meet the GVAS team
Our Team
Get to know our dedicated team and support team always available to assist you with any questions or technical issues you may encounter.
Dr Grace G. Adewale
President and Co-Founder
Grace Gbenga Adewale, Ph.D., has been an educator and mental health practitioner for over a decade. She is a clinical psychologist and substance use therapist at Panacea Psychiatric Hospital/The Sanctuary Drug Rehabilitation Centre. She has a doctorate in Clinical Psychology, a master’s degree in Communication and Language Arts, and another master’s degree in Counselling Psychology, all from the University of Ibadan. Her bachelor’s degree was in Communication Arts, obtained at the University of Uyo (previously the University of Cross River State).
Her research interests lie in the intersections of education and mental health support. She focuses on emotional development and neglect across the lifespan, exploring how early relational environments shape identity, attachment, and well-being. She also examines culturally embedded family narratives and their impact on selfhood and relationships. Furthermore, she is interested in therapeutic pathways that support recovery and resilience, including family therapy and psychosocial interventions, and is committed to girl-child education and marginalised communities.
Prof. J. Gbenga Adewale
Director of Academic Services
Prof. J. Gbenga Adewale had a Ph.D degree from the Institute of Education, University of Ibadan, in 1998. He worked as a classroom teacher at the Teaching Service Commission of Oyo State and then as a lecturer at the College of Animal Health and Production Technology. Presently, he works with the University of Ibadan for more than 25 years to date. His area of expertise is in educational assessment. He is the national consultant on Monitoring Learning Achievement (MLA) of the Federal Ministry of Education, Abuja, Nigeria. He was an international Consultant for MLA sponsored by UNICEF at Sao Tome and Principe. He works part-time as the Director of Academic Services at GVAS. His role is to direct the affairs of all academic-related activities of GVAS, starting from developing a program course, content outline or curriculum, content creation, visualization, and teachings. He is also in charge of all assessment procedures in GVAS. He is in this capacity as a consultant.
Dr Philemon B. Akindele
Program Manager
Dr Philemon Babashola Akindele had a Ph.D. degree from the then Department of Guidance and Counselling (now Department of Counselling and Human Development Studies), University of Ibadan in 2004. Before relocating to Canada, he worked with the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) in Nigeria for over a decade. He has been in Canada for more than 20 years, during which he has used his experience in academic activities at JAMB and in Canada to provide leadership as the program manager of GVAS. His role is to oversee all functions of GVAS and serve as its Chairman of the Board.
Theodora Bello
Instructors
Theodora Bello is a Professor of Physics Education with over 28 years of teaching experience in physics and science education. She has a Ph.D. (Physics) and an M.Ed. (Curriculum Studies) from Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife. She belongs to five professional organizations and has more than 40 published articles. She has supervised 31 Master's and six doctoral theses. She is a trainer in proposal writing, a facilitator for teacher training, a Certified Accreditor for Programme and Institutional Accreditation, and a Certified Academic Planner in higher education.
Mr. Patrick Obot
Graphic Designer
Mr. Patrick Obot (B.Sc Ed Mathematics) was a student at the International Centre for Educational Evaluation, the University of Ibadan, where he obtained an M.Ed. Educational Evaluation. He is now a Ph.D. student at the University of Houston in the US. He is gifted in graphic design; he designed the majority of the images and pictures used in GVAS.
Mrs Esther R. Adegbaju
Mrs Esther R. Adegbaju is the Principal, Abadina College, Senior School, University of Ibadan, Ibadan. She works with the Teaching Service Commission of Oyo State, Nigeria, and teaches Commerce and Financial Accounts. She belongs to the All Nigerian Conference of Principals (ANCOPS) and is also a member of the Nigerian Union of Teachers (NUT). She developed and administered tests and examinations for students to measure their academic proficiency and understanding. She worked cooperatively with parents and teachers to help students accomplish their learning objectives
Simeon Oluniyi ARIYO
Simeon Oluniyi ARIYO, Ph.D., has been a mathematics tutor at the International School University of Ibadan, Nigeria, for about two decades. He has a doctorate in educational evaluation and master's degrees in educational evaluation and educational management, all from the University of Ibadan. He holds a first degree in mathematics education from the University of Uyo. His research areas are enhanced teaching and learning, teaching effectiveness and achievement, assessment practice in learning situations, and evaluation of learning outcomes.
Babajide Aremu
Babajide Aremu has been in the business of teaching the English Language for more than two decades. He has taught at Posit College, Oritamefa Baptist Model School, Community High School, and Government Secondary School, and for now, he teaches at The International School, University of Ibadan, Ibadan. I have also written some books including a novel titled *The Guilty One*
Mrs Diji D. C
Mrs Diji D. C is a teacher with 33 years of teaching experience in the subject of Biology. She has a B.sc in Botany from Obafemi Awolowo University (1989), an M.sc in Agricultural Biology(1991), a Postgraduate Diploma in Education (2022), and an M.Ed in Measurement and Evaluation (2014), all from the University of Ibadan. She has been involved in the review of the SSCE Biology curriculum and capacity building of Biology teachers. She is currently a principal Tutor in the International School, the University of Ibadan, where she takes the Exam class(ss3) and prepares students for UTME.
Gbenga Olubukoye OYALADE
Gbenga Olubukoye OYALADE holds a BSc (Mathematics) from the University of Ibadan and an N.C.E(Mathematics/Physics) from Osun State College of Education Ilesa. He has been a seasoned Mathematics tutor in various schools in Ibadan, Nigeria, for about two decades, including Deril Academy Ibadan, Maverick College Ibadan, etc. He teaches Mathematics/ Further Mathematics at The International School, University of Ibadan, Ibadan, Oyo State, Nigeria. His passion for teaching, wealth of knowledge, and teaching methodology for imparting knowledge have made his students lovers of this all-important subject.
Comfort Adejobi BOYEDE
Comfort Adejobi BOYEDE had worked as a Mathematics teacher at several private schools in Lagos and Ibadan. She obtained a BSc. in Mathematics Education at Obafemi Awolowo University, with a Second-Class Upper Division in 2009 and an NCE in Mathematics/Economics with distinction from Adeyemi College of Education in 2004. She is currently a postgraduate student at the Institute of Education, University of Ibadan, pursuing her master’s degree in educational evaluation.
Ganiyu Kehinde Ismaeel
Ganiyu Kehinde Ismaeel is an accounting facilitator at GVAS Academy. I have years of experience in classrooms, corporate organizations, and government parastatals like NISER in Ibadan. At present, Oyo State TESCOM is my employer. He had the National Certificate in Education at FCE (Special) Oyo and a B.Ed Business Education (2nd Class Upper Division) from (ABU) Zaria and Med. Educational Evaluation at the Institute of Education, University of Ibadan, is the credential I hold. My special qualities include a commitment to students’ success and growth, support for diverse learners, and the ability to keep up with industry changes to improve educational outcomes.
Mr. Joshua O. Adewale
Mr. Joshua O. Adewale holds a Bachelor's Degree in Health Education and a certificate in computer programming with C++ and Python. He also holds a Master's degree in Public Health. He is the data analyst at GVAS, responsible for automating the authoring of courses on the platform. He provides technical support to the company in proofreading the content to ensure that the uploaded materials are concise and free of errors.
Echeng Edom Mboto
Echeng Edom Mboto is a seasoned professional with exceptional interpersonal, presentation, management, and problem-solving skills. Holding a Master's degree in Philosophy from the University of Ibadan and a BA in Philosophy from the University of Uyo, Echeng has honed his expertise through various roles, including Administrative Secretary at Global Virtual Academy System Inc
Mr Adewale Emmanuel
Mr Adewale Emmanuel is a content manager at GVAS and is responsible for quality control of the content seen on the website. He has a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology and a Master’s degree in Clinical Psychology. He enjoys writing and researching and is equipped with various skills, including data analysis (quantitative and qualitative).
Barr. Oluwafisayo O. Kayode
Legal Adviser:
Barr. Oluwafisayo O. Kayode is a graduate of law at the University of Ibadan. She handles all legal matters of the company
Professor John J. Agah
John J. Agah, PhD, has been a mathematics lecturer at the IBB College of Agriculture, Cross River State, Nigeria. He has been a lecturer at the University of Nigeria for more than a decade. He holds a doctorate and a master's degree in educational measurement and evaluation, both from the University of Nigeria, Nsukka. He holds a first degree in mathematics education from the University of Calabar. His research areas are quantitative educational research, psychometric issues in testing, digital-based instruction, assessment practice in learning situations, and evaluation of learning outcomes.
Dr Ajewole Idowu Philip
Ajewole Idowu Philip, Ph.D., has been an educational tutor at the Adeola Goodwill International Model College, Nigeria, now a Lecturer at Federal University Oye-Ekiti for about one decade. He has a doctorate in Educational Management and Master's degrees in Educational Management and Managerial Psychology, from the University of Ibadan and University of Ilorin, respectively. He holds a first degree in Educational Management from the University of Ilorin. His research areas are personnel administration, industrial relations, teaching-learning process, infrastructural development, stress management, Artificial Intelligence, employees’ motivation, administrative effectiveness, digital innovation in educational assessment, information communication technology, teacher-student relationship and educational leadership.
Dr John Bawa
A Senior lecturer, Department of Educational Foundations, Faculty of Education, Federal University of Kashere, Gombe State, Nigeria, Dr Bawa is a seasoned academic and an educational leader with a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), Master of Education (M.Ed) and a Bachelor of Education (B.Ed) degree all in Educational Administration and Planning. He holds a strong background in educational administration and planning, with over a decade of experience in teaching, research, and academic competencies in policy analysis, institutional leadership, and school improvement strategies. Dr Bawa’s teaching portfolio covers both undergraduate and postgraduate courses. He is widely recognised for his learner-centred pedagogy. Dr Bawa is a member of a recognised professional association in education and leadership and remains committed to advancing scholarship, mentoring emerging researchers and promoting transformational leadership in the education sector.
Dr Akachukwu Ignatius NWABUEZE
Dr Akachukwu Ignatius NWABUEZE is a Senior Lecturer in Educational Management and
Policy Unit, Department of Educational Foundations, Faculty of Education, University of
Nigeria, Nsukka. Dr. Akachukwu Ignatius NWABUEZE was the World Best Researcher in Educational Administration and Planning 2019-2020 Awarded by Research Under Literal Access (RULA), World Research Council & United Medical Council.
Dr Ikuelogbon Olamire James
Ikuelogbon Olamire James (Ph.D.) has been a Research Fellow at the Institute of Education and a lecturer at the University of Nigeria, Nsukka, for about a decade. He has a doctorate and a master's degree in Educational Administration and Planning, both from the University of Nigeria, Nsukka. He holds a first degree in Educational Management from the University of Ibadan. His research areas are school Administration, Educational Planning, school plant, entrepreneurship and job creation, climate change, enhanced learning outcomes, and quality instructional delivery.
Dr Babatunde K. Oladele
Babatunde K. Oladele (Ph.D.), has a doctorate in educational evaluation and a master's degree in educational management, both from the University of Ibadan. He holds a first degree in Educational Management and Mathematics from Ekiti State University. His research areas are enhanced teaching and learning in Mathematics, teaching effectiveness and achievement, assessment practice in learning situations, psychometrics, evaluation of learning outcomes and Test and measurement.
Dr Franca Ginikachi Adieme
Dr Franca Ginikachi Adieme is a lecturer in the Department of Educational Management, Faculty of Education, Federal University Oye-Ekiti, Nigeria. She is also a Facilitator in National Open University of Nigeria (NOUN). She obtained her first degree in English Education from the University of Nigeria, Nsukka. She also obtained her Master's and Doctoral degrees in Educational Administration from the University of Port Harcourt, Nigeria, respectively. She is passionate about capacity building in school leadership, mentoring future educational administrators and promoting evidence-based practices for sustainable educational development. Her research interests span key contemporary and applied issues in Educational Administration.