Meet the experienced practitioners who design and deliver our programmes. We draw from a qualified pool of trainers, consultants and partners to co-create solutions for development challenges.
Professor Olanike Adeyemo leads the activities at Tsoriel Solutions Ltd which involves designing and managing scalable interventions/programmes and building partnerships to co-create solutions geared towards achieving positive change for clients in the private sector, public and civil service, educational institutions, etc. She is reputed for excellent leadership skills, creative thinking, high level of integrity, and ability to identify and nurture great talents, bringing to bear her leadership and scholarly trainings, and administrative experiences.
Mr. Jacobs Ajekigbe retired in December 2008 after completing two terms as MD/CEO of First Bank of Nigeria Plc. He has chaired and served on numerous boards including FrieslandCampina WAMCO Nigeria Plc and Baptist Theological Seminary. He trained at Harvard Business School (Making Corporate Boards More Effective; Leadership Best Practices) and brings deep experience in banking, governance and corporate leadership.
Dr. Segun Aina is a global professional banking leader, fintech ecosystem enabler and transformation expert. His career includes leadership as MD/CEO of Fountain Trust Bank Plc and he currently leads several fintech initiatives and associations across Africa. He is an advocate for innovation in financial services and a respected thought leader.
Julius is the founder and CEO of UWINCorp and works on digitizing capital market infrastructure for rural producers using blockchain. He has held technology leadership roles at PepsiCo and Wells Fargo and holds an MBA from Ohio University. He is an inventor with several patents and a global speaker on innovation and entrepreneurship.
Bisi holds degrees in Economics and has extensive experience in investment advisory, personal finance, equity investing, strategy formulation and portfolio management. She frequently engages with C-level audiences on corporate renewal and investment strategy.
Dotun is an alumnus of the University of Ibadan with a B.Tech (Hons) in Petroleum Engineering. He worked with Halliburton Nigeria and other international oil & gas firms before founding TNL Drilling Services. He established the International College of Arts, Science and Technology (ICAST) and leads Ilaji Hotels & Sports Resort — a major hospitality, sporting and entertainment investment. His ventures also include Ilaji Farms and other agribusiness and real estate projects. He provides investment advisory and community development programs.
Dr. Abib Olamitoye is a medical practitioner and entrepreneur who founded multiple medical centres and hospitality businesses. He holds an MB.BS and an MBA from the University of Ibadan and is an experienced trainer in entrepreneurial principles and personal development.
Oluwatoyin works at the intersection of education, business development and social leadership. She leads ONE Foundation which strengthens MSMEs through incubation, mentoring and community financing. She holds degrees in Geology and is a lecturer and researcher at the University of Ibadan.
Abiodun is a pharmacist and entrepreneur with broad experience in sales, marketing and pharmaceutical start-ups. He is the CEO of Stanof Pharma Ltd and brings expertise in product launches, sales strategies and supply chain management.
Dr. Ajasin is a senior lecturer and Director of Academic Planning with extensive community and educational leadership experience. She co-founded Childsplay Mini Schools and is active in several NGOs focused on women, children and youth.
Adaora is an ICF-accredited coach and past president of ICF Nigeria. She provides executive coaching and leadership development for major corporations and is experienced in business transformation and learning & development.
Patricia has over 25 years of senior-level experience in management, training and coaching. She specializes in performance improvement using assessments and tailored coaching for leaders and teams.
Lanre is a business and people development consultant focusing on technology-enabled capability solutions. He is an executive coach and supports African and international clients with accountability-driven coaching processes.
Professor Salami is an experienced academic and administrator with international collaborations and work in environmental and geospatial research. He has previously served as Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Academic) and worked with international agencies on environment and mapping projects.
Mrs. Nwankwo is a Nigerian businesswoman and CEO of Oklan Best Limited. A graduate of the University of Ibadan (Chemistry/Biochemistry), she has over 20 years of entrepreneurial experience leading export-focused agribusiness that practices backward integration, quality control and traceability for products such as shea butter, yam and cassava products. Oklan Best trains and sources for farmers, facilitates access to finance and supports SME growth through coaching and market access initiatives.
Dr. Agboke holds advanced degrees in law including a PhD in Medical Law and practiced at several leading law firms before co-founding RRA & Associates. He has expertise in litigation, corporate and commercial law, family law consultancy, legal drafting and election management. He served as Resident Electoral Commissioner (INEC) overseeing major elections.
Professor Akintayo is a legal scholar whose research covers constitutional jurisprudence, judicial systems and comparative legal systems. He has consulted for state governments and international agencies on electoral and constitutional law and enjoys disseminating knowledge through teaching and consulting.
Prof. Omojola has distinguished degrees in Animal Science and a track record in animal nutrition, meat product development and food safety. He leads the University of Ibadan Teaching & Research Farm and has founded food enterprises including Tunik Foods and Tunik Yogurt.
Gbemisola is a medical doctor with ~20 years practice, an MPH (Health Policy & Management) and an MBA. She holds a Diploma in Family Medicine and will oversee the health management segment of our masterclass.
Saheed founded Erudite Millennium to provide exam preparation and admissions services for international exams (Cambridge A Level, SAT, ACT, IELTS, GRE, GMAT, TOEFL). He has trained government officials, journalists and educators and leads Africa's foremost foreign exams school.
Ayoade is a social and digital entrepreneur who co-founded Afrimash — an agritech platform that simplifies farm input supply via e-commerce. He has built and scaled digital solutions for thousands of farmers and also founded platforms for digital communication training.
Olugbenga (Gbenga) Alo has 25 years' experience in sales, marketing and distribution across FMCG and agricultural value chains. He is now a farmer and trainer with strong expertise in poultry and distribution logistics.
Segun Olukoya leads teams in financial services strategy and transformational initiatives. He has an Economics degree and executive education from institutions including London Business School.
Dr. Adedeji is an entrepreneurial academic and food technologist with extensive experience in product development, patents and agribusiness turnaround. He previously led Teragro (Transcorp) and pioneered juice concentrate production in Nigeria.
Folasade holds BSc, MSc and PhD in Food Technology and works on value addition, post-harvest loss reduction and cottage processing technologies. She leads capacity building for food processors and entrepreneurs.
Kehinde has a degree in Animal Production & Health and extensive practical experience in poultry, cattle and small ruminant production. He has participated in government programmes like Anchor Borrowers and delivers farmer trainings across the region.
Kazeem holds degrees in Agricultural Economics and Agribusiness and has 15+ years experience across banking departments, including agricultural finance, treasury and risk management. He is skilled in agribusiness advisory and branch services management.
Dr. Ezekiel teaches Food Processing and Fermentation Technology and consults widely on food quality, safety and good manufacturing practices. She collaborates with industry on patenting and process improvements.
Rotimi is an agribusiness professional and poultry value-chain analyst with decades of experience in production, marketing and consulting. He holds degrees in veterinary medicine and business and provides technical and commercial advisory in poultry and aquaculture.
Samson has an MSc in Industrial & Labour Relations and 23 years' HR experience including leadership roles at Nestle across Africa and at Nestle Global Head Office. He is an accredited coach and author of two books on professional development.
Lateef has a background in Electrical Engineering and Sustainability. He founded Ecopath, an ink & toner remanufacturing hub, and has experience building for-purpose startups focused on circular economy and sustainability.
Gbenga is a Chartered Accountant passionate about human capital, learning & development, leadership and strategy. He has worked across financial services, manufacturing and consulting and designs people and business solutions.