Folashade is a visionary and transformational leader with over 25 years of expertise in Strategic Human Resource Management and Human Capacity Development. With proven ability to align people strategies with business objectives, build high-performing teams, and cultivate a culture of continuous learning, she is passionate about shaping a future-ready workforce and empowering others to achieve their full potential.
A trusted coach and change champion, Folashade played a pivotal role in the landmark transition of NNPC from a Corporation to a CAMA company: NNPC Ltd, under the Petroleum Industry Act (PIA). Her contributions have earned her numerous awards and recognitions, reflecting her commitment to impact and excellence.
Folashade is a Licensed HR Practitioner (HRPL), an Accredited Management Trainer by the Centre for Management Development (CMD), and a certified Lead Implementer of ISO 9001:2015. She is a Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Personnel Management of Nigeria (CIPM), Nigerian Institute of Management (NIM), Institute of Corporate Administration (ICA) and a Member of Chartered Institute of Directors (CIoD) Nigeria.
As the Director of NNPC Academy, she oversees the development of human capital for NNPC Ltd, while repositioning the Academy as a strategic national and regional hub. Under her leadership, the Academy has extended its impact beyond NNPC Ltd to serve Nigerian Oil & Gas MDAs, fostered collaborations with training institutes across African Petroleum Producers Organisation (APPO) member countries as Chairperson of the Forum of Directors of Oil & Gas Training Institutes, and signed strategic MoUs with globally renowned learning institutions.
A mentor and speaker, Folashade has been a guest speaker at various fora including the prestigious Lagos Business School, University of Abuja Business School, Leadership Bootcamps, and numerous industry platforms.
With an unwavering passion for professional development and organisational transformation, Folashade continues to inspire excellence, mentor the next generation of leaders, and champion human capacity development as a key driver of sustainable growth.
