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Everyone has boundless potential, but what counts is what you do. Amazing ideas and partnerships bloom when we spark synergy, paving the way for incredible satisfaction, togetherness, and growth. Our mission? To help you seize opportunities through meaningful experiences like networking, discovering new prospects, inspiring others, making new friends, and nurturing innovative ideas.

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Who We Are

We are driven by an unwavering passion for community building and lifelong learning. This is the reason we created this unique space, where we bring together Nigerians and Africans in the diaspora, fostering the growth of emerging leaders and guiding them toward encounters with the most transformative individuals, groundbreaking ideas, and life-changing experiences. Our unwavering dedication is rooted in a singular mission: to leave an enduring impact and redefine our collective narrative.

Ever dreamt of being part of a team that creates a meaningful impact on the world? Do you want to unlock your full potential? Perhaps you’ve recently arrived in the vibrant city of Boston, eager to explore all it has to offer. Or maybe you’re a student seeking like-minded peers to help you settle into this new chapter of your life.

If you’ve found yourself nodding along to any of this, then we invite you to explore the exciting opportunities waiting for you on our NPG site.

Join us and become an integral part of this remarkable movement, where dreams are realized, potential is maximized, and narratives are rewritten.

Our Vision

To build a Collaborative Community of Nigerians in Diaspora, develop members to become Global Leaders.

Our Purpose

Empowering Nigerian professionals in the diaspora to evolve into exceptional leaders through the promotion of self-awareness and personal growth. We provide opportunities to enrich their personal experiences and expand their professional networks while unlocking the uncharted potential of our Nigerian identity, all underscored by our unwavering commitment to serving our community.

New Membership
100%
Event Attendance
85%
Students
75%
Employed
85%
Entrepreneurs
25%

Our History

2017

The Beginning

Founder discuss the prevailing lack of a thriving community and support system for Nigerian students and Professionals in diaspora.
2017

2017

The Enquiry

The founder and a concerned member of the executives began an enquiry to find an exisitng group that will fill this gap.
2017

2017

The Consensus

Their enquiry led them to a Professor at Boston University, who have lived in the Greater Boston Area for over two decades. He confirmed he had never heard of a group that fits the vision they shared with him.
2017

2017

NPG Is Born

Further research with no positive findings, became the impetus to start the Nigerian Professional Group. With great support from a Bentley University graduate, who have lived in the Greater Boston area for over 20 years, defined the genesis of the group
2017

2018

Share The Vision

With new resolve, the founder began sharing the vision of the group with friends and soon they became invested and helped draft the by-laws for a formal group and define its objectives.
2018

2018

Inaugural Dinner – September, 2018

With a set vision and objectives, the founder, invited friends and other Nigerian professionals met for dinner at Legal Sea Food at the Boston Seaport.
2018

2018

Executive Elections – November, 2018

With the final review of by-laws at Boston University, the Executive elections was also conducted for the founding executives of NPG. The Executives all shared their vision for the group, and what their roles will deliver to group.
2018

2018

NPG – First End Of The Year Party

The new founded NPG hosted a remarkable end of year party at the residence of the Founder. The vision of the group was shared with guest and now members, and the newly elected executives were all introduced at the party
2018

NPG Consititution

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Meet Our Team

Olukayode Anifowose

President

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Kehinde Adelabu

Director of Finance/ Chief of Staff

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Olawumi Akinwumi

VP, Operations and Strategy

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Emem Obot

Secretary

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Olukayode Anifowose

PRESIDENT

I believe that it is important to support one another through valuable information sharing, lifting as we climb.

Kay is a fellow of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria, member of the Project Management Institute, an alumnus of Bentley University’s McCallum Graduate Business School, and currently a doctoral research fellow in strategic leadership also at Bentley University Massachusetts. He is a fellow of Partnership, Inc. and a graduate of the Mckinsey leadership academy program.
Kay has over 15 years of experience in leadership, International finance, Project management, Process improvement, Financial reporting and Cross-cultural team building in multiple industries including Consulting, Energy Services and Financial Services. He is currently at Liberty Mutual Insurance, the fifth largest personal insurance carrier in the US with over $24B in premium. Kay and his team are responsible for Expense reporting, Planning & Analysis and Expense management initiatives between the home office and local operations in 16 countries.

Aside from his professional commitments, Kay is very passionate about career development of African youths in diaspora, he champions diversity and inclusion and believes that there is the need to support each other through valuable information sharing, networking and mentoring opportunities which will foster growth and transformative collaboration. He was recently an honoree of Liberty Mutual Chairman/CEO DEI award for his outstanding leadership and commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion. Kay is motivated by his service to humanity, building a collaborative community and lifting as we climb.
Kay is a good listener, leader and a people person. He enjoys spending his free time watching movies, comedy shows, volleyball, traveling and spending time with family.

EDUCATION

Masters in Business Administration (MBA), Bentley University’s McCallum Graduate Business School, Massachusetts

Kehinde Adelabu

Kehinde is a Data Engineer | Vertex Pharmaceuticals. He  is a founding member of the NPG and NPG  Strategy Committee and also  led  the creation of the NPG Bentley chapter while he was an MS student. He is also the current NPG VP of Finance, a position that he has executed with integrity and transparency.. Prior to joining the NPG board, Kehinde was the NSBE President at Allen University Chapter.  He is motivated by ’ having a clear goal, the right tools and team to get the job done’.

Candidate Statement: I believe  in the saying that ‘’ If you want to go fast, go alone but if you want to go far, go together’’. As a Nigerian Professional in diaspora, I believe that working together and supporting each other will help us to accomplish our goals as a community, therefore I will like to continue to leverage this platform to give back to the community, elevate and expand my network.

Olawumi Akinwumi

Olawumi Akinwumi- is an entrepreneur  and a part-Time Assistant Director of Community Engagement, Nuestra CDC. Olawumi Akinwumi (She\/Her) is also the Deputy Director of Programs at Arts Boston. Ola’s (Ola, Olasco) background is in event management and public relations. In addition, she has over ten years of experience in live entertainment and social media. Previously, Ola was the Director of Hibernian Hall at Madison Park Development Corporation for over five years. Through original quality theater productions and creative arts programming, she fostered the celebration of the cultural heritage of the Roxbury neighborhood. She has extensive expertise in non-profits, youth advocacy, and affordable housing. . Ola holds an MS in communications management from Simmons School of Management and a BS from New Hampshire. She began her education as a Tourism Planning and Development major. After graduation, she worked at the Sheraton Boston Hotel as an Executive Meeting Specialist and moved into several related positions that groomed her as an impresario.

Candidate Statement: My passion is in my mission to advocate and intercept the barriers of racial justice within the systematic systems to mentor future leaders in the diaspora to pursue high level positions in politics, community engagement, social entities and economics.

Fun Fact about Ola: Detail oriented and observant, a team player, Like equestrian activities such as horseback riding. Ola is motivated  as an individual  built off high energy with like minded peers who are action builders, problem solvers and connecting with new people’’.

Emem Obot

Emem is an ambitious and experienced Corporate lawyer by profession, with great communication, collaborative skills to foster relationship across the organization , Emem core values are hard work, dedication  and consistency, she also have a growth mindset and believe that learning is a lifelong journey which is why she recently completed a certificate in business management and currently studying  International business law at NorthEastern University in Boston.Emem is motivated by networking and connecting with leaders  in various field and being able to listen to their success stories, to dream and work harder,

Candidate Statement: My unique background as an attorney, passion, experience and enthusiasm has prepared me for this  position  as a good fit to serve  as secretary of the Nigerian professional group.