Ahmed Shola Afolabi

Ahmed Shola Afolabi has a diverse work experience spanning several industries and roles. Ahmed Shola began their career in 2005 as a Commercial Coordinator at FedEx Red Star Express, where they focused on expanding the customer base and managing logistics and supply chain activities. In 2009, they joined IRL Courier Services Ltd as a Sales Manager, successfully growing sales activities and coordinating sales logistics.

In 2011, Ahmed transitioned to the non-profit sector and joined Society for Family Health Nigeria. Ahmed Shola served as a Regional Manager, coordinating program intervention strategies in Borno and Yobe states. Ahmed Shola then became a Territory Manager, overseeing program interventions and operations in Bauchi, Plateau, and Gombe states. Ahmed later took on the role of State Team Leader for the SFH-USAID SHiPS for MARPs Project in Nasarawa state. Here, they were responsible for planning, managing, and implementing HIV prevention initiatives.

In 2019, Ahmed joined Plan International, where they held various roles. As an Advocacy and CSO Mapping Consultant, they conducted assessments and mapping of CSOs engaged in urban WASH services. Ahmed Shola later became an Advocacy and Capacity Building Specialist, developing and implementing advocacy strategies and capacity building initiatives for the USAID funded E-WASH Project.

Ahmed Shola'smost recent position is with EngenderHealth, where they serve as a Project Coordinator. This role started in 2023, and further details about their responsibilities have not been provided.

Ahmed Shola Afolabi has a diverse education history. Ahmed Shola obtained a Bachelor of Science (B.Sc) degree in Political Science from Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto, from 1999 to 2003. Ahmed Shola then pursued a Master's degree in Social Work at the University of Jos, where they studied from 2017 to 2020.

Following their Master's degree, Ahmed Shola Afolabi proceeded to the University of Abuja to pursue a Master of Science (M.Sc) degree in International Relations, which they are expected to complete in 2021.

In addition to their academic degrees, Ahmed Shola Afolabi has obtained several certifications. In 2014, they received the AMNIM certification from the Nigeria Institute Management (Chartered). In 2015, they obtained the MIPMA certification from the Institute of Professional Managers and Administrators of Nigeria (IPMA-NIG). Finally, in 2018, they acquired the PMD Pro certification from APMG International.

Overall, Ahmed Shola Afolabi has a strong educational background, with degrees in Political Science, Social Work, and International Relations, as well as additional certifications in professional management and administration.