Shaibu Fuseini

About Shaibu Fuseini

Shaibu Fuseini is a development professional and agri-entrepreneur with over a decade of experience leading strategic interventions with non-governmental organizations across youth empowerment, agricultural value chains, social entrepreneurship, climate change adaptation, and poverty alleviation.He holds a Master’s degree in Development Policy and Planning from the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST). He is currently a PhD student at Kansas State University’s Staley School of Leadership Studies, where he specializes in Leadership Communication with a focus on Agricultural Leadership Education. His academic and professional interests center on strengthening leadership capacity and knowledge transfer systems to advance sustainable and resilient food systems.Previously, Shaibu served as Project Coordinator for the European Union-funded “Boosting Green Employment and Enterprise Opportunities in Ghana (GrEEn)” Project, implemented by SOS Children’s Villages Ghana. In this role, he supported the creation of green jobs for youth and helped build sustainable, climate-resilient local economies across two regions of Ghana.He also serves as Executive Director of AgroLeadership Centre, a social enterprise that applies systems thinking and collective leadership approaches to promote climate leadership and sustainable agriculture in Ghana.Beyond his professional work, Shaibu is an active member of the Global Shapers Community (Kumasi Hub), where he volunteers on community-driven humanitarian initiatives. He is also the Co-founder of Eid Feast Ghana, an annual fundraising campaign that provides food and beverages to underserved families during Eid celebrations in Kumasi, Ghana. Driven by a strong commitment to youth and agricultural development, Shaibu is passionate about contributing to a new generation of young leaders shaping inclusive, resilient, and sustainable futures for the African continent and beyond

Experience

1. Executive Director

   Agroleadership Centre

   Jun 2024 — Present · Kumasi, GH

   Provide strategic leadership and develop fundraising strategies- Oversee organizational management- Guide financial management and oversee innovation in the organization - Develop proposals for the organization’s projects and activities- Develop and manage relationships with partners and clients

Education

• Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi

  Master's degree, Development Policy and Planning

  2021

• University for Development Studies

  Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Integrated Community Development Studies

  2008 — 2012

• Kansas State University

  Certificate (Leadership in Civic Engagement)

• Kansas State University

  Doctor of Philosophy - PhD, Leadership Communication

Skills

• Public Relations
• Development Work, Social Work and Planning
• Event Management
• Community Outreach
• Community Development
• Government
• Nonprofits
• Research
• Writing
• Event Planning
• Microsoft Word
• Fundraising
• Minute Taking
• Policy