About us

Board of Directors

The IHMS HMO board of directors comprises eminent persons who have excelled in the fields of health, insurance, and management and have made significant contributions to the political, social and economic development of the Nigerian society and humanity at large. 

Engr. (Chief) Olawumi A. Gasper, F.N.S.E, MNI – Chairman

Engr. Olawumi Anthony GASPER, the acting Chairman, International Health Management Services Ltd(IHMS HMO) is an academic and administrator of repute. He is an alumnus of the Cranfield University, England, National Institute for Policy and Strategic Studies, Kuru, Manchester  and Lagos Business Schools. He is a two-term Rector of the Lagos State Polytechnic, Past Chairman, Council of Heads of Polytechnics in Nigeria and Past Vice-Chairman,
Commonwealth Association of Polytechnics in Africa. 
 
A Chartered Engineer, Fellow of the Nigerian Society of Engineers and Fellow Institution of Mechanical Engineers, he was a member of the Governing Board of the National Board for Technical Education, Lagos State Public Service Staff Development Centre, Magodo and Lagos State Technical and Vocational Education Board. 
 
Olawumi was a delegate and member, UNESCO Assisted Reforms for the Nigerian Science, Technology and Innovation Systems. A two-term award recipient as best Rector in the country by National Association of Nigerian Students and was a member of some Presidential Visitation Panel and initiatives for the reform of TVET in Nigeria. 
 
Olawumi’s career path and achievements over the years led him to become the first Executive Secretary of a State TVET regulatory body (LASTVEB). He is an avid supporter of local content development initiatives and participates in key programmes focused on the mentoring and development of the Nigerian youth in innovation and entrepreneurship. 
 
 

Mrs. Rachel Voke Emenike – Director

Mrs. Rachel Voke Emenike is the Group Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer of the Industrial And General Insurance (IGI) Plc. Emenike is a seasoned professional with many years’ experience in the insurance industry. A fellow of the Chartered Insurance Institute (CII), London, and the Chartered Insurance Institute of Nigeria (CIIN), she holds a Bachelor of Law degree from the University of Lagos and a second class upper (LLB) degree from the Nigerian Law School. She also has a Master’s degree in Business Administration (MBA) from the prestigious Warwick University, United Kingdom. Before she was appointed to head the turnaround of IGI Plc, Emenike held the position of Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer of the Old Mutual General Insurance Company Nigeria Limited since 2015. She belongs to various professional groups and her interests include music and sports.

Engr. (Chief) Olawumi A. Gasper, F.N.S.E, MNI – Chairman

A fellow of the Nigerian Society of Engineers with business interests in various sectors of the economy, the immediate past Rector of the Lagos State Polytechnic, he is currently the executive secretary of the Lagos state technical education vocational board (LASTEV)

Mrs. Rachel Voke Emenike – Director

Mrs. Rachel Voke Emenike is the Group Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer of the Industrial And General Insurance (IGI) Plc. Emenike is a seasoned professional with many years’ experience in the insurance industry. A fellow of the Chartered Insurance Institute (CII), London, and the Chartered Insurance Institute of Nigeria (CIIN), she holds a Bachelor of Law degree from the University of Lagos and a second class upper (LLB) degree from the Nigerian Law School. She also has a Master’s degree in Business Administration (MBA) from the prestigious Warwick University, United Kingdom. Before she was appointed to head the turnaround of IGI Plc, Emenike held the position of Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer of the Old Mutual General Insurance Company Nigeria Limited since 2015. She belongs to various professional groups and her interests include music and sports.

Senator (Professor) Jubril Aminu, CON, FAS – Director

A distinguished Senator of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, Professor Aminu’s career has spanned the academia, administration, medicine, and politics. As a former federal minister of education and petroleum resources, he contributed immensely to the development of those sectors and the nation in general.

Mr. Michael Ogunbiyi - BA., MA., MIoD- Director

Mr. Ogunbiyi graduated from Goldsmiths’ College, University of London where he obtained BA French studies with German. He obtained MA International Business Studies at Buckinghamshire College, Brunel University. He is UK trained Risk Manager and Analyst. His professional life has exposed him to the International Markets, Relationship Management, Trade and Project Finance, Project Management, Risk Analysis and Management, Corporate Governance Consulting, Financial Analysis, Trade Support and various Financial Products. Michael also volunteers and serves on the board of a Sickle cell foundation as well as an advisor to the Nigeria Rugby League Association.

Mr. Michael Ogunbiyi - BA., MA., MIoD- Director

Mr. Ogunbiyi graduated from Goldsmiths’ College, University of London where he obtained BA French studies with German. He obtained MA International Business Studies at Buckinghamshire College, Brunel University. He is UK trained Risk Manager and Analyst. His professional life has exposed him to the International Markets, Relationship Management, Trade and Project Finance, Project Management, Risk Analysis and Management, Corporate Governance Consulting, Financial Analysis, Trade Support and various Financial Products. Michael also volunteers and serves on the board of a Sickle cell foundation as well as an advisor to the Nigeria Rugby League Association.

Senator (Professor) Jubril Aminu, CON, FAS – Director

A distinguished Senator of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, Professor Aminu’s career has spanned the academia, administration, medicine, and politics. As a former federal minister of education and petroleum resources, he contributed immensely to the development of those sectors and the nation in general.

Mr. Sina Elusakin, BSc, MBA, AIIN, MEI – Director

Mr. Elusakin holds a Bachelor of Science in Statistics and a Masters of Business Administration (Banking and Finance) degree. He is also an associate of the Chartered Insurance Institute of Nigeria and a member of the Energy Institute, London. Mr. Elusakin expertise in Oil and Gas underwriting skill is recognized both in Nigeria and Internationally.

 

Mr. Sina Elusakin, BSc, MBA, AIIN, MEI – Director

Mr. Elusakin holds a Bachelor of Science in Statistics and a Masters of Business Administration (Banking and Finance) degree. He is also an associate of the Chartered Insurance Institute of Nigeria and a member of the Energy Institute, London. Mr. Elusakin expertise in Oil and Gas underwriting skill is recognized both in Nigeria and Internationally.

 

Mr. Oladipo Edu, HND (INS.), LLB, BL, LLM, ACIB – Director

Rotimi Edu holds a Higher National Diploma in Insurance and a Bachelor of Laws Degree from the University of Lagos. He was called to the Nigerian Bar in 2003. He is also actively involved in Insurance Law and Commercial Law practice and has over the years made his mark in the real estate sector. He has wide experience in land matters which includes registration and perfection of title, embracing arbitration procedures in land and insurance matters.

As a seasoned insurance practitioner and lawyer, he has consulted on several knotty claims for clients and insurance companies in areas of life, general and liability insurance including health insurance/ health management and claims determination and settlement.

He is a member of the Governing Council of Lagos State Polytechnic (LASPOTECH), member, Lagos Chamber of Commerce & Industries.

He is the current President of Lagos Lawn Tennis Club and a member of Ikoyi and Lagos Country Club.

Mr. Oladipo Edu, HND (INS.), LLB, BL, LLM, ACIB – Director

Rotimi Edu holds a Higher National Diploma in Insurance and a Bachelor of Laws Degree from the University of Lagos. He was called to the Nigerian Bar in 2003. He is also actively involved in Insurance Law and Commercial Law practice and has over the years made his mark in the real estate sector. He has wide experience in land matters which includes registration and perfection of title, embracing arbitration procedures in land and insurance matters.

As a seasoned insurance practitioner and lawyer, he has consulted on several knotty claims for clients and insurance companies in areas of life, general and liability insurance including health insurance/ health management and claims determination and settlement.

He is a member of the Governing Council of Lagos State Polytechnic (LASPOTECH), member, Lagos Chamber of Commerce & Industries.

He is the current President of Lagos Lawn Tennis Club and a member of Ikoyi and Lagos Country Club.

Dr. Sade Adeyi, MD, MPH, FACP – Director

A United States trained and licensed family physician with an interest in Public health awareness and preventive medicine.

She has commitment to providing wholesome and integrated care for patients of all ages, sexes, and race.

Dr. Chidi Ukandu, MBBS, MBA, MSc – Managing Director.

Dr. Chidi Ukandu is a graduate of the University of Nigeria Medical School, the University of Lagos Business School and the University of Aberdeen, U.K. where he obtained an MBBS, MBA, MSc, in Medicine and Surgery, Business Administration and International Health & Management respectively.

He has over 20 years experience in the Healthcare Industry spanning Clinical Management, Hospital Administration, Employee Benefits Administration, and Health Project Planning and Training. Prior to joining IHMS, Dr. Ukandu has established and managed 2 health facilities; was involved in the drawing up of health systems implementation plans for 4 states in Nigeria (a World Bank & Federal Ministry of Health Project); and has served as a training consultant to top executives of more than 30 tertiary health facilities and some top private organizations in Nigeria.

Dr. Sade Adeyi, MD, MPH, FACP – Director

A United States trained and licensed family physician with an interest in Public health awareness and preventive medicine.

She has commitment to providing wholesome and integrated care for patients of all ages, sexes, and race.

Dr. Chidi Ukandu, MBBS, MBA, MSc – Managing Director

Dr. Chidi Ukandu is a graduate of the University of Nigeria Medical School, the University of Lagos Business School and the University of Aberdeen, U.K. where he obtained an MBBS, MBA, MSc, in Medicine and Surgery, Business Administration and International Health & Management respectively.

He has over 20 years experience in the Healthcare Industry spanning Clinical Management, Hospital Administration, Employee Benefits Administration, and Health Project Planning and Training. Prior to joining IHMS, Dr. Ukandu has established and managed 2 health facilities; was involved in the drawing up of health systems implementation plans for 4 states in Nigeria (a World Bank & Federal Ministry of Health Project); and has served as a training consultant to top executives of more than 30 tertiary health facilities and some top private organizations in Nigeria.