Our Team

Our Board.

President

Olalekan Shaba

Olalekan Shaba is a seasoned Mechanical Engineer with about 18 years of Engineering experience. He has made a significant impact in the manufacturing sector within reputable companies such as Procter & Gamble and Nexans Energy Inc, where he currently works as the Quality Assurance Manager.
He trained as a Mechanical Engineer with a Masters' Degree in Production and Manufacturing Engineering, specialized in Computer Aided Design from the Federal University of Technology, Akure, Nigeria and bagged another Msc in Mechanical Engineering, Materials science from the University of Saskatchewan, Saskatoon, Canada. 'Lekan Shaba is the Pioneering and Lead Pastor of the Redeemed Christian Church of God, Peculiar People's Parish, Regina, SK, Canada and also holds the office of the President, Peculiar Connect, Regina, SK Canada. He enjoys music of different genres of music, a soccer enthusiasts, and also has deep interest in other sports such as boxing, wrestling.

Vice President

Femi Abe

Femi Abe is an IT professional (Business Analyst, Project Manager, Product Owner, Scrum Master and Cybersecurity) with more than 15 years of experience in managing and analyzing software development for different organizations.  He has worked in various industries including the Oil and Gas Industry, the Public Sector, the Finance sector and the Private sector. He is currently the President of Institution of International Business Analysis (IIBA), Saskatchewan Chapter, and the Vice President of Peculiar Connect in Canada.

Executive Secretary

Gbenga Oni

Gbenga Oni is an experienced supply chain professional with over 15 years experience in FMCG and public sector. He is a Sourcing Partner with P2P Consulting and currently the Procurement Lead with Cameco. He has a bachelor degree in Chemical Engineering, an advanced diploma from Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supply London (CIPS), a diploma SMT from Supply Chain Canada and Certification in Professional Leadership from University of Regina. He is an avid traveller, soccer enthusiast, coach and Arsenal fan. He is one of the Pioneer Organizers of the Annual Peculiar Peoples Soccer League. He holds the office of Executive Secretary of Peculiar Connect and assistant head of the Sanctuary Keepers of RCCGPNSK.

Director of Administration

Oluwasegun Hassan

Oluwasegun Hassan is a Research Scientist working with the Saskatchewan Health Authority. Doubling as a Sessional Lecturer at the University of Regina, Oluwasegun’s academic qualifications include a PhD in Kinesiology and Health Studies from the University of Regina, Canada, an MSc in Environmental and Public Health from the University of Salford, United Kingdom, and a BSc in Microbiology from the Olabisi Onabanjo University, Nigeria. Segun is the director of Training and Administration and serves in the Multimedia and Technical department at RCCGPPP. He is also a sports enthusiast, who plays and coaches soccer.

Director of logistics

Tunde Babalola

Babatunde Babalola is a trained Financial Analyst with over 15 years of experience across both private and public sectors, delivering operational and strategic outcomes. He is experienced in aligning long-term strategy with fiduciary responsibility and regulatory compliance, contributing to a culture of transparency, integrity, and sustainable growth. Babatunde is an alumnus of Lagos State University, Saskatchewan Polytechnic, and Thompson Rivers University.

Director of Communications

Christy Ibitoye

Christianah Ibitoye is a graduate of Agricultural economics from the university of Ilorin, Nigeria. She worked with Zenith bank plc as a sales and business developer for 14 years before relocating to Canada. She currently works with Nutrien Ag solutions as a supply chain and logistics coordinator in Regina Saskatchewan. Christianah Ibitoye loves to sing, Dance, and make people comfortable around her

Director of Finance

Kayode Osobu

Kayode  Osobu is a Financial, policy, and program Analyst with more than 15 years of experience in the financial sector and public sector. Specializes in financial analysis, public policy/program administration, program effectiveness and performance management. His academic and professional qualifications include Master of Public Administration (MPA) from the prestigious Johnson Shoyama Graduate School of Public policy (JSGS), a Bachelor of Science degree in Accounting, and an Associate Chartered Accountant (ACA). He serves in the Finance/Accounting department of RCCGPPP. He’s an avid soccer fan and loves meeting people.

Director of Projects

Olakunle Oladipo

Olakunle Oladipo has been working in the field of evaluation for over 15 years. He has gained experience working across a variety of local, national, and international projects in social services, agriculture, infrastructure, flood control, education and many more . He has worked with a range of organizations, including the World Bank, the United Nations Development Project, United Nations Operations and Project Services (UNOPS), the United Nations International Policy Centre for Inclusive Growth, Millennium Promise and the African Development Bank (AfDB).

Director of Welfare

Ifeoluwa Oni

Ifeoluwa Oni is a results-driven Statistician/Data Analyst Professional with over six years of experience leveraging quantitative analysis, and business intelligence tools, to support data-informed decision-making. She holds a Master’s degree in Statistics from the University of Ilorin. Throughout her career, she has built automated reporting systems, designed dashboards, and implemented data validation processes that enhance reporting accuracy and reduce turnaround time. In addition to her analytical background, she has a passion for cooking, which led her to start a catering business - Riah’s Kitchen. Riah's kitchen produces the popular Riah Hibiscus drink. In her spare time, she enjoys spending quality time with her family and reading.

President

Olalekan Shaba

Olalekan Shaba is a seasoned Mechanical Engineer with about 18 years of Engineering experience. He has made a significant impact in the manufacturing sector within reputable companies such as Procter & Gamble and Nexans Energy Inc, where he currently works as the Quality Assurance Manager.
He trained as a Mechanical Engineer with a Masters' Degree in Production and Manufacturing Engineering, specialized in Computer Aided Design from the Federal University of Technology, Akure, Nigeria and bagged another Msc in Mechanical Engineering, Materials science from the University of Saskatchewan, Saskatoon, Canada.
'Lekan Shaba as a bivocation personality, is currently the pioneering and Lead Pastor of the Redeemed Christian Church of God, Peculiar People's Parish, Regina, SK, Canada and also holds the office of the President, Peculiar Connect, Regina, SK Canada.
He enjoys music of different genres of music, a soccer enthusiasts, and also has deep interest in other sports such as boxing, wrestling.

Vice President

Chukwuemeka Uwaechi

Chukwuemeka Uwaechi is an IT professional (Business Analyst, Project Manager, Product Owner, Scrum Master and Cybersecurity) with more than 15 years of experience in managing and analyzing software development for different organizations.  He has worked in various industries including the Oil and Gas Industry, the Public Sector, the Finance sector and the Private sector.

He is currently the President of Institution of International Business Analysis (IIBA), Saskatchewan Chapter, and the Vice President of Peculiar Connect in Canada.

Director of Administration

Oluwasegun Hassan

Oluwasegun Hassan is a Research Scientist working with the Saskatchewan Health Authority. Doubling as a Sessional Lecturer at the University of Regina, Oluwasegun’s academic qualifications include a PhD in Kinesiology and Health Studies from the University of Regina, Canada, an MSc in Environmental and Public Health from the University of Salford, United Kingdom, and a BSc in Microbiology from the Olabisi Onabanjo University, Nigeria.

Segun is the director of Training and Administration and serves in the Multimedia and Technical department at RCCGPPP. He is also a sports enthusiast, who plays and coaches soccer.

Director of logistics

Akintunde Agbeja

Akintunde Agbeja, a Civil-Engineer-turned-Independent-Financial-Advisor with Greatway Financial, worked in both the public and private sectors in Nigeria. A business owner in Canada CA, and a Canadian citizen, he is into Data Analysis and Business Intelligence. A lover of God and a happy husband and father, Akin makes it a point of duty to socialize with great minds.

Director of Welfare

Anuoluwa Jaiyesimi

Anuoluwa Jaiyesimi is a Registered Nurse with the Saskatchewan Health Authority.  She has more than 10 years of experience in working with the Information Systems Infrastructure Division as a Business Relationship Manager, Problem Analyst/ Coordinator and also has experience in Information Systems Service Desk, using the ITIL Service Management in Nigeria. She also has an additional 6-year experience working with the Geriatric and Paediatric Populations in Regina.

She has shared her line of expertise in various sectors which include the Telecommunications Industry and the Health Sector.

Anuoluwa holds a BSc in Nursing from the University of Regina, and a B.Tech in Computer Engineering from Ladoke Akintola University of Technology (Nigeria). She also holds a Master’s Degree in marketing from the same university.

She loves caring for children & the geriatric population, and getting involved in community service, alongside personal hobbies like reading and travelling.

Director of Communications

Valerie Iniobong

Valerie Iniobong is a Product & Project Specialist with over 17 years experience in Product Management in the Oil and Gas Sector, Public Sector and Financial Sector. Academic qualifications include Diploma in Project Management from Saskatchewan polytechnic, Master of Science in Organizational Behaviour, Masters in Public and International Affairs both from the University of Lagos, Bachelor of Science in Marketing from University of Calabar. She is a member of Institute of Counselling Nigeria (ICN), Family System Engineering (FSE) a Radio host and presenter. She loves reading, travelling and watching crime & investigation. Currently she’s serving as the Director of Communications for Peculiar Connect Canada.

Director of Finance

Kayode Osobu

Kayode  Osobu is a Financial, policy, and program Analyst with more than 15 years of experience in the financial sector and public sector. Specializes in financial analysis, public policy/program administration, program effectiveness and performance management. His academic and professional qualifications include Master of Public Administration (MPA) from the prestigious Johnson Shoyama Graduate School of Public policy (JSGS), a Bachelor of Science degree in Accounting, and an Associate Chartered Accountant (ACA). He serves in the Finance/Accounting department of RCCGPPP. He’s an avid soccer fan and loves meeting people.