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Mayowa Obilade

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Investor at Rising Tide Africa (RTA)

Lekki, Lagos State, Nigeria

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About

Mayowa Obilade is a Senior Economic Development Specialist at the U.S. Department of State based in Lagos, where he advises on energy, telecom, financial services, and innovation policy to support U.S.–Nigeria bilateral engagement. With over 20 years of experience at the intersection of government, business, and sustainable development, he has led dialogues on energy policy, ESG strategy, and public-private partnerships across Africa, and convened the Global Inclusivity in AI in Africa Conference. His background includes macroeconomic research at the Nigerian Economic Summit Group, banking experience at Gulf Bank, and advanced degrees in sustainability, international economics, and economics from institutions including Nexford University and the University of Lagos.

Experience

  1. U.S. Department of StateSenior Economic Development Specialistcurrent2004 — presentLagos, Lagos State, Nigeria
  2. Nigerian Economic Summit Group (NESG)Financial & Economic Consultant2002 — 2004Lagos State, Nigeria
  3. Nigerian Economic Summit Group (NESG)Economic Research Consultant2002 — 2004Lagos State, Nigeria
  4. Gulf Bank of NigeriaBanking Executive1998 — 2002Lagos State, Nigeria

Skills & more

Sustainability StrategyDiplomacyCross-sector CollaborationEconomic AnalysisTrade PromotionsPolicy AdvocacyGrant AdministrationFiscal PolicyEnergy PolicyEnergy TransitionStakeholder EngagementInternational Relations
+12 moreProgram ManagementInvestment PromotionRegulatory AffairsPublic-private PartnershipsClimate PolicyThought LeadershipRegulatory ComplianceSustainable DevelopmentPublic SpeakingTeamworkBuilding TrustMentoring
  • Project Management Professional (PMP) — Piston & Fusion | Business Academy
  • Women in Leadership Course Certificate — Lagos Business School, Pan-Atlantic University
  • Entrepreneurship in Emerging Economies — HarvardX - An Online Learning Initiative by Harvard University through edX

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Who is Mayowa Obilade?
Mayowa Obilade is a Senior Economic Development Specialist at the U.S. Department of State based in Lagos, where he advises on energy, telecom, financial services, and innovation policy to support U.S.–Nigeria bilateral engagement. With over 20 years of experience at the intersection of government, business, and sustainable development, he has led dialogues on energy policy, ESG strategy, and public-private partnerships across Africa, and convened the Global Inclusivity in AI in Africa Conference. His background includes macroeconomic research at the Nigerian Economic Summit Group, banking experience at Gulf Bank, and advanced degrees in sustainability, international economics, and economics from institutions including Nexford University and the University of Lagos.
Where does Mayowa Obilade work?
Mayowa Obilade is at Rising Tide Africa (RTA).
Where did Mayowa Obilade go to school?
Mayowa Obilade studied at Nexford University (Master of Business Administration - MBA, Sustainability Studies); University of Lagos (Master of Science (M.Sc.), International Economics); University of Lagos (Bachelor's degree, International Economics).

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