John Okafor

John Okafor is an operations and administrative professional with a technical engineering background and demonstrated experience across production management, executive support, procurement, and field technical services. Based in Lagos, Nigeria, he has built a career supporting high-level leaders, coordinating complex workflows, and delivering reliable solutions in demanding, multi-stakeholder environments. He currently serves as Personal Assistant to His Royal Majesty, the Oba of Emuren, who also chairs DC Engineering Limited. In this role, John manages executive scheduling, official correspondence, stakeholder coordination, and administrative operations across both traditional governance and corporate engineering contexts. His position requires precision, discretion, and the ability to navigate between ceremonial protocols and modern business operations effectively. Prior to his current role, John supervised production operations at Magnificent Energy, where he managed daily workflows, quality control, procurement processes, and vendor relationships. He worked to optimize production efficiency, maintain safety standards, and coordinate cross-functional teams. Before that, he served as a Field Service Engineer with Uziben Nigeria Limited, installing and maintaining RMS (Remote Monitoring Systems) equipment, performing technical diagnostics, and providing preventive maintenance services for commercial clients across Lagos. John’s professional foundation includes hospitality experience at Ambience Hotels and Atlantic Hotels, where he developed strong customer service capabilities and adaptability across multiple roles including reception, supervision, and operations support. This diverse background strengthened his interpersonal skills, problem-solving abilities, and capacity to perform effectively under pressure. He holds an Ordinary National Diploma (OND) in Mechanical Engineering from Lagos State Polytechnic and professional certification in Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Engineering (HVAC) from Inspire Vocational Academy. His technical training, combined with his operational and administrative experience, positions him uniquely to bridge technical and business functions within organizations. John is committed to continuous professional development and operational excellence. He brings systematic thinking, reliability, and a track record of maintaining high performance standards across technical, operational, and administrative environments. His career reflects a professional who thrives in structured, responsibility-driven roles where precision, coordination, and measurable results are essential.