Motayo Oyebanjo has been appointed as the Regional Communications Director for Africa at Heifer International, effective June 2024. Announcing the role on LinkedIn, Oyebanjo shared her excitement about deepening her work with Heifer’s leadership team to enhance the organization’s positioning in Africa.

Over the past nine months, she has played a crucial role in shaping Heifer’s strategic direction on the continent. Now, she looks forward to partnering with a cross-functional team of passionate and brilliant individuals to further Heifer’s mission of ending hunger and poverty while caring for the earth.

Oyebanjo expressed gratitude towards Heifer’s leadership and people teams for facilitating a smooth transition into her new role. She emphasized her commitment to making Africa a continent that can sustainably feed itself and increasing economic opportunities within the food systems, especially for young people.

Heifer International’s ambitious global mission aligns with Oyebanjo’s vision of providing sustainable solutions to hunger and poverty. Her extensive experience in communications, corporate affairs, and sustainability will be instrumental in achieving these goals.

An award-winning professional, Oyebanjo has worked with numerous prestigious organizations, including the United Nations Global Compact, British Council, World Bank, Unilever, and Union Bank. Her diverse background spans development, international trade, government, finance, manufacturing, food, and education sectors, making her well-equipped to drive impactful communications strategies at Heifer International.

In her announcement, Oyebanjo also highlighted the importance of creating meaningful partnerships and leveraging innovative approaches to address the challenges faced by the African continent. She is confident that with collective efforts, Heifer International will make significant strides towards a sustainable and prosperous future for Africa.