John Olla

John Oluwafemi Olla

John Oluwafemi Olla is a seasoned Development Professional with over 15 years of experience, specializing in Strategic Communication and Project Management. He has made significant contributions to high-impact projects, including the ANRiN Project under the World Bank, where he consulted on Social and Behavior Change Communication (SBCC) with federal and state institutions. John has designed over 100 engagement contents and produced more than 300 high-quality materials for various platforms, demonstrating his expertise in creating impactful communication strategies.

John served as a Communications Consultant for the ANRiN Project in Oyo State, Nigeria, where he fosters relationships with key stakeholders, including government agencies, NGOs (Save the Children and Solina Health Initiative), and healthcare providers. His role involves organizing and facilitating stakeholder meetings, workshops, and forums to encourage collaboration and feedback.

John’s previous roles include Project Management Consultant for the Early-Childhood Advancement Learning Programme (E-CLAP) at Sterling One Foundation, Project Consultant for the Oyo State Global Partnership for Education (GPE), SBCC and Development Communication Specialist for International Budget Partnership under JDPC’s SPARK project and Oyo State Research Consultant for Invictus Africa. He has also moderated social media talk series for the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) and lectured on social enterprise at the University of Ibadan.

With a strong background in data visualization, public policy, and grassroots organizing, John is adept at engaging diverse audiences and driving meaningful change. His academic credentials include an Executive Postgraduate Certificate in Project Management & Entrepreneurship and an M.Sc. in Information Science from the University of Ibadan. His expertise and Certification include, Data Analytics and Visualization (Google Certified), Digital Marketing – Africa and International (Google Certified), Planning for Monitoring and Evaluation (Philanthropy University), Understanding the right of Women and Girls (YALI 2017), Understanding the right of Women and Girls (YALI 2017),

John is passionate about leveraging his skills to promote sustainable development and social impact.