The firm is registered with Corporate Affairs Commission and has been offering quality and value for money services to our numerous clients.
Our services are of international standards and we employ the latest technology to give our clients extra edge in very keen competitive business environment.
We have a team of dynamic and seasoned professional with a wealth of experience and proven track record in various fields including Accounting, Finance, Business Administration and Information Technology. In addition, we have trainees and other support staff who provide secretarial and related services.
Business Office
Our business office is located at No. 4, Asenuga Street, Off Osho Street, Opebi, Ikeja.
Business Office:
4, Asenuga Street,
Off Osho Street, Opebi, Ikeja
P.O.Box 742, Marina, Lagos
Telephone: 01-8948159, 8920699, 7432129, 08055871815, 08033158573, 08037640173, 08080914611.
Email: education@geomelgroup.org
OUR BUSINESS CONCEPT
Our business concept is built on the philosophy – Passion for creative business ideas, Customer for life and Continuous Benchmarking of our work and driven by a value system that promotes honesty, integrity and personal growth in all our dealings with stakeholders. This is expressed in our mission statement, our vision statement, our values and our guiding philosophy.
OUR MISSION STATEMENT
Geomel Educational Institute Ltd is both local and international academic and management consultancy Service firm that services its clients as trusted ally, dedicated to providing complete quality business solutions for their current and future needs with value pricing. We believe in establishing a successful partnership with our clients and make sure that they have what they need to run their business as well as possible, with maximum efficiency, reliability and control.
We conduct our business responsibilities to achieve superior financial returns balanced with our long-term growth, benefiting shareholders, staff and fulfilling our commitment to the community, environment and government.
Our success will be measured by our clients, who choose us because of their belief in our ability to meet or exceed their expectations, deliver their required service, with high expertise and professionalism.
OUR VISION STATEMENT
Geomel Educational Institute Ltd will be an international consultancy company, recognized throughout Africa for its quality services as preeminent by our employees, customers, competitors, investors and the public. We will be the standard by which other consultancy firms measure their performance. Our hallmark will be innovation, initiative and teamwork of our people and our ability to anticipate and effectively respond to changes and to create opportunity.
OUR VALUES
Our values are the rules by which we operate: Tell the truth, be fair, keep your promises, respect the individual and encourage intellectual curiosity. This is built around three basic concepts: People, Product and Profit.
People: Our people are the source of our strength. They provide our corporate intelligence and determine our reputation and vitality. Involvement and teamwork are our core human values.
Product: Our products are the end result of our efforts, and they should be the best in servicing our customers. As our products are viewed so we are perceived.
Profit: Profits are the ultimate measure of how efficiently we provide our customers with the best products and services for their needs. Profits are required for survival and growth.
OUR GUIDING PHILOSOPHY
Our guiding philosophies are the manner in which we conduct our selves, our customers and our business:
Quality Service: To achieve customers’ satisfaction, the quality of our services must be outstanding and continuously innovating.
Customer: These are our partners. We must maintain mutual beneficial relationship with our customers and business associates. Our work must be done with our customers in mind, continuously providing with better services than our competitors.
Excellence: We strive for excellence in everything we do: in our services, competitiveness and profitability.
Employee: We work as a team and treat each other with trust and respect.
Integrity: The conduct of our company must command respect for its integrity and for its positive contribution to society.
KEY TO SUCCESS
Our keys to success are the issues we never lose sight of in order for us to succeed: – Quality, Participation, Productivity and Cash Flow.
PARTNERS AND STAFF PROFILE
Our partners and members of staff are made up of seasoned and outstanding Nigerians in their areas of endeavor.
George .O. Akwazie – Managing Partner
George O. Akwazie (B.Sc, MBA, LL.B, BL, MILD, FCA, FCTI, FIMC, FNIM) holds a Bachelors degree in Business Administration, a Master of Business Administration degree (MBA) (specializing in Marketing), Bachelor of Law degree as well as a Masters degree in International Law And Diplomacy (MILD) from the University of Lagos. Also, he is a Fellow of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria (ICAN) and Chartered Institute of Taxation Of Nigeria (CITN). Furthermore, he is a Fellow of the Institute of Management Consultants (IMC) and a Fellow of the Nigerian Institute of Management (NIM). Mr. George Akwazie has been called to the Nigerian bar.
George O. Akwazie has a successful banking career that span over twenty years covering both commercial and merchant banking. His banking experience covers Inspection/Internal control, Operations, Accounts and finance. Before joining the firm as the Managing Consultant, he has worked in Union Bank Plc and Trust Bank Of Africa Limited where he held several positions across different units such as Financial Controller, Head of Operations & Administration, and Chief Inspector.
Furthermore, George Akwazie has attended several courses in Information Technology, Treasury, Credit Administration, Foreign Operations, Customer Services, Internal Control, and Management Development. He was the Lead Consultant to the Committee on Banking and Currency of the 6th session of the House of Representatives Committee on Banking on the Investigation of Alleged Unethical Practices in the Banking Sector. He was also made Lead Consultant in consortium of other firms to investigate into the activities of Regulators/Operators / Stakeholders of the Nigerian Capital Market in view of the unsatisfactory practices in the post consolidation Banking Industry by the Joint Committee on Capital Market& Institutions and Banking & Currency of the same House of Representatives of the Federal Republic of Nigeria.
Olufemi Agbanigo (FCA, FCIT) is a fellow of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria (ICAN) and the Chartered Institute of Taxation of Nigeria (CITN). He has over twenty-two years of working experience in the banking sector and consulting. He has worked with National Bank Ltd and rose to the position of a bank manager before his retirement.
Olufemi Agbanigo has also been involved in the execution of World Bank Assisted Project (WBAP) in Financial Accounting, Computerization, Management, Billing System etc, which spanned two years. The states covered during the World Bank Project are Lagos, Osun and Ogun.
Chief David C.S. Alaribe (FCA, FCTI, MIMC) is a fellow of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria (ICAN) and the Chartered Institute of Taxation of Nigeria (CITN). He is also a Member of the Institute of Management Consultants (IMC) and an Associate Member of the Nigerian Institute of Management (NIM). He has served in many committees and offices both at the CITN and ICAN such as Member Publication Committee (CITN), Member Examination and students Affairs Committee (CITN), Examiner in Taxation in Nigeria (CITN), Chairman CITN, Lagos District and Publicity Secretary, ICAN Lagos Mainland District Society. . Chief Alaribe was 2009/2010 Chairman of ICAN Mainland District Society. Furthermore, he holds a Higher National Diploma (Accountancy and Finance) from Yaba College of Technology.
Chief David C.S. Alaribe has over twenty years working experience covering industrial sector, Securities and Consulting. He has worked at PZ Industries Plc, First Alstate Securities Limited, D.N. Offor & Co (Chartered Accountants).
Tunde Babalola (B.Sc, FCA) graduated from the University of Ilorin in 1986 with B.Sc Accounting. He is a Fellow of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria (ICAN). He is also a member of both Nigerian Institute of Management (NIM) and Chartered Institute of Taxation of Nigeria (CITN). In addition, he is an Accredited Trainer with Center for Management and Development (CMD).
He has over twenty years cognate experience covering Auditing, Accounting, Taxation, and Management Consulting. He has worked with a number of reputable organizations including Pannell Kerr Forster (an International Firm of Chartered Accountants) as Audit Manager.
Adelani Afolabi (B.sc. ACA, CITN) is a 1990 graduate of Business Administration from the University of Lagos, Akoka. He is also a member of both the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria (ICAN) and Chartered Institute of Taxation of Nigeria (CITN). He has a wealth of experience covering banking, tax and management consulting. He has worked with Intercity Bank Plc. and Continental Trust Bank Ltd.
Mr. Gbolahan Akinlawon: is a chartered accountant and chartered tax practitioner of twenty years standing. He co-ordinates the day-to-day operations of the firm George. O. Akwazie & Co. (Chartered Accountants)
His cognate experience spans professional practice of audit, taxation, financial advisory and banking. He graduated from The Polytechnic, Ibadan in 1988 and holds associate membership of:
- The Institute of chartered accountants of Nigeria.
- The Chartered Institute of Taxation of Nigeria.
- The Nigeria Institute of Management.
Mr. Akinlawon has over 20 years working experience 10 of which was with KPMG Audit (Chartered Accountants). He was Bank Manager of Gulf bank between for over 5 years. He left Gulf Bank in pursuit of professional excellence to Bamidele Adelaja & Co (Chartered Accountants) before joining the Geomel group.
Titus .A. Adejoro holds a bachelors degree in Banking and Finance with first class honors from Ondo State University. He has also written and passed the intermediate level of the institute of chartered Accountants of Nigeria (ICAN) Examinations.
He has worked in various capacities in the area of finance, Administration and Business development in reputable companies such as Fedex (Redstar express) ltd- Treasury Coordinator, Frontline Hotel Solutions – Accountant, Aquar Resort ltd – General Manager.
He has also attended in-service training courses in, information technology, Total quality management, cash management, security awareness among others. He is currently the manager in charge of account and business development in Geomel investments and consultancy services.
Unachukwu Okeoma: Holds a Higher National Diploma in Accountancy from Abia State Polytechnic, Aba, Abia State. She worked as assistant cashier with Nigeria Agip Oil Company (NAOC) and as a cashier with Citizens International Bank. She is presently working with Geomel Investment and Consultancy Services Limited as Accounts Officer.
Achoromadu John .N.: Holds a National Diploma in Accountancy from Auchi. A registered member ATS (Accounting Technicians). He has worked with various companies as Accountant, finance officer, Audit Supervisor – with more than 20 years working practical working experience.
ORGANISATIONAL GROUPS/UNITS
Geomel Educational Institute Ltd is organized into three units and these are:
Institute Education Consultancy
Group of Schools ( Pre-Nursery , Nursery, Primary, Secondary, College and Tertiary Institutes
