Convener – SiFi COnference
Global Leadership Strategist | Chartered IT Professional | UN Facilitator | Tech Executive | Public Speaker
Dr. Harvey Onephrojire is a globally recognized leadership strategist and technology expert with over 15 years of hands-on experience in innovation, management, and organizational transformation.
A Chartered IT Professional (CITP) and member of the British Computer Society, London, he holds a Master of Science degree in Computing & Information Systems from the University of Greenwich, United Kingdom. His career spans technology consulting, strategic project management, and institutional leadership across both the private and public sectors.
Dr. Haevey serves as a member of the United Nations Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC) and has addressed the 59th and 60th Sessions of the UN Commission on the Status of Women in New York, contributing to global conversations on leadership, inclusion, and sustainable development.
He is passionate about shaping future-focused dialogue that prepares leaders and institutions for emerging global realities. He specializes in:
Strategic foresight and innovation
Digital transformation
Leadership effectiveness
Institutional relevance
Technology-enabled growth
Change management and execution
Known for blending visionary thinking with practical implementation, he empowers leaders to make informed decisions, build agile systems, and achieve measurable impact in an increasingly complex world.
As Convener of SiFi 7.0, Dr. Harvey Onephrojire continues to drive a premier platform that equips executives and professionals with strategic insight for real-world impact.
Expect clarity, strategy, and future-ready leadership.
Vice-Chancellor, Rivers State University
Professor of Management | Organizational Behaviour Expert | Higher Education Administrator | Leadership Strategist
Professor Isaac Zeb-Obipi is a distinguished academic, administrator, and thought leader who currently serves as the 12th Vice-Chancellor of Rivers State University (RSU), Port Harcourt. His appointment, approved by the Governor of Rivers State, followed a highly competitive process in which he emerged as the top candidate with outstanding performance.
A Professor of Management with specialization in Organizational Behaviour, Human Resource Management, and Industrial Relations, Prof. Zeb-Obipi has built an exceptional academic career spanning over two decades. Since joining RSU in 1997, he has risen through the ranks, combining scholarship with transformative institutional leadership.
He holds a Ph.D. in Organizational Behaviour, an MBA in Management, and a Bachelor of Education in Economics, all from the prestigious University of Ibadan.
An accomplished scholar and researcher, Prof. Zeb-Obipi has:
Authored over 100 academic publications
Supervised more than 60 doctoral graduate
Delivered the university’s 79th Inaugural Lecture on advancing organizational productivity
Contributed extensively to policy, leadership, and institutional development
Before becoming Vice-Chancellor, he served the university in several strategic capacities including:
Director, Information and Communication Technology Centre (ICTC)
Dean of Student Affairs
Head of Department, Management
Faculty Associate Dean
Longest-serving University Orator
He is widely credited for driving digital transformation initiatives, strengthening campus stability through innovative stakeholder engagement, and promoting excellence in academic administration.
A respected professional fellow of multiple national and international bodies, Prof. Zeb-Obipi is also a traditional ruler in his community, holding the title Chief Ogulacha II of Ogoloma, Okrika, reflecting his deep commitment to leadership both within and beyond academia.
At SiFi 7.0, Prof. Isaac Zeb-Obipi brings deep intellectual insight and practical leadership experience to conversations on organizational effectiveness, institutional relevance, innovation, and strategic transformation.
Prepare for a masterclass in leadership, systems thinking, and sustainable impact.
Medical Doctor | Public Policy Strategist | Leadership and Entrepreneurship Expert | Author | Global Conference Speaker
Dr. Charles Apoki is a highly respected thought leader, social reform advocate, and transformational speaker renowned for his practical, results-driven approach to leadership, wealth creation, and national development.
A distinguished 1984 graduate of the College of Medicine, University of Ibadan, Dr. Apoki also holds a Master’s Degree in Public Administration, giving him a strong blend of medical, governance, and socio-economic expertise.
With decades of experience across healthcare, public policy, leadership development, and entrepreneurship, he has emerged as one of Africa’s most influential voices on economic empowerment and mindset transformation.
Dr. Apoki is the founder of the Petra Institute and Petra Christian Academy, institutions dedicated to raising innovative leaders and entrepreneurs. His personal mission is to help build one million African entrepreneurs, driven by his belief that economic independence is central to sustainable national development.
Widely known for his bold and analytical perspectives, Dr. Apoki challenges conventional thinking and inspires audiences to move from dependency to productivity, from entitlement to enterprise, and from excuses to execution.
As an author and globally sought-after conference speaker, he has addressed audiences across corporate, academic, and policy platforms, speaking on subjects such as:
Strategic Leadership
Entrepreneurship and Wealth Creation
Governance and Nation Building
Personal Effectiveness
Organizational and Cultural Transformation
At SiFi 7.0, Dr. Charles Apoki brings deep insight, practical wisdom, and a disruptive mindset that will challenge leaders and professionals to think bigger, act smarter, and build systems that create lasting impact.
Expect a session that is bold, practical, and transformational.
Executive Team Alignment Manager – Culture Transformation Program, First Bank of Nigeria
Harvard Business Analytics Program | Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialist (CAMS) | Author | Leadership Coach
Osas Kenneth Obarisiagbon is a seasoned corporate executive, transformational strategist, and organizational culture expert with over two decades of experience in Nigeria’s financial services sector.
He currently serves as Executive Team Alignment Manager in the Culture Transformation Program of First Bank of Nigeria, where he leads initiatives focused on leadership alignment, workforce engagement, performance optimization, and enterprise-wide culture transformation.
A graduate of the University of Benin with an MBA, Osas is also enrolled in the prestigious Harvard Business School Business Analytics Program, equipping him with cutting-edge global insights in data-driven decision-making and strategic leadership. He is a Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialist (CAMS) with deep expertise in governance, compliance, and risk management.
As an accomplished leadership coach, speaker, and author, Osas is passionate about helping organizations and professionals achieve clarity of vision, operational excellence, and measurable impact. His practical approach blends real-world corporate experience with innovative thinking and structured execution.
At SiFi 7.0, Osas brings a wealth of strategic insight and practical tools designed to help leaders build high-performing teams, strengthen organizational culture, and drive sustainable results.
Prepare for a session filled with clarity, strategy, and actionable impact.
Head, Wealth Management – Standard Chartered Bank Nigeria
Certified Investment Adviser | Global Markets Strategist | Portfolio Management Expert
Ernest Adejumo is a highly accomplished wealth management professional and one of Nigeria’s leading voices in global investment strategy and financial advisory.
He currently serves as Head of Wealth Management at Standard Chartered Bank Nigeria, where he leads the design and execution of sophisticated investment solutions for high-net-worth individuals, corporate executives, and institutional clients.
A certified investment adviser and Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Bankers of Nigeria (FCIB), Ernest is also an Associate of the Chartered Institute for Securities & Investment (ACSI, UK). His career is defined by deep expertise in portfolio construction, asset allocation, risk management, and multi-generational wealth planning.
Renowned for his analytical rigor and systematic approach to decision-making, he specializes in:
Structuring bespoke investment portfolios
Wealth diversification across global markets
Strategic asset allocation
Long-term wealth preservation
Navigating complex economic and market cycles
As a key thought leader within Standard Chartered’s global network, Ernest regularly leads high-level engagements such as the bank’s Global Market Outlook forums, where he provides data-driven insights on macroeconomic trends, currency dynamics, interest rates, and investment opportunities.
His advisory philosophy emphasizes disciplined investing, informed diversification, and strategic positioning—helping clients move beyond short-term market noise to achieve sustainable financial security.
At SiFi 7.0, Ernest Adejumo brings global financial intelligence and practical wealth strategies that empower leaders to think beyond today, invest wisely, and build enduring financial legacies.
Prepare for actionable insights on wealth creation, preservation, and strategic financial leadership.