Dr. Janet I. K. Jolaoso is a prominent Nigerian corporate executive, management consultant, and a leader in the field of training and development.
Career and Leadership Roles
Dr. Jolaoso has held significant leadership positions in both corporate and professional organizations:
Nigerian Institute of Training and Development (NITAD):
She served as the President and Chairman of the Governing Council of the professional body responsible for regulating learning, training, and development practices in Nigeria.
International Federation of Training and Development Organizations (IFTDO):
She is a Board Member and Chair-Elect of IFTDO, an international non-profit organization dedicated to advancing human capital development globally. She also serves as Chair of the Committee for Youth and Women Empowerment and Entrepreneurship (CYWEE).
Corporate Career:
With over four decades of professional experience, she worked in various roles at companies such as Merck-Farmex and Evans Medical Plc, where she eventually became the Head of Human Resources before voluntarily retiring in 2003 to pursue entrepreneurship.
Entrepreneurship:
She is the Founder and Managing Director/CEO of De-Jaybok Consulting Limited, a company focused on training, consultancy, and educational services. She also established Jaybok Nursery and Primary School, contributing to educational development and capacity building.
Awards and Recognition
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2024 ROI Institute Social Impact Award Winner for empowering women, widows, youth, and small-scale enterprises through her leadership of CYWEE.
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OAU Faculty of Science Best Scientist Award, 2005, in recognition of outstanding contributions to science and research.
Through her leadership of the IFTDO Committee for Youth and Women Empowerment and Entrepreneurship (CYWEE), she has spearheaded initiatives that provide grants, training, and resources to empower women, widows, youth, and small-scale farmers. These initiatives have supported student communities and over 70 women- and youth-led enterprises, helping to create opportunities, strengthen communities, and improve livelihoods.
Background and Education
Education:
Dr. Jolaoso holds a Bachelor’s and Master’s degree in Microbiology from the University of Ife (now Obafemi Awolowo University) and an MBA in Human Resource Management from Lagos State University. She has also received an honorary “Woman of Merit Gold Award.”
Professional Affiliations:
She is a member of several professional bodies, including the Chartered Institute of Personnel Management (CIPM), the Nigerian Institute of Management (NIM), and the Nigerian Society of Microbiology.
Expertise
Her areas of expertise include process improvement, human resources management, training and development, coaching and mentoring, and leadership development. She is widely recognized for her commitment to youth and women empowerment, promoting professional development, and advocating skills acquisition as a catalyst for economic growth.
