Leadership

The Secretariat

Our dedicated management team responsible for the day-to-day operations and strategic implementation of Foundation programmes.

DR. OLAJIDE SOBANDE

DR. OLAJIDE SOBANDE

Executive Director

Dr. Olajide Sobande is the Executive Director of the NIMR Foundation. He leads the Foundation's daily operations and strategic initiatives, ensuring the effective implementation of the Grantsmanship and Mentorship Training Programme (GMTP) and other capacity-building projects.

With a background in public health and research management, Dr. Sobande is dedicated to strengthening the research landscape in Nigeria by fostering partnerships and providing support to early-career scientists.