Layo Obidike
Chairperson, Board of Directors
Oluwabunmilayo, fondly called Layo or Bunmi, is a transformational specialist with about two decades of experience garnered in teaching, coaching, educational management, entrepreneurship, start-up
creation, business collaborations; and executive Coaching. Layo has extensive experience in guiding
multinational corporations through financial and operational transition and restructuring and is well
known for solving urgent situations and implementing rapid changes. She currently works with META as
a business strategist.
She is a multi-faceted individual who embodies the epitome of a modern woman, wife, mother, and
entrepreneur. With a background in English Language, she began her career as a teacher, honing her
skills in communication and education. She then moved on to work as a bank customer service
representative, further refining her customer service skills and gaining valuable experience in a fast-
paced environment.
She brings about two decades of stellar experience as a teacher, an educational psychologist, an
educational administrator, and an educational consultant. Layo has many years of experience as a serial
entrepreneur. She was born and bred in Ijebu-Igbo, Ogun State, western Nigeria before departing to live
in the United States and currently resides in Canada. Layo is a sophisticated educationist, her scholarly
prowess and credibility as exposed her to various works in the academic enterprise, consulting for
numerous schools online and offline in cycles of teacher’s training, mentoring, workforce capacity
building and management.
She is the founder of Supreme Insight, her consulting suit for schools and educational institutions, which
she has expanded to establish two schools: Glorious Hope School, Ibadan and Glory Gates Schools, Omu
Ijebu in Ogun State. It is her life’s marveling motive to help other entrepreneurs raise capital to advent
their ideas. This nurturing and passionate zeal had prodded her in 2013 to convene this cooperative
society in 2013.
Layo relishes writing. She has quite a several published poems on allpoetry.com. She likewise writes for
publishing companies. One of her award-winning works, “We are all on a journey” is hosted on
www.academia.edu. She founded ThriveON, an NGO to equip the net citizens with resources for them to
thrive.
Her versatility and eagerness to learn eventually led her to work in the telecommunications and water
production industries, broadening her horizons and deepening her understanding of various business
operations. However, Layo’s true passion lies in coaching, marketing and strategy, and it is in this field
that she has truly made her mark.
Currently, she is a marketing strategist who is making waves in the business world. Along with her
partners, she has started an e-commerce business called CanadaClothings, which offers a wide range of
fashionable and high-quality clothing items. Layo is also a driving force behind the establishment of an
NGO called Thriveon, which focuses on empowering people and providing them with the resources and
support they need to thrive in both their personal and professional lives.
In addition to her business ventures, Layo is also a strong advocate for cooperative societies. She firmly
believes in the power of collaboration and teamwork, and has used her expertise to help establish the
GTCS. Through her work with Canada Clothings, Thriveon, and GTCS, among others, Layo is making a
meaningful impact on the individuals and communities, and is paving the way for a more inclusive and
equitable future.
She is a true inspiration to all women who aspire to achieve success in their personal and professional
lives. Despite the many challenges she has faced along the way, Layo has remained steadfast in her
commitment to her goals, and has used her skills, experience, and determination to make a real
difference in the world. Whether through her work in marketing and strategy, her dedication to
empowering people and communities, her coaching services or her advocacy for cooperative societies,
Layo is a true leader and role model for women everywhere.
AS an accomplished and visionary leader who has made a significant impact in the business world;with a
diverse background in education, customer service, telecommunications, and business, Layo brings a
wealth of experience and expertise to her role as the Chairperson of the Cooperative Society Board.
As Chairperson, Layo is responsible for overseeing the overall operations of the cooperative society and
ensuring that it operates in a manner that is fair, transparent, and in the best interests of its members.
She brings a wealth of experience in leadership, strategy, and marketing to her role, and has been
instrumental in the success and growth of the cooperative society.
She is known for her exceptional communication skills, her ability to inspire and motivate her team, and
her unwavering commitment to her vision. Under her leadership, the cooperative society has thrived,
providing its members with access to resources, support, and opportunities for growth and sustainability.
As the Chairperson of the Cooperative Society Board, Layo demonstrates that with hard work,
determination, and a willingness to take risks, it is possible to achieve great things and make a real
difference in the world. Whether through her work in business and leadership, or her dedication to
empowering people and communities, Layo is a true leader and inspiration to all who aspire to make a
difference in the world.