Technology · Policy · Inclusion
Dr. 'Lola
Fafore
Deputy Director, Business Environment & Affairs — Huawei Technologies Nigeria.
A distinguished voice at the intersection of technology, governance, and gender inclusion.
About Dr. Fafore
Where Technology
Meets Governance
Dr. Nihinlola Mary Fafore — widely known as Dr. 'Lola Fafore — is a distinguished technology executive and the Deputy Director of Business Environment and Affairs at Huawei Technologies Nigeria. At the intersection of innovation and governance, she serves as a vital bridge between transformative technology and the regulatory frameworks that shape Nigeria's digital future.
Equipped with a Master's degree in Information Technology from the National Open University of Nigeria, her career has been built at the crossroads of innovation, stakeholder engagement, and regulatory strategy. Dr. Fafore holds a Master of Business Administration (MBA) in Marketing and Marketing Management. She earned her Bachelor of Science (BSc) degree in Mathematics with a Computer Science option from the University of Agriculture, Abeokuta, where she served as Departmental Secretary in her final year — making her one of the most consequential technology affairs executives in Nigeria's ICT sector.
Dr. Fafore is a recognized thought leader in technology policy, telecommunications, and digital economy development. She has been instrumental in shaping Huawei's strategic engagement with the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) and other key stakeholders, ensuring that technological innovation aligns with national policy objectives.
Her expertise extends to spectrum management, public affairs, and ICT development, where she has consistently advocated for policies that foster innovation while safeguarding public interest. Dr. Fafore's work has earned her accolades, including the prestigious Telecom PR Personality of the Year award at the 8th Tech Innovation Awards (TIA) in 2024.
An award-winning PR industry expert, Dr. Fafore engages regularly with the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) on critical national conversations — including high-level stakeholder sessions on the Spectrum Roadmap 2026–2030.
Beyond policy work, she is a passionate advocate for closing the gender digital divide, arguing at public platforms and policy tables that diversity in tech leadership is an economic growth imperative Nigeria cannot afford to ignore.
Profile at a Glance
“Technology without policy is ungoverned, and policy without technology is inert.”
— Dr. 'Lola Fafore
Professional History
Career & Expertise
Deputy Director, Business Environment & Affairs
Huawei Technologies Nigeria
Her responsibilities include contributing to critical spectrum policy discussions with the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), supporting flagship initiatives such as the Huawei Women ICT Training Programme, and ensuring seamless alignment between global technology excellence and Nigeria’s national development priorities.
ICT & Telecom Executive — Huawei
Huawei
Built a distinguished career across multiple leadership roles in account management, project delivery, and technical operations. Served as primary interface with the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) and federal ministries, securing regulatory approvals for hardware and software. Led Nigeria's Emergency Call Center (ECC) project, coordinating multi-stakeholder steering committees with NCC, NEMA, and SEMA. Held progressive roles including Transition Manager on MTN SDP, Service Delivery Manager, Enterprise Sales Manager, and Application & Software Engineer (Technical Team Lead), developing expertise in managed services, ITIL standards, business process re-engineering, and customer relationship management.
Assistant Account Officer
DADDO Maritime Services
Demonstrated strong financial accountability and operational excellence in accounting and administrative support functions within the maritime services sector.
M.Sc. Information Technology, MBA, & BSc Mathematics/Computer Science
NOUN / University of Agriculture, Abeokuta
Holds an M.Sc. in Information Technology from the National Open University of Nigeria (NOUN), providing advanced technical and strategic grounding at the nexus of digital systems, policy, and governance. Also holds an MBA in Marketing and Marketing Management, complementing technical expertise with business acumen, and a BSc in Mathematics with Computer Science from the University of Agriculture, Abeokuta, where she served as Departmental Secretary in her final year, demonstrating leadership and organizational skills.
Areas of Focus
What She Stands For
Spectrum & Broadband Policy
Key participant in stakeholder engagement on Nigeria's Spectrum Roadmap 2026–2030 alongside NCC, FCDO, and leading telecom operators.
Women in Technology
A leading advocate for closing the gender digital divide, representing Huawei's Women in Tech programme at national policy platforms.
Digital Transformation
Champions Huawei's mission to bridge the digital divide, foster innovation, and enhance employability across Nigeria.
Stakeholder Engagement
Trusted voice at government, industry, and regulatory forums including NCC sessions, NITDA workshops, and international tech summits.
Technology Communications
Award-winning PR and public affairs professional recognised for sustained excellence in technology communications across Nigeria's ICT sector.
Regulatory Strategy
Expert navigator of Nigeria's telecommunications regulatory landscape, enabling Huawei to operate effectively within evolving compliance frameworks.
Recognition & Milestones
Achievements
Telecom PR Personality of the Year
8th Tech Innovation Awards
Named Telecom PR Personality of the Year at the 8th edition of the Tech Innovation Awards 2024 — a recognition of sustained excellence in technology communications, stakeholder engagement, and public affairs leadership across Nigeria's ICT sector.
NCC Spectrum Roadmap 2026–2030 Stakeholder Engagement
Nigerian Communications Commission / Huawei Nigeria
Represented Huawei Nigeria at the high-level two-day Stakeholder Engagement on Nigeria's National Spectrum Roadmap 2026–2030 in Abuja, calling the roadmap a framework that would stimulate innovation, deepen broadband penetration, and significantly contribute to Nigeria's GDP.
SW Huawei Renewed Hope Initiative — Women in Tech
Huawei Nigeria / Office of the First Lady
Represented Huawei at the launch of the Southwest Huawei Renewed Hope Initiative (RHI) Women in Tech Training at the University of Lagos — a flagship programme aligned with SDG 5 to achieve gender equality and full participation of women in technology.
FutureMap Digital Skills Workshop — Northern Nigeria
Huawei Nigeria / NITDA
Delivered Huawei's strategic vision at the FutureMap Academy Workshop in Hadejia, Jigawa State, reaffirming commitment to bridging the digital divide and enhancing employability among young Nigerians in underserved Northern states.
International Women's Day Technology Honours
Huawei Nigeria
Participated in Huawei Nigeria's International Women's Day ceremony celebrating outstanding female ICT talents, reinforcing the goal of training 30,000+ students across 190 ICT Academy universities.
ICT Capacity Building — 70,000+ Nigerians Trained
Huawei Technologies Nigeria
As part of Huawei Nigeria's leadership team, contributed to capacity building and ICT training for over 70,000 Nigerians since 2018 — establishing Huawei as a cornerstone partner in Nigeria's national digital skills agenda.
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Organisation
Huawei Technologies NigeriaLocation
Abuja / Lagos, Nigeria