Cooperative Multipurpose Society

Empowering Our Community Through Cooperative Excellence

Aradel CMS is a registered cooperative society providing thrift and loan services to members, dedicated to improving welfare through commodity sales, housing schemes, and mutual support since 2015.

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About Us

Our Cooperative Journey

Founded on principles of unity and mutual support, Aradel CMS has grown from humble beginnings to become a pillar of financial empowerment for our members.

Building Together, Growing Together

Aradel CMS Ltd is a cooperative society registered with the Lagos State Ministry of Commerce, Industry and Cooperatives, providing thrift and loan services to its members who are employees of Aradel Holdings Plc.

We seek to improve our members' welfare through comprehensive services including commodity sales, housing schemes, trade fairs/exhibitions, and financial education.

Our cooperative began with a small group of committed individuals sharing a common desire to improve economic well-being through unity, mutual support, and collective effort.

Aradel CMS Team
Our History

Milestones & Growth

A journey of growth and dedication to cooperative principles

2015

Establishment

The Aradel VI Staff Cooperative Multipurpose Society Limited was registered on 8th October 2015 with fifty founding members from the Niger Delta Exploration & Production staff.

2016

First Leadership

Pioneer officers were elected with Mr. Richard Ezeife as President, Mr. Patrick Ekong as Vice President, and Mrs. Tomilola Omotayo as General Secretary.

2020

New Leadership Era

New management committee elected with Mr. Patrick Ekong as President, bringing fresh vision and strategic direction to the cooperative.

2023

Growth & Expansion

Membership grew to over 150 members with new leadership under Chukwuma Nkwodinmah, followed by Bolarinwa Akintilebo, the new President elect in September, reflecting the expansion of Aradel Holdings Plc.

Our Purpose

Mission & Vision

Guiding principles that shape our cooperative's direction and values

Our Mission

To uplift the moral, social, and economic wellbeing of our members through effective and efficient delivery of products, services, and programs that foster financial independence and community prosperity.

Our Vision

To be a responsive, sustainable, and viable cooperative that provides essential goods and services to members, promoting the cooperative as a way of life for improving social and economic wellbeing.

Our Foundation

Core Values

The principles that guide every decision and action we take

Accountability

We take responsibility for accomplishing our work on time and at the highest level possible.

Resilience

We simply do not give up, no matter what comes our way.

Adaptability

Since inception, we have grown tremendously through our innovation, creativity and problem-solving.

Diversity

Our Company continues to take positive steps to deepen inclusivity and diversity.

Excellence

The spirit of excellence is evident in all aspects of our organization.

Leadership

We provide leadership to the industry and our stakeholders by demonstrating what is possible through our achievements.

Leadership

Management Committee

Dedicated leaders committed to steering our cooperative towards excellence

President
President

Mr. Bolarinwa Akintilebo

Bolarinwa Akintilebo provides decisive, forward-looking leadership to the Aradel Cooperative Society, championing a transformation agenda centered on digital enablement, strong governance, and sustainable member value creation. As President, he is leading the Cooperative’s modernization drive by strengthening operational controls, enhancing transparency, and scaling digital service delivery through the Coopify platform. With over 18 years of experience in the oil and gas sector at Aradel Holdings, Bolarinwa currently serves as Head, Applications & Support, where he leads enterprise automation, systems optimization, and technology-driven business improvements. His blend of deep operational insight and advanced technology expertise uniquely positions him to steer the Cooperative toward scalable, data-driven growth. He holds a BSc in Computer Science from the University of Ibadan and is currently enrolled in the Executive MBA programme at the University of Lagos Business School. His professional credentials include CBAP, AWS Solutions Architect, and AWS SysOps Administrator certifications. Bolarinwa remains committed to building a modern, agile, and financially resilient Cooperative—anchored on accountability, innovation, and long-term member prosperity. His leadership continues to foster a culture of structure, collaboration, and sustainable value creation.

Vice President
Vice President

Mr. Tamunotonye Israel Deresoma

Tamunotonye Israel Deresoma is a seasoned Electrical Engineer with over 10 years of experience in industrial automation, PLC programming, and power systems maintenance at Aradel Holdings Plc. He has a strong track record of diagnosing complex system faults, reducing operational downtime, and improving overall plant efficiency. Highly skilled in Allen-Bradley PLCs, SCADA systems, and preventive maintenance frameworks, Tamunotonye brings a disciplined, safety-conscious, and solutions-oriented approach to engineering operations. As Vice President of the Aradel Cooperative Society, he supports strategic leadership while promoting operational excellence, reliability, and innovation across the Cooperative’s activities.

General Secretary
General Secretary

Mr. Jonathan Emuhi

Jonathan Emuhi is an accomplished Occupational Health and Safety (HSE) practitioner, counsellor, and administrator with over 30 years of cross-industry experience spanning healthcare, oil and gas, construction, dredging, seismic, and survey operations. He is a registered Baccalaureate Nurse, with specializations in Accident & Emergency Nursing and Occupational Health Nursing. A certified HSE professional, he holds ISPON certifications and the NEBOSH International General Certificate, alongside qualifications in counselling and human resource management. As Secretary General, Jonathan brings exceptional regulatory awareness, people management expertise, and institutional discipline to the Cooperative, ensuring compliance, member welfare, and sound administrative governance.

Treasurer
Treasurer

Mr. Kehinde Shekoni

The Treasurer is a Human Resources and Corporate Services professional with over 10 years of experience at Aradel Energy (formerly NDPR). With a foundational background in Computer Science, he possesses technical skills in computer networking, CompTIA A+, and office productivity applications. He brings a service-oriented mindset, strong administrative competence, and people-focused values to his role as Treasurer, ensuring prudent fund management, accurate record-keeping, and transparent financial administration in support of the Cooperative’s objectives.

Assistant Secretary
Assistant Secretary

Mr. Christopher Uwagbae

The Assistant Secretary is a highly experienced Process Operations Specialist with over 10 years of hands-on experience across diverse process industries. His expertise spans process plant commissioning, start-up, and operations in Air Separation Units (KDON ASU), PET resin production, Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG), Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG), and crude oil refining. He has actively participated in major projects, including the pre-commissioning, commissioning, and start-up of a 90 MMSCFD LNG plant and a Solid State Polymerization (SSP) plant, successfully contributing to debottlenecking initiatives that increased capacity from 300 TPD to 450 TPD. With strong capabilities in production planning, quality analysis, process optimization, and troubleshooting, he is proficient in operating advanced control systems such as Siemens WinCC, Yokogawa Centum VP DCS, Allen-Bradley, and Wonderware. His technical depth and structured approach add significant value to the Cooperative’s administrative and operational effectiveness.

Financial Secretary
Financial Secretary

Mr. Segun Amoo

The Financial Secretary is an experienced Mechanical Maintenance Supervisor with over 15 years of functional expertise as a Service Engineer and Caterpillar Specialist, covering CAT engines and a wide range of earth-moving equipment. He is also a Rotating Equipment Specialist with extensive hands-on experience in pumps, compressors, cooler fans, and pressure vessels. His responsibilities have included equipment condition monitoring, spare parts planning, preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance execution, and technical support to third-party contractors. He is also proficient in preparing Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and Maintenance Job Reports (MJRs). This strong technical and operational background underpins his disciplined approach to financial stewardship, asset accountability, and cost control within the Cooperative.