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Revision as of 07:09, 20 April 2024
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Akintunde Sawyerr | |
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| 1st Managing Director of Nigerian Education Loan Fund | NELFUND | |
| Assumed office 03 April 2024 | |
| Appointed by | Bola Tinubu |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 6 October 1964 London, England |
| Nationality | Nigerian |
| Education | University of London (B.Sc, Chemistry) |
| Alma mater | Royal Russell School Igbobi College |
| Occupation | Diplomat |
Akintunde Sawyerr (born 6 October 1964) is a Nigerian diplomat and professional in logistics, healthcare, and agricultural development. He is currently the 1st Managing Director of the Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND), appointed in April 2024.[1][2][3]
Early Life and Education
Akintunde Sawyerr was born on O ctober 1964, in London, England, His educational journey began at the Royal Russell School, followed by Igbobi College in Lagos, Nigeria. He then pursued higher education at the University of London, earning a B.Sc in Chemistry.[4]
Career
Sawyerr’s career and positions were mostly held in Europe, the Middle East, and Africa. Some roles include:
- Head Sub Saharan Africa at Medtronic (2013-2018).
- International Advisor for the Supply Chain and Logistics Group in the United Arab Emirates (2010).[5]
- Director Sub-Saharan Africa at EBRAM Investments in Saudi Arabia (2009).
- Head Life Sciences, Consumer Products, and Oil & Gas covering 21 countries in the Middle East, North Africa, and Turkey for DHL (2007).
- Head of Supply Chain for London at DHL EXEL Supply Chain (2007).[6]
Contributions to Agriculture
Sawyerr found the Produce Export Development Association (PEDA), formerly known as AFGEAN. This cooperative empowered over 2000 farmers, it focused on tackling post-harvest losses and trade barriers. His efforts have fostered strategic partnerships with international agencies, driving sustainable solutions and positive change in the agricultural sector.[7][8][9][10]
Public Speaking and Influence
Sawyerr has shared his insights at various events, including:
- European Union Delegation to Nigeria and ECOWAS (EUNBF) in Lagos.
- Ireland-Africa Business Forum in Dublin.
- Netherlands Embassy in Nigeria on Agricultural and Healthcare in Lagos.
- Rwanda Development Board for the GCC Produce export initiative.
- COLEACP in Nigeria 2022.[11]
- Medtronic & GE Healthcare RTA in the United States.
- DHL Aviation on Agricultural exports from Nigeria to Europe.[12]
- Europe-Africa Business Heads of Government Forum in Brussels.[13]
- European Development Days (EU) in 2013.[14]
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References
- ^ "Akin Sawyerr - Greenhills Farm". 2023-10-02. Retrieved 2024-04-19.
- ^ "How Nigeria can ensure food security during the COVID-19 lock-down". www.cnbcafrica.com. 2020-04-24. Retrieved 2024-04-19.
- ^ Nda-Isaiah, Jonathan (2024-04-05). "JUST-IN: Tinubu Appoints Sawyerr As NELFUND MD/CEO, Others". Retrieved 2024-04-19.
- ^ "Akintunde Oluwole SAWYERR personal appointments - Find and update company information - GOV.UK". find-and-update.company-information.service.gov.uk. Retrieved 2024-04-19.
- ^ "Akin Sawyerr". TechEmerge. Retrieved 2024-04-19.
- ^ GreeHills Brochure.cdr (greenhillsfarmstead.com)
- ^ Oka, Cynthia Dewi (2022-03). "Poet, Formerly Known as Activist, Formerly Known as Child Of God". The Massachusetts Review. 63 (1): 101–102. doi:10.1353/mar.2022.0015. ISSN 2330-0485.
{{cite journal}}: Check date values in:|date=(help) - ^ Partners, N. M. (2023-05-31). "Fluna Partners with AFGEAN to Help Nigerian Farmers and Exporters Grow and Boost Exports". Nairametrics. Retrieved 2024-04-19.
- ^ "AFGEAN Showcases Nigeria's Processed Farm Produce In Belgium | Independent Newspaper Nigeria". 2018-06-08. Retrieved 2024-04-19.
- ^ "How Nigeria plans to end informal exports - CNBC Africa". www.cnbcafrica.com. Retrieved 2024-04-19.
- ^ Okojie, Josephine (2022-09-27). "COLEACP to support Nigeria's export drive for fresh produce". Businessday NG. Retrieved 2024-04-19.
- ^ Sesan (2018-05-31). "Nigerian farmers to showcase produce in Brussels". Punch Newspapers. Retrieved 2024-04-19.
- ^ https://international-partnerships.ec.europa.eu/document/download/467acad1-a232-44e5-8692-389a887752e1_en?filename=edd-2013-proceedings_en.pdf
- ^ https://greenhillsfarmstead.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/GreeHills-Brochure-N-1-1.pdf