Tolulope Olaiya

Tolulope Olaiya has extensive experience in program management and legal advisory roles, currently serving as Program Component Manager for the Centres for Migration and Development at Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH since October 2017. Responsibilities include the conceptual development of migration and reintegration services, as well as fostering collaboration with key stakeholders such as the European Union and the International Organisation for Migration. Prior experience includes a role as Senior Legal Officer at the National Bureau of Statistics from March 2012 to August 2017, where Tolulope managed diverse contracts and implemented legislation and policies. Earlier positions include Branch Manager/Senior Associate at AINA BLANKSON LP and Immigration Advisor at the Immigration Advice Service, involved in supporting vulnerable migrant groups. Tolulope holds a Bachelor of Laws (LLB) degree from the University of Birmingham.