odunayo sanya
Executive Director MTN Foundation
MTN Foundation
lagos, Nigeria
I serve as the Executive Director of the MTN Foundation in Nigeria where i lead the creation of social impact in Health, Education and Entrepreneurship.
About me
I am Odunayo Sanya, i am a Nigerian and have 28 years work experience in corporate Nigeria. My experience spans the education, financial services, telecommunications and development sectors. I currently serve as the Executive Director of the MTN Foundation in Nigeria where i lead the team in the creation of social impact in Health, Education and Entrepreneurship.
I am an Alum of the Lagos Business School, the Institute of Management Development (IMD) Switzerland and has attended executive trainings at the Harvard Business School, Cornell University, and Imperial College London. I hold a first degree in Political Science from the University of Abuja with an M.BA in Leadership & Sustainability from the University of Cumbria in the United Kingdom.
In addition, i am a certified Maxwell Leadership Coach, a certified DISC trainer, a DDI (Development Dimensions International) certified Facilitator and a PROSCI certified change practitioner. I am an Author & my book ‘The alphabets of leadership for young minds’ is listed in the United States Library of Congress.
I am married and a mother to 3 beautiful ladies.
My organisation
MTN Foundation is the Corporate Social Investment vehicle of MTN Group, a leading telecommunications company. The Foundation focuses on driving sustainable and impactful projects in education, health, and economic empowerment across the 19 markets where MTN operates. Through strategic partnerships and initiatives aligned with the SDGs, we strive to make a positive difference in the lives of individuals and communities.