Professional Profile

Dr. Patrick Okpah

Dr. Patrick Okpah  PTA Chairman

Dr. Patrick Okpah

A Prodigy of Learning, Visionary Strategist, Inspirational Leader and Incurable Optimist, Dr. Patrick Ifechukwude Okpah, a Delta State-born Nigerian Citizen (from Illah in Oshimili North Local Government Area), was born on April 1, 1976. He attended CMS Grammar School, Lagos (where he concluded his six-year secondary education programme in less than four years, from January 1988 to September 1991) and later obtained a Bachelors of Science (B.Sc.) honours degree in Marketing from the University of Uyo. He proceeded to obtain his MBA and PhD degrees; alongside extensive professional qualifications from various multi-disciplinary training courses / programmes within and outside Nigeria.

Having worked at EcoBank Nigeria PLC, Standard Trust Bank (Now UBA PLC) and Venture Support Micro Finance Bank, he is currently the Managing Partner of WISDOM CBT CENTRE (a JAMB-approved E-Testing and Digital Literacy Centre) and President / Group Managing Director of PAT KAIROS GROUP – www.patkairos.com (an indigenous fast-growing Conglomerate). The Group’s strategic business interests are in the areas of Arts and Culture; Sports and Tourism; Education and ICT; Maritime and Environment; Agriculture and Mining; Oil and Gas; Construction and Finance; Energy Efficient Technology; Media and Publishing; Conflict Management and Disaster Control; and Public Sector Services.

A passionate believer in Continental and National Transformation and also Globally referred to as the “Don King of Nigerian Arts”, he is the President of both The Nigerian Arts Group and the Centre for Culture and Environment Promotion. He also makes very impactful and efficient contributions to various Boards, Committees and Organizations that he has and currently serves on, across the nations of the world.

 He has led several Business and Cultural delegations to various countries in America, Europe, Middle East / Asia and Africa; and has received several Awards and Recognitions. He was also conferred with the 2013 / 2014 (Nigerian) National Honours of the Officer of the Order of the Niger (OON) by the then President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, Dr. Goodluck Ebele Jonathan, GCFR (on September 29, 2014).

 

He is a Fellow of the Certified Institute of Auctioneers of Nigeria, the Institute of Business Administration & Knowledge Management and the Environmental Practitioners’ Institute of Nigeria; alongside being an Associate Member of the National Institute of Marketing of Nigeria (NIMN); and also serves as mentor, coach and role model to millions of people across the nations of the earth through direct contact and his numerous initiatives/programmes.

A proud Spiritual son of Bishop Mike Okonkwo, MFR (the Presiding Bishop of The Redeemed Evangelical Mission – TREM – where he serves as a Deacon / National Officer), he is married to an amazing Information Manager / Librarian (and blessed with three wonderful children: Peace, Joy and Precious) and can be reached on +2348023021234; +2348125451333 and via pokpah@yahoo.com / pokpah76@gmail.com.

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Phone

08056068891
08022907740

Phone

08052124058
07036553324

Phone

08028765687
08082532283

Phone

08033700870
08033785096

Address

University Of Lagos, Akoka Rd, Yaba Lagos

Email

staffschool@unilag.edu.ng