Empowering Excellence. Our Project Management Profile

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1 PM tutor Empowering Excellence Our Project Management Profile POeT Solvers Ltd was founded in 2004 as a social enterprise focus on human capacity development for graduates of tertiary institution in Nigeria. In order to fulfill its vision of empowering excellence in Nigerian graduates, it involves in trade business, workshops, seminars and blogs to create positive change to the intellectual and cultural landscape of Nigeria. In September 2009, it partnered with OSP international LLC in the United States a PMI Registered Education Provider to start its socially conscious Project Management training re-segmenting this high-end training to a very affordable one and maintaining excellence and world class standard in all its training. 1

2 1.0 Branding Our Project Management training is branded Project Management with Dipo but from March 7th, 2012, we are re-branding to Project Management Tutor simply called PMtutor. Pmtutor is a mix of elearning, Distance Learning, Study Groups and Classroom training. The new web site (under construction) will be located at Highlights of our Project Management Training Graduated over 260 students from over 54 companies in Nigeria Produced 26 PMP certified and 2 CAPM certified individual We have a 92.9% pass on our students performance in the PMP exam Our Project Management training are aligned with PMI frameworks We focus on student understanding rather then memorization. Our Faculty is made up of experienced and highly certified staffs Our Project Management Class attracts volunteer facilitators from different industry Provided Scholarships for 12 students to our PM Class in one year. Free Internet service throughout our class training session. Save money up to a minimum of 40% off other training institute s fee 2

3 3.0 Our Family Dipo Tepede is the Founding Partner of PMtutorand the CEO of POeT Solvers Ltd. He is a Project Management Professional (PMP) and Six Sigma Black Belt (SSBB). He graduated with distinction in MBA from University of Gavle, Sweden. He has over 7 years PM experience with companies like Globacom International Gateway, Dubai Gold Commodity Exchange, Chongqing Beyond Company, China and Acrat International, Hong Kong. His passion is geared towards youth development in Nigeria. He is the author of the popular JOBFinder manual and maintains one of the most popular blogs in He is one of the contributing bloggers for The Norwegian Council for Africa. Maureen Iyasele is a Partner with PMtutor and the CEO of JOBMAG ltd. She is a graduate of University of Birmingham, UK. She has over 4yrs Project experience with Exxon Mobil, Nigeria. She brings in administrative and managerial prowess that makes our Project Management team to function flawlessly. She is the founder of the JOBMAG center where all our Project Management classroom trainings are done. Her passion is geared toward youth capacity building and human resource management. Adedayo Ogunberu is the Head of Instructors for PMtutor. He is a Project Management Professional (PMP). He currently runs 5 different projects concurrently for large corporations in Nigeria. He is specialized in software development but he is well known for his easy style teaching. He is passionate about imparting knowledge. He is a native of Nigeria and has over 10 years Project experience in the Nigerian environs. He is presently the Senior Project Manager of Tavia Technologies, a Project Management Consulting Company. Yosola Adigun is an instructor with PMtutor. Amongst her certifications include PMP, VCP, DCSE, MCP, AIS, ITIL, CTT+. She is a prolific trainer that easily integrates real life everyday anecdotes to a complex subject like Project Management. She has loads of Project Management experience working for multinationals like MTN, Multilinks Telkom, Guinness Nigeria Ltd, Cadbury and Banks. She is also passionate about women enlightenment and empowerment. 3

4 3.0 Our Family Bola Adesope is an instructor with PMtutor. Amongst his certifications include PMP, MCSE, CCNA. He is a graduate of ObafemiAwolowo University. His project experience includes working with companies like MTN Nigeria, MTN Ghana, 2Waytraffic UK, Telemedia Hungary, Aerocontractors Nigeria, Endemol South Africa, Protel Studios Kenya and Celador International UK. He presently works with Ultima Ltd and has been a crucial member to their projects like Who Wants to be A Millionaire? Project Fame West Africa and South Africa FIFA World Cup 2010 Give back promo by MTN Ghana Demola Abejoye is in charge of PMtutor Study Group. He is a Project Management Professional (PMP) and a graduate of FUTA. He is an Architect by professional and currently works with ARTICON Nigeria. 4.0 Classroom Ergonomics In order to provide world-class training, we believe that the sitting arrangement is an important factor in knowledge absorption. The conference arrangement is meant to foster interaction; learning and easy absorption of knowledge while the classroom arrangement is meant for mock exam 4

5 5.0 Courses At the moment, we offer 5 courses under our PMtutor range: PMP: This is a PMI credential and it is widely adopted as one of the highest paying certification in the world. This is targeted at individuals with 3years and above Project Management experience. For details on cost, schedule, eligibility, scholarships, etc, kindly visit CAPM: This is also a PMI credential. According to About.com, it is the second highest paying IT certification in the world coming behind PMP. This is targeted at individuals with no experience or less than 3 years experience in Project Management. For details on cost, schedule, eligibility, scholarships, etc, kindly visit Six Sigma Black Belt: This is targeted at executives and managers who are interested in becoming indispensable at their work showing mastery at systematic and structured problem solving methodology. For details on cost, schedule, eligibility, scholarships, etc, kindly visit 4.Six Sigma Green Belt: This is targeted at executives and managers who are interested in becoming indispensable at their work showing mastery at systematic and structured problem solving methodology but are not able to cope with the rigors and complexities of the Six Sigma black belt. For details on cost, schedule, eligibility, scholarships, etc, kindly visit 5.Job Finder: This is targeted at fresh graduates of tertiary institution who are interested in passing recruitment aptitude test and interview for corporate organization. All topics and questions are focused and pointed to companies in Nigeria.For details on cost, schedule, eligibility, scholarships, etc, kindly visit 5

6 6.0 Prices PMP PMP Online - N15, 000 PMP Classroom - N45, 000 PMP Classroom and Online - N55, 000 CAPM CAPM Online - N7, 500 CAPM Classroom - N30, 000 CAPM Classroom and Online N35, 000 Microsoft Project MS Project Classroom - N20, 000 MS Project Online - N15, 000 Six Sigma Six Sigma Green Belt - N 30, 000 Six Sigma Black Belt - N100, 000 Lean Six Sigma Black Belt - N120, 000 Minitab for use in Six Sigma - N 60, 000 JobFinder Aptitude Test N 750 Interviews N 1, Payment Information All payments are made through using Interswitch or 2CO gateway. Interswitch Gateway accepts Verve Card and Naira Master Card. 2CO accepts all known International Debit and Credit card like Master Card, Visa Card, Paypal, Discover, JCB, etc. If for some reasons, you do not want to use your Credit or Debit Card for payment, you can make payments to: Access Bank PLC POeT Solvers Ltd OR UBA PLC Poet Solvers Ventures 8.0 Affiliate Program We give 20% of the course price to any referral made by our registered users. Registration is free and affiliate tools are available to all interested users. Cash is paid out based on minimum accumulation of N15, 000 If an affiliate has not accumulated the N15, 000 pay out, it can also be converted to an equivalent value of a course price if he/she chooses. 6

7 9.0 Scholarships We give scholarships to a minimum of 3 persons from Part-Time Scholarships to Full scholarship. See below Miss SimiladeAdewuyi - the first beneficiary of our PMP Full Scholarship. Interested participants are requested to write an essay of 250 words only on the relevance of Project Management credentials to a Nigeria state. Though the topic is similar for every class, the deadline for submission is announced before every class Discount for Married Couples We are giving 16.66% discount to every married couple that attends our PMP classes in Lagos Fee for Married Couple: N90, 000 (16.66% of N90, 000) = N75, 000 To book couples seat, a minimum of N25, 000 should be made before training starts. *Please, kindly note that marriage certificates and company ID cards/driver s licence/international passport/ national ID card would be used for authentication There will be no refund of booking payment if couple(s) fails to meet authentication Testemonies 11.1 Tstimonies from some of our graduates who passed the PMP Exam 7 I attempted the PMP exam 5 days after studying with PMtutor and passed - OSHIOMHA IRUMHEKHA, PMP - Junior Program Manager, NNPC SAP Implementation Program PMtutor was very helpful in passing the PMP exam It highlighted my weak areas and made me focus and intensify my study on passing the exam at a whole - YETUNDE OMOLOLA ONIFADE, PMP - IT, Seedvest Ltd

8 At the end of the class, participants can virtually sit for the exam because obvious required attention has been given to the respective areas as appropriate. The goal of the class is not just to communicate PM knowledge which they do very well but to coach you till you pass the PMP exam. - AKINTOYE OYEKUNLE, PMP Consultant, Price Water House Coopers With no other materials, just PMtutors and I was able to ace the exam -SEYE SHOBOYEJO, PMP IT, Christland School Thank you for PMtutor it helped me so much. I have cleared the PMP exam. Keep it up! You offer a nice service to the body of project management. I appreciate your efforts. Thank you - OBINNA AGANIKE, PMP - Project Engineer, International Corrosion Control Ltd, PH For me, I'm impressed. And you can ask me! I have attended quite a few training within and outside Nigeria. I also like the dash of professional touch thrown into it all. Keep it up! - BEN OJUMU, PMP - Civil Servant, Kogi State Civil Service. PMtutor is a fantastic training outfit and very detailed. Yosola has a passion for what she is doing and Dipo is very generous with the training cost and interested in others acquiring knowledge. - OLUBUSOLA SHITTA-BEY, PMP Builder, LSDPC Impressive and Deep! - YOSOLA ABIODU-ADIGUN, PMP - Project Manager, Multilinks Telkom Good Interaction, comeradie & stimulating discussions with students. Provide a good introduction to PMP exam. It is cheap for the value provided and opportunity to network. - AKINWALIRE OLUWATOBI, PMP - IT, UAC of Nigeria PLC. A very wonderful concept and mind transforming; it is really an experience VICTOR NNATUANYA, PMP - IT, Broadband Technologies Ltd It is a program to be reckoned with: Very cheap and full of substance It is a place you get more than what you paid for It is an unforgettable experience. OLUYOMI OLUFEMI OLUGEBENGA, PMP - Telecoms Engineer, Globacom Nigeria Ltd. 8

9 The training program is beyond what I expected; with the training and materials provided, anybody can pass PMP on the first try. IHEDIMMA KAWEKWUNE, PMP - Banker, Diamond Bank. Personally, it's been a wonderful experience, a lot of hands in, in-depth analysis of Project Management, different from the way I have always viewed it. The class has been lively and the examples thorough. I am glad I made the class! PMtutor is a deal bigger than the value; we all got much more than we bargained for. Keep it up Dipo, the society needs more people like you. - AJIBOLA OLANIPEKUN, PMP Engineering, Gravity Solutions Definitely worth more than the cost. - ABEJOYE ADEMOLA, PMP Architect, Articon Nigeria Ltd. Very insightful and loaded with a lot of information and lovely package relationship building, course materials, excellent presentation delivery, very good coordination, nice food and conducive venue - ADELANA OLUWASEUN DAMILOLA, PMP Travel Consultant, Aventura I never thought I could pass the exam until I sat for the PMtutor Classroom training - CHIBUZO EZE, PMP Product Manager, M-P Energy Systems Behind every successful man is a woman but I am bold to say behind my PMP certification, there is nothing but PMtutor. The quality of the training, the serenity of the environment and the top-notch materials received there was my lifelines to becoming PMP. You think of becoming PMP and your best bet is PMtutor. - BOLA ADESOPE, PMP IT Project, Ultima Ltd (Producers of Project Fame and WWTBAM) 11.2 Testimonies from PMP Class, September Good Concept, good trainers, good venue Kayode Adewuyi, Accountant, First City Monument Bank The program was better than I expected and I really enjoyed it the size of the venue makes the class more intimate and fun. Dipo was inspirational and fun; Dayo was efficient in his delivery; Yosola was concise and informative. Adaobi Okezie, Littoj Oil and Gas Ltd.

10 This is an eye opener for me because even though I have executed some projects before, training in this environment has really challenged me. I am going to work some more on myself. Similade Adewuyi, Publisher, Edifice Magazine This is the best PM program I have attended till date. The facilitators are quite friendly, have in-depth knowledge and the venue is conducive. I will recommend for over a million people Andy Chukwu, Engineering, 1st Image Global Resources Dipo has good interpersonal skills; Dayo is the prof himself and Yosola is a good resource person. OkorochaObinna, Engineer, Huawei Technologies Ltd. The training has been great and worthwhile. I greatly enjoyed the mix in discipline of colleagues and the interactive and friendly atmosphere in all class sessions. OlumideIdowu, Advertising and Brand Consultant, Bluebird Communications Ltd Dipo is the grand commander I like his approach and flexibility; he is a good listener and a motivator. The world needs to know more about these teachings and your name will forever be on the print of history. AsenugaBabatunde Samson, Researcher, Lagos State University TESTIMONIES FROM PMP CLASS, JULY 2011 Yosola is very good in her training sessions and she was readily able to marry Project Management with real life situations. Dipo is very grounded in PMP and I really enjoyed Dayo s training session very easy and accommodating. Overall, everything is very interesting. Esedo Wilfred, Procurement, Chevron Nigeria Dipo is an excellent businessman and brings his business prowess into Project Management with a touch of simplicity. Great, educative and generally a good program. Eke Iheanyichukwu, Banking, Diamond bank PLC. It is been worthwhile attending! Dayo is cool headed, highly knowledgeable and has lots of practical examples while Dipo explains with lots of practical example, gives confidence and morale boosting messages. Femi Fayombo, Civil Engineering, LAMATA 10

11 Right now I m feeling I wasted time before taking the decision to enroll for the class. PM with Dipo has truly endeared the concept of Project management to me. The training venue has a nice outlook, warm and friendly reception especially from Maureen and a comfortable training facilitators that gives you the impression you are in a board meeting with the Dangote s of this world. Prince OsualaWeldone, Facility Management, HelkoNig Ltd. Yosola is good and down to earth; Dayo is very analytical and a Cool Professor and Dipo is a sharp business minded teacher AyeniTemitope, Textile Technologist, SAS Scanning Nigeria Ltd The training was not stereotypical that is receive lectures and assimilate. It was fun, interactive and yet highly technical. I will definitely recommend this training to anyone who wants to have a clear understanding of the PMI way. MalegheniBawo, Banker, Intercontinental Bank It was a mind blowing session and worth the while A conducive environment for learning and interesting facilitators. I will recommend it to any professional or executive. OlukemiAwesola, Fraud Analyst, Glo Mobile 11.4 Testimonies from Capm Class, July 2011 Great learning environment and great teachers Aladejana Johnkay, Radio Nigeria in Ekiti MrsYosola training was great she really tried to impact the knowledge using our everyday experience and Mr. Dipo frankly was great! Umeibe Obinna Josiah, Construction Yosola's training was very good shows in her level of experience and good illustration skill and Dipo relates well with participants he uses good sighting of examples and a well breakdown explanation of the ITTO's which carries lot of the course outline. Opawumi Oluwatobi, AEK Design Services Yosola was satisfactory I will give her 6/10 while Dipo was very satisfactory with a 8/10 mark. Osinowo Oluwaseun Owotayo, Real Estate Investment, Global Mix Capital Yosola training was very good her experience over the years stands before her and it shows in her way o f training. Dipo's training was very detailed he is more of a teacher than a trainer. He was encouraging and he is a mentor. Badmos Hakeem Olanrewaju, Mobitel 11

12 11.5 Testimonies from Exxon Mobil Youth Corpers In Eket June Testimonies from May Class, It is a wonderful experience! Great!! The Very interactive and everyone was carried along Mr. Dipo was very friendly and explains things to its simplest form. Fiiwe, TekaSanyiebari, Exxon Mobil QIT It is encouraging, motivating, inspiring, educating, enlightening and interactive. The trainer was very vocal and easy going. I really gained a lot and hope to move further by taking my exams Adebakin Kehinde Bolanle, ExxonMobil A very interesting and interactive class Never attended one like this before. Dipo was good he tolerated everyone and was intelligent. I learnt a lot of skills or rather what I learnt brought these skills out. I hope to be a very successful Project Mgt. Professional very soon Enyaosah O. Norena, ExxonMobil The lecture was very okay I will give it 7.5 out of 10. Mr. Dipo was jovial and helped me to understand a lot about business etiquette. I really want to thank him for taking us. Fashina Ibrahim Olufemi, ExxonMobil Before this Project Management Class, I had little or no knowledge on how projects are carried out within business organization but after the training, I think I not only know what Project Management is all about, I feel if I were opportuned to embark on a project, I wont hesitate to do it. Keshinro Rukayat O, ExxonMobil It was a very expository session overall Dipo was good enough to carry the class along, simple downto-earth language, superb style of presentation and excellent interaction skill. - Majasan Jude Olaoluwa, ExxonMobil Venue is very conducive for learning. It looks as if it is impossible at the price Yosola is a good trainer with a lot of common example to make the subject sink in; Dipo combines intellectual property with administrative skills while Dayo is PMP personified. The combination of Dipo, Dayo and Yosola, makes it a perfect team. I had a great time with them unfolding the mystery in PMP. AfolabiOgunkoya, Customer Services, MTN

13 It was a worthwhile experience, very good especially for those who truly wish to learn Aniegboka Kanayo, Administrator, House on the Rock A very effective program: My expectations were surpassed in terms of the study materials and quality of delivery. Bola Ekujomi, Renewable Energy Services, Eco Multi Solutions Ltd I never had an idea of what PM was all about but I decided to learn and do the training with Dipo it was more than worth it. The training has educated and exposed me. The training indeed was worth more than the price. Linda ChineloUzoukwu, Customer Services, Access Bank It is the best place where you get more value for your money. It is indeed a place to be. Odebunmi Gbemisola Olatoyosi, IT Suport, Consolidated Breweries PLC Very good program very experienced and eloquent trainers. On the scale of 1 to 10 (with 10 being the highest), I give the Study Material a 9, Food Served, an 8 and keeping to schedule, a 9 Akinola Akinrele, Continuous Improvement Specialist, Cadbury PLC (Kraftfoods) 11.7 Testimonies From Abuja Class (March, 2011) PMtutor has been more than worth every kobo spent; from the trainers, their experience and manner of communication, the group discussion and assignments and also the easy accessibility to transfer for further assistance. It is definitely worth it! Isaac Ogedegbe, Engineer, Saipem Contracting Nigeria Limited Yosola trains with passion and uses practical examples to make one remember the topics; Dipo motivates and inspires on the PMP exam he sees unlimited opportunities untapped in students and encourages self development. Dayo simplifies the topics and make it easy to assimilate. I would definitely recommend the training to my friends for self development. Olaide Odunaike Akinsanya, Credit Officer, Federal Mortgage Bank of Nigeria 13

14 I enjoyed the training program, though I am very new in the field. I hope to learn more about PMP and apply it to my daily life because life itself comprise of all the project process and knowledge areas. I will like them to have more of the training in Abuja because I know a lot of my friends and colleagues that are interested in attending this program. Agrinya Cecilia Inyagbe, \Program Assistant, Catholic Caritas Foundation of Nigeria. I have been able to gain better understanding of Project Management. I have referred friends to the program who cannot wait to begin in May. Ogundele Shola Ojukwu, Marketing, Oceanic Bank of Nigeria An eye-opening, insightful, and refreshing program. Packaging and Pricing are great; resource persons are vast and friendly. Overall, it's been really enriching. I also appreciate the exam prep tips. The examples in relation to real life and that so much knowledge were packaged into a 4-day program. Carolyn Owete, IT Training, United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime. Highly recommended for government and private organization. I am really impressed. Nobleman Eleanya, NGO, Catholic Caritas Foundation of Nigeria 11.8 Testimonies from March Class, 2011 I think I got more value for money paid. Wonderful experience I cannot wait to recommend this program to my co-workers Tonbara Agama, Banking, Central Bank of Nigeria. I had 3 other options but I don't regret coming for PMtutor. I have really been thinking wide and deep and I cannot find any added value I would have gotten elsewhere Dorcas Lamba, Funds Manager, Afribank Trustee and Asset Management. Overall, I believe it's been a great experience I am happy it was my first point of call as per PM; reason being that I was not going to write exam but now because of the quality of training, I am motivated to go ahead and get certified thus practice PM Adedayo Adeyanju, Banking, Guaranty Trust Bank. Very good facilitators, experienced and they teach with real life experience and day to day affairs Olukotun Ademola, Telecoms, Etisalat Nigeria. 14

15 What can I say about Dipo Tepede? Wow! Talented, funny, has so much to offer and does this in a passionate way He is truly passionate and loves what he does I am glad to be one of his trainees. Isika Nnenna Agnes, Management Technologist, Dangote Noodles Ltd. PMtutor has been wonderful; knowledge was imparted and transferred easily. Excellent Coordination and Training TaiwoAdeniye, Information Technology, Aerocontractors. I would advise anyone who has or plans to have management responsibilities in the near future to take this PMtutor program even if he/she won't do the certification. The knowledge is priceless it affects day to day life management. Oyerinde Oyeyinka Dantala, HOD Corporate Info Systems, University of Jos Testimonies From January Class, 2011 It is very cheap compared to the value it offers. The guest trainers were real and down to earth. OlusolaIgbasan, Programmer, Oxygen Broadband The guest speakers were impressive. They communicated effectively and were able to transfer the knowledge effectively. Their experiences went a long way in explaining the concepts. I recommend they continue to be invited as they can impact the PM class. The in-house trainer ensures the class is interactive everybody participates. He never shuts down any idea nor condemns anybody. Isaac Adetayo, Project Monitoring Officer, Basscom Nigeria Ltd Good value for money and self development, will recommend to anyone going into PM. Muyiwa Dosunmu, HRM, Independent Consultant Adequate preparation materials. The study materials in the DVD are very comprehensive. Nice and quality teachings from the facilitators and guest trainers. Agu C. Justin, Data Controller, HTL 15

16 11.10 Testimonies From November Class, 2010 Very friendly atmosphere for learning; qualitative delivery of lectures with good stimulating discussions and examples to carry the class along. For such qualitative training, the cost is really unbelievable, very low compared to other PM training organizations. Ogechi Adanma Onyegbula, Administrator, Price Water House Coopers It is so much loaded. Enjoyed every moment with co-participants, my trainer and Dipo; quite interactive and a good network platform to meet people from different discipline and sectors. Balogun Emmanuel Olamide, Telecommunication, Etisalat A conducive learning environment; it enhanced my PM Knowledge I am ready to write the PMP exams. Ayodeji Aboderin, Accountant, Dansa Foods Ltd. PMtutor has been a privilege and an opportunity to acquire the 35-contact hours training it was on target. The assignments were used to achieve a lot of points on the knowledge areas. Okunade Fehintola Temitope, It, Honeywell Oil And Gas Ltd Accessing the website of PMtutor together with the testimonies shared by the participants wets the appetite of prospective students. Very interesting! The lecture center is cozy, neat and conducive. Adeleke, Joshua Oluwafemi, Accountancy, Applicant. It has been wonderful; professionally equipped with PMIsm. Basic PM Knowledge was imparted for deeper understanding. The environment is very conducive. Olajutemu Olatunbosun Kunle, Business Analyst, Bank Phb. Refreshing experience even with little knowledge or no previous knowledge on Project Management as a whole. I am so impressed that I will definitely refer more people based on the vast knowledge areas covered and good assimilation through-out the period. Esidje Pearl, Sales Manager, Hemmingway Safaris 16

17 11.11 Testimonies From September Class, 2010 The training provided adequate foundation for the PMP Exam preparation especially the delivery of lectures. The class was interesting and very inspiring - Emmanuel Wepuaka, Systems Integrator, Believers Loveworld. Eye opening and positively challenging; the program is very good humane. I feel like the organizers have our genuine interests at heart AladeAbimbola, Banking, Skye Bank PLC The training is worth more than we paid for; the hall is okay, the atmosphere is conducive for learning and easily impacted on my assimilation Olalekan Olumide Olusanya, Engineering, Lekki Concession Dipo exemplify good mastery of the subject, we live project management; Am Satisfied with the training program - Noah Folorunsho, IT Support, UBA PLC A wonderful experience. Being the first Class and set of trainees, there were slight issues but they were resolved peacefully; I enjoyed the class and think they may be room for improvement. The amount paid for the training is unbelievable compared to the knowledge gained on PM - Adebayo Oluwaseun, IT, Globacom Ltd PMtutor is a very good initiative. The resource that is delivered to participants far outweighs the cost participant pay. The initiative is well appreciated and I suggest this should be continues. This training is probably the 3rd training in PMP that I have attended but in all honesty this is about the only class where I have really understood anything. The assignments, class work and every other task that we are made to do really helped my understanding. For example, I have never seen a project charter or scope statement but I actually produced one. All thanks to this training class. I was forced to drill down and research I wouldn't otherwise do. My impression of this program is all positive - Alaba-Ige Adekunle, Engineering 17

18 Contact , pmtutor.org Address: 254 Herbert Macaulay Way, Alagomeji, Yaba, Lagos.