Mr. Gbenga Olufemi

Born over four decades ago to the family of Mr. & Mrs. Gbeola Caleb Olusola, (JP) in Ilobu, Irepodun Local Government Area, Osun State.

He holds a Bachelor degree in Social Studies Education with Second Class Upper Division from the University of Uyo, Akwa Ibom state. Started his career in Administration as Personnel Assistant III with the State Primary Education Board, Osogbo, Osun state in August 1995. He later joined the services of Federal Ministry of Education as Master GRD III Officer at Federal Government Girl's College, Ikot Obio itong, Akwa Ibom State. In August 2009, he joined Centre for Black Culture and International Understanding Osogbo as an Archivist in training. He thereafter proceeded to National Archives Ibadan where he obtained Diploma in Archival administration and Records Management.

Indexing and class listing of documents and materials in Ulli Beier Archives of the Centre were to his credit. He has participated in various Arts exhibitions and other seminars within and outside the country. He has been offering curatory services to Researchers, students on excursions and other tourists to the center. He has been performing supervisory functions in the technical areas and other general maintenance of the Centre

He is a member of the Artistic Advisory committee of the Centre, a member of planning committee of the annual Osun Osogbo festival, a member of the Internally Generated Revenue ( IGR ) of the Centre. He is currently the custodian of the Ulli Beier Archives and Duro Ladipo museum of the Centre.

He is currently the Archivist, Centre for Black Culture and International Understanding.

Gbeola possesses team spirit and managerial skills that can be useful in achieving organisational goals.