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Opeolu Akinola (CPACC)

Opeolu Akinola (CPACC)

Executive Director

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Accessibility, Assistive Technology and Disability Inclusion professional; Expert in rehabilitation of blind and visually impaired persons; Music Entertainer; Co-founder at AccessTech Innovation and Research Centre.

  • Education

    • University of Leeds

      2019 - 2020
      Master of Arts - MA Disability Studies Merit

      Activities and Societies: University of leeds Disability Services Panel, Overseas Fellowship of Nigerian Christian (OFNC)

    • University of Lagos, Nigeria

      1989 - 1994
      B. A. History Second Class Upper (2.1)

      Activities and Societies: Theatre 15; History society of Nigeria. Avid chess and scrabble player, musical entertainer, one-man band shows singing accompanying myself on the keyboard and full-band shows as singer, guitarist or keyboardist. Freelance writer for the Unilag channel magazine.

  • Experience

    • Disability Awareness and Development Initiative (DADI)

      Sept 2015 - Dec 2023
      Executive Director

      Rehabilitation services, enterprise development training, Social Inclusion consultancy and Assistive Technology support.

    • International Council for the Education of Visually Impaired Persons (ICEVI)

      Aug 2016 - Oct 2019
      Former Nigeria Country Representative

      ICT/Assistive Technology Consultant

    • Accesstech Innovation and Research Center

      Oct 2020 - now
      Chief Executive Officer

      Technology skills training, sales and after-sales support.I live for the smiles of each satisfied client!Leading such a talented and diverse team as ours is very tasking but positive feedback from clients attesting to the firstrate service at The Centre is worth it all.

  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Certificate in Organizational Management

      Senior Management Institute, international Development Program
      Oct 2012

    • Certified Professional in Accessibility Core Competencies

      International Association of Accessibility Professionals (IAAP )
      May 2022
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    • Certificate in Inclusive Leadership: The Power of Workplace Diversity

      University of Colorado
      Oct 2021
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  • Honors & Awards

    • Awarded to Opeolu Akinola (CPACC)
      Chevening Scholar Foreign Commonwealth and Development Office (UK) Dec 2019 Full Scholarship for Masters Degree in the UK