Balogun Sulaimon Segun, Ph.D.

Biography

Dr Balogun Sulaimon Segun, FCA, CITN is the current Bursar of Fountain University, Oke-Osun, Osogbo. He was born in Keffi, Nassarawa state to the family of Alhaji and Alhaja Abdulraheem Owodunni of Ogbomosho, Oyo state. He attended Nurudeen Primary School, Jos, and National College, Bariga, Lagos state. He then proceeded to University of Lagos from where he completed a bachelor’s degree in Accounting. He holds an MBA degree from Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, Osun state. He is a fellow of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria and as associate member of the Chartered Institute of Taxation in Nigeria.

Education

Dr Balogun built his career on a rigid foundation of academic excellence in financial accounting:

• Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) in Accounting: He graduated from the University of Ilorin in 1990, establishing his technical baseline in core accounting practices.
• Master of Business Administration (MBA): He earned his MBA from Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, in 1995, enhancing his strategic and managerial skills.
• Fellow Chartered Accountant (FCA): He achieved this prestigious designation from the

Professional Qualifications

As a highly respected financial strategist, he holds prestigious professional fellowships and certifications within Nigeria's financial regulatory bodies:

• Fellow Chartered Accountant (Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria): Reaching the peak status of an ICAN fellowship highlights his career longevity, adherence to strict ethical codes, and mastery of corporate accounting.
• Associate, Chartered Institute of Taxation of Nigeria: This credential underscores his expertise in handling complex institutional tax compliance, public finance, and corporate tax strategies

Career and Administrative Leadership

Dr Balogun's professional journey is defined by his continuous, dedicated upward climb through the ranks of university financial administration:

• Deputy Bursar Role: Before taking over full operations, he served diligently as the Deputy Bursar of Fountain University. In this role, he managed day-to-day university ledger balances, payroll allocations, and audit preparations.
• Elevation to Substantive Bursar: Following the successful completion of the tenure of his predecessor, Silifat Ayinke Ali-Balogun, FCA, the Governing Council officially appointed Dr Balogun as the institution's substantive Bursar.

Impact and Leadership Style

Upon his confirmation, the Vice Chancellor of Fountain University, Professor Olayinka Ramota Karim, praised his appointment as a direct reflection of his professionalism and deep-seated commitment to the institution's growth. As the university's chief financial officer, he is charged with steering the school's long-term financial stability, driving digital resource allocation, and optimising internal revenue generation to fund ongoing campus development projects. Beyond his corporate duties, Dr Balogun is recognised as a devoted family man who heavily values community mentorship and professional development for young African accountants.