Welcome to NextGen–Ideate
AlhamduliLlaah for the favour of Islām.
You are welcome to NextGen–Ideate, a mentoring scheme anchored by Forerunner Welfare Foundation, (FWF). The scheme aims to cultivate a dynamic community where finalist students of higher institutions of learning, fresh graduates and early career professionals can come together to learn, grow and create their path through the non-steady and turbulent waves of the global space.
The space offered by the NextGen—Ideate creates interactions between the experienced mentors and the mentees. NextGen—Ideate serves as both a mentoring group and a vibrant networking platform dedicated to supporting the self-development and professional advancements of its members. Through our comprehensive mentorship programmes, we aim to guide Muslim graduates on their journey, providing valuable insights and advice from experienced and older generations of Muslim alumni professionals. Additionally, our networking opportunities are designed to help our target audience connect with like-minded individuals, fostering collaborations and building a strong, supportive community.
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NextGen-Ideate Mentors
Welcome to NextGen–Ideate, a mentoring scheme anchored by the Forerunner Welfare Foundation, (FWF). We are excited to bring you on board to help our young stars walk the woods seeking a career path. Kindly answer the few questions below to join a pool of career guides and advisors for onward engagement and match up with our choice group of mentees.
NextGen-Ideate Mentee
Congratulations, and well done for coming this far in your career quests. It is a new dawn of challenges and opportunities. Kindly answer the few questions below to join a cohort of mentees for onward engagement and match-up with mentors.
NGI 2025 Cohort: Mentor/Mentee Matching
Welcome to the official mentor-mentee matching results for the 2025 edition of the Next Generation Innovators (NGI) Mentorship Program.
About This Table
This comprehensive table displays the carefully curated mentor-mentee pairings created through our intelligent matching algorithm. Each mentor has been paired with mentees based on:
- Interest Alignment: Matching career interests and expertise areas
- Compatibility Scores: Quantified matching scores showing alignment strength
- Balanced Distribution: Ensuring fair workload across all mentors
How to Read This Table
- Mentor Name: The assigned mentor for each group
- Interest Area: The mentor’s area of expertise and focus
- Assigned Mentees: Names of mentees matched to each mentor
What’s Next?
Mentors and mentees will receive personalized email introductions with detailed next steps, program guidelines, and resources to further the exciting mentorship journey.
For questions about your assigned tasks or the programme, please contact the NGICoordinatingOffice through the designated channels.
Mentor Name Career Interest Mentees
Dr Rasheed Ademola Adebiyi Academic Career & Research Abdulsobur Jejelaye, Abdulazeez OLANIYAN, Moshood Ojuoye
Mr. Gafar Abiodun Ogungbade Entrepreneurship & Innovation Abdulbaasit Akande, Zainab Raji, Sukura AKEEM
Mr Mutiu Iyanda Lasisi Academic Career & Research Basirat Ayeni, Akindele Abdul-Rahman, Waleeyah Olalekan
Dr Oyewole Taye Salami Entrepreneurship & Innovation Abdulazeez Abdulrahman Temitope, Aishat Adeyemi, Ayinde Abdul-Ganiyy Taiwo
Prof. Tajudeen Okekunle Amusa Academic Career & Research Idris Adeniran, Fatimah Afonja, Tawakalt Akolade
Dr Aishat Mojisola Lawal Career Development & Specialized Support Abdulbasit Adeoye, Mariam OYEBAMIJI, Fateemah Olofintuyi
Prof. Wasiu Olabamiji Ajagbe Education & Teaching Maryam Moromoke Gazali-Agboola, Ridwan Sikiru, Shakirat Awosanya
Mr AbdulQowiyy Olalekan Fadiya Business & Corporate Development Okikiola Ogundokun, Jamilah Ajani, Khadijah Giwa
Dr Munirudeen Oloso Engineering & IT Raimi Ayomide, Ismail Ahmad, Fareed Amao
Engr Shamsudeen Olatubosun Shamsudeen Engineering & IT Yaasir Amokun-mosa, Maryam Shittu, Babatunde Azeez
Dr Idayat Modupe Lamidi Academic Career & Research Raqeeb OGUNBAYO, Bashirat Adebowale, Zainab Azeez
Engr Taofeeq T Kareem Engineering & IT Kazeem Akanbi, Maryam Salaudeen, Fawaz Adeyemi
Dr Tunji Adetayo Owoseni Academic Career & Research Mubarak Tijani, Muqaddis Olopade, Ayuba Salako
Dr Abimbola Fatimat Abdur-rahman Lekki Legal & Compliance Muaz I’m Akingbade, Mujeeb KAREEM, Muinat Yaqub
Mr Ibrahim Hammed Career Development & Specialized Support Muhsinah Sharafadeen, Rahmotallahi Akinpelu, Hasraph Gasali
Ibraheem Adeniyi Odesola FCA, DCP, ACS, FERP, ACII Finance, Accounting & Economics Rofiat Oyebode, Abdulroqeeb Adedokun, Jafar Anamoh
Alh. Babatunde Abdulganiy Abdulsalam Finance, Accounting & Economics Umar Odunsi, Ganiyat Opeyemi
Mr Sikiru Adetona Salawu Education & Teaching Hiqmah Ilyas, Muhammad Sunusi Abubakar
Prof. Olawale Saheed Ismail Academic Career & Research Kawthar Yusuf, Kaothar Balogun
Dr AbdulMusawwir Alli-Oluwafuyi Academic Career & Research Rukayat Adeola Animashaun, Asihat Ibrahim
ACA Karimat Bisola Tijani Finance, Accounting & Economics Rofiat Adekunle, Kawthar Ogunwumi
NGI Coordinating Office
NGI Sterring Committee Members