Our Board of Trustees
The SBMEN Board of Trustees members are accomplished individuals from publishing and media. The Board consists of the five members and an executive director. The executive management manages the daily operations of the organisation. The BOT membership is retained for a tenure according to SBMEN by-laws. The functions of the BOT are to oversee the implementation of services to the highest standards; review and approve training resources and curriculum used for professional development, and ensure that the interests of the members are represented in the publishing industry.
Anwuli Ojogwu
Executive Director/Co-FounderAnwuli Ojogwu has sixteen years’ experience in the publishing industry working an editor on books...
view profileMuhtar Bakare
Chairman of the BoardMuhtar Bakare is publisher of Kachifo Limited, an independent publishing company, which has produced...
view profileAdewale Maja Pearce
MemberAdewale Maja-Pearce is a writer, journalist and critic, who is best known for his documentary essays....
view profileAzafi Omoluabi
MemberAzafi Omoluabi is a writer and editor. She is the co-founder of Paressia Publishing, an independent...
view profileJahman Anikulapo
MemberJahman Anikulapo is the former Arts Editor at The Guardian on Sunday (plus Guardian Life magazine)....
view profileOlajide Bello
MemberAdmitted to the Nigerian Bar Association 1992. Education: University of Jos [LL. B Hons], 1991....
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Committee Members
Kunle Kasimu, journalist/creator, Channels Bookclub
Anote Ajeluorou, journalist