Ajibola Faniyi is an accomplished professional with a diverse background in business management, healthcare, and community development. He currently serves as the Head of the Business Committee for Friends of Nigeria (FoN), where he leads initiatives aimed at fostering collaboration, entrepreneurship, and economic empowerment within the Nigerian and wider African diaspora community in France.

Ajibola works with Hospices Civils de Lyon, the public health delivery agency serving France’s second-largest metropolis, where he contributes to advancing healthcare administration and service quality. His academic background spans several countries and disciplines — holding a Business Diploma from West London College (UK), a Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration (Accounting) from Valley View University (Ghana), an MBA in Hospitality Management from the Swiss Hospitality School, and a Master’s in Pharma and Healthcare Management from the Rome Business School.

Before his current roles, Ajibola gained extensive experience as Country Manager and Executive Director of a marketing company in Ghana, as well as in quality control in London. His leadership journey also includes serving as Finance Officer for both the Nigerian Students’ Association and the Foreign Students’ Association (Ghana Chapter), and as Editor for the Private Universities Students’ Association of Ghana.

 Ajibola is involved in real estate in Nigeria, France,and Ghana.

Fluent in English, French, Yoruba, and Twi, Ajibola brings a multicultural perspective to his work and advocacy. He is deeply passionate about the advancement of foreigners living abroad, with a focus on helping individuals leverage their skills, networks, and opportunities to create lasting value within their communities and the broader society.
Ajibola enjoys travelling and learning about new cultures, borders, and people.