Success Stories

Meet the Advisory Board of The Quest Centre

Every great mission thrives on direction.

At the Quest Leadership Academy of The Quest Centre, our Advisory Board brings clarity, purpose, and strength to the journey ahead.

We are proud to introduce the distinguished members of our Advisory Board:

• ✨ Dr. Efe Anaughe, Esq – Lawyer, Humanitarian, Gender Equity Advocate & Multiple Award-Winning Leader
• ✨ Surgeon Commodore Ahmed Abdulai (Rtd) – Retired Naval Surgeon Commodore & Orthopaedic Surgeon
• ✨ Professor Innocent Ifelunini – Professor of Economics & Research Fellow, University of Nigeria, Nsukka
• ✨ Maryann Smatt-Oni – Assistant Vice President & Head, AMCON Lagos Office, Asset Management Corporation of Nigeria
• ✨ Engr. Austin Oleho – Associated Gas Gathering Reliability Manager, Heirs Energy Company Limited

With their wealth of knowledge and leadership, they guide our vision and help us build a stronger path for the leaders of tomorrow.

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Meet the Expert Faculty Members of The Quest Centre

Behind every thriving vision are passionate people working with purpose and dedication.

We are proud to introduce our dedicated volunteer faculty members who bring a wealth of experience and expertise to our Quest programs.

Together, our volunteer faculty of experts represent the anchor resources of the Quest Leadership Academy, bringing experience and dedication to Quest mission in shaping the leaders of tomorrow.

• ✨ Pearl Young-Itiye – L&D Specialist / Freelance Chief Operating Officer
• ✨ Omololu Layie Ayeni – Chief Superintendent, Code of Conduct Bureau
• ✨ Abibatu Jibril – Marketing Manager, Financial Services Industry
• ✨ Ebrus Benedict Ifiepha – Solution Cloud Architect, Asset Management Corporation of Nigeria
• ✨ Fatima Yahaya, Esq – Legal Counsel, Nile Group

Together, our volunteer faculty of experts represent the anchor resources of the Quest Leadership Academy, bringing experience and dedication to Quest mission in shaping the leaders of tomorrow.

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Meet the Steering Team of The Quest Centre

Behind every thriving vision is a team of remarkable people working with passion and purpose.

We’re thrilled to introduce the dedicated minds steering the future of Quest Mentoring & Coaching Academy of The Quest Centre:

Together, this remarkable group of leaders represents the backbone of Quest Leadership Academy of The Quest Centre, bringing experience, passion and commitment to the Quest mission.

• ✨ Engr. Oni Smatt, Chief Executive Officer: providing strategic oversight to ensure our vision translates into real impact.
• ✨ Adejoh Ibrahim, Chief Operating Officer: driving operations with precision and consistency.
• ✨ Diamond Yayock, Strategy & Business Development: shaping growth and new opportunities.
• ✨ Nneka Ukpe, Process & Compliance Monitoring: ensuring excellence and accountability.
• ✨ Omodion Oni, Human Resources & Administration: building strong structures for people and processes.

Together, this remarkable group of leaders represents the backbone of Quest Leadership Academy of The Quest Centre, bringing experience, passion and commitment to the Quest mission.

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Milestone Achievement at The Quest Centre (NCMD/CMD Provisional Accreditation)

Milestone Achievement at The Quest Centre

We are delighted to share that The Quest Centre has received provisional accreditation as a Certified Management Training Organisation by the Nigerian Council for Management Development (NCMD), through the Centre for Management Development (CMD).

This official recognition marks an exciting step forward for the Quest Leadership Academy, and brings with it:

• ✅ Legal authority to operate as an approved management training institution in Nigeria
• ✅ Initial government recognition of our commitment to professional excellence
• ✅ A defined pathway to full three-year accreditation, as we prepare for final assessment in the coming months

At The Quest Centre, we are deeply committed to raising the bar in leadership development, coaching, and mentoring. This milestone affirms our dedication to national standards and inspires us to keep delivering world-class capacity-building solutions across sectors.

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NAOWA 2 Division / QuestMCA – Strategic Partnership

We are excited to announce Quest Leadership Academy’s one-year partnership with Nigerian Army Officers' Wives Association (NAOWA) 2 Division, a community-based and non-governmental organization operating in 6 South-West States of Nigeria.

The program includes a structured 6-week training (May 16 – June 20, 2025) and a one-year mentorship support system (commenced May 2025). Key focus areas: employability, leadership, confidence, financial independence, entrepreneurship, and social impact.

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Celebration of Successful Completion of the Quest Leadership Programme for Young Leaders (18–35)

To celebrate the successful completion of the 10-week Quest Leadership Programme for Young Leaders aged 18–35 years which ran virtually from March 22 to May 24, 2025, a physical graduation hangout was held on June 8, 2025. The purpose of the get-together was to promote team bonding and networking after the programme's conclusion.

The get-together included a session on “Mindset Shift for Growth & Effectiveness” taken by Coach Maryann Oghenerukevwe Smatt-Oni. In addition to the session, there were various activities such as quick assessments (curriculum based), games, puzzles and testimonials sharing to celebrate the successful completion of cohort 1. The virtual participants also joined the games and other graduation activities.

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