The Faculty
Meet Our Accomplished Faculty
Guiding Leaders, Entrepreneurs, and Experienced Guides on Your Leadership Journey.
Our faculty members are not only experienced educators but also seasoned professionals in business, leadership and thought leaders in their respective fields. With a commitment to excellence, they bring a wealth of knowledge and practical insights to inspire and guide our students. Also Committed to delivering high-quality education, they bring a wealth of knowledge and real-world experience to the classroom.
Faculty Highlights:
Diverse Backgrounds: Our faculty members come from various industries, offering a well-rounded perspective on leadership.
Blend of Academic and Industry Expertise
Personalized Mentorship for Business Ventures
Industry-Relevant Curriculum
Industry Connections: With extensive networks, our faculty bridges the gap between academia and the real world.
Mentorship: At Watershed, we believe in the power of mentorship, fostering close relationships between faculty and students.
PROFILE
Ahmed Yahya
Since he finished his first degree at the University of Ibadan in 1990, he has been in the education industry working as a classroom teacher and later a school administrator. He is the founder of Fareedah Children's School, a nursery and primary school with branches in Yaba and Lekki, Lagos.Ahmed is a school leader, a teacher trainer, and a lifelong learner. He did a postgraduate certificate in Education at the University of Nottingham i University of Ibadan in 1990, he has been in the education industry working as a classroom teacher and later a school administrator. He is the founder of Fareedah Children's School, a nursery and primary school with branches in Yaba and Lekki, Lagos.
Ahmed is a school leader, a teacher trainer, and a lifelong learner. He did a postgraduate certificate in Education at the University of Nottingham in 2016 and recently completed a masters in education program at the University of Hull, UK.
Abdulsalam G. Babatunde MPMI, VCDP
Tunde received formal education as Educationist (NCE, Agricultural Education), Agronomist (BSc Agronomy), and Business Manager (MBA); he had also concluded another Master’s Degree (M. Agric) in Development and Policy Analysis. He is a trained Project Manager and Agricultural Value Chain Development Professional. He is a member of reputable professional bodies such as Project Management Institute (USA), Agricultural Extension Society of Nigeria and Agricultural Value Chain Development Association of Nigeria.He has worked as a Development and Policy Professional, Project Manager and Management consultant with wide range experience spanning Multilateral and National Development Institutions (World Bank, USAID,) as well as the private sector; leading growth agenda in Agriculture and Food Security, strategic partnership, Value Chain Development, Financing Mechanism and Stakeholders Management.
Abimbola Fatima Abdur-Rahman Lekki Ph.D
Entrepreneurial tax leader with 16 years' experience in tax policy, advisory, and reform across Sub-Saharan Africa, specializing in legal compliance, stakeholder management, and project leadership.Specialities:
Tax Policy & Advisory, IGR Process Improvement, Legal & Regulatory Compliance, Stakeholder Management, Training and Facilitation, Business Process Improvement, Project Management
Achievements: Managed diverse portfolios of 500 companies and sub-projects with a team of 25+ professionals. Led reform initiative at Lagos Internal Revenue Service, addressing challenges and proposing solutions. Authored modules on Lagos' remarkable IGR growth. Published article on "Digitalizing Taxation in Nigeria" by ICTD in 2021. Pioneer nominee for OECD Women Leaders, AIG Public Leaders, and ATAF Women in Tax programs.
Personal Initiatives:
Passionate about marathons, rock climbing, and co-founded an NGO empowering women and girls.