About Us

We are more than a solutions provider. We are a partner to social enterprises, sharing their journey, supporting their missions, and amplifying their impact.

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Africa Hub for Innovation & Development (AHFID) is a solution oriented, value focused company driven by the conviction that the most rewarding opportunities arise from collaborating closely with our clients and the communities they serve to navigate and overcome their most complex human challenges.

Formerly known as Research Hub Africa, our rebirth is borne out of the need to strategically address all human development needs; our journey of about half a decade is not just a tale of a new beginning, but a continuum of a legacy enriched by partnership, expertise, and a deep-seated passion for innovation and development.

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Our Vision

To become a beacon in development and social impact, as a leading solutions provider and supporter of social enterprises, driving innovation, equity, and sustainability in the development sector through our locally led, innovative and strategic solutions.

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Our Mission

Our mission is to empower development sector industry players and allied organizations with bespoke solutions that encompass thought leadership, advanced program monitoring, operational research, and implementation support.

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Our Approach

solutionist, forward-thinking, focusing on value and Innovation

Our approach is always solutionist, forward-thinking, focusing on value and Innovation to meet the evolving challenges of our respective clients and their communities while being culturally sensitive, sustainable, and scalable.

AHFID’s vision, mission, and core values reflect its commitment to driving positive development across Africa through innovative solutions, strategic partnerships, and a deep-seated passion for social change.​

Our Core Values

Innovation

At our core, we are driven by a passion for innovation and creativity, constantly seeking out new and effective ways to drive development and social change.

Excellence

We are committed to excellence in all we do, from the delivery of cutting-edge strategies and solutions to our approach to project management and implementation support.

Integrity

We conduct our work with the highest levels of integrity and ethics, ensuring transparency, accountability, and trust in every interaction.

Collaboration

We believe in the power of partnership and teamwork, working closely with clients, communities, and stakeholders to co-create solutions that address their unique challenges.

Meet our team

Core team

Babatunde Oyawola

Babatunde Oyawola

Senior Director & Ag. Country Portfolio Lead (Principal)
Strategic Information Expert
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Chibuzo Onodugo

Chibuzo Onodungo

Finance & Operations
Finance and Operations Manager at AHFID | Finance Expert | Tax Expert | Project Accountant | Auditor
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Dr. Wale Ogundeji

Dr. Wale Ogundeji

Artificail Intelligence & Social Informatics Specialist
Data Scientist | AI Engineer | Software Engineer — Expertise in Data Science, Machine Learning, Artificial Intelligence, and Software Engineering
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Adedamola Bafuwa 2

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Insights & Special Projects
Project Management || Data Analytics || Trainings || Global Health
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Hafsah Abdulsalaam 2

Hafsah Abdulsalaam

Technical Specialist - Strategy, Reasearch & Innovations
Public Health & Policy | Technical Specialist | Driving Evidence-Based Solutions in Development
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Rita Lordye 1

Rita Lordye

Executive & Front Office Associate
Early-Career Public Health Professional | Content Creator | Lover of Kinks & Coils
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Liss Theodora Yori

Liss Theodora Yori

Senior Associate- Business Development/Programme Management Associate
Lawyer || Project Management • Human Development • Gender Equality
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Liberty Mfon

Specialist
Photographer | Visual Communicator | Creative writer | Content Creator
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Oghenerunor Oghiagbepha

Senior Associate - Digital & Creative Communication
Product Designer - Logo Designer - Brand Identity Expect
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Ovbokhan Okuinghae

Ovbokhan Okuonghae

Senior Associate - Digital & Creative Communication
Photographer | Video Editor | Digital Media Manager | Program Manager
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Tololope Olowolaju

Tolulope Olowolaju

Senior Associate - Artificial Intelligence & Social Informatics
Data science || Machine Learning || Research
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Ademola Fowosere

AI & SI Associate
Full-Stack Dev(MERN), Mobile App Dev (React Native), AI Researcher, Content Writer
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Uthman Abdulrahman

AI & SI Associate
Data Scientist || AI & SI Associate @AHFID || 2024 DSN AI Bootcamp Hackathon Winner
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Adaeze Ozoagu

Senior Technical Associate
Medical Doctor | AI Health Product Owner | Strategy Consultant | Clinical Research| Bioethicist | Data Scientist
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Rebecca Ngamariju

Product Associate
AI Product development | AI Product Manager| Project Management | Operations & Process Improvement | Renewable Energy Enthusiast
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Hilary Barde

Finance and Operations Associate
Finance Associate | Future Financial Analyst | Passionate About Data-Driven Decision Making
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Advisors Board

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We invite those who are willing to share their skills, networks, and innovative ideas to join us as part of our advisory team. By becoming an advisor, you will not only contribute to our growth but also be part of a collective effort to create sustainable impact.

Selected organizations We've worked with
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Our Experience

Selected Projects

Social Norms Exploration (SNE)

Assessment in five Project Implementing States (NFWP)​

GBV Risk Assessment

GBV Risk Assessment for the Adolescent Girls Initiative for Learning and Empowerment (AGILE)(World Bank/Fed. Min. of Education​

Service Needs of Key Population in Nigeria

(Prison Inmates, FSW, MSM, Transgender, PWID) (NACA)

Survey on Sugar Sweetened

Survey on Sugar Sweetened Beverage in Nigeria (Gatefield)

COVID-19 and Mass Drug Distribution

COVID-19 and Mass Drug Distribution for Trachoma induced blindness in Jigawa State (CBM)

Training of NFWP Staff

Training of NFWP Staff on Participatory Learning Approach for Social Norms Exploration (NFWP)​
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