Celebrating People, Places, and Events
Celebrating People, Places, and Events
Celebrating People, Places, and Events
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Mr. Frederick Olukayode Apeji, 57 years, is a public relations (PR) specialist and an event management expert. He graduated in the English Language from the University of Maiduguri, Borno State in 1990. He also began a Masters in English program at the University of Lagos in 1991/1992 (and plans to return there soon for this unfinished business). Over the years, he has attended numerous executive education programs in Nigeria and abroad.
Mr. Apeji was Head of Corporate Communications at the legacy Devcom Bank Limited, Head of Corporate Communications at the legacy NNB International Bank Plc, and Unit Head of Media and Communications at Unity Bank Plc (2003-2008). He resigned voluntarily from Unity Bank in 2008 to focus on his business career.
Apeji has acquired a checkered career experience in business journalism, press advertising sales, PR consulting, full-time Church ministry, and corporate communications from 1991 till date. He has consulted, over the years, on branding, public relations, event management, etc, for clients in Nigeria, Netherlands, Ghana, Namibia, Morocco, the UK, France, Italy, and the USA.
He is currently the Chairman/CEO of Alford Conferences Limited, the Publisher of REVENUE magazine, the convener of the annual World Digital Exhibition (Worldex), and the convener of several other events.
Apeji is on the board of directors of Eli Business Support Services Limited, Frases Consulting Limited, Amfire Exhibitions Limited, Raphos Real Estate Limited.
He is a public speaker on various subjects: global completion among African brands, government revenue generation, good governance, entrepreneurship, tech, food security, Diaspora engagement, etc.
To feed his body, mind, and soul, Fred plays chess, swims, and plays football. He has been a regular volunteer in various Church and other community programs from 1986 till date.
