Meet The Minds Transforming Rural Communities Across Africa

Behind every network we build is a team of innovators, engineers, and community leaders dedicated to transforming lives in underserved regions. Together, we’re connecting villages, empowering people, and building Africa’s digital future.

Infratel Africa Team

MEET THE LEADERSHIP

Leading With Purpose, Building With Impact

At Infratel Africa, leadership means more than strategy, it’s service. Our leaders combine technical expertise with a deep commitment to rural development, ensuring every innovation reaches the people and places that need it most.

TUNJI ALABI, MSc

TUNJI ALABI, MSc

Managing Director

  • Strategic Leadership: With over 30 years of international strategic leadership experience, Tunji has demonstrated his ability to manage high-value and mission-critical projects in diverse environments2.
  • Industry Experience: His cross-functional experience spans banking, oil and gas, telecommunications, healthcare, FMCG, and consulting2.
  • Current Role: As the Managing Director of Infratel Africa, Tunji leads a key telecommunications infrastructure provider with a presence throughout Africa.
  • Previous Roles: His career includes significant roles such as CIO of Fidelity Bank Ghana Limited and CIO / Group Head of Technology at Ecobank. He also held the position of Director of Strategy at Airtel Nigeria (formerly Vmobile).
  • Awards: Tunji has been recognized for his contributions with awards such as the Ghana "CIO of the Year" in 2014 and the "CEO's Excellence Award" for the best employee of the year 2005 at Airtel Nigeria
  • Innovative Projects: Through Infratel Africa over 350 communities have been digitally connected by providing telecommunication and value-added services, and brought over 5 million people into the formal economy with our financial inclusion and other solutions

Tunji led several major IT initiatives, including the centralization of services at Ecobank and the implementation of mobile banking at Airtel Nigeria.

  • Degrees: Tunji holds a degree in Computer Engineering from Obafemi Awolowo University, Ife, Nigeria, and a postgraduate degree in Telecommunications from South Bank University, London.
  • Several Executive Management courses at home and abroad.
  • Strategic Management: His expertise in strategic management is highlighted by his roles in acquiring management information systems and overseeing programme management, including requirement analysis, design, integration, and testing

DR. TOLA YUSUF, PhD, MBA

DR. TOLA YUSUF, PhD, MBA

Founding partner

Dr. Tola Yusuf is a telecom strategist and thought leader, as well as the Founding Partner of Infratel Africa—a pioneering open-access digital infrastructure company working to expand connectivity, inclusion, and sustainable growth in unserved and underserved communities. His vision is centered on Africa’s transformation through technology and inclusive infrastructure. Across Nigeria and West Africa, Tola has led efforts in co-location tower programs, fiber-optic projects, rural broadband expansions, green-energy–powered telecom sites, and community Wi-Fi initiatives that bridge the digital divide while enhancing unit economics. He serves as an AU Agenda 2063 Ambassador (Digital Infrastructure & Inclusion) and actively engages in public–private partnerships, telecom policy, and renewable-energy innovation for last-mile access. Tola holds an MBA and an Executive Certificate in Corporate Strategy from Harvard Business School, and he is a Doctor of Business Administration (DBA), with research focused on PPP models for sustainable rural digital infrastructure. A frequent keynote speaker, he has spoken at TowerXchange Africa, the Nigeria eGovernment Summit, Tech Titans Conference, PIAFO Summit, AI for Africa Forum, and the Women in Tech Leadership Summit, among others. He has been recognized among the 50 Most Valuable Personalities in Nigeria’s Digital Economy (2024 & 2025) and as one of CIO Views’ Top 10 Empowering Business Leaders in Africa (2025)—honors that highlight his leadership, innovation, and dedication to empowering communities through digital access and clean energy

OGUNNAIKE OGUNDEKO

OGUNNAIKE OGUNDEKO

Non Exec. Director

Ogunnaike is a charismatic business professional with over 30 years of national and international business practice. In that time frame, he has shown his expertise in business dev, product strategy, and management coordination of high-performance teams and quality control.

CLAIRE LESEDO COLLINS-HOPPER

CLAIRE LESEDO COLLINS-HOPPER

Finance Director

Over 15 years of experience in investment finance, capital raising, business turnaround/transformation, and organizational development. She has successfully raised multi-million dollars for projects in Europe, Asia, and Africa. Claire served as senior management. role of various companies.