream energy value chains at Guaranty Trust Bank and began his career designing an impact investment programme at the Tony Elumelu Foundation. He is a graduate of the University of Benin (BSc. Finance) and Queen Mary, University of London (Msc. Investment and Finance). Goziem is an Acumen West Africa Fellow.
JOSHUA-OLUBI JOHNSON
Joshua-Olubi Johnson holds an LLM degree from the University of Pennsylvania, an LLB(Hons) degree from the University of Warwick, BL(Hons) from the Nigerian Law School and WBLC from the Wharton School of Business. He is a barrister and solicitor of the Supreme Court of Nigeria and has also been recently admitted to the New York State Bar.
Joshua-Olubi undertook Military training at the prestigious Fork Union Military Academy where he was awarded the Cadet of Term. Joshua-Olubi started his practice of Law in a leading and prestigious law firm in Nigeria.
Joshua-Olubi is passionate about improving the quality of life for the less privileged and disadvantaged Nigerians. He has a strong interest in public policy and how it affects and influences the daily life of Nigerians.
