Sheila Ojei is the Country Manager of the African Management Institute, Nigeria. With a remarkable track record in impact communications, partnership development, digital transformation, and stakeholder management, Sheila has consistently driven results.
Her career spans impactful roles in the public and private sectors. She previously led as the Director of Strategy, Partnerships, and Stakeholder Management at the Lagos State Employment Trust Fund (LSETF), fostering partnerships that empowered small businesses and spurred employment growth in Lagos state.
Her tenure at Jobberman Nigeria, a technology recruitment firm, saw her orchestrate successful marketing and communications strategies, enhancing brand recognition and employee engagement. Sheila's contributions were instrumental in the Young Africa Works communications strategy, a partnership between Jobberman and the MasterCard Foundation.
She is also celebrated for her artistry as a spoken word artist, storytelling and her acclaimed stage productions, Single in Gidi and Still Single in Gidi.
Sheila serves on the Boards of United Way Greater Nigeria and BusinessDay Foundation. She holds an MBA from Trinity College Dublin, an MA from Regents University UK, and a Bachelor's degree in Accounting from St. John's University, USA. She also mentors young adults, particularly children of ministry, in identifying their purpose.