olufemi Abioye

Managed high-impact advocacy and development projects, notably leading the UKAID-funded Women & Cross Border Trade Project to foster national economic growth.

• Managed the UKAID-funded Women & Cross Border Trade Project, implemented by LIFI through its Policy Development Facility (PDF).
• Directed several advocacy projects focused on national economic development issues, achieving strategic objectives and stakeholder engagement.
• Oversaw project lifecycles from planning to execution, ensuring adherence to funding requirements and impact targets.

Led strategic initiatives and administrative functions across multiple national and international sport organizations, driving development, governance, and competitive success.

• Served as a Board Member for the Nigeria Olympic Committee Sport For All Commission and its Marketing Commission, contributing to strategic planning and outreach.
• Pioneered the establishment of the Modern Pentathlon Federation and Nigerian Muay Thai Federation as Secretary General, building foundational structures for new sports.
• Directed the Team Nigeria Canoe Kayak Team to AAG Maputo, securing the first-ever medal for Nigeria in the sport.
• Appointed Pioneer Executive Secretary General of the African Student Football Union (ASFU) and Pioneer Head of Secretariat Administration for the Africa Sports Management Association (ASMA).
• Convened SportsMeetTech Africa Ltd/Gte, fostering innovation at the intersection of sports and technology.

Provided M&E expertise and coordination for critical development programs, ensuring effective implementation and impact assessment for rural empowerment and trade integration initiatives.

• Led M&E for the NDDC/SPDC-sponsored Skill Development Training Program for Rural Women in the Niger Delta Region, ensuring program effectiveness and accountability.
• Served as Deputy National Coordinator for the National Sensitization Programme for Common External Tariff (CET) under the ECOWAS & GIZ Assisted WATIP Project, promoting West Africa trade integration.
• Developed and implemented robust M&E frameworks to track progress and measure outcomes for key national and regional development projects.

Provided expert consultation and technical leadership to a public-private partnership focused on advancing the Nigerian sport industry.

• Served as Consultant to the NESG Sport Industry Thematic Group, advising on strategic initiatives for industry growth.
• Acted as Technical Secretary for the Sport Industry Working Group (SIWG), a Public-Private Partnership, facilitating collaboration between government and private sectors.
• Contributed to policy development and implementation aimed at strengthening Nigeria's sport economy.

Led national sport development initiatives and managed consumer engagement and risk management for a leading experiential marketing firm.

• Coordinated national programs for Sport For Development and Peace Network Nigeria (SDEVPEN Nigeria), driving community engagement and social impact through sports.
• Directed consumer engagement, experiential marketing, and risk management initiatives as Chief Task Assigner for Dekaizen Worldwide Limited.
• Implemented strategic marketing campaigns that enhanced brand visibility and consumer interaction for clients.

Cultivated and managed strategic partnerships with the insurance sector to secure vital sponsorship for national sports teams, leagues, and events.

• Secured and managed substantial sponsorship from the insurance sector for national teams, leagues, and events across multiple federations including NFF, AFN, and NTF.
• Collaborated effectively with the Federal Ministry of Youth and Sport Development to enhance funding and support for national sports programs.
• Developed robust financial support mechanisms critical for the sustained operation and success of various Nigerian sports organizations.

Spearheaded the development and management of innovative sport insurance policies, significantly impacting athlete welfare and national team performance.

• Designed and managed the inaugural Prize Money Indemnity policy for Team Nigeria, implemented for the 8th AAG Abuja in 2003.
• Secured critical financial protection for national athletes, contributing to their performance and stability.