Timilehin Faith Ola-Olowoyo
Growth & Engagement Fellow
Nigeria
About
Timilehin Faith Ola-Olowoyo is an Agricultural and Resource Economist, researcher, and project development professional with experience spanning agribusiness development, stakeholder engagement, project coordination, and business strategy. She is currently pursuing a PhD in Agricultural Economics at the University of Ibadan, where her research focuses on innovation and sustainability within Nigeria’s aquaculture value chain. Timilehin holds a Master's degree in Agricultural and Resource Economics and was awarded the ACCEL-AFRICA research grant in collaboration with the International Labour Organization (ILO) for her work on rural livelihoods and child labour among cocoa farming households. Throughout her career, she has worked on projects and proposals involving development partners, government institutions, and private sector organisations, contributing to initiatives that promote sustainable development, agricultural transformation, and economic growth. Beyond her professional work, Timilehin is passionate about leadership development, youth empowerment, and innovative solutions to socio-economic challenges. She combines strong analytical, communication, and project management skills with a deep commitment to advancing sustainable and inclusive agricultural systems in Nigeria and across Africa.
FOTE International Limited
FOTE International Limited is a Nigerian agribusiness company focused on the processing, packaging, and distribution of high-quality, value-added agricultural food products. The company is committed to improving food quality, reducing post-harvest losses, and creating sustainable market opportunities for local farmers through modern processing techniques and innovative packaging solutions. FOTE's flagship product is its Premium Smoked Catfish, produced using hygienic, controlled smoking methods that reduce harmful contaminants while preserving nutritional value, flavour, and shelf life. The company also produces traditional food staples such as Rice Poundo and Pupuru, packaged to meet the needs of modern consumers and export markets. The business distinguishes itself through its focus on food safety, quality assurance, reusable, eco-friendly packaging, and customer satisfaction. By sourcing raw materials directly from local producers and applying strict hygiene standards, FOTE delivers nutritious, convenient, and market-ready food products to households, retailers, restaurants, wholesalers, and diaspora consumers. Co-founded by Timilehin Ola-Olowoyo, an Agricultural and Resource Economist, FOTE International Limited combines agricultural expertise with sustainable business practices to build a scalable food processing enterprise. The company's long-term vision is to become a leading agro-processing brand in Nigeria and Africa, creating employment opportunities, supporting local agriculture, and supplying premium Nigerian food products to both local and international markets.