OLUMIDE HADI KAREEM

A seasoned Agricultural Engineer passionate about Sustainability, with expertise in Innovative Solutions, Business Development, and Project Management.

I am an experienced agricultural engineer passionate about sustainability. With a distinguished career in both practical and academic fields, I founded Hallianz Integrated Services Ltd. in 2016, expanding its fleet to seven trucks and ensuring compliance with HACCP standards for pharmaceutical and poultry products. As a Senior Agricultural Engineer with the Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security from 2021 to 2023, I developed innovative machinery and sustainable farming practices. Previously, I was an Adjunct Lecturer at The Oke-Ogun Polytechnic, teaching soil and water conservation engineering, and served as an Agricultural Engineer and Business Development Lead in various capacities, enhancing agricultural operations and sales. Currently, I am pursuing an MSc in Agricultural Production Chain Management at Van Hall Larenstein University of Applied Sciences in the Netherlands. I hold a distinction in MSc Agricultural and Environmental Engineering from the University of Ibadan and a B.Eng. in Agricultural Engineering from the University of Ilorin, further complemented by a Certificate in Agri-Business from Control Union Academy. Proficient in English and Yoruba, I bring a wealth of expertise in fleet management, agricultural engineering, and business development.

I hold a distinction in MSc Agricultural and Environmental Engineering from the University of Ibadan, where I specialized in agricultural waste management, soil and water conservation, and advanced agricultural machinery. Additionally, I earned a B.Eng. in Agricultural Engineering from the University of Ilorin, focusing on agricultural hydrology, power and machinery, and farm management. Currently, I am pursuing an MSc in Agricultural Production Chain Management at Van Hall Larenstein University of Applied Sciences, Netherlands, concentrating on value chain development and integrated chain management. I also completed a Certificate in Agri-Business from Control Union Academy, emphasizing audit certification processes and quality implementation.