Emmanuel Adebayo
Kaduna,Kaduna State
Summary
Creative and impact-driven innovation catalyst with experience in sustainable fashion, creative education, youth empowerment, and community-driven projects. Through MENDAYA, works at the intersection of creative education, environmental protection and conservation, creative advocacy, and child rights. Passionate about helping children, especially vulnerable boys, discover their potential through creativity, innovation, art, and hands-on, project-based learning. Skilled in designing and leading programs that encourage creative thinking, self-expression, problem-solving, and entrepreneurship among young people. Strong background in project development, creative facilitation, and transforming textile waste into opportunities for learning , empowerment and economic growth through fashion, creativity, and sustainability-driven initiatives.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
10
10
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Founder/Director of Programs
MENDAYA
Kaduna, Nigeria
2025.10 - Current
- Founded and led MENDAYA, an organisation focused on creative education, sustainable and circular fashion design, environmental protection, creative advocacy, and children and youth empowerment.
- Designed and delivered programs that use fashion, art, and creative learning to support self-expression, healing, and personal development among children and adolescents.
- Led Initiatives engaging vulnerable boys and young people to develop creative thinking, problem-solving skills, and confidence through hands-on and project-based activities and workshops
- Develop and manage programs that integrate sustainability by transforming textile waste into wearable clothes, learning tools, and creative items.
- Provided creative direction and oversight for program design and implementation, ensuring alignment with impact goals and community needs.
- Conducted creative advocacy programs that reached over 500 children, youths, and community members combined.
Lead Creative and Zero-Waste Design Officer
Bolbmax Zero Waste
Akure, Nigeria
2020.01 - 2025.05
- Designed and experimented with garment construction methods that minimise or eliminate fabric waste through pattern efficiency and creative cutting systems.
- Developed Fusion fashion collections that transform textile waste and fabric offcuts into functional and artistic clothing pieces.
- Researched and applied sustainable materials and techniques to improve environmental responsibility within fashion design.
- Collaborated with design and production teams to integrate circular fashion practices into everyday production processes.
Ideation Workshop Facilitator
Lead Transformation Initiative
Akure, Nigeria
2021.02 - 2022.02
- Facilitated ideation and creativity workshops, supporting young people to develop innovative thinking and problem-solving skills.
- Designed and delivered simple, engaging activities that encourage participants to turn ideas into practical solutions.
- worked with students and youth to build confidence, creativity, and teamwork through interactive learning sessions.
- Guided participants in brainstorming, concept development, enterprise development, design thinking, and project management using real-life challenges.
Program coordinator
IVRC
Akure, Nigeria
2016.06 - 2019.11
- Planned and supported the execution of student engagement programs, workshops, and learning sessions that encourage critical thinking and curiosity-based learning.
- Worked closely with facilitators and student leaders to ensure smooth delivery of academic support and leadership development activities.
- Assisted in designing program schedules, session content, and engagement strategies to improve student participation and impact.
- Supported communication and coordination between participants, facilitators, and project leadership to ensure effective program flow.
Education
Diploma of Higher Education - Social Entrepreneurship
Kanthari Impact Leadership Institute
Trivandrum 2025.05 - 2025.12
Bachelor of Science - Industrial Mathematics
Federal University of Technology
Akure 2015.01 - 2021.11
Ideation and Design Thinking
Kingsrealm School or Ideation
2021.01 - 2021.02
GCSEs -
Christ Comprehensive College
Kaduna 2008.09 - 2011.06
Skills
- Project Management
- Design Thinking
- Product Development
- Innovative Research
- Empathy Design
- Creative Problem Solving
- Ideation
- Communication
- Leadership
- Teamwork
- Active Listening
Languages
English
Fluent
yoruba
Fluent
Hausa
Elementary
Affiliations
- Reading
- Researching and Learning new things
- Cycling
- Football
- Playing Chess
- Constructive and Thought Provoking Debate
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Founder/Director of Programs
MENDAYA
2025.10 - Current
Diploma of Higher Education - Social Entrepreneurship
Kanthari Impact Leadership Institute
2025.05 - 2025.12
Ideation Workshop Facilitator
Lead Transformation Initiative
2021.02 - 2022.02
Ideation and Design Thinking
Kingsrealm School or Ideation
2021.01 - 2021.02
Lead Creative and Zero-Waste Design Officer
Bolbmax Zero Waste
2020.01 - 2025.05
Program coordinator
IVRC
2016.06 - 2019.11
Bachelor of Science - Industrial Mathematics
Federal University of Technology
2015.01 - 2021.11
GCSEs -
Christ Comprehensive College
2008.09 - 2011.06