Samuel Akinjide Akinleye, MCIPM,mni
Ekiti State Public Service Permanent Secretary (Rtd)
Ado-Ekiti
Summary
Dedicated human resource professional with history of meeting organizational goals utilizing consistent and organized practices. Skilled in working under pressure and adapting to new situations and challenges to best enhance the organizational brand.
Overview
32
32
years of professional experience
24
24
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Permanent Secretary
Ekiti State Government
Ado-Ekiti
04.2019 - 06.2022
- Critical in formation of public policies and their execution for the benefit of the generality of the people of Ekiti State within timeframes.
- Encouraged participation of all Heads of Departments in team-building activities to enhance working relationships for productivity.
- Developed and enhanced acceptable public service work ethics among the staff to drive a professionalised institution to deliver on the mandate of the Ministry & Department where I worked.
- Maintained excellent attendance record, consistently arriving to work on time.
- Devoted special emphasis to prompt response to official assignments and worked to maintain outstanding deliverables on schedule.
- Met and exceeded goals through effective task prioritization and great work ethic.
Head/Executive Secretary
Pensions Transitional Arrangement Department (PTAD) - Ekiti State Government
Ado Ekiti
02.2018 - 04.2019
- Maintained an institution with capacity for prompt responses to the processes of retirement of affected public servants through diligent application of the governing regulations.
- Established ICT driven processes thus cutting wastes and sharp practices in line with new normals in the industry.
- Updated spreadsheets on pensioners entitlements to ease access and references.
- Organized and updated schedules for the leadership of the Nigerian Pensions Union to ease engagement with the pensioners.
- Organised engagements with the pensioners on their welfare, healthy living and government responses to their interests.
Director of Finance, Administration and Supplies
Ekiti State Government
Ado-Ekiti
02.2015 - 02.2018
- Forecasted trends and recommended improvements based on financial risk analyses.
- Established and enforced controls on revenue and expenses to protect the assets of the State Government.
- Monitored budget and revenue trends, compiling reports for company leadership to inform decision-making.
- General coordination of the activities of the Ministry/Department where I functioned
- Analyzed data related to administrative costs and spending trends to prepare budgets for personnel.
- Leveraged data, implemented new technology and revised procedures to support change.
- Implemented and monitored organizational plans and developed goals and strategies to address prioritized issues of my Ministry/Department.
- Set priorities and problem-solved workflow issues to maintain rapport with the workforce and the leadership of the Ministry.
Secretary
Bureau of Special Projects, Ekiti State Government
Ado-Ekiti
07.2012 - 02.2015
- Provided the administrative leadership for the Bureau to achieve its statutory goals.
- Coordinated the technical team to ensure timely delivery on the assignments of the Bureau.
- Processed and ensured the award of contracts by Ekiti State Government for the construction, re-construction, rehabilitation, renovation and repairs of public buildings in the State.
- Established, maintained, recorded and tracked the records of projects executed by the Bureau.
- Ensure the capacity building of the workforce for greater performance and productivity.
Principal Private Secretary
Office of the Governor, Ekiti State Government
Ado-Ekiti
03.2011 - 07.2012
- Attended to the correspondences of His Excellency, the Governor and responded to same as approved through diligent advice.
- Developed and implemented performance improvement strategies and plans to promote continuous improvement of the core office of the Governor.
- Conducted research, gathered information from multiple sources and presented results to support the works of the Governor.
- Prepared the speeches of the Governor to meet required schedules.
- Worked flexible hours across night, weekend and holiday shifts to meet deadlines.
- Proved successful working within tight deadlines and fast-paced atmosphere.
- Developed team communications and information for meetings.
- Used coordination and planning skills to achieve results according to schedule.
- Identified issues, analyzed information and provided solutions to problems.
Administrative Officer (various Levels)
Ekiti State Government
Ado-Ekiti
07.1997 - 02.2011
- Handled personnel, administrative, procurement matters, conducted research, gathered information from multiple sources and presented to superiors for results.
- Used Microsoft Word and other software tools to create documents and other communications.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make suggestions for operational decisions.
- Carried out day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Created spreadsheets using Microsoft Excel for daily, weekly and monthly reporting.
- Managed team of employees, overseeing hiring, training and professional growth of employees.
- Proved successful working within tight deadlines and fast-paced atmosphere.
Staff Reporter/Chief Sub Editor
Owena Press Limited, old Ondo State Government
Akure
09.1991 - 07.1997
- Researched and produced news reports for my organisation.
- Interviewed guests on specific topics.
- Collected data from various sources to determine facts and opinions and fashioned into cohesive story for television or radio broadcast.
- Wrote weekly articles and maintained the Society/Entertainment Page of Owena News (later The Hope).
- Partnered with the media team of the organisation to produce compelling stories.
- Contributed to the editorial opinions and supervised the computer room.
- Managed all aspects of content production for digital properties.
- Planned and conducted research and pitched long-form stories to promote investigative news topics.
- Prepared, rewrote and edited pieces to improve readability and impact.
- Guided and motivated staff to achieve demanding targets under tight deadlines.
- Devised attention-grabbing headlines and summaries to increase clicks and engagement.
- Supported publication by helping develop layouts and collaborating with production teams.
- Reviewed articles for grammar, spelling, punctuation, syntax, accuracy and compliance with quality standards.
Sub Editor/Reporter
Nigerian Tribune (for NYSC)
Ibadan
04.1990 - 03.1991
- Covered assigned posts for delivery of news report for publication in the newspaper (Nigerian Tribune).
- Conducted interviews for publication.
- Sub-edited news items and ensured compliance with editorial policy.
Education
Ph.D. - International Relations
Ekiti State University
Ado-Ekiti, Nigeria 07.2019 - Current
Certificate - Leadership in Health And Management
University of Washington
Washington, United States 03.2021 - 07.2021
Master of Science - International Relations
University of Ado-Ekiti
Ado-Ekiti, Nigeria 09.2000 - 08.2004
Bachelor of Science - Political Science
University of Benin
Benin City, Nigeria 09.1985 - 06.1990
Teachers Grade II Certificate - Teachers Education
Ekiti Teachers College
Ikere-Ekiti, Nigeria 09.1980 - 07.1983
Commercial Four Certificate - Secondary Education
Baptist Secondary Commercial Modern School
Igede-Ekiti, Nigeria 09.1974 - 07.1978
Primary Six Leaving Certificate - Primary Education
Community Primary School 'A'
Iyin-Ekiti, Nigeria 09.1968 - 07.1974
Skills
Written Communication
Additional Information
* Pioneer President, Ekiti Students Association, University of Benin, Benin City (1987-1989)
* Attended many conferences, seminars and workshops on leadership, governance and public sector engagement both locally and internationally.
* Part of Ekiti State delegation to National Council on Establishments, National Public Service Negotiation Councils, National Council on Health;
* Participated in the Senior Executive Course 42 of the National Institute for Policy and Strategic Studies, Kuru, Nigeria in 2020 thus a Member of the National Institute (mni)
* Elected Council Member of the Governing Council of the Chartered Institute of Personnel Management of Nigeria (CIPM)
* Community leader in Iyin-Ekiti, Ekiti State and currently the National Vice President, Iyin Progressive Federal Union (IPFU)
* Recipients of many awards.
Reading, Travelling, Gardening
Reading of books of general interest, traveling to meet people and loves planting crops and see the crops grow
Timeline
Certificate - Leadership in Health And Management
University of Washington
03.2021 - 07.2021
Ph.D. - International Relations
Ekiti State University
07.2019 - Current
Permanent Secretary
Ekiti State Government
04.2019 - 06.2022
Head/Executive Secretary
Pensions Transitional Arrangement Department (PTAD) - Ekiti State Government
02.2018 - 04.2019
Director of Finance, Administration and Supplies
Ekiti State Government
02.2015 - 02.2018
Secretary
Bureau of Special Projects, Ekiti State Government
07.2012 - 02.2015
Principal Private Secretary
Office of the Governor, Ekiti State Government
03.2011 - 07.2012
Master of Science - International Relations
University of Ado-Ekiti
09.2000 - 08.2004
Administrative Officer (various Levels)
Ekiti State Government
07.1997 - 02.2011
Staff Reporter/Chief Sub Editor
Owena Press Limited, old Ondo State Government
09.1991 - 07.1997
Sub Editor/Reporter
Nigerian Tribune (for NYSC)
04.1990 - 03.1991
Bachelor of Science - Political Science
University of Benin
09.1985 - 06.1990
Teachers Grade II Certificate - Teachers Education
Ekiti Teachers College
09.1980 - 07.1983
Commercial Four Certificate - Secondary Education
Baptist Secondary Commercial Modern School
09.1974 - 07.1978
Primary Six Leaving Certificate - Primary Education
Community Primary School 'A'
09.1968 - 07.1974
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