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Adeola Gbadebo

@adeolagbadebo

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I lead development communications, advocacy campaigns, and community programmes that advance social change.

Nigeria

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What I'm looking for

I'm looking to lead or contribute to communications, advocacy, media, and development programmes that advance public health, gender equality, civic participation, sustainability, and inclusive community impact.

I'm the Founder and Executive Director of the Mariam Adeola Gbadebo (MAG) Foundation, where I lead health advocacy, gender equality, youth development, civic engagement, and sustainability programmes. I design communication campaigns, build partnerships, and coordinate community initiatives that strengthen public awareness and resilience.

Previously, I produced and hosted development-focused radio programming at Splash 105.5FM, including family planning programmes with DKT Nigeria and the UNICEF-supported radio drama PIM PIM PIM. I also moderate policy dialogues and conferences, facilitate stakeholder engagement, and produce documentation that supports institutional learning and social impact.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

Conference Moderator

Current

Facilitator | Event Host

Jan 2023 - Present (3 years 7 months)

Moderates conferences, stakeholder dialogues, workshops, policy consultations, and development-sector events. Facilitates engagement between policymakers, civil society, development partners, researchers, and community stakeholders.

Facilitation Stakeholder Engagement Event Hosting Audience Engagement

Current

Founder & Executive Director

Current

Mariam Adeola Gbadebo (MAG) Foundation

Jan 2023 - Present (3 years 7 months)

Provides strategic leadership for a nonprofit focused on health advocacy, gender equality, youth development, civic engagement, and sustainability. Leads programme design, stakeholder engagement, advocacy campaigns, partnerships, communications, and operations.

Strategic Communications PR Communications Gender Equality and Social Inclusion Public Health Advocacy Stakeholder Engagement Partnership Development Community Mobilization Project Coordination

Current

Rapporteur & Documentation Specialist

Current

Facilitator | Event Host

Jan 2023 - Present (3 years 7 months)

Produces high-quality reports, communiqués, meeting summaries, and workshop documentation. Captures key outcomes, recommendations, and action points from policy dialogues and stakeholder consultations.

Documentation Report Writing Knowledge Management

Broadcaster | Content Strategist | Voice Actor

Splash 105.5FM (West Midland Communications)

Jan 2016 - Jan 2022 (6 years)

Hosted and produced radio programmes on governance, gender equality, education, health, youth development, and social issues. Conceptualized and hosted educational and gender-focused programmes, and served as lead voice actor in a UNICEF-supported radio drama.

Radio Broadcasting Content Strategy Voice Acting Public Speaking Advocacy Campaigns social media engagement

Presenter | Producer | Content Strategist

Fresh 105.5FM

Jan 2015 - Jan 2016 (1 year)

Hosted daily radio programmes and news bulletins. Produced lifestyle, entertainment, and audience engagement programmes, and managed programme-related social media engagement.

Radio presenting Content Production Social Media Management

Presenter | Studio Manager

DAAR Communications (RayPower / AIT)

Jan 2014 - Jan 2015 (1 year)

Hosted radio programmes and entertainment segments. Managed studio operations and production support activities, and contributed to programme planning and content development.

Radio presenting Studio Management Programme Planning Content Development

Business Development Manager

Clone Concept Limited

Jan 2012 - Jan 2013 (1 year)

Led business development initiatives, client acquisition, proposal development, and market expansion activities. Secured and managed relationships with corporate and institutional clients.

Business Development Client Acquisition Proposal Development Market Expansion Relationship Management

Client Executive

Clone Concept Limited

Jan 2008 - Jan 2011 (3 years)

Supported marketing, sales administration, client management, and business operations. Assisted in lead generation, customer engagement, and relationship management.

Marketing Sales Administration Client Management Lead Generation Customer Engagement

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

Olabisi Onabanjo University

Bachelor of Science, Industrial Chemistry

2021 -

Bachelor of Science in Industrial Chemistry. Currently pursuing this degree.

University of Ibadan

Master of Communication & Language Arts, Communication and Language Arts

2018 - 2021

Master of Communication & Language Arts with a focus on Broadcasting & Journalism. Coursework included theories of communication, research methods, and broadcast production.