With about a decade experience in agribusiness (food and agriculture), research, corporate & business mentorship, and sustainable community development in both Africa, the USA, and the UK, Tolulope is an exceptionally driven and skilled agricultural consultant. Tolulope advocates for gender equality and climate action. She actively supports the long-term viability of agricultural initiatives and strives to ensure that women smallholder farmers have access to diverse support, including climate financing. Proficient in project and business management, curriculum creation, and stakeholder engagement, she is dedicated to enhancing agricultural practices and empowering communities for sustainable development in Nigeria. Tolulope has held managerial roles in both for-profit corporations and non-profit entities, including NGOs. In these positions, Tolulope has successfully overseen projects throughout their entire lifecycle, from the initial conception and validation stages to the development of a proof of concept, pitching and presenting the project, implementing it, and finally, managing the sales and marketing aspects. Tolulope is a highly skilled professional who is dedicated to having a positive influence on society and the environment. Tolulope is a fantastic addition to any organisation seeking to initiate, expand, or advance their team(s).
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Head Programs And VenturesInnov8 HubLagos, Nigeria -
Grant Evaluation & AdvicingThe Roddenberry Foundation Mar 2023 - PresentUnited StatesRoddenberry Foundation +1 Global Food Security Fund provides grant funding for early-stage businesses that are working towards combating food security challenges across Africa.• I serve as an evaluator for the application rounds of the +1 global fund for food security where I evaluate applications, research, shortlist, and give recommendations. -
FounderAgrolearnn Jun 2020 - PresentNigeriaAs the dynamic project lead at Agrolearn, Tolulope leads a team of experts in agribusiness, consulting, and brand development. With over 8 years of experience in the field, she is a seasoned strategist and partnership builder who has successfully spearheaded numerous initiatives. Tolulope's expertise and leadership skills make her an asset to Agrolearn, driving the company's success in an ever-changing industry. -
Coordinating AmbassadorOne Young World May 2020 - PresentLondon, England, United KingdomI serve as the linchpin between the OYW team based in London and the budding Ambassadors in the West and Central African Region through facilitating community engagement activities, measuring ambassador impact, contributing to the monthly regional newsletter and the organisation of event towards fostering and strengthening the activities of the region. -
Mentor, AgribusinessInnov8 Hub Dec 2020 - PresentNigeriaI-FAIR is a 6-month programme that provides technological and educational resources, platforms, assistance, and mentorship by specialists from Israel and Nigeria in the fields of agriculture and food security, food technology, renewable energy and environmental management, medical devices and simulation, social responsibility and solutions for the Physically Challenged.• Provided mentorship for 15 startups in the Agriculture and Food Security sector through a physical bootcamp and subsequently virtual mentorship for a period of 6 months per cycle, who have proceeded to winning grants through pitch contests, secured business partnerships, redefined business models and upscaled businesses from startup to growth stage.• I co-interviewed (with 5 people on a panel) 2000+ applicants; 70 were shortlisted for the programTETFAIR is an offshoot program from Innov8, the implementers of Ifair. This programme is targeted at transforming academic research into viable and commercial businesses. I handle the shortlisting of agriculture focused solutions and mentor the participants for a year during the program. Mentored groups qualified to the final stage. • Provided mentorship for 5 teams of 3 members who are academicians (PHD) to help translate their research ideas into commercial businesses through an end to end approach. -
Founder/CeoTolulope Foods & Farms Oct 2015 - Jun 2023Lagos, Nigeria• Supervised the Production of Cassava, Maize, Fruits and vegetables on 30 hectares of land.• Initiated production, processing and packaged garri which is sold across South-West (Lagos, Ogun and Oyo state), Nigeria• Managed and supervised over 300 hectares of Cassava, Maize, Fruit and vegetable projects in Nigeria.• Facilitated training of trainers on Cassava weeds management and safe use of herbicide in collaboration with the International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA), German Development Organization (GIZ) for about 405 beneficiaries (Youth, Women and small holder farmers).• Trained 225 rural women in Ogun and Oyo state Nigeria on efficient cassava processing techniques -
PresidentYouth Agvocates Nigeria Apr 2019 - Aug 2020NigeriaA Youth-led initiative focused on sustainably increasing Youth and women's participation in Agriculture.• Organized a Youth in Agriculture stakeholder dialogue with 173 physical participant and 500 virtual participants – July 2019• Organized a Youth, Public and Private stakeholder national event in collaboration with the International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA) with 350 physical participants and 1485 virtual participants – October 2019• Managed a growing online community of 10,000 beneficiaries through Agricultural advocacy.https://twitter.com/youthagvocatenghttps://web.facebook.com/youthagvocatesng/?_rdc=1&_rdrhttps://instagram.com/youthagvocateng/www.youthagvocates.org.ng -
Business AdvisorTechnoserve Feb 2020 - Jun 2020Tolulope is the Business Advisor-Agribusiness for the Promoting Learning in Agribusiness using New Technologies (PLANT) Programme. A UK Department for International Development (DFID) funded programme being implemented by TechnoServe in collaboration with the British Council. The programme seeks to develop a more competitive agriculture sector in Nigeria by increasing the uptake of technology within the sector. Some of her role includes;- Profiled 600 Agribusinesses along Cassava, Oil-Palm, Poultry, Aquaculture, Cashew, Rice, Tomato and cocoa value chain including Agricultural service providers and Agricultural Institutions.- Drafting of questionnaires and interviewing respondents and stakeholders in the above priority value chains to serve as baseline data for the diagnostic report development.- Took minutes of all meetings engaged between the project, partners and prospective partners.- Conducted field research of potential Agribusinesses who would be deserving beneficiaries of the program.- Contributed to Diagnostic and Inception report development . -
Divisional Operations Manager, Ibara Orile Cashew PlantationOgun State Government (Ogun State Agricultural Development Agency) Apr 2017 - Apr 2019Abeokuta, Ogun State, Nigeria- Supervised and managed the activities of 200 female workers of different Multicultural background at the 350 hectares Cashew plantation.- Coordinated Cashew production and planting operation.- Incorporated the production of Maize, Cassava, Fruits and Vegetables on 50 hectares during Cashew off season period.
Tolulope Aina Skills
Tolulope Aina Education Details
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Sustainable African Communities -
Business Administration, Management And Operations -
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Second Class Honours, Upper Division
Frequently Asked Questions about Tolulope Aina
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Tolulope Aina works for Innov8 Hub
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Tolulope Aina's current role is Head Programs and Ventures.
What schools did Tolulope Aina attend?
Tolulope Aina attended Ben-Gurion University Of The Negev, University Of California, Berkeley, Quantic School Of Business And Technology, African Women Entrepreneurship Cooperative, University Of Ibadan.
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Tolulope Aina has skills like Sustainable Agriculture, Contract Manufacturing, Research, Project Management, Microsoft Office, Product Branding, Agribusiness, Agricultural Economics, Strategic Planning, Public Speaking, Social Media, Leadership.
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