Our Team

Omotola Olaniyan is passionate about giving back to her community and supporting initiatives that help people thrive. She holds a Bachelor of Science and a Master of Science in Agricultural Economics from the University of Saskatchewan and has volunteered with a Community Tax Clinic, assisting individuals in accessing tax services and benefits. With a background in public policy and stakeholder relations, she brings strong financial and organizational skills to her role as Director of Finance. She is excited to contribute to the Food Bank Initiative for University Students and support efforts to ensure students have access to the resources they need to succeed.

Abiodun Olayode is an engineer and AI automation specialist based in Edmonton, Alberta, with over a decade of experience delivering technical programs across the energy, maritime, and technology sectors. He is the founder of Oakes Solutions AI, an automation agency helping small and mid-sized businesses streamline operations through intelligent workflows. Beyond his professional work, he is passionate about social impact — currently serving as Director of Communications at the African Campus Food Bank Initiatives (ACFBI), a movement dedicated to ending student hunger across Nigerian university campuses.

Dr. Yusuf Azeez Olanrewaju is a Nigerian animal scientist and lecturer in the Department of Animal Production and Health at the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB), Nigeria. He obtained his B.Agric. (2008), M.Agric. (2011), and Ph.D. in Animal Science with specialization in Ruminant Production (2015) from FUNAAB. He joined the university in 2009 as a Junior Research Fellow after graduating as the best student in the Department of Animal Production and Health and has since built a distinguished career in teaching, research, and academic mentorship. Dr. Yusuf research focuses on sustainable livestock production, ruminant nutrition, climate-resilient animal agriculture, alternative feed resources, methane mitigation, and the use of phytogenic additives to improve animal health and productivity. He has published extensively in reputable national and international journals and has supervised numerous undergraduate and postgraduate students. A recipient of several competitive fellowships and research grants, he completed a postdoctoral fellowship at North-West University, South Africa, and was awarded the DAAD ClimapAfrica Postdoctoral Fellowship. He has also served as a Visiting Researcher at University of Kassel, Germany. Dr. Yusuf is a DAAD alumnus and a Member Affiliate of the African Academy of Sciences. His work continues to contribute to the advancement of livestock production systems, food security, and environmental sustainability in Africa.