THE COMPANY
EPS Advisory Partners Inc. was incorporated in the Province of Manitoba on August 23, 2019. However, upon continuance of incorporation with federal jurisdiction, it became unavoidable to change the name to become EPS Management Consulting Inc. which is a Management Consulting outfit focussing on strategic planning and capacity building for communities, NGOs, and business organizations.
THE VISION
We envision EPS Advisory Partners as a global benchmark in solving complex business and development challenges.
THE MISSION
To work alongside clients as partners to define and achieve strategic objectives, co-creating practical, data-driven solutions that strengthen people, scale businesses, and enhance institutional resilience and long-term value.
CORE VALUES
We are RIPE because we show Respect to everyone we encounter, do business with Integrity, work with others in Partnership, and promote Excellence everywhere we go. These are the values that we have chosen to live by. They reflect the deep respect we have for our highly esteemed clients, business environment, and employees.
Respect: We value everyone and treat people with dignity and professionalism
Integrity: We build trust through responsible actions and honest relationships
Partnership: We are committed to our clients and prioritize their success over our gains. This is why we co-create solutions
Excellence: We will use our knowledge, experience, network, and other resources to develop the best-possible solutions always.
STRATEGIC FOCUS AREAS
For our mission to be possible and to realize our vision, we will be focussing on and ensuring we are good with:
- Knowledge building
- Research
- Professional development
- Focussed learning
- Human resource management
- Well planned recruiting
- Objective assessment and appraisals
- Respective parting
- Partnerships
- Local collaborations
- International affiliations
- Relationship and trust-building
- Employees
- Clients
- Partners
- Governments
- Other stakeholders
- Communication
- Internal
- External
THE PEOPLE
To be able to deliver on our promises to our clients, we depend on the skills, knowledge and the attitudes of our human capital. We rely on the professional experience of our founders and the skills of our numerous associates who have their respective endeavors.
Tunde Ogunje, CPA, CMA, MDP
Tunde is an accountant, a finance & investment professional, and a development practitioner with bias in local/community economic development advisory. He has over 20 years of multifaceted experience across accounting & finance, investment advisory, capital market operations, strategic management, and community economic development.
He holds dual master’s degrees: a Master’s in Development Practice from the University of Winnipeg and a Master’s in Economic Development and Innovation from the University of Waterloo. His professional credentials include memberships with the Chartered Professional Accountants of Canada (CPA), the Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA-UK), the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria (ICAN), and the Chartered Institute of Stockbrokers (CIS) Nigeria. He has passed the Canadian Securities Course and is a certified Dealing Clerk with the Nigerian Stock Exchange.
He is the Founder and Managing Partner at EPS Advisory Partners Inc., providing financial management, community economic development advisory, and program management services for businesses and local communities. His work includes leading process audits, crafting economic development strategies, and facilitating capacity-building workshops for local and Indigenous communities across Canada. Previously, while on a parti-time engagement with The Griffin Group in Winnipeg, he was the fractional Chief Financial Officer for both North Forge Technology Exchange and Tech Manitoba. Prior to that he was the Manitoba Community Economic Development Lead for Nature United, where he built meaningful partnerships with Indigenous communities, developed readiness assessments, and established a resource library of grants to promote Indigenous economic development. He also held the role of Staff Accountant at Indigenous Management Group, where he supported First Nation communities with comprehensive accounting and budget planning services.
Earlier in his career, Tunde was active in Nigeria’s financial services sector, holding leadership positions including being the Chief Operating Officer at Northbridge Investment and Trust Ltd and Independent Securities Ltd, both members of the Nigerian Stock Exchange. He also served in several senior roles in fund management, equity trading, and corporate finance with top-tier investment firms such as Lead Capital Plc and Imperial Asset Managers Ltd. Tunde is also the co-founder and the Interim Executive Director of EqualDev Canada Inc., a non-profit organization focused on empowering under-represented groups, and the founder of ACTRIGHT Canada Inc., which promotes responsible citizenship and leadership globally.
He is the author of both Beyond Work Experience: Hidden Life Lessons in Employment, a reflective and practical book that distills personal and professional insights from his diverse career journey; and Beyond Access to Capital: Vital Business Knowledge for Entrepreneurs, Business Managers and Startup Incubators, a detail of academic and professional knowledge combined with experiential account of his high-level involvement with businesses either in employments or as consultant
Tunde has completed executive programs from institutions including Cambridge Judge Business School and multiple professional development courses from edX, SDG Academy, and Alison, covering leadership, governance, sustainable development, and social entrepreneurship. Tunde is also a coach and mentor, he facilitates trainings and workshops, and he is known for his public speaking abilities
Babatunde Alabi MDP, MPH
Babatunde is the Lead Consultant (Development Practice) at EPS Advisory Services Inc. He holds two master’s degrees, in the areas of Public Health and Development Practice. He is a development practitioner with over a decade of experience implementing donor-funded programs. He has worked in the international development sector in various capacities, supporting the design and implementation of monitoring and evaluation frameworks on subjects related to governance and health systems. More recently, he worked with Indigenous-led organizations and communities in Canada, supporting research programs and community planning initiatives. Babatunde is also an astute researcher whose research experience cuts across many disciplines, including housing and homelessness, resource development and environmental impact, food security, and criminal justice. He has authored and co-authored scientific articles published in notable journals and presented academic papers at national and international conferences to disseminate findings from his published and unpublished research work. Babatunde is passionate about using program and policy research and evaluation as a tool to promote changes in socioeconomic systems to pave the way for sustainable development.
Folashade Adesola, B.Sc
Folashade is the fractional Chief Operating Officer with EPS Nigeria. She is a System Analyst who holds a BSc in Computer Science with about 17 years of experience in Information Technology. She is a member of both the Computer Professionals Registration Council of Nigeria and Computer Society of Nigeria. She has worked with various organizations in different capacities maintaining and upgrading existing systems as required, designing new computer systems and frameworks, troubleshooting technical issues, collaborating with Business Analysts, Project Leads and IT team to resolve issues and ensuring solutions are viable and consistent, creating system guidelines and manuals for organizations, running training sessions and workshops on system processes, conducting regular reviews of systems and generating reports on efficiencies and improvement areas. She has substantial experience in software implementation, support, and training; website maintenance, management and update; company database management and update; structuring and prioritizing business requirements and communicating plans with stakeholders for review and approval. Very recently, she led the process for the creation of an NGO focusing on advancing the cause of women to address gendered imbalances, placing women at the receiving end of policies. She is leading the operational activities of the NGO.
ASSOCIATES
Ryan Bear
Ryan is the CEO & Founder of Building Indigenous Nations Group Inc., where he provides strategic financial leadership and executive-level project oversight in support of Indigenous Nations, organizations, and community-led initiatives. A dedicated financial leader and member of Peguis First Nation, Ryan brings over 20 years of senior management experience across the finance and accounting sectors.
He holds a Master of Business Administration and professional designations as a Certified Aboriginal Financial Manager (AFOA Canada) and Chartered Manager (Canadian Institute of Management). Ryan also serves as a Manitoba Trustee for the Future Generations Foundation and as a Board Member on its Finance, Audit, and Investment Committee.
Ryan is recognized for his expertise in financial governance, funding compliance, and his role as a qualified Recipient-Appointed Advisor, supporting the delivery of complex, high-impact initiatives aligned with Indigenous decision-making structures and community priorities. In previous executive leadership roles, Ryan served as Acting Chief Executive Officer of a large Indigenous organization, providing interim oversight for more than 130 employees and stewardship of operations, governance, and financial responsibilities exceeding $200 million. In this capacity, he led complex portfolios, ensured organizational continuity, strengthened accountability frameworks, and supported multi-program service delivery while working closely with elected leadership and senior management.
A seasoned executive, Ryan has successfully led large-scale economic and infrastructure initiatives, including housing redevelopment of $310 million and business establishment projects. Through his leadership, Building Indigenous Nations Group Inc. advances Indigenous financial sovereignty, accountability, and long-term sustainability by delivering disciplined, transparent, and culturally grounded solutions.
Jason White, 4yrBA, CertPM
Jason is a Tourism and Community Economic Development Advisor with more than 25 years of experience working coast to coast across Canada, primarily alongside Indigenous communities. At his core, he is a communicator—someone who listens carefully, understands community visions, and translates them into clear, practical, and compelling plans grounded in authenticity.
His work is rooted in community-driven development, where priorities are defined by local leadership and success is measured by community aspirations rather than externally imposed frameworks. He serves as a bridge between ideas and action, cultural values and viable business models, and long-term vision and on-the-ground implementation. Through strong writing, facilitation, and strategic communication skills, Jason has helped secure millions of dollars in funding for community-led initiatives, including tourism development, business planning, feasibility studies, social enterprises, and training for staff and leadership.
His experience spans projects of all scales—from small, family-run arts and crafts businesses to multi-million-dollar cultural centres—and includes hands-on work with communities from British Columbia to Nova Scotia, as far north as Churchill, and with Inuit communities in Nunavik, Quebec. This breadth of experience has shaped a practical, relationship-based approach rooted in trust, respect, and long-term commitment.
Jason holds a Bachelor of Arts in Environmental Studies from the University of Winnipeg, a Certificate in Project Management from Mount Royal University, a Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt, and National Certification as a Heritage Interpreter through Emerit/Tourism HR Canada. He is also a member of the Economic Developers Association of Manitoba.
Samson Oluwasegun Borire
Segun is the in-house web management and digital communication consultant supporting Tunde Ogunje Advisory and EPS Advisory Services Inc. He is a certified digital marketer and website designer with over four years of professional experience based.
Segun holds a Bachelor of Science degree from Obafemi Awolowo University. Ile-Ife. His expertise encompasses both strategic marketing campaigns and technical web development, making him a valuable asset for businesses seeking integrated digital solutions in Nigeria’s expanding digital economy. He specializes in creating comprehensive digital marketing solutions, developing social media strategy, and designing responsive websites.
His combination of education, certifications, and practical experience positions him as a skilled professional in the digital marketing and web design industry.
Princess Rahmat Shedrack
Rahmat is the Marketing Communication Consultant for the Tunde Ogunje brand. With a degree in Mass Communication and additional diplomas in radio presenting, data analysis, and content creation, she brings a unique blend of creativity, communication strategy management, and organizational expertise. She is a dynamic professional with a strong background in virtual assistance, marketing, media relationship, and business leadership support. In her private business life, she founded and leads Rosedu Multi-Concept Enterprises and currently.
Her career spans diverse industries, including hospitality, law practice, education, and corporate administration, where she has consistently delivered results through innovation and collaboration. As a member of the Scriptwriters Guild of Nigeria (SWGN), she also leverages her passion for storytelling and communication in professional settings.
Rahmat is recognized for her leadership, problem-solving abilities, and results-driven mindset, making her a trusted professional for brands and organizations seeking growth, visibility, and efficiency.