StandingCommittee for UYOTA
Leaders and visionaries driving youth empowerment through agriculture, diplomacy, and innovation.
Ambassador Bello Shehu Ringim
Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Nigerian Missions abroad
Ambassador Bello Shehu Ringim
Diplomat & Former High Commissioner
Ambassador Bello Shehu Ringim is a diplomat with extensive experience in the articulation and implementation of Nigeria’s Foreign Policy objectives. He served in various capacities at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Nigerian Missions abroad, including Washington DC, Beirut, Paris, and Khartoum. He was the High Commissioner of Nigeria to Malaysia (2011-2015) and held key positions such as Director Administration and Deputy Director in Multilateral Economic Cooperation.
Ambassador Ifeoma Akabogu-Chinwuba
Ambassador of Nigeria to Côte d'Ivoire 2014-2017
Ambassador Ifeoma Akabogu-Chinwuba
Diplomat, Author & Policy Leader
Ambassador Ifeoma Akabogu-Chinwuba, mni, is a retired career diplomat and author of six published books. She served as Ambassador of Nigeria to Côte d'Ivoire (2014-2017), and as Under-secretary International Organisations Department, Ministry of Foreign Affairs (2017-2018). Her latest book, 'Sons of the East', was published in 2023.
Chief Mrs. Ibitoru Linda Ofili JP
Advisory Board Member UYOTA
Chief Mrs. Ibitoru Linda Ofili JP
Advisory Board, Social Policy Leader
Former Senior Special Assistant on Rehabilitation and Welfare, Rivers State, Nigeria. Former Commissioner for Women Affairs, Special Adviser on SDGs, and Chairlady, BDG Homes. Founder of TOFoundation and a champion for women and social development.
KABIR MOHAMMED ADAMU FNIM, HCIB, DTTF, FCIM&L
Vice President (Industry), KACCIMA
KABIR MOHAMMED ADAMU
Banking & Business Development Executive
An accomplished banker and executive, Kabir Mohammed Adamu has held leadership roles in banking, business development, and investment management. He is currently Vice President (Industry) at Kano Chamber of Commerce, Industry & Agriculture, and has served as Managing Director/CEO of Bank of Agriculture Limited.
OJO, Abolade O.
CEO, UYOTA Worldwide
OJO, Abolade O.
UYOTA CEO & Policy Leader
Ojo Abolade Olayemi is CEO of Uplifting Youth Through Agriculture (UYOTA) Worldwide, Director of Project and Policy at UYOTA GLOBAL INVESTMENT LIMITED, and a Senior Legislative Aid at the National Assembly of Nigeria. He is a physicist, humanitarian, and agricultural advocate with a long record of alumni and political leadership.
KANDE DANIEL
Broadcast Journalist & Public Speaker
KANDE DANIEL
Media & Women Empowerment Leader
Kande Daniel is a retired Assistant Director with NTA, former National President of NAWOJ, and founder of PowerWoman Online TV and Nenwe Women Connect Global. She is a broadcast journalist, public speaker, and executive board member of Uplifting Women Through Farming (UWTF).
Fatima Salihu
Director, UYOTA Global Youth Agri-Business Limited
Fatima Salihu
Writer, Data Analyst, Mentor
Fatima Salihu is a writer, data analyst, children's mentor, and spoken word artist. She is a graduate of Mathematics from Bayero University Kano, Publicity Secretary for UYOTA, and Abuja Regional Champion for Nigerian Agri-Business Group (NABG).
Prince Nnamdi Richie Adigwe
Software Engineer & Co-Founder, UYOTA
Prince Nnamdi Richie Adigwe
Tech & Agri-Entrepreneur
Prince Nnamdi Richie Adigwe is a software engineer and co-founder of UYOTA, dedicated to empowering youth through technology and sustainable agriculture. He is also Director of Chrislara Nig, Chrislara Farms, Chrislara Fashion Ltd, and UYOTA Global Investment Ltd.
Princess (Amb) Afoma Clara Ojei Adigwe
Founder, UYOTA & UWTF
Princess (Amb) Afoma Clara Ojei Adigwe
Global Ambassador, Royals Africa
Founder of Uplifting Youths Through Agriculture (UYOTA) and Uplifting Women Through Farming (UWTF). She is also the Global Ambassador for Royals Africa and The Common Wealth Enterprises Club, and a leader in youth and women's empowerment across Africa.