Meet the people behind God's Treasury Cooperative.

Oluwabunmilayo, known as Layo or Bunmi, is a transformational specialist with about two decades of experience across teaching, coaching, educational management, entrepreneurship and business collaboration. She is well known for solving urgent situations and implementing rapid changes.

She began her career as an English Language teacher, then worked as a bank customer service representative, and later in telecommunications and water production. She currently works with META as a business strategist.

As a teacher, educational psychologist, educational administrator and consultant, she has trained, mentored and advised schools. She founded Supreme Insight, a consulting firm for schools, which led to two schools: Glorious Hope School in Ibadan and Glory Gates Schools in Omu Ijebu, Ogun State.

She co-founded the e-commerce business CanadaClothings and helped found ThriveON, an NGO that provides resources for personal and professional growth. A published poet and writer, her work “We are all on a journey” is award-winning.

An advocate for cooperative societies, she helped establish GTCS and oversees its operations, aiming for fairness, transparency and the best interests of members. Born and raised in Ijebu-Igbo, Ogun State, she lived in the United States before moving to Canada, where she lives today.

Ariyo David Oke has many years of senior executive leadership in educational management and currently heads the non-academic staff at Grace Schools Gbagada, Lagos. He brings a multidisciplinary background in management, finance and education, and is a respected, credible voice in decision making.

He holds a bachelor’s degree in Business Administration and has completed several business leadership training courses. Known for resourcefulness and leading by example, he models ethics, best practices and compliance.

A pastor, he is committed to community impact, combining business skill with compassion. At GTCS he is a director with strong leadership and a firm grasp of business operations and financial management, credited with significant growth of the cooperative through strategic vision, financial expertise and community focus.

He is a results-driven professional of integrity and dedication who builds key connections, leads inclusive teams and turns vision into strategy through a global network. He also teaches people to grow their brands and generate leads through affiliate and digital marketing.

Ayoola O. Oluwasemowo is a seasoned legal practitioner and a senior member of the Nigerian Bar, with over 20 years of experience as a legal advisor and a respected place in the legal community.

He began as a teacher, then worked as a journalist covering legal and political issues. Early in his legal career he advised several companies on contracts and regulatory compliance before founding his own chamber, with a practice focused on corporate, contract and intellectual property law.

He publishes legal articles and papers on social media, speaks at legal and church events, mentors young lawyers and is active in professional bodies, including boards and committees.

At GTCS he leads the legal team in reviewing contracts, agreements and bylaws, advises the board on legal risk and represents members’ interests.

Ololade A. Oluwasemowo has a varied career that began in teaching and moved into entrepreneurship. He now manages at a legal company and is a father who values balancing work with family time.

His love of football led him to open a commercial football viewing centre, which he ran for a long stretch before moving on to new opportunities. His path has been defined by hard work, dedication and perseverance.

As Secretary of the GTCS Board of Directors, his teaching background gives him clear, organised communication that supports documenting meetings, keeping records and keeping the board informed. He understands members’ needs and has the leadership and financial skills to manage GTCS business, including budgeting.

His experience managing a law firm helps him assess the legal implications of board decisions, and he works with the legal team to confirm that board decisions meet applicable regulations.

Adesola M. Adigun holds a BA from the University of Lagos and has over thirty years of experience as a teacher and educational consultant, with a strong background in English, driving educational, organisational and managerial impact.

An effective tutor who builds positive learning environments, she develops strategies, advances staff skills and improves teaching so institutions can better serve disadvantaged community members. She supports public policy reform, economic empowerment and health care, and works as a strategic partner to schools and churches.

Her achievements include driving growth, strengthening program support, enabling mergers and increasing grant funding by 530%. As a staff champion she has worked with about 200 personnel on engagement, decision-making and problem-solving.

Known for her integrity, community involvement and advocacy for children, she also counsels children and their parents as a child protection officer. She is Head of the Department of English at Grace Schools Gbagada, Lagos, whose team has contributed to several school awards, including the British International School Award for three consecutive periods.

On the GTCS board she oversees the cooperative’s operations, ensures it meets members’ needs and works with members to find solutions.

Olukunle Oluwasemowo is a medical researcher, academic and molecular scientist whose work centres on infectious diseases and viruses of medical importance. He has published novel findings in peer-reviewed journals and been a frontline contributor to the COVID-19 response.

He has coordinated health projects reaching rural and marginalised communities and works on ethics and compliance programmes for individual and organisational wellness. A husband, father and pastor, he is also a mentor to young scientists, a life coach to youths and a frequent media speaker on health and wellness, particularly in Southwestern Nigeria.

A former teacher who moved into full-time research and academia, he has management experience in medical research and academic administration. As team lead at a technology-driven diagnostic laboratory he helped establish branches in several Nigerian states and oversaw daily operations. He serves as a director at GTCS and on the boards of businesses and nonprofits.

Johnson M. Ogbayoh is a seasoned, passionate teacher and entrepreneur with a bachelor’s degree in Statistics and an advanced degree in Biometrics.

Using his IT and statistics background, he helps organisations, especially schools, make decisions, plan marketing, improve customer experience, streamline operations and manage risk. He designs, maintains and manages digital solutions and runs Facebook and Google ads, mainly to promote educational institutions.

As principal partner at Diamond EduConsult he works on educational research, recruitment, teacher training, personnel management, school improvement and technology and social-media-based promotion, and helps institutions find capital to grow.

A founding member of GTCS, he helped establish the cooperative’s vision and mission. He is known for strategic and sales leadership, data-driven decisions and a people-focused, motivational leadership style.

John Oluwole Olumutimi is a personable and trustworthy leader who heads GTCS accounting operations. He oversees daily accounting activity, making sure transactions are recorded accurately and reports are produced on time.

He leads the team that registers new members, confirming that members sign and receive all required documents with signed proof, and keeping hard and soft copy member files up to date. He keeps the team current on accounting regulations and best practices and encourages communication and collaboration.

Versatile and detail-oriented, he manages multiple tasks at once and looks for ways to streamline processes. He has strong knowledge of data protection and data analysis and makes sure his team updates data promptly.

Years in a fast-paced sales department built the customer service skills members appreciate. Earlier, he worked as a site engineer with civil engineering organisations, coordinating professionals across departments, supervising site activities and creating detailed plans for managing clients’ portfolios.

Ehinmowo Micheal Temitayo is an organised account officer with experience in financial reporting, ledger management and account reconciliation, committed to accurate records and regulatory compliance. His work includes preparing financial statements, monitoring transactions, managing payroll and supporting audits.

He leads the Compliance Team, which makes sure members follow the cooperative’s bylaws and regulations and works with other departments to identify risks and build policies to address them. He also serves on the cooperative’s debt recovery team.

Before joining the cooperative he spent about ten years in education as a teacher, trainer and educational manager focused on English communication skills, and reports training over 3,000 teachers. He founded The Synthetic Phonics Academy, which helps children and adults improve reading, writing and speaking, consults for school owners and teachers, founded a low-cost community school, and leads a faith-based organisation that teaches faith principles.

Regina Aitsebaomo is a versatile, detail-oriented communications expert who combines creativity with strategy. She began in the sciences while aiming for a healthcare career, and is described as a personable, trustworthy leader who makes sure communication strategies support business goals and reach target audiences.

She oversees daily activity on the cooperative’s social media channels and ensures that marketing campaigns, social strategies and content creation are carried out well. She keeps up with digital marketing and graphic design trends and encourages collaboration to solve problems.

She manages several tasks at once, including brand identity development and social media content, and looks for ways to streamline processes and improve efficiency. Approachable and good at building relationships with her team, she brings strong digital marketing and data analysis knowledge.

She has worked with educational and professional organisations and has previously created detailed communications strategy plans.

Favour Ojochenemi Usman is a motivated, result-oriented account officer with strong skills in bookkeeping, financial analysis, account balancing and transaction management. Favour emphasises reliable financial records and keeping financial activity in line with company policy and regulatory standards.

Experience includes financial documentation, report preparation, payroll processing, expense tracking and audit support. With strong analytical skills and professionalism, Favour delivers accurate work with minimal supervision.

Responsible and organised, Favour performs well in efficient, transparent, team-oriented environments and is eager to keep growing and contribute to the goals of GTCS.

Ayodele Popoola is an account officer who wants to improve financial processes and drive innovation, using technology and a forward-thinking approach to streamline operations and improve accuracy.

He builds relationships on trust and transparency, with clear communication so that financial decisions are well informed and match clients’ goals.

Colleagues describe him as active and always ready to learn, listen and contribute meaningfully to the success of GTCS.

Abiodin Jayeola is a dedicated, results-driven loan compliance officer who ensures adherence to loan policies, regulatory requirements and internal standards. Accountability, minimising risk exposure and protecting the integrity of loan processes through monitoring and compliance practices are central to the work.

Integrity, diligence and attention to detail define the approach, and the role calls for discipline, accuracy and responsibility.

Experience covers reviewing loan documentation, monitoring loan portfolios, enforcing lending procedures, supporting loan recovery, keeping accurate records and assisting with compliance reporting and audits, all aligned with the vision, goals and sustainable growth of GTCS.