Olawale Maiyegun, PhD is a Public Policy expert, an accomplished retired career Ambassador and international Civil Servant with over four decades experience in bilateral and multilateral diplomacy at the highest level of Heads of States and Governments at the Nigerian Foreign Service, African Union, and United Nations, as well as overseas postings in Europe, North America, Middle East and Africa. As a former Director, Department of Social Affairs (now Humanitarian, Health & Social Development), African Union Commission, Addis Ababa, he has vast experience in development work, humanitarian action in armed conflict, public and global health security and health diplomacy.
He is currently an independent Consultant/ Researcher and Managing Partner at the North-South Consultancy Services LLC.
As a Career Diplomat and a Public Policy expert, he brings knowledge of international governance, strategic planning, and multilateral engagement.
He has published works in reputable journals on health, child rights and migration. He is a strong advocate of women and child rights.
Board Appointments
February 2025: Appointed to the Advisory Board, InnoGlobal, Dublin. InnoGlobal is one of the European leaders in skills, tech and services to the pharmaceutical, AgriFood and MedTech industries in support of sectoral Digital Transformation, Dedicated to facilitating the transition to a green, healthier and digital next-generation economy for businesses, nations, and global region
22 September 2025: Appointed to the Board of Directors of Centre for Sport and Human Rights (SHR), Geneva
Honored to join the Board of Directors of the Centre for Sport and Human Rights (CSHR). The Centre plays a vital role in advancing respect for human rights across the world of sport — from athletes and workers to communities and fans. I look forward to working with my fellow Board members, the leadership team, and partners across the sporting ecosystem to support the Centre’s mission and help shape a future where sport is a safe, inclusive, and equitable space for everyone. : https://www.sporthumanrights.org/news/centre-for-sport-and-human-rights-appoints-new-board-of-directors
https://www.sporthumanrights.org/about-us/who-we-are/olawale-maiyegun
