Trustee leadership
Meet the faculty and instructors at Bilge Online Institute.
Trustee Board
Trustee stewardship and institutional governance.
The Trustee Board provides governance guidance, institutional accountability, and strategic stewardship for Bilge Online Institute.
Trustee leadership
Board member
Dr. Abubakar Lujja, PhD
Board Member | Family Business Specialist Trustee Board
Board member
Assist. Prof. Dr. Marwan Ghaleb
Board Member | Business Management Specialist Trustee Board
Board member
Dr. Menya Idd Sirajuddin
Trustee - Industry Relations Trustee Board
Board member
Asst. Prof. Dr. Kujtim Hameli
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Board member
Prof. Tajudeen Sanni, LL.D.
Trustee - Legal & Compliance Trustee Board
Administration
Institute administration and leadership offices.
These are the key administrative roles commonly found in a structured online institute and the responsibilities attached to them.
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Institute leadership
Rector
Office of the Rector
Deputy leadership
Dr. Abubakar Lujja, PhD
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Student records
Academic Registrar
Academic Registry
Dean
Dr Kitonsa Haula
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Dean
Mrs Fatimah Akanbi
Dean - Health Sciences Faculty of Health Sciences
Dean
Mr. Balunywa Mahir
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Dean
Dean - Specialized Sciences & Education
Faculty of Specialized Sciences & Education
Instructors
Faculty and instructor profiles.
Review the teaching team by subject area, background, and visible expertise.
Bilge instructor
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Instructor at Bilge Online Institute
System Instructor
Supports learners through structured online teaching, guided lessons, and practical programme delivery.
Online teaching
Programme delivery
Learner support
Bilge instructor
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Cyber Security Instructor
Kizigo Babirye Shanitah
Supports learners in cybersecurity, safe system practices, Windows vulnerability awareness, troubleshooting, and secure system configuration.
Cybersecurity awareness
Windows vulnerability scanning
Machine learning security tools
Bilge instructor
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Epilepsy Instructor
Mrs Fatimah Akanbi
Supports learners in epilepsy awareness, learner guidance, academic research, curriculum development, and health-focused education.
Epilepsy education
Health awareness
Learner guidance
Trustee leadership
Mahmoud Elkholy
Chairman Board
Trustee Board
Professional Summary
Provides governance stewardship and long-range strategic guidance, backed by senior HR leadership experience spanning transformation, workforce planning, recruitment, audit, and organizational development.
CV Highlights
Senior HR professional with core strengths in HR transformation, HCM system enhancement, workforce analytics, and workforce planning
Advanced study in Strategic HRM at the University of Wollongong, Dubai, alongside an earlier degree in English Language from Al Azhar University, Cairo
Delivered several HR transformation initiatives covering cost optimization, organizational design and development, and policy review
Exceeded recruitment KPIs for time-to-recruit and direct hiring, and achieved top Emiratization outcomes
Led recruitment training for UAE national employees, temporary staff, trainees, and students, while supporting excellence awards, accreditations, and audits
Board member
Dr. Abubakar Lujja, PhD
Board Member | Family Business Specialist
Trustee Board
Professional Summary
Brings a deep understanding of business dynamics, especially within family-owned enterprises, adding strategic value to Bilge Online Institute's mission of delivering practical, career-focused education. His work bridges traditional business practice and modern strategic management, helping multi-generational businesses strengthen sustainability, governance, and long-term growth.
CV Highlights
PhD in Business Management - Istanbul Universitesi, Turkey
Master of Business Administration (MBA) - Anadolu University, Turkey
Over a decade of management and entrepreneurship experience
Family-business governance, sustainability, and growth strategy
Board member
Assist. Prof. Dr. Marwan Ghaleb
Board Member | Business Management Specialist
Trustee Board
Professional Summary
Brings extensive auditing, accounting, management, and behavioral finance experience to Bilge Online Institute. His background combines a PhD in behavioral finance, audit leadership with Deloitte Middle East, academic teaching in Istanbul, and voluntary management training with NGOs in Yemen.
CV Highlights
PhD in behavioral finance from Istanbul University, School of Business
Former assistant manager auditor at Deloitte Middle East, Yemen office
MBA from Istanbul Aydin University
Degree in accounting from Sana'a University, Yemen
Auditing industry experience from 2008 to 2026
Voluntary management trainer with several NGOs in Yemen
Full-time academic and lecturer in Istanbul, Turkiye
Research interests include management, organizational behavior, marketing, behavioral finance, auditing, and accounting
Published several papers in managerial science
Board member
Dr. Menya Idd Sirajuddin
Trustee - Industry Relations
Trustee Board
Professional Summary
Brings cross-sector leadership in education, social policy, and community development to Bilge Online Institute. His work across school leadership, NGO direction, and public-policy research strengthens institutional partnerships, external engagement, and the practical relevance of Bilge's programmes.
CV Highlights
PhD in Political Science from Istanbul University
Master's degree in Political Science with specialization in Social Policy and Social Service
Director of Hiranur Education Centre, Shadu Uganda NGO, and Shadu Schools
Leadership experience spanning education management, community development, and institutional administration
Published researcher in social policy, public administration, and social services
Multilingual across English, Turkish, Arabic, Luganda, and Swahili
Board member
Asst. Prof. Dr. Kujtim Hameli
Board Member | Business Administration Specialist
Trustee Board
Professional Summary
Brings academic expertise in business administration, organisational behaviour, research methods, human resource management, and strategic management. His background combines doctoral and MBA study at Istanbul University with research focused on people, organisations, and management practice.
CV Highlights
PhD in Business Administration from Istanbul University
MBA from Istanbul University
Research focus in organisational behaviour
Research methods expertise
Human Resource Management research interest
Strategic Management research interest
Board member
Prof. Tajudeen Sanni, LL.D.
Trustee - Legal & Compliance
Trustee Board
Professional Summary
Brings international legal scholarship, policy advisory experience, and digital-education insight to Bilge Online Institute. His background across public law, human rights, environmental regulation, and academic governance strengthens legal oversight, compliance culture, and institutional risk awareness.
CV Highlights
LL.D. in Public Law from Nelson Mandela University, South Africa
Associate Professor of Law with more than a decade in legal education, research, and policy advisory
Academic leadership experience across the Maldives, Uganda, Indonesia, and South Africa
Advised national parliaments in the Maldives, Uganda, and Nigeria, and consulted for UNEP
Published more than 40 peer-reviewed articles and book chapters
Certified in Education 5.0 by the Erasmus+ Consortium, with recent research on AI in education and digital student engagement
Institute leadership
Rector
Office of the Rector
Professional Summary
Provides institutional direction, strategic partnerships, and leadership oversight across Bilge Online Institute.
CV Highlights
Institutional direction
Strategic partnerships
Leadership oversight
Deputy leadership
Dr. Abubakar Lujja, PhD
Vice Rector
Office of the Vice Rector
Professional Summary
Supports institutional leadership, academic coordination, and executive oversight across Bilge Online Institute. His background in business management, entrepreneurship, and family-business strategy strengthens academic governance, programme direction, and practical learner outcomes.
CV Highlights
PhD in Business Management - Istanbul Universitesi, Turkey
Master of Business Administration (MBA) - Anadolu University, Turkey
Over a decade of management and entrepreneurship experience
Family-business governance, sustainability, and growth strategy
Supports academic coordination, programme quality, and institutional leadership priorities
Strengthens executive oversight through business-management research and practical governance experience
Student records
Academic Registrar
Academic Registry
Professional Summary
Coordinates enrollment records, learner progression, academic documentation, and certificate issuance.
CV Highlights
Academic records management
Learner progression tracking
Certification documentation
Dean
Dr Kitonsa Haula
Dean - Technology & Emerging Sciences
Faculty of Technology & Emerging Sciences
Professional Summary
Provides academic leadership for technology and emerging sciences, bringing cross-sector experience in business management, research, technology adoption, sustainable development, and international academic collaboration.
CV Highlights
Currently serving as General Manager at Ottoman Motors Limited, providing strategic leadership and overseeing daily business operations.
Previously worked as Senior Manager and Senior Supervisor at YD Rides Uganda Limited and Master Home Care Services.
Served as Senior Supervisor and Acting General Manager at Al-Iman International Services Limited from 2022 to 2024.
Worked as a Business Development Manager at Lavitus Travel Company, supporting business growth and client development.
Gained more than five years of academic and research experience as a Research Assistant and Junior Researcher at Ural Federal University in Russia.
Began his professional career as a Human Resource Assistant at Sugar Corporation of Uganda Limited, gaining experience in personnel administration and workplace coordination.
Has extensive teaching experience as a private English tutor and instructor for several English-learning institutions serving Russian-speaking students.
Participated in and facilitated international workshops, conferences and academic programmes focused on sustainable business development, economics, technology and environmental protection.
Represented Ural Federal University at the Association of Sino-Russian Technical Universities meeting in Yakutsk, Russia.
Authored and co-authored several academic publications covering drone technology, automation, sustainable development, agricultural innovation and technology adoption in Sub-Saharan Africa.
Dean
Mrs Fatimah Akanbi
Dean - Health Sciences
Faculty of Health Sciences
Professional Summary
Provides academic leadership for health sciences programmes, learner guidance, curriculum standards, and health-focused education at Bilge Online Institute.
CV Highlights
PhD in Health Administration in view at Sakarya University, Turkey.
Master's Degree in Hospital Management from Sakarya University of Applied Sciences, Turkey.
Bachelor's degree in Nursing Science and Diploma in General Nursing, licensed by the Nursing and Midwifery Council of Nigeria.
Served as Nurse and Clinical Administrator, supervising nursing staff, clinical training, scheduling, evaluations, patient-care quality, safety, infection control, and administrative reporting.
Worked as Senior Nurse and Clinical Instructor at Kampala International University, leading nursing operations, mentoring junior clinical staff, developing clinical policies, and coordinating healthcare teams.
Health Science Lecturer at Bilge Online Institute, delivering online certificate and diploma-level health science teaching and supporting curriculum development.
Research and conference work covering sustainable healthcare practices, healthcare policy frameworks, health inequality, healthcare data regulation, and human-resource practices in healthcare organizations.
Dean
Mr. Balunywa Mahir
Dean - Humanities & Professional Development
Faculty of Humanities & Professional Development
Professional Summary
Oversees programme standards, learner support, and faculty direction in humanities and professional growth.
CV Highlights
Humanities standards
Professional development pathways
Learner support leadership
Dean
Dean - Specialized Sciences & Education
Faculty of Specialized Sciences & Education
Professional Summary
Provides faculty leadership for specialized sciences, education pathways, and academic progression.
CV Highlights
Specialized sciences leadership
Education pathway oversight
Academic progression support
Instructor profile
System Instructor
Instructor at Bilge Online Institute
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Professional Summary
This instructor contributes to the Bilge Online Institute learning environment through course delivery, student engagement, and support across published programmes.
Expertise
Online teaching
Programme delivery
Learner support
Visible Programmes
Certificate in Public Speaking & Presentation Skills (Professional Communication + Leadership Track)
Certificate in Epilepsy Management
Certificate in Video Editing & Motion Graphics (Content Creation + Freelance Track)
Certificate in Digital Marketing (SME + Practical Social Media & Ads Track)
Certificate in Programming Fundamentals (Python Track)
Certificate in Website Designing (WordPress + Practical Web Foundations)
Certificate in Graphic Design (Canva + Adobe Basics) (Freelance + Business Branding Track)
Certificate in Project Management (Practical + Agile/Scrum Basics Track)
Certificate in Entrepreneurship & Startup Fundamentals (Practical SME Business Launch Track)
Certificate in Business Administration Essentials (Practical SME + Corporate Readiness Track)
Certificate in Data Science & Analytics (Business/Data Analyst Track)
Certificate in Career Development & Interview Skills (Job Readiness + Employability Track)
Certificate in Cyber Security Fundamentals (Entry-Level Skills Track)
Certificate in Internet of Things (IoT) Fundamentals
Certificate in Conflict Resolution
Certificate in Social Media Strategy & Analytics
Certificate in Cloud Computing (AWS / Azure / Google Cloud)
Certificate in English
Certificate in Negotiation Skills
Certificate in Instructional Design
Certificate in Banking Operations
Certificate in Blockchain & Cryptocurrency
Certificate in Business Analytics
Certificate in Family Business Management
Certificate in Public Administration
Instructor profile
Kizigo Babirye Shanitah
Cyber Security Instructor
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Professional Summary
Kizigo Babirye Shanitah is a cybersecurity instructor with practical experience in computer tutoring, learner support, IT troubleshooting, and applied security projects. Her work includes teaching fundamental computer skills, guiding beginners through safe system practices, and designing a machine learning-based Windows vulnerability scanner that identifies, categorizes, and reports system vulnerabilities with hardening recommendations.
Expertise
Cybersecurity awareness
Windows vulnerability scanning
Machine learning security tools
IT troubleshooting
Secure system configuration
Computer tutoring
Learner support
Networking fundamentals
Security reporting
Practical problem-solving
Instructor profile
Mrs Fatimah Akanbi
Epilepsy Instructor
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Professional Summary
Mrs Fatimah Akanbi teaches epilepsy-focused learning at Bilge Online Institute and brings more than a decade of university-level teaching, research supervision, curriculum development, and academic administration experience. She currently serves as an Assistant Professor at the University of the Punjab and has held academic leadership roles across programme coordination, examinations, student financial aid, scholarships, academic scheduling, research supervision, curriculum development, and research council work.
Expertise
Epilepsy education
Health awareness
Learner guidance
Research supervision
Curriculum development
Academic teaching
Academic administration
Thesis examination
International academic projects