Sheriff Oyeleke is a dynamic and results-driven leader with over a decade of experience driving technological innovation and business growth across Africa. As Executive Director at Upperlink Limited, a leading software development and IT consulting firm, he spearheads the creation and deployment of innovative product lines that enhance operational efficiency and profitability for small to medium to large-scale businesses. His expertise spans product line development, market research, strategic marketing, and advanced IT implementation, with a deep proficiency in ERP architecture.

With a Masters Degree in Information Technology from the University of Aberdeen, and double degrees in Communications and Digital Multimedia Design & Journalism from the American University of Nigeria, Sheriff is renowned for strategic foresight, as he excel at identifying and resolving complex business challenges while fostering collaborative teams to deliver exceptional results.

Topics to Explore

Smart Farming for Food Security: How Tech is Revolutionizing Agriculture; Leveraging Remote Sensing, Intrgrated surveillance Technology and AI for Resilient Farming
- Discussing precision agriculture, predictive analytics, and automated farming systems that optimize yields while reducing waste
- Highlight technologies that help farmers proactively monitor their farms, crops with realtime data from the field.

Urban Garden Advocate | FCT Winner, “Every Home a Garden” – Renewed Hope Initiative

Dr. Hauwa Aminu Wambai is a passionate women and community development advocate and the visionary behind the fast-growing Home Garden Cooperative in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Abuja. As the 2024 FCT Winner of the Renewed Hope Initiative “Every Home a Garden” powered by Nigeria’s First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, Dr. Hauwa is redefining sustainable living through backyard gardening and women-led agripreneurship.

A firm believer in practical empowerment, Dr. Hauwa launched Home Garden Cooperative to promote household-level food security, improve family nutrition, and create economic opportunities for women and youth. Through her leadership, women across communities in the six Area Councils of the FCT are being equipped with the tools, training, and resources needed to set up and sustain their own gardens right behind their homes.

Her work goes beyond just planting; it includes structured training programs, seed sales, consultancy, and hands-on support in setting up gardens tailored to different household spaces. From sack farming to vertical gardens and container planting, Dr. Hauwa’s initiative has become a lifeline for families seeking healthier diets and lower food costs in the face of rising inflation and food insecurity.

With her background in Public Administration, Peace Studies and Conflict Resolution and a deep-rooted commitment to community well-being, Dr. Hauwa integrates home gardening with social transformation. Her approach not only addresses hunger and malnutrition but also empowers women to become self-reliant agripreneurs by growing food for their homes and for income.

Her initiative has inspired homegrown agriculture and healthier living for families across several communities and more women now cultivate vegetables, herbs, and fruits grown within their compounds. Dr. Hauwa’s consultancy services have also helped schools, NGOs, and other institutions set up functional home and micro gardens tailored to local needs.

Dr. Hauwa goal is to turn once-barren spaces into green, life-sustaining corners of abundance. Her goal is simple yet powerful: A garden in every home, and a future where women lead the movement for food sustainability, nutrition, and economic empowerment.

Her leadership in this space continues to attract attention, partnerships, and support at both grassroots and national levels.

Engr. FRANCIS DANLAMI ( CEO/MD of Yawaita Agro and Consultancy).
He is a seasoned Agricultural Engineer, a Consultant and Agronomist with over 9 years of experience in agronomy, specializing in crops like Yam, Irish & Sweet potato, Maize, Rice, Soyabeans, Sorghum, Groundnut, Cassava and Vegetables.
As a consultant/Trainer, he as trained over 6,000 women & youths, 3,000 Men and over 5,000 Retirees across Kaduna state, Nasarawa State, Niger State, Kano State, Abia State, Plateau State and Abuja on good agronomic practices(GAP), Organic Farming, Sack Farming, Backyard Farming, Vegetable Farming, cereal crops production, post Harvest Handling and many more.

He has a proven track record of success, having managed productions across cereal, legumes Root and tubers and vegetable at Da-Allgreen seeds, he is also the Head of Aeroponics and Hydroponics sections for Yam and Irish project at Da-Allgreen Seeds Ltd Kaduna as a yam specialist.

He has been trained by the following institutions and organizations:
- Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria.
- Institute of Agricultural Research Samaru, A.B.U Zaria
- Federal College of Education Zaria.
- Accelerated Varietal Improvement and Seed Delivery of Legumes and Cereals in Africa (AVISA)
- International Institute of Tropical Agriculture(IITA)
- Alliance for Green Revolution in Africa (AGRA)
- Executive Diploma in Disaster Management, Insight Global Academy
- Certificate in Project Management and Consultancy, Insight Global Academy
- Sahel Consulting, Abuja.
- Kaduna State Ministry of Agriculture.
- National Agricultural Seeds Council Abuja.

He is also a member of the following Associations:
- International Association of Engineers (IAENG)
- Nigerian Society of Engineers (NSE)
- National Association of Yam Farmers, Marketers and Processors of Nigeria.
- Rice Farmers Association of Nigeria (RIFAN)
- Maize Farmers Association of Nigeria (MAAN)
- Registered Teachers Council of Nigeria (TRCN).

As a renowned expert in Intellectual Capital Management and CEO of NALDCCAM, an Agribusiness ecosystem support organization, I bring over a decade of experience in driving sustainable agriculture and food security initiatives. My expertise spans strategic leadership, business development, and stakeholder engagement, with a proven track record of fostering collaborations and partnerships that yield tangible results.

Key Areas of Expertise:

- Sustainable Agriculture and Food Security
- Agribusiness Development
- Intellectual Capital Management
- Strategic Leadership and Partnership Building

As a speaker at the AVC Summit, I would bring a unique perspective on the intersection of solar energy, agriculture, and sustainable development. My presentation would highlight innovative solutions, financing opportunities, and partnership models that can be leveraged to drive economic growth and food security in Africa.

With my extensive experience and expertise, I would be an asset to the summit's speaker lineup. My participation would not only enrich the discussion on Agrictech, AI and IoT powered agricultural value Chain Development, solar energy and agribusiness but also provide valuable insights to potential partners, clients, and investors. I am confident that my contribution would help foster meaningful collaborations and drive sustainable development in Africa.

DEPUTY DIRECTOR LIVESTOCK FCTA AGRIC AND RURAL DEVELOPMENT SECRETARIAT
CEO JERRYSUZY ENTERPRISES
LIVESTOCK PRODUCTION AND MANAGEMENT CONSULTANT

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BSC ANIMAL PRODUCTION
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