Taopheek Babayeju is a seasoned professional and an entrepreneur with over a decade experience in Telecoms, IT and Project Management. As a consultant he has been able to combine technology and management seamlessly to create change and add value to service delivery in organisations he has served, both public and private.

With a degree in Physics (Electronics) and subsequent training at United Kingdom Telecoms Academy (UKTA), he started out his career as a telecoms engineer and worked at management levels in the ICT sector. He was a Project Manager at the Project Implementation Unit of MTEL where he used project management methodologies extensively in the organisation's network roll-out and expansion programmes.

As the CEO of iCentra he specialises in using technology to enhance business models and processes for commercial advantage. Apart from directing the affairs of the organisation, he is also responsible for designs, planning and strategic implementation of key projects. He is known for his detailed and analytical approach to problem solving and innovation of transformational ideas one of which is the annual National Project Management Conference (ProMaCon) which he initiated and directs as the Programme Director.

Taopheek is and the first recipient of the PMI Nigeria award for the "Most Outstanding Contribution to Project Management (Youth Category) and currently the Vice-President (Outreach) of Project Management Institute (PMI) Nigeria Chapter

He is an international correspondent for PMForum and PM World Today Journal, and also an editorial board member of PM Foresight Magazine.
Vision Statement:
As the as the VP Outreach I intend to bring awareness to what PMI stands for and the benefits of being part of PMI Lagos, Nigeria.
I hope to use every medium available to propagate the Gospel of Project Management by reaching out to individuals, corporate organisations and education providers. Together with the help of volunteers we will seek support for the Chapter’s activities by outlining the benefits and values of PMI.  We will make use of the existing structures like the PM Foresight and PM Forum, ProMaCon network, as well as through features in both print and the electronic media.