about me
​ESV Jermaine Sanwoolu is a registered Estate Surveyor & Valuer, a multi-award-winning international Public Relations Consultant & and a John Maxwell Certified Leadership Consultant.
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Jermaine Sanwoolu: A Diaspora Leader and PR Expert
Jermaine Sanwoolu is a Nigerian-British public relations and leadership consultant, who currently serves as the Executive Assistant to the Lagos State Governor / Head Of The Lagos State Office Of Diaspora Affairs (LASDA) which he pioneered. He envisioned and conceptualized LASDA when he previously served as the Senior Special Assistant to the Governor of Lagos State on Diaspora and Foreign Relations from 2019-2023.
He is also first cousin to Mr governor, Babajide Sanwoolu
Jermaine Sanwoolu has a rich and diverse background in real estate being a registered Estate Surveyor & Valuer. He has an interest in the real estate business and in media having set up DiasporaNews.ng and running a social enterprise TheDreamFoundation.ng.
He started his career in the real estate and banking sectors in Nigeria, before moving to the United Kingdom, where he worked as a business consultant, financial protection adviser, and youth development officer.
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He founded Diaspora PR Ltd in 2014, a company that provides media and publicity services to clients across the world, especially in the African diaspora. He has worked with several prominent personalities and organizations, such as the Nigerian High Commission in London, the Chairman of the Nigerians in Diaspora Commission, Hon Abike Dabiri-Erewa, and the House Committee Chairman on Diaspora Affairs, Hon Rita Orji
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He is also a member of various professional and political associations, such as the Nigerian Society Of International Law, the Chartered Institute of Public Relations (UK), the Nigerian Institute of Public Relations, the Nigerian Institute of Estate Surevyors & Valuers, the John Maxwell Leadership Team (USA) and the All Progressives Congress APC,
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Jermaine Sanwoolu is a passionate public speaker, and management trainer. He has won several awards and recognitions for his contributions to community development, entrepreneurship, youth empowerment, and leadership. Some of his awards include the African Diaspora Champions Award, the Emerging Leader Award at the International Achievers Recognition Awards, the Entrepreneur of the Year at the Ann Shine Awards UK, the Nigerian Centenary Award Winner – Top 100 Nigerians in the UK, and the Best Young Leaders Award at the BEEFTA Awards UK
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As the Senior Special Assistant to the Governor of Lagos State on Diaspora and Foreign Relations, Jermaine Sanwoolu is responsible for facilitating and enhancing the engagement of Lagosians in the diaspora with the state government. He also promotes the interests and opportunities of Lagos State in the international arena. He is a moderator for the Creative, Sports, and Education sectors at the Nigeria Diaspora Investment Summit 2021
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Jermaine Sanwoolu is a visionary leader who believes in the potential of Nigeria and its people. He is committed to building bridges across cultures and continents, and to making a positive impact in his sphere of influence.
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PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS
Fellow The Institute Of Management Consultants
Member of the Chartered Institute of Public Relations (MCIPR) UK,
Member of the Nigerian Institute Of Public Relations (MNIPR),
Registered Member Of Th Estate Surveyors & Valuers Board Of Nigeria
Associate Nigerian Institution of Estate Surveyors & Valuers (ANIVS)
Member John Maxwell Leadership Team, USA.
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POLITICAL
Assistance
Appointed Senior Special Assistant To the Governor Of Lagos State On Diaspora and Foreign Relations. 2019
Candidate for the Conservative Party in the 2018 Councillorship Elections in Morley South, United Kingdom.
Assistant Director, Foreign Relations Committee APC Independent Campaign Group
Member Diaspora Committee APC Independent Campaign Group
Member Diplomatic Accreditation Committee APC Presidential Primaries
Member APC Diaspora Directorate Presidential Campaign Council Campaign
AWARDS
DDiDiaspora Ambassador Awards 2021- 2023 Eko Club International Convention Chicago
African Diaspora Champions Award Winner, 2023.
Top 100 Under 40 Most Influential People Of African Origin (MIPAD) Awards Winner, 2020
Award for Contributions Towards Community Development at the Diamond Special Recognition Awards Worldwide. 2018.
Nominated Best PR Consultant at the Podium Recognition Awards 2017
Best Young Leaders Award at the prestigious BEEFTA Awards UK, 2016
2015 Entrepreneur of the Year at the Ann Shine Awards United Kingdom.
City People's 2015 Top 10 Influential Young, Nigerians in the UK.
Nigerian Centenary Award Winner - Top 100 Nigerians In The United Kingdom 2014
Emerging Leader Award at the International Achievers Recognition Awards, ICONs Award 2010
UnLtd* UK Catalyst Award Winner & Social Enterprise Ambassador. 2010
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EDUCATION
He is currently completing both a
He is a Project Management, doctorate research (Ph.D.) student at Lagos State University (LASU)
and has completed (will be graduating in 2024) a Master Of International Law & Diplomacy (MILD) at the Faculty Of Law, University Of Lagos.
He holds a
- Master Of Arts Degree In Diaspora & Transnational Studies at the University Of Ibadan. (2023)
- Masters Of Science degree in Management from College De Paris Ascendia Business School, France (2022)
- Post Graduate Certificate in Public Relations & Strategic Communication at Europe's Largest Public Relations University; Leeds Beckett University. (2017)
- Post Graduate Diploma In International Business and Management from the University Of Bradford School Of Management. 2010
- Bachelor Of Science Degree in Real Estate Management from The University Of Lagos. 2007
A Business Diploma In Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP) 2011.
Diploma In Preparing To Teach Life-Long Studies.PTTLS (2015)
Certification In Life & Executive Leadership Training John Maxwell Team USA (2015)
Certificate In Business Leadership & Diplomatic Protocol from the European School Of Protocol, 2017.
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Project Management Institute (PMI) Project Management Training. 2008
Certificate In Assessing Vocational Achievement (CAVA) 2018
Certificate In Physical Intervention & Conflict Management. 2018
Executive Close Protection From European Security Academy, Poland. 2017
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COMMUNITY LEADERSHIP POSITIONS
Public Relations Officer Of The Central Association Of Nigerians In The UK, which represents over 2 million Nigerians in 2017
Member Central Executive Council, Nigerian In Diaspora Europe (NIDOE). 2018
Member Board Of Trustees, Nigerian In Diaspora Europe (NIDOE). 2018
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WORK EXPERIENCE
Jermaine started his work experience on an Industrial attachment in 2005 in the valuation department of Diya Fatimilehin & Co. Estate Surveyors & Valuers
Served in 2008 in Ogun State Property Company (OPIC), first in the admin department, and was moved to the real estate marketing department where he had record achievements.
He moved on to work in the Human Resources department of RMS TNS a leader in the research and development industry in Sub-Saharan Africa.
He also worked in the E-learning unit of the Human Capital Development department of one of Nigeria’s leading banks; Skye Bank Plc.
Nile African Development Organisation
Internation Youth Development Officer. 2010
Founder & CEO Diaspora PR Ltd 2014
He worked as a Business Consultant at MET Life in the United Kingdom. 2015
Financial Protection Adviser At OWL Financial 2016 - 2017
Consultant at EUNISURE 2017-2018
Global & Africa Affairs analyst for TV Continental, Channel TV, TRT in Turkey, etc 2016
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GOVERNMENTAL AIDE WORK
Media & PR Consultant to the Nigerian High Commission London serving 4 High/Acting Commissioners 2015 - 2018
Media Consultant to Hon Abike Dabiri Erewa Chairman/CEO of NigerianDiaspora Commission and former Senior Special Assistant To The President On Diaspora & Foreign Affairs.
International Publicity Consultant to House Committee Chairman On Diaspora Affairs Hon Rita Orji
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