BIOGRAPHY
Oluwemimo Joseph Osanipin boasts an
impressive educational and professional background. His educational journey
includes a Bachelor of Science in Accounting (BSC Accounting) from Obafemi
Awolowo University (OAU) and a Master of Business Administration (MBA) at the
University of Benin (Uniben).
For professional qualifications, Oluwemimo
Joseph Osanipin holds the distinguished title of Fellow of the Institute of
Chartered Accountants of Nigeria (FCA - ICAN) and is also a Certified
Information Systems Auditor (CISA).
His career trajectory commenced with a role
as a Senior Internal Auditor at Ibru Organization, a position he held from 1996
to 2000. During this formative stage, he honed his skills and gained invaluable
experience in the field of internal audit.
In 2000, he joined Zenith Bank as an
auditor and progressively ascended the organizational ladder. His roles
included that of an IT Auditor and responsibilities in Internal Control and
Audit. Throughout his 12-year tenure, his contributions played a pivotal role
in enhancing the bank's internal control and audit functions.
Following his tenure at Zenith Bank, in
2013, he joined the GIG Group as Group Head, Internal Audit and Control until
January 2016 and also became Group Head of Finance, where he made significant
contributions in various capacities.
His proficient leadership and expertise in
the domains of finance and audit significantly contributed to the success of
the GIG Group during his tenure from 2013 to 2019.
His appointment to this role commenced in
2019. In this capacity, he oversees the financial aspects of the company while
also spearheading strategic projects at the JET Motor Company Electric
Vehicles.
Oluwemimo Joseph Osanipin served as the
first Chief Operating Officer (COO) of Jet Systems Automobile Industry Ltd in
2021, the position he held until his appointment as DG, NADDC.
The recent appointment of Joseph Oluwemimo
Osanipin as the Head of the National Automotive Design and Development Council
(NADDC) could open new opportunities in the future of mobility in Nigeria.
This is because the NADDC, a federal
government agency, has shown a commitment to embracing electric vehicles (EVs)
as a sustainable alternative to traditional internal combustion engines (ICE).
In July 2023, Oluwemimo Joseph Osanipin articulated the
remarkable significance of the Federal Government's consideration of EVs. He
believed that electric vehicles would play a vital role in shaping Nigeria's
future of mobility and expressed his delight that Jet Motors was at the
forefront of this transformative movement.
This infrastructure would encourage mass
transporters to adopt EVs for their businesses, providing cost savings of up to
70%. It would thus, reduce the dependence on costly petrol which has been a
major blow to our country's economy, and minimize maintenance expenses.
Moreover, Oluwemimo Joseph Osanipin
emphasized that EVs require minimal servicing, eliminating the need for monthly
oil changes and the challenges of dealing with carburetors, plugs, and other
components. They also mitigate the risk of purchasing counterfeit parts and
alleviate the complexities associated with repairing fossil-powered vehicles.
With Joseph Oluwerimo Osanipin as the new
head of the NADDC, there is an opportunity for these visionary ideas and plans
to be put into action. The optimization oí opportunities
arising from market changes and government direction is now within reach.
The goal of building local capacity for
vehicle production demands dedication and continuous effort.
The future of mobility in Nigeria holds the
promise of electric vehicles, compressed natural gas and sustainable,
environmentally friendly transportation, and Osanipin's leadership will
undoubtedly play a significant role in this transformative journey.