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.
Senior Account Manager — Huawei
Huawei
Primary interface with the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) and key federal ministries. Secured type approvals and licenses for Huawei hardware and devices, facilitated software approvals for major operators, expanded existing projects, and identified new business opportunities aligned with Huawei's solutions.
Enterprise Project Manager (Managed Services) — West Africa
Huawei
Led the establishment of Nigeria's Emergency Call Center (ECC) project. Designed business processes, coordinated multi-stakeholder steering committees, developed service level agreements, and ensured seamless collaboration between government agencies including NCC, NEMA, and SEMA.
Transition Manager — MTN SDP
Huawei
Managed service delivery transitions on the MTN SDP platform, applying ITIL standards and business process re-engineering to ensure smooth operational handovers and service continuity.
Service Delivery Manager
Huawei
Oversaw service delivery operations, ensuring adherence to ITIL standards and maintaining high levels of customer satisfaction through effective managed services coordination.
Enterprise Sales Manager
Huawei
Drove enterprise sales initiatives, identifying and capturing new business opportunities while expanding existing client relationships across the West African market.
Application & Software Engineer (Technical Team Lead)
Huawei
Led technical teams in application and software engineering, providing foundational technical expertise that informed subsequent roles in managed services, project delivery, 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.
Master of Science — Information Technology
National Open University of Nigeria (NOUN)
Advanced academic grounding in information technology, underpinning a career at the nexus of digital systems, policy, and governance. Provides the technical and strategic foundation for work at the interface of innovation and regulation.
Master of Business Administration (MBA) — Marketing and Marketing Management
Graduate-level training in marketing strategy and management, complementing a technical background with business acumen. Served as Departmental Secretary during final year of undergraduate studies.
Bachelor of Science — Mathematics with Computer Science
University of Agriculture, Abeokuta
Combining mathematical foundations with computer science applications. Served as Departmental Secretary in 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.
Moments
Photo Gallery
Photos with the First Lady of Nigeria, Senator Oluremi Tinubu
International Women's Day Ceremony — Huawei Nigeria honours outstanding female tech talents, Abuja — March 2025
Telecom PR Personality of the Year at the 8th Tech Innovation Awards (TIA).
Dr. Fafore at the Young Innovators of Nigeria 10th Anniversary, Abuja — October 2024
Photos sourced from public press coverage — Vanguard News, Blueprint Newspapers, National Accord Newspaper, Guardian Nigeria.
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Organisation
Huawei Technologies NigeriaLocation
Abuja / Lagos, Nigeria