Akintunde Sawyerr Explained
Akintunde Oluwole Sawyerr (born 6 October 1964) is a Nigerian diplomat and professional in logistics, healthcare, and agricultural development. He is currently the 1st managing director of the Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND), appointed in April 2024.[1] [2] [3] [4] [5] [6]
Early life and education
Akintunde Sawyerr was born on 6 October 1964 in London. His educational journey began at Igbobi College in Lagos, Nigeria followed by the Royal Russell School in the United Kingdom. He then pursued higher education at the University of London, earning a BSc in Chemistry.[7]
Career
Sawyerr has held several positions throughout his career, reflecting a strong background in supply chain management and logistics. From 2013 to 2018, he served as the Head of Sub Saharan Africa at Medtronic, overseeing the region's operations. Prior to that, in 2010, he was an International Advisor for the Supply Chain and Logistics Group in the United Arab Emirates, providing strategic guidance.[8] [9]
In 2009, Sawyerr took on the role of Director for Sub-Saharan Africa at EBRAM Investments in Saudi Arabia. His expertise also extends to the life sciences, consumer products, and oil & gas sectors, where he managed operations across 21 countries in the Middle East, North Africa, and Turkey for DHL in 2007. That same year, he was also the Head of Supply Chain for London at DHL EXEL Supply Chain, indicating a diverse and international scope of experience.[10] [11] [12]
Sawyerr founded the Produce Export Development Association (PEDA), formerly known as AFGEAN. This cooperative empowered over 2000 farmers, it focused on tackling post-harvest losses and trade barriers.[13] [14] [15] [16]
Public speaking and influence
- COLEACP in Nigeria 2022.[17]
- Medtronic & GE Healthcare RTA in the United States.
- DHL Aviation on Agricultural exports from Nigeria to Europe.[18]
- Europe-Africa Business Heads of Government Forum in Brussels.[19]
- European Development Days (EU) in 2013.[20]
Personal life
Akintunde Sawyerr is the great-grandson of Sofolahan Josiah Sawyerr.[21]
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References
- Web site: EUROSPEED IMPORT/EXPORT LIMITED filing history - Find and update company information - GOV.UK .
- Web site: 2023-10-02 . Akin Sawyerr – Greenhills Farm . 2024-04-19 .
- Web site: 2020-04-24 . How Nigeria can ensure food security during the COVID-19 lock-down . 2024-04-19 . www.cnbcafrica.com .
- Web site: Nda-Isaiah . Jonathan . 2024-04-05 . JUST-IN: Tinubu Appoints Sawyerr As NELFUND MD/CEO, Others . 2024-04-19 .
- Web site: Usigbe . Leon . 2024-04-05 . Tinubu names Sawyerr as MD/CEO Nigerian Education Loan Fund . 2024-04-21 . Tribune Online . en-GB.
- Web site: Nigeria . News Agency of . 2024-04-18 . Tinubu's Student Loan Scheme: 1.2 million youths in first batch of beneficiaries . 2024-04-21 . Peoples Gazette Nigeria . en-US.
- Web site: Akintunde Oluwole SAWYERR personal appointments – Find and update company information – GOV.UK . 2024-04-19 . find-and-update.company-information.service.gov.uk .
- Web site: Akin Sawyerr . 2024-04-19 . TechEmerge.
- Web site: 2020-09-23 . Sawyerr urges FG to see shortfalls in agric supply chain as opportunities Prompt News . 2024-04-20 . en-US.
- GreeHills Brochure.cdr (greenhillsfarmstead.com)
- Web site: 2024-04-20 . PressReader.
- Web site: 2018-06-06 . Businessday 06 jun 2018 by BusinessDay – Issuu . 2024-04-20 . issuu.com . en.
- Oka . Cynthia Dewi . March 2022 . Poet, Formerly Known as Activist, Formerly Known as Child Of God . The Massachusetts Review . 63 . 1 . 101–102 . 10.1353/mar.2022.0015 . 2330-0485.
- Web site: Partners . N. M. . 2023-05-31 . Fluna Partners with AFGEAN to Help Nigerian Farmers and Exporters Grow and Boost Exports . 2024-04-19 . Nairametrics .
- Web site: 2018-06-08 . AFGEAN Showcases Nigeria's Processed Farm Produce In Belgium Independent Newspaper Nigeria . 2024-04-19 .
- Web site: How Nigeria plans to end informal exports – CNBC Africa . 2024-04-19 . www.cnbcafrica.com .
- Web site: Okojie . Josephine . 2022-09-27 . COLEACP to support Nigeria's export drive for fresh produce . 2024-04-19 . Businessday NG .
- Web site: Sesan . 2018-05-31 . Nigerian farmers to showcase produce in Brussels . 2024-04-19 . Punch Newspapers .
- Web site: A decent life for all. europa.eu. 20 April 2024.
- Web site: GreeHills Brochure. greenhillsfarmstead.com. July 2021. 20 April 2024.
- Web site: Family Tree and Origin Information of Pa George and Manny Sawyerr . 2024-07-05 . Ancestry.com . en-US.