Amb.Abiodun Kolade OLANIYI is an entrepreneur with over two decades experience. A seasoned Agribusiness Development Expert, Chartered business consultant,Strategist and SME Educator with multidisciplinary background spanning Education, Agribusiness,Accounting,Business Communication, Management,ICT, Entrepreneurship,Tourism,Market Research & Development.
Olaniyi is a member of a number of local and international professional organisations working on Agribusiness, Entrepreneurship, Innovation,Management, Marketing, Education,ICT,Market Research, Sustainable Development and Tourism in many countries, including Canada,Japan,USA,UK,Germany and Nigeria. He had got a couple of academic qualifications (Certifications,Bachelors & Postgraduates) from educational institutions based in Nigeria,Canada,France,Germany,Australia and USA.
He was one of the pioneers in the promotion of Jatropha and biofuel crops for bioenergy market development in West Africa. He was a member of the International Consultation on Pro-Poor Jatropha development organised by IFAD,FAO and UN Foundation on April 2008 in Rome,Italy.
He is currently undertaking various projects geared towards Agribusiness development & Postharvest Management in Nigeria and other African countries.
He was a recipient of Ambassador of Peace Award with Global Peace Foundation and WHO's WHO of Professionals Award with International WHO's WHO Historical Society in 2011.
