My full names are OTEMUYIWA, TOLULOPE AYORINDE. I am a Nigerian and a proud one at that. I come from a family of four, I have just one sibling. I’m 5ft 11` in height, dark in complexion and quite slim.

I attended Franciscan Nursery & primary school, Ilesa Nigeria. Then I proceeded to St. Peter’s Unity Secondary School Akure for my junior secondary and Osun State School of Science Ile-Ife for my senior secondary. At present, I’m studying Psychology at the prestigious Obafemi Awolowo University Ile-Ife. Great Ife…Great! (Did I hear u say great too?)

My personal interest lies in anything that involves people. I rather prefer to be with people than to be with machines. Well, that was a fact I stumbled on while doing something I enjoy. I teach Bible study in my campus Fellowship’s foundation school (a kind of training school), so after doing that for a while I discovered that my happiest moments were times spent in teaching and also listening to the students in my class, helping them through a few challenges, counseling, encouraging and leading them to achieve their individual goals and the corporate goals of the school. Eventually I became the head of the school and I enjoyed that too. I learnt so much about leadership in the practical sense of it, with faculty strength of about 40 and average student population of 200 per semester. The people interest and skills I discovered in myself while doing those things informed my decision to study Psychology (I did not set out to study Psychology initially but I had to take a switch, that’s a story for another day).

One of my best hobbies that I just discovered is driving, although I’ve been driving for over 5 years, even taught a few friends. Now I think I enjoy doing it. Another of such great hobby I have is interacting with people - listening and also speaking when necessary. I love sight seeing too.

Some of the values I’ve held on to and they have really helped me are: with God – to be personal with Him, with my family – to be faithful, with my friends – to be sincere, with my work – to give my all, with my partner – to be the right mate, with my beloved country Nigeria – to be faithful, loyal, and honest.

My role models include Dr Myles Munroe (the first time I heard him speak live was when he came to speak in the Church I attend in Lagos, I wish to meet him someday, perhaps soon) – I find his teachings and writings so captivating and always setting me on my feet. Rev Sam Adeyemi – my Pastor, a man taking the gospel outside the walls of the church to affect every aspect of contemporary life. Dr Wale Funsho – a leader I find to be a friend and a brother, he’s so practical. Mr. Deolu Akinyemi – a young man with a meteoric rise and who is never comfortable to succeed as a lone ranger but pushing others to succeed too. Pastor Dipo Alaka - a man who taught me leadership by giving me responsibilities and also baring his life to me. And, I’ll never forget, my father – Joel Olugbenga Otemuyiwa – most of my values I picked while watching this hero of mine.