Solomon Ayodele

Solomon Ayodele is a Nigerian tech executive and social activist. He is the Head of Product and Technology Innovation at Wema Bank and founder of the boy-child advocacy movement Boys Quarters Africa.[1][2] He won The Future Awards for Activism and Advocacy and The Future Awards Africa for Intrapreneurship in 2025.[3]

Education and career

Ayodele holds a degree in Political Science and Public Administration and an MBA from Heriot-Watt University’s Edinburgh Business School. Ayodele started his career as an analyst and product manager at Stanbic IBTC before heading to lead Product and Technology Innovation at Wema Bank.[4][5]

Boys Quarters Africa

Ayodele is the founder and chief executive of Boys Quarters Africa; an organization focused on education, mentorship and empowerment for boys and young men.[6][7] In 2019, Boys Quarters Africa launched #BoysToo campaign to address the sexual harassment and abuse of the male child.[8] In 2021, Boys Quarters Africa partnered with the Lagos State Government to launch First Boys Club Against Gender-Based Violence.[9]

Awards

References

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  3. ^ Reporter, Alao Abiodun | Senior (2025-11-26). "Solomon Ayodele bags double awards at 2025 Future Awards Africa". The Nation Newspaper. Retrieved 2026-01-12.
  4. ^ Nwosu, Emmanuel (2025-03-07). "Quick Fire 🔥 with Solomon Ayodele". TechCabal. Retrieved 2026-01-12.
  5. ^ Nwafor (2020-11-10). "Solomon Ayodele unveils memoir 'works in progress'". Vanguard. Lagos, Nigeria. Retrieved 2026-01-12.
  6. ^ Nwafor (2025-02-24). "Neglect of boys threatens society, NGO warns". Vanguard. Lagos, Nigeria. Retrieved 2026-01-12.
  7. ^ Anthony (2025-05-19). "Stakeholders call for boy-child development to secure Africa's future". The Guardian. Lagos, Nigeria. Retrieved 2026-01-12.
  8. ^ Olatunji, Haleem (2019-11-04). "Group launches #BoysToo campaign to tackle sexual harassment". TheCable. Retrieved 2026-01-12.
  9. ^ Nation, The (2021-10-14). "Boys Quarters Africa, LASG partner to combat gender-based violence | The Nation". The Nation Newspaper. Retrieved 2026-01-12.
  10. ^ Ige, Olugbenga (2025-11-10). "Ali Baba, Rasheedat Ajibade, Taaooma, others shine at 2025 Future Awards". The Punch. Retrieved 2026-01-12.
  11. ^ Idowu, Omotoyosi (2025-11-10). "Future Awards 2025: Rasheedat Ajibade, Mr Macaroni, Taaooma, emerge winners". Premium Times. ISSN 2360-7688. Retrieved 2026-01-12.
  12. ^ "100 Nigerians Who Shaped Culture | Zikoko Culture List 2025". Zikoko!. Retrieved 2026-01-12.
  13. ^ Nwafor (2022-12-15). "Emefiele presents Next Generation Banker's award to Solomon Ayodele for Innovation". Vanguard. Lagos, Nigeria. Retrieved 2026-01-14.
  14. ^ sunnews (2023-02-02). "WEMA Bank's Solomon Ayodele wins BudgIT Active Citizens Awards". The Sun. Lagos, Nigeria. Retrieved 2026-01-14.
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