Titilayo Abaniwonda
Curator
Titilayo is a dynamic Project and Partnership Manager with over 6 years of experience driving impact-focused initiatives across international development, business consulting and youth empowerment.
She has successfully led and managed programs that have empowered more than 5,000 MSMEs, women, and young entrepreneurs with entrepreneurship and digital skills, enabling them to scale their businesses sustainably.
Chijioke Ukomadu
Vice - Curator
Chijioke is a first-class Lawyer practicing in Nigeria. He is currently an Associate at Templars, a leading Pan-African law firm in Nigeria, where he advises governments, international, and local clients on the resolution of complex disputes across the energy, construction, and financial services sectors and has also been involved in arbitrations conducted under the major arbitration rules.
Gift Komilogbon
Impact Officer
Gift is a mental health advocate, policy enthusiast, and educator working to reduce the mental health treatment gap for young people in low-resource settings. She is the founder of MINDA, a youth-led organization focused on improving mental health literacy across African schools, which has engaged thousands of students with culturally relevant toolkits and problem-based curricula. In addition to her grassroots advocacy, she serves as an Impact Officer with the Global Shapers Community - Lagos Hub and was selected as a fellow for the Sir Cyril Taylor Young African Leaders Program.
Bisola Kolawole
I — Build Inclusive Communities
Bisola is an economic researcher and research assistant at the Nigerian Economic Summit Group, specializing in policy analysis and development economics. She is committed to leveraging evidence-based research to design policies that drive real-world impact and sustainable growth. Outside of her research work, Bisola enjoys creating media content, volunteering, and staying at the forefront of global development trends.
Emmanuel Jemegbe
S — Reskill for the Future
Emmanuel Jemegbe is a strategy and transformation consultant with experience spanning consulting, business strategy, people development and project management. As the founder of Entria, an EventTech brand, he helps event planners and hosts deliver seamless, end-to-end guest management from RSVP to on-site check-in, enabled by secure QR technology. Emmanuel is also a career advisor, where he explores avenues to democratize access to opportunities.
Boluwatife Olusola-Ajayi
H — Improve Health & Wellbeing
Boluwatife is a storyteller and communications professional currently working in the marketing and communications sector. The foundation of her work is storytelling, structure and strategy, where bold ideas meet data-driven execution. Boluwatife is passionate about leveraging digital media to drive measurable social and commercial impact.
Florence Isika
P — Protect the Planet
Florence is a program officer at the Feminine Health & Fibroid Network, where she leads programs on women’s health, advocacy, and community engagement. She also works in the access to justice sector and enjoys volunteering to drive sustainable impact in her community. Florence is passionate about gender equity, youth empowerment, and creating safe spaces for women to thrive.
Toluwanimi Adetimehin
E — Strengthen Civic Engagement
Tolu is a legal professional at the Nigeria Sovereign Investment Authority, where his work primarily supports investments in infrastructure projects across Nigeria. He has experience across project finance, energy and sustainable development, with a particular focus on structuring and supporting long term infrastructure and clean energy investments. His work reflects a strong commitment in delivering impact driven projects that support economic development across Nigeria.
Praise Okezie
Communications
Praise is a development media strategist at the intersection of communications, advocacy, and visual storytelling. Through her work with non-governmental and private organizations, she designs and implements digital media strategies that drive sustainable impact and engage diverse stakeholders. Praise is dedicated to amplifying the voices of real people, co-designing solutions, and ensuring every story is seen, heard, and valued.
Bashir Umar
Lagos Shaper
Bashir is a sustainability analyst at Sahara Group, where he drives ESG integration across energy businesses to manage risk, build long-term credibility, and support sustainable growth. He is passionate about driving shared prosperity and redefining sustainability in ways that reflect Africa’s realities and opportunities. In his free time, he enjoys music, sports, travelling, and continuous exploration.
Boluwatife Odutola
Lagos Shaper
Boluwatife is a Corporate Finance Associate with a diverse background and keen attention to detail. She is also a dedicated entrepreneur, managing two businesses. With a strong work ethic and business acumen, she excels in both corporate and entrepreneurial roles. Additionally, Boluwatife is passionate about climate change and environmental sustainability.
Habeebullah Asudemade
Lagos Shaper
Habeebullah is a finance lawyer at Banwo & Ighodalo, where he advises banks and development financial institutions on cutting-edge commercial transactions. Beyond the law, he is committed to scaling education and literacy as tools for solving employability challenges within low-income communities. When Habeebullah isn’t advising on deals, he's reviewing classic movies, playing table tennis or writing personal essays while listening to vinyl jazz records.
Jennifer Okwechime
Lagos Shaper
Jennifer is an Investments Associate, focused on private equity and private credit fund management to companies in sub-Saharan Africa. Prior to working in private equity, she worked with Deloitte & Touché as a Senior Associate. She holds a BSc in Accounting from Covenant University, Ota, and is also a Chartered Accountant with the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria (ICAN).
Joshua Okafor
Lagos Shaper
Joshua is a healthcare professional and public service advocate dedicated to advancing the Sustainable Development Goals through health, education, and inclusivity. He leverages his background in service to design community-driven solutions and build systems that ensure no one is left behind. Outside of advocacy, Joshua explores the intersections of leadership and social innovation, with a keen interest in finance and technology.
Lauretta Onwuegbuzie
Lagos Shaper
Lauretta Onwuegbuzie, DCP is a Nigerian-trained lawyer, Data Protection Analyst at Tech Hive Advisory, and member of Paystack's award-winning Data Protection and Privacy team. Specializing in contract management, regulatory compliance, data protection, and AI governance, she focuses on helping organizations build robust privacy frameworks, align data practices with evolving regulations, and mitigate legal and cybersecurity risks across Africa and the Middle East.
Odunola Olabintan
Lagos Shaper
Odunola is a Medical Doctor and Social Entrepreneur with a focus on youth health. She has founded multiple social enterprises including The Health City, providing vital health information and telemedicine services, and Panacea First Ad, offering first aid training and medical care. She is a skilled communicator and advocate, a TEDx speaker, serial volunteer, and award nominee and is driven by a passion for improving lives.
Oluwadamilola Adams
Lagos Shaper
Oluwadamilola is an AR Experience Strategist, Creative Consultant, Brand Manager and Marketing Professional, with over 6 years’ experience as a creative digital account manager, copywriter and marketing strategist for leading global/local brands such as: Coca-Cola, Johnnie Walker, Ciroc, Budweiser, Nivea, Schweppes, The Singleton, Trophy Lager, Three Crowns, Peak Yogurt and TikTok.
Oluwaseun Lawal
Lagos Shaper
Oluwaseun Lawal is a Lagos-based marketing professional, CXL Certified Marketing Professional, and Marketing Manager at Rollpay Africa. Specializing in growth strategy, brand positioning, and revenue generation, he focuses on leveraging technology and marketing to streamline operations and distribution across emerging markets. Beyond his core marketing role, he serves as Director of Business Opportunities for JCI Ibadan Elite and is an active member of the WEF's Global Shapers Community, driving strategic partnerships, fundraising, and socio-economic initiatives.
Oluwaseun Omotosho
Lagos Shaper
Oluwaseun is a Lawyer and Cybersecurity Professional with expertise in governance, risk management, and regulatory compliance. He holds an LL.B. degree from Afe Babalola University, Ado-Ekiti, and a B.L. degree from the Nigerian Law School. He has worked in a variety of sectors, including energy, cybersecurity, and fintech. Currently, he is a Compliance Analyst at LemFi, an international fintech company.
Opeyemi Adetola
Lagos Shaper
Opeyemi Adetola is an international education strategist, author, and the Regional Recruitment Advisor for West Africa at Colorado State University. With a background in educational guidance, counseling, and management, she focuses on expanding access, equity, and global learning opportunities for students across Africa. Her career includes advising international students, leading recruitment and partnership initiatives across institutions, and serving as a committee member with the Forum on Education Abroad. She is the author of the book UNHINDERED.
Opeyemi Bello
Lagos Shaper
Opeyemi is a digital marketing strategist at So Fresh and a programs and community manager at Karika Republic. She specializes in designing global initiatives that empower women across six continents while building communities centered on genuine support and impact. Opeyemi enjoys journaling and documenting life’s positive moments outside of her professional and community-driven work.
Peace Ehizode
Lagos Shaper
Peace is a Technology Risk Consultant, dedicated to enhancing digital security and mitigating technological risks for businesses. Presently, she serves with EY, collaborating closely with stakeholders in assessing potential threats, developing risk mitigation strategies, and implementing effective controls. She specializes in conducting comprehensive risk assessments and identifying IT infrastructure gaps.
Peter Bassey
Lagos Shaper
Peter Bassey Okon is a Marketing and Digital Transformation Leader, corporate educator, entrepreneur, and social impact advocate with over eight years’ experience across marketing, communications, digital transformation, and workforce development. He is Founder of SkillsVerse, focused on AI, digital skills, and the future of work, and Co-founder of Optivanta Marketing.
Peter has trained over 4,000 business owners and professionals, he participated in the World Economic Forum’s Annual Meeting of the New Champions 2026.
Peter Ezeaghaukwu
Lagos Shaper
Peter is a finance professional with over 5 years of experience across Big 4 external audit, financial modeling, investment strategy, credit risk, and treasury management. Chartered Accountant (ACA) with deep expertise in IFRS and US GAAP, serving clients in energy, natural resources, and financial services.
Sophiyat Sodiq
Lagos Shaper
Sophiyat is a passionate advocate for digital inclusion, with a career dedicated to breaking down barriers and fostering opportunities in the tech realm. Her path led her to the United Nations agency for tech; ITU where, as an intern, she played a supporting role in implementing its youth strategies on the African continent. At present, she works at RIVET where she’s assisting its impact and youth engagement division.
Temitope Ogungbamila
Lagos Shaper
Temitope is a filmmaker, photographer, and History graduate from UNILAG who uses storytelling to shift narratives around migration and informal communities. As Nigeria’s youngest female focus puller, she contributed to a TIFF-premiered and AMVCA-nominated social impact film “The Legend of the Vagabond Queen of Lagos”. Temitope is dedicated to leveraging media and history to drive systemic change for underserved populations.
Toluwa Akinbola
Lagos Shaper
Toluwa is a Lagos-based Product Marketing Manager, creative director, and commercial photographer with a background spanning user experience (UX), brand strategy, and visual storytelling. As the founder of Akinbola Studios, she draws on her passion for culinary arts to specialize in commercial and food photography. Beyond her professional work, she serves as a community leader and active member of the Global Shapers Community in Lagos, driving local civic and socio-economic initiatives.
- Between 18-27 years-old
- Residents of or live close to Lagos
- Committed to working with peers to improve your community
- Interested in developing your leadership potential
- Willing to support fellow Shapers in their personal and professional development
- Ready to engage in the community and follow our Community Charter
Joining the Lagos Hub as a Global Shaper puts me in a space with exceptional leaders, who like me, are driven by a shared commitment to driving change within our communities.
Seun Olagunju-Lana
Global Development Practtioner
I was particularly drawn to the Global Shapers community because of the diverse nature of professionals within a hub. Leveraging this, I have forged meaningful relationships that go beyond the work we do.
Abiola Biya
Entrepreneur