SAKARIYAU WARIS AJIBOLA

Corporate Communications & Social Impact Professional
Ajah, NG.

About

Results-driven Corporate Communications and Social Impact Specialist with 2+ years of progressive experience, adept at managing high-stakes stakeholder engagement and executing impactful digital strategies. Proven track record in designing and leading outreach campaigns, managing organizational reporting for leading NGOs, and fostering environmental advocacy. Leverages expertise in digital tools and strategic communications to drive brand alignment and achieve corporate social responsibility goals within complex regulatory environments, consistently delivering measurable impact and fostering community growth.

Work

Harvesters Africa Empowerment Foundation
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Operational Intern

Lagos, Lagos, Nigeria

Summary

Led external communications and media relations, developed digital outreach, and coordinated annual reporting while supervising and mentoring interns for a leading empowerment foundation.

Highlights

Directed external communications and media relations, ensuring consistent, professional brand messaging across diverse digital platforms to enhance organizational visibility.

Engineered and disseminated targeted digital communications, newsletters, and outreach campaigns, significantly engaging diverse stakeholder groups and boosting program awareness by 15%.

Spearheaded the compilation and coordination of the organization's annual report, synthesizing complex data from multiple departments for executive review and timely submission.

Elected Assistant Lead for the Harvesters Interns 2026 cohort, effectively supervising and mentoring 10+ fellow interns in daily convergence activities and professional development.

Facilitated convergence activities and fostered collaboration among interns, driving collective organizational outcomes and enhancing team productivity by 20%.

WECARE Foundation
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Creative Support Officer

Bauchi, Bauchi, Nigeria

Summary

Managed communications and media relations, developed targeted campaigns, and facilitated workshops for a foundation supporting vulnerable youth populations.

Highlights

Managed comprehensive communications and media relations for a foundation serving over 5,000 vulnerable youth populations across northern Nigeria, significantly enhancing public engagement.

Developed and launched targeted email campaigns and digital newsletters, increasing stakeholder engagement by 25% and program awareness by 18%.

Designed and facilitated impactful leadership and personal development workshops for over 300 young participants, building critical capacity in underserved communities.

Assembled and submitted accurate annual reports, meticulously documenting program outputs, outcomes, and impact metrics for transparent stakeholder reporting.

The Destiny Trust (NYSC Internship)
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Teacher / Programmes Officer – Accelerated Education Programme

Lagos, Lagos, Nigeria

Summary

Delivered academic content, provided holistic guidance, and supported administrative functions for an accelerated education program targeting underserved learners.

Highlights

Delivered structured academic content to over 100 underserved learners at Bridge Learning Centre, adapting teaching methodologies to individual learning needs and improving academic performance by 15%.

Provided holistic counseling, mentorship, and behavioral guidance to 100+ learners, supporting their academic and socio-emotional development.

Supported critical administrative functions, including documentation, attendance tracking, and logistical coordination, ensuring seamless execution of over 50 learning activities.

Assisted in the planning and coordination of center operations, contributing to the smooth execution and success of the accelerated education program for 100+ students.

Mottainai Recycling
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Climate & Recycling Ambassador

Oyo State, Oyo, Nigeria

Summary

Promoted environmental sustainability, coordinated awareness campaigns, and documented program activities for community-facing recycling and climate education initiatives.

Highlights

Promoted environmental sustainability through community-facing recycling and climate education initiatives, reaching over 1,000 community members.

Coordinated awareness exercises and sensitization campaigns, targeting 5+ diverse community groups to enhance environmental literacy by 20%.

Documented program activities and compiled detailed feedback reports, informing continuous improvement strategies and enhancing program effectiveness.

University of Ibadan
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President, Faculty of Education Students' Association (NUESA UI)

Ibadan, Oyo, Nigeria

Summary

Led student advocacy, organized large-scale events, and managed multi-stakeholder relations, achieving significant institutional and community impact.

Highlights

Led high-impact advocacy campaigns on student safety and education funding, directly influencing institutional policy decisions and benefiting over 5,000 students.

Organized a 1,000+ participant socio-personal skills training session, meticulously coordinating logistics, facilitators, and comprehensive program content.

Coordinated a 253-participant Leadership Summit and a 425-person inter-faculty talent event, effectively managing complex multi-stakeholder logistics for 678 attendees.

Successfully negotiated the reopening of the Large Lecture Theatre for student night reading, significantly improving academic access for hundreds of students.

Restored management-student relations through structured conflict resolution and accountability-focused dialogue, fostering a more harmonious campus environment.

Recognized as Faculty of the Year and Inter-Faculty Sports Competition Winner as NUESA President in 2024, demonstrating exceptional leadership.

Education

University of Ibadan
Ibadan, Oyo, Nigeria

Bachelor of Education (B.Ed)

Counselling & Human Development Studies

Awards

Emerging Political Leadership Fellowship (EPLF)

Awarded By

EPLF

Recognized as a fellow for potential in political leadership.

Most Politically Inclined Student

Awarded By

Ransome Kuti Hall

Recognized as the most politically inclined student within Ransome Kuti Hall.

Executive of the Year

Awarded By

Faculty of Education Students' Association

Awarded for exceptional executive performance within the Faculty of Education Students' Association.

Faculty of the Year & Inter-Faculty Sports Competition Winner

Awarded By

NUESA President

Recognized as top faculty and winner of the Inter-Faculty Sports Competition during presidency.

Counselling Student of the Year

Awarded By

Dept. of Counselling & Human Development Studies

Awarded as the top counselling student for two consecutive years (2023 & 2024).

Most Popular Counselling Student on Campus

Awarded By

University of Ibadan

Recognized as the most popular counselling student on campus.

Most Politically Inclined Educator

Awarded By

University of Ibadan

Acknowledged as a politically inclined educator for two consecutive years (2023 & 2024).

CivicHive Students' Union Leadership Fellowship

Awarded By

CivicHive

Acknowledged as a fellow for leadership within student union activities.

€1,000 Grant Recipient

Awarded By

Hague Institute for Innovation of Law

Received a €1,000 grant for an innovative legal project.

'Top 10 Influential Uites'

Awarded By

Polity Reporters

Recognized as one of the top 10 influential individuals at the University of Ibadan by Polity Reporters.

Organizer - Innate Potential Leadership & Public Speaking Summit

Awarded By

Innate Potential Leadership & Public Speaking Summit

Successfully organized the Innate Potential Leadership & Public Speaking Summit.

Southwest Regional Winner

Awarded By

Justice Hackathon

Awarded for outstanding achievement in the Southwest Regional Justice Hackathon.

Languages

English

Certificates

Marketing, Customer Relationship Management & E-Commerce

Issued By

Meristem Securities Limited

Fundamentals of Management

Issued By

University of California, Irvine

Leading Teams: Developing as a Leader

Issued By

University of Illinois

Leadership for Planning and Decision-Making with Adolescents

Issued By

UNICEF / Agora Platform

Youth Leadership Development Program

Issued By

Leap Africa

Skills

Programme Management

Project planning, event logistics, multi-stakeholder coordination, reporting & documentation.

Communications

Digital communications, newsletter production, email campaigns, media relations, stakeholder engagement.

Leadership & Training

Team leadership, workshop facilitation, mentorship, conflict resolution, youth development.

Administrative

Documentation & records management, financial accountability, budget presentation, correspondence.

Digital Tools

MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), Google Workspace, Slack, Microsoft Teams, LMS platforms.

Design Tools

Canva, Adobe Photoshop, Figma.

Soft Skills

Communication, critical thinking, emotional intelligence, adaptability, cross-cultural collaboration.