Olufemi Ojo

Experienced Agronomist, Project Manager and Agribusiness Management Expert with a demonstrated history of working in the non-profit organization management industry for two decades. Skilled in Project Management, Business Analysis & Planning, Teamwork, Strategic Planning, Business Development, Marketing, Agribusiness and Agriculture. Strong research professional with a Master of Science degree - MSc focused in Geographic Information Systems and Agronomy from the University of Ibadan. A current holder of an MBA degree with a specialization in Marketing from Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, Nigeria and Agribusiness Management Certification from Lagos Business School, Pan African University, Nigeria.

I have over 19 years of work experience in the development space. Again, I have worked on at least seven donor-funded Agriculture and Livelihood Projects, all at a mid-level management capacity. My work experience include: 

i) Agricultural development projects with special focus on agricultural value chain development and agric-based enterprise promotion, farm establishment and management, agricultural input supply, livestock & dairy production and farm products & output marketing.

ii) Rural Development/Agriculture & Livelihood Programs that focus on Agriculture & Food Security, Natural Resources Management and Sustainable Environmental Promotion.

iii) Market Systems Development approaches – working in partnership with BMOs and other market participants that improves the livelihoods and wellbeing of poor people.

I recently completed an Agribusiness Management Program from Lagos Business School, Pan-African University, Nigeria in February 2023. I also finished my MBA (Marketing specialisation) program with distinction from Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, Nigeria in September 2022. Previously, I graduated from the University of Ibadan, Ibadan, Nigeria with Master's degrees in Geographic Information Systems and Agronomy in 2005 and 2003 respectively. Finally, my first degree was completed in 2000 with Bachelor of Agriculture from  University of Ilorin, Ilorin, Nigeria.