Meet Our Management

Led by seasoned experts, our dedicated team drives the success of our company with experience and commitment.

Ibikunle Ogunbayo

Position: Chairman
FAEng, FNSE, FNIEEE, CEng:

Engr. Ibikunle Ogunbayo is an accomplished engineer and a successful corporate administrator. In 1985, he founded the firm of Kunle Ogunbayo and Associates which became KOA Consultants Ltd in 2006 and which provides Consulting Engineering Services in Nigeria.

He is a Past President – Council for the Regulation of Engineering in Nigeria (COREN), Past President of the Association of Consulting Engineers Nigeria (ACEN) and past Chairman of the Nigeria Section of the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE).

He holds a B.Sc. (Hons) in Electrical Engineering from University of Lagos and is an Alumnus of the Chief Executives Programme of the Lagos Business School. He is Fellow of the Nigerian Academy of Engineering, Nigerian Society of Engineering and Nigerian Institution of Electrical  and Electronics Engineering.

Chairman

Ibikunle Ogunbayo

Engr. Ibikunle Ogunbayo is an accomplished engineer and a successful...

Adetokunbo Sangowawa

Position: Managing Director
B.Sc, MBA, M.Sc, PhD, CEng, MNSE:

Adetokunbo Sangowawa is passionate about the practice of the engineering profession and the built environment. His career, which spans over 35 years, commenced at Ademola Fowora Associates. He later moved to Biobaku Faber & Partners, Nigeria (Formerly Oscar Fabers & Partners) and then KOA Consultants Ltd. He has been with KOA since inception and is currently the Managing Director of the firm.

His project experience covers all sectors of the industry including Industrial, Commercial, Residential, Educational, Healthcare, Hospitality and Public Buildings.

He holds a B.Sc (Hons) degree in Mechanical Engineering and a Master in Business Administration (MBA), both from the University of Lagos, Akoka. He also hold a M.Sc (Building Services Facility Management) degree from Heriot Watt University Edinburgh, Scotland and a PhD in Architecture from the University of Lagos.

He is a member of the Nigerian Society of Engineers, Chartered Institution of Building Services Engineers and American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers. He is a registered engineer with both the Council for the Regulation of Engineering in Nigeria (COREN) and the UK Engineering Council.

In his quest to ‘give back’ to his alma mater, he is an adjunct lecturer in the Department of Architecture, University of Lagos.

Managing Director

Adetokunbo Sangowawa

Adetokunbo Sangowawa is passionate about the practice of the engineering...

James Ezechi

Position: COO / Executive Director
Member of Nigerian Society of Engineers:

James Ezechi has been engaged in the built environment for over 32 years. He started his career at Finco Engineers and continued at KOA Consultants Ltd. He has been with KOA for over 29 years and is currently an Executive Director/ Chief Operation Officer of the firm.

His project experience covers all sectors in the industry including Industrial, Commercial, Residential, Educational, Healthcare, Hospitality and Public Buildings.

He holds a B.Sc (Hons) degree in Electrical Engineering from the University of Nigeria. He is a member of the Nigerian Society of Engineers and a registered engineer with the Council for the Regulation of Engineering in Nigeria (COREN)

He has attended several local and international training in engineering and management.

COO / Executive Director

James Ezechi

James Ezechi has been engaged in the built environment for...

Abiodun Ajayi

Position: Executive Director
Member of Nigerian Society of Engineers:

Abiodun Ajayi holds a B.Sc (Hons) degree in Electrical Engineering from the Obafemi Awolowo University, Nigeria. He is a member of the Nigerian Society of Engineers and his consultancy career in the built environment extends over 32 years.

He worked briefly at Plan-Eng Consultants before moving to KOA Consultants Ltd. He has spent over 30 years with KOA and is currently an Executive Director in the firm.

His project experience covers all sectors in the industry including Industrial, Commercial, Residential, Educational, Healthcare, Hospitality and Public Buildings.
Executive Director

Abiodun Ajayi

Abiodun Ajayi holds a B.Sc (Hons) degree in Electrical Engineering...

Wasiu Lawal

Position: Associate Director
Member of the Nigerian Society of Engineers:

Wasiu Lawal is a Mechanical Engineer and has over 26 years working experience in various aspects of Mechanical Engineering works ranging from construction, contracting, industrial/maintenance engineering and consultancy services.

His consultancy project experience covers all sector including Industrial, Commercial, Residential, Educational, Healthcare, Hospitality and Public Buildings.

His professional affiliation includes Member Council for the Regulation of Engineering in Nigeria (COREN), Member of The Nigerian Society of Engineers (NSE) and Member of The Nigerian Institution of Mechanical Engineers (NiMechE).

He has attended and participated in many seminars and professional training courses.

Associate Director

Wasiu Lawal

Wasiu Lawal is a Mechanical Engineer and has over 26...

Lawrence Adetogun

Position: Associate Director
Member of Nigerian Society of Engineers:

Lawrence Adetogun has built a career in consultancy in the built environment for over 20 years. He started his engineering career at San Latunag Ltd and continued to ITB Nigeria before joining KOA Consultants Ltd where he has spent over 14 years and is currently an Associate Director.

He holds an M.Sc. degree in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Lagos.

He is a member of the Nigerian Society of Engineers, American Society of Heating Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers. He is also, a registered engineer with the Council for the Regulation of Engineering in Nigeria (COREN).

His consultancy experience covers all sectors including Industrial, Commercial, Residential, Healthcare and Hospitality Buildings.

Associate Director

Lawrence Adetogun

Lawrence Adetogun has built a career in consultancy in the...