The Youths Enterprise Development & Innovation Society (YEDIS) is led by a multidisciplinary team of professionals committed to advancing entrepreneurship, innovation, digital transformation, climate action, and sustainable development. Our leadership provides strategic direction, effective governance, and operational oversight to deliver impactful programmes across Nigeria and beyond.
Executive Leadership
Executive Director
Mr. Rafiu Akinpelu Olaore, DBA (h.c))
Credentials: MSc in Entrepreneurship and Innovation (University of Essex, United Kingdom); MBA; BSc in Entrepreneurship & Business Management; Honorary Doctor of Business Administration (DBA h.c.), Crown University International, USA.
Head of Strategy and Development
Dr. Azeez Taofik
Credentials: PhD in Governance and Development.
Trustee & General Secretary
Miss Rafiat Olaore
Credentials: BSc in Accounting.
Programme Coordinator
Mrs. Dada Omonike Misitura
Credentials: BSc (Ed.) in Home Economics.
Operational & Strategic Management
Partnership and Human Resources Manager
Miss Achunoye Vivian Amarachi
Credentials: MBA (University of Roehampton, United Kingdom); B.Ed. in Educational Administration and Management.
Chairperson, Research and Planning Committee
Mrs. Alaje Grace Oluwatosin
Credentials: MSc in Medical Microbiology and Parasitology.
Administrative and Information Technology Officer
Mr. Adeoye Waheed
Credentials: Higher National Diploma (HND) in Mass Communication.
Membership Coordinator
Miss Nafisat Arike Bankole
Credentials: Higher National Diploma (HND) in Purchasing and Supply.
Membership Coordinator
Mr. Abass Opeyemi
Credentials: BSc in Transport Management; Higher National Diploma (HND) in Purchasing and Supply.
Special Duties Officer
Mrs. Adebayo Mary
Credentials: Nigeria Certificate in Education (NCE) in Languages (French & Yoruba); Certificate in Waste Management and Circular Economy.
Monitoring and Evaluation Officer
Miss Oluwakemi Oyeniyi
Credentials: Higher National Diploma (HND) in Science Laboratory Technology.
Specialized Programmes & Regional Coordination
Agriculture Programme Coordinator & Climate Change Advocate
Ms. Kabirah Olaore
Credentials: Degree Candidate in Crop, Soil and Pest Management.
Zonal Coordinator
Mr. Taiwo Oladele Abdulwasiu
Credentials: MSc in Transport Management; Postgraduate Diploma (PGD) in Transport Management; Higher National Diploma (HND) in Purchasing and Supply.
Diaspora Coordinator (Austria)
Mr. Ilori Patrick
Credentials: Master of Medical Science (MMSc).
Diaspora Coordinator (Ireland)
Mrs. Awotunde Latifat
Diaspora Coordinator (Ghana)
Mr. Herbert Appiatu Danquah
Diaspora Coordinator (United States of America)
Mrs. Shipeolu Funmilayo
Advisory & Patronage
Chairperson, Advisory Board
Mrs. Lawal Sakirat
Business Executive and Community Development Advocate.
Grand Patron
Dr. Jacob Olusola Agboola
Credentials: PhD in Vocational and Technical Education; Former Rector, Osun State Polytechnic, Iree.