Bisoye Coker-Odusote, born in 1985, is a prominent Nigerian engineer whose career has been marked by significant contributions to the fields of engineering and technology.
With a notable tenure as the Head of Information Technology and Communication at Bate Litwin, an esteemed engineering company involved in pivotal projects, including the Chevron ESA partnership with Atlas, she established herself as a leader in her field.
Her expertise also extended to BATELitwin, where she played a pivotal role in the company’s operations within the Oil and Gas Upstream, Midstream, and Downstream sectors.
In 2021, Bisoye Coker-Odusote assumed the esteemed position of General Manager and Chief Executive Officer (GM/CEO) at the Lagos State Infrastructure Maintenance and Regulatory Agency (LASIMRA).
This agency plays a crucial role in overseeing and regulating utility infrastructure throughout the state.
Beyond her notable roles in the engineering and infrastructure sectors, Bisoye Coker-Odusote has been entrusted with significant responsibilities at the national level.
She was appointed by President Bola Tinubu as the Director-General (DG) of the National Identity Management Commission (NIMC), further solidifying her reputation as a trailblazer in her field and a leader in Nigeria’s technological landscape.
Biography
Bisoye Coker Odusote, born in 1985, is a distinguished Nigerian engineer who currently holds the position of General Manager at the Lagos State Infrastructure Maintenance and Regulatory Agency (LASIMRA).
Career
Coker-Odusote previously served as the Head of Information Technology and Communication at Bate Litwin, an engineering firm engaged in projects such as Chevron ESA (in partnership with Atlas).
Additionally, she held the same role at BATELitwin (formerly a subsidiary of Litwin, France), an engineering company operating in the Oil and Gas Upstream, Midstream, and Downstream sectors.
In 2021, she assumed the role of General Manager and Chief Executive Officer (GM/CEO) at the Lagos State Infrastructure Maintenance and Regulatory Agency (LASIMRA), tasked with overseeing the regulation of utility infrastructure within the state.
Furthermore, President Bola Tinubu appointed her as the Director-General (DG) of the National Identity Management Commission (NIMC).
You need to Know
Bisoye Coker-Odusote currently serves as the General Manager/CEO of the Lagos State Infrastructure Maintenance and Regulatory Agency (LASIMRA).
She has been appointed by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to assume the role of Director General (DG) of the National Identity Management Commission (NIMC).
President Tinubu’s selection of Coker-Odusote for this role highlights his strategic aim to inject NIMC with leadership characterized by technical expertise and a forward-looking vision.
Coker-Odusote’s extensive experience positions her well for her new role as acting DG. This appointment follows the forthcoming retirement of the current DG/CEO of NIMC, Aliyu Abubakar Aziz, who will take a 90-day retirement leave starting from August 24.
Afterward, she will assume the position of substantive NIMC boss on November 24, 2023, for a full four-year term.
Before her current role, she led LASIMRA, an agency responsible for overseeing various utility infrastructure within Lagos State, including telecommunications, electrical, gas, and water infrastructure.
She has also previously served as a Special Adviser on Technology to former Lagos State Governor Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu.
Coker-Odusote, an engineer by profession, has played crucial roles, including Deputy General Manager, in executing digital transformation projects and enhancing stakeholder engagement at LASIMRA.
Her diverse career encompasses positions such as Head of Information Technology & Communication at Bate Litwin, an engineering company involved in projects like Chevron ESA (Joint Venture with Atlas).
She has accumulated 15 years of experience across technology, real estate/construction, oil and gas, finance, and media sectors, both in the United Kingdom and Nigeria.
As a tech visionary, she served as the National Database Project Director for the All Progressives Congress (APC), demonstrating her commitment to leveraging technology for transformative purposes.
Additionally, she holds positions on the board of IT Data Network Limited and other key roles both domestically and internationally.
Furthermore, Coker-Odusote is the founder of a tech advancement initiative under The Bibi Coker Foundation. This initiative provides education grants to women pursuing STEM-related degrees, highlighting her dedication to promoting women’s participation in technology and science fields.