Mrs. Adebisi Oluwayemisi Bakare holds a bachelor’s degree in accounting from Olabisi Onabanjo University, complemented by diplomas and certifications in data processing from Debis Professional Institute, Government Technical College (National Directorate of Employment) (Secretariat Course) Idi – Aba, Abeokuta, Ogun state, IFRS Awareness Training for Audit Committee members of listed companies, Governance, Risk Management and Audit Committee effectiveness.

Mrs. Bakare’s career began as a Confidential Secretary at Sunnaco Nigeria Limited from 1994-2001, and General Secretary of the Independent Shareholders Association of Nigeria (ISAN) from 2001-2007, where she was involved in promoting shareholder rights and effective collaboration among stakeholders.

She is the Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of Bakars’ Weavon and Cosmetics Ventures Ltd from 2008 till date. She is the National Coordinator of Pragmatic Shareholders Association of Nigeria (PSAN), where her strategic leadership and dedication to advancing shareholder interests have been instrumental in driving advocacy efforts and fostering transparency in corporate governance practices across the nation. She won shareholder of the year for consecutive years.

Mrs. Bakare has served on the Statutory Audit Committee of Ardova PLC, John Holt Nigeria PLC and Nigerian Aviation Handling Company PLC. She is currently a member of the Statutory Audit Committee of Geregu Power PLC, GNI Insurance PLC, AXA Mansard Insurance PLC and Board of Trustees of MRS Oil Nigeria PLC on scholarship.