Jake Riley Limited

Built on experience.
Focused on what’s next.

For over a decade, Jake Riley Limited has helped organisations across Nigeria access the expertise, talent, technology, and solutions they need to grow, adapt, and deliver.

"Our mission is not just to fill roles, it is to build careers, strengthen organisations, and invest in the professional future of Nigeria."

2014

Year Founded

300+

Projects delivered

4,000+

Professionals trained

30+

Government clients

Our Story

Jake Riley Limited is a Nigerian professional services firm providing training, advisory, technology, events, and workforce solutions, primarily to organisations in Nigeria’s energy industry and the public sector.

The company was incorporated in March 2014 and began by providing training and recruitment services to oil and gas companies. As clients’ needs grew, so did our services, expanding into HR advisory, organisational change, technology implementation, and industry events.

Twelve years on, these services form the core of our practice areas, delivered from our offices in Abuja, Lagos, and Port Harcourt. Our training arm, Jake Riley Academy, is accredited by PMI, CIPS, CIPM, and NBTE.

Our clients include NNPC Limited and its subsidiaries, the Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board (NCDMB), the Nigerian Upstream Regulatory Commission (NUPRC), the Oil and Gas Free Zones Authority (OGFZA), Nigeria LNG, TotalEnergies, the Bank of Industry, and United Bank for Africa. Many of our clients continue to engage us across multiple projects. NNPC has engaged our services twelve times, while NCDMB has appointed us to organise the last four editions of NOGOF.

Our Vision
To be the champion of industrialisation reform within Africa and beyond.
Our Mission
To provide innovative and substantial solutions designed to effect measurable change.

2014

Jake Riley Limited founded

Established in Lagos with a focus on training and recruitment for the oil & gas sector.

2016

Expansion into technology & construction

Extended talent and training services beyond energy into tech and infrastructure sectors.

2020

PMI Premier ATP accreditation

Achieved Premier Authorised Training Partner status — one of a handful in Nigeria.

2021

JR Talent Hub platform launched

Launched the digital platform to give professionals nationwide access to jobs, training, and mentorship.

2024

CIPS Approved Centre status

Became a CIPS Approved Centre, delivering internationally recognised procurement qualifications.

2026

Our Professional Network

Building a trusted network of professionals across energy, technology, and construction.

Selected projects

TRAINING

Project 1MMBOPD — The Dorchester, London

NUPRC / BPP executive training programme delivered at London's Dorchester Hotel.

Capacity Building

NCDMB Lagos Youth Skills Programme

250-participant skills development programme for the Nigerian Content Development & Monitoring Board.

Events

NOGOF 2019 / 2021 / 2023 / 2025

Nigeria Oil & Gas Opportunity Fair — event management and logistics delivery.

What we stand for

Three principles that guide everything we do — from how we recruit to how we train and support our community.

Quality without compromise

Every candidate we place, every course we deliver, every employer we work with — meets a standard we are proud to stand behind. We never trade quality for speed.

People first, always

Behind every CV is a person with ambitions, commitments, and a career that matters. We treat talent as individuals, not as resources to be shuffled into roles.

Invest in growth

Employment is the beginning, not the end. We invest in training, mentorship, and continuous development because we believe careers — and industries — thrive on lifelong learning.

Internationally recognised

Our qualifications and programme standards are endorsed by the world's leading professional bodies.

PMI Premier Authorised Training Partner

Project Management Institute — PMP, CAPM, PMI-ACP programmes

CIPS Approved Centre

Chartered Institute of Procurement & Supply — Levels 2–6 qualifications

OGTAN Member Organisation

Oil & Gas Trainers Association of Nigeria — industry-aligned delivery

NBTE Recognised

National Board for Technical Education — quality-assured technical & vocational training

CIPM Approved

Chartered Institute of Personnel Management — HR & talent development certification

The people behind our success

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Funmi Ogbue

CEO & Founder, Jake Riley Limited

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Ojinika Mba-Kalu

Chief Operating Officer

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Temilola Achakobe

Chief Financial Officer

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Victor Essien

Director of Events

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Shamsudeen Rufai

Head of Recruitment

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Maryam Manko

IT Manager

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Amy Nwadiaro

Head of Legal

Ready to partner with Jake Riley Limited?

Whether you need to hire exceptional talent or want to grow your career, we’re here to help. Get in touch with our team today.

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