Muyideen Dauda
About Muyideen Dauda
Muyideen Dauda serves as the Expansion Manager at Releaf in Nigeria, a position he has held since 2022. He has over ten years of experience in agricultural research and production, with a strong focus on agribusiness initiatives and trends in West Africa.
Work at Releaf
Muyideen Dauda serves as the Expansion Manager at Releaf, a position he has held since 2022. In this role, he is responsible for overseeing the company's expansion efforts in Nigeria. His previous experience at Releaf includes a role in Strategic Sourcing from 2021 to 2022, where he contributed to the company's supply chain and sourcing strategies. His work at Releaf reflects a commitment to enhancing agricultural practices and expanding business operations within the region.
Education and Expertise
Muyideen Dauda holds a Bachelor's degree in Agriculture from the University of Ilorin, which he completed from 2009 to 2014. He further advanced his education by obtaining a Master's degree in Agricultural Extension and Rural Development from the same institution between 2016 and 2018. Additionally, he earned an Executive MBA in Business/Managerial Economics from Valar Institute in 2023. His expertise includes conducting agribusiness research focused on cereals, legumes, root and tuber crops, and cash crops in West Africa.
Background
Muyideen Dauda has over ten years of experience in agricultural research, production, and training. His career began as a Research Assistant at the University of Ilorin from 2016 to 2018. He also worked as a Field Support Technician at ICRISAT in 2014 and 2015, where he was involved in agronomic data collection and analysis. Prior to his current role, he served as a Technical Field Analyst with EBAFOSA from 2018 to 2022, focusing on innovative agricultural practices.
Achievements
Muyideen Dauda contributed to the 'Spurring a transformation for agriculture through remote-sensing' STARS-ISABELA field campaign in 2015, which received funding from the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation. His involvement in this project included working with a diverse team to collect and analyze agronomic data and interpret farmer feedback to assess project impact. This experience highlights his commitment to improving agricultural practices and outcomes in West Africa.