Mr Banji Ayiloge

Mr Banji Ayiloge is a distinguished public affairs strategist, political economist, educator, published author and former government commissioner whose professional career spans public administration, institutional governance, strategic communication and consultancy across Nigeria and the United States.

With an international career extending over several decades, he combines executive-level public service with academic engagement, media expertise and strategic advisory work. Based in the United States for over 35 years, he has contributed to education through teaching, alongside his continuing work in consultancy, organisational strategy and public affairs.

A veteran journalist trained at the Nigerian Institute of Journalism (NIJ), Lagos, Mr Ayiloge established a strong foundation in media management, policy analysis and institutional communication. In 2002, he was appointed Commissioner for Information in Ondo State, Nigeria, under the administration of Governor Adebayo Adefarati. In this executive capacity, he provided strategic oversight of government communications, public information management, media relations and stakeholder engagement, contributing to effective public administration and policy communication.

Beyond government service, he has undertaken governance and advisory responsibilities within civic, cultural and community organisations, with particular interests in institutional reform, administrative accountability and sustainable development. He is the author of The Measure of Our Success: The Struggle for Dignity, Unity, and Self-Rule in Ifedore, a work examining governance, community identity and the historical development of public institutions.

As a member of the Advisory Council of the International Institute of Leadership & Management (IILM), Mr Ayiloge brings a valuable international perspective, executive insight and multidisciplinary expertise to the Institute’s strategic development. His contributions support sound institutional governance, ethical decision-making, stakeholder engagement and the advancement of professional and management excellence.