- Est. by Engr. Abduljelyl A. Karheem
Unlocking potential. Building leaders. Transforming futures.
Welcome to The AFIA Group CEO’s Mentorship Programme — a transformational ecosystem where ambition is refined into excellence, potential is developed into competence, and vision becomes measurable impact.
Integrity
Excellence
Resilience
Service
Purpose
The Vision
Talent is universal. Opportunity is not.
The future of every nation is determined not by its natural resources or economic wealth, but by the quality of its people. Societies flourish when visionary leaders invest intentionally in the next generation.
Across communities are brilliant young people whose dreams remain unrealized — not because they lack intelligence or determination, but because they have never encountered the right mentor, the right network, or the right opportunity at the right time. This programme exists to change that narrative.
“Leadership defined not by privilege, but by purpose; not by titles, but by service; and not by personal success alone, but by the number of others empowered to succeed.”
In the room
Moments from our events
Workshops, meetups, and celebrations — a glimpse of the mentorship in action.
The Program
A mentorship built for real growth
Over 10 plus mentees work 1:1 with experienced professionals, join weekly mentorship sessions, and ship projects that push their craft forward. Watch a glimpse of what a cohort looks like — the conversations, the workshops, and the moments that make it unforgettable.
- Monthly 1:1 mentorship with an industry expert
- Live mentorship workshops and peer critique sessions
- A capstone project shared with the community
The Experience
A comprehensive development ecosystem.
Beyond conventional training — a curated journey through mentorship, coaching, networks, exposure and grants.
01
One-on-One Mentorship
Direct guidance from the CEO and accomplished business leaders shaping every mentee's journey.
02
Executive Coaching
Personal leadership development that refines character, resilience and decision-making.
03
Strategic Networks
Access to industry experts, executives and a lifelong community of ambitious peers.
04
Grants & Enterprise Support
Capital, tools and market access for exceptional entrepreneurs ready to build.
The Experience
Engr. Abduljelyl Adekunle Karheem
Chief Executive Officer, AFIA Group
A visionary entrepreneur, business leader and philanthropist, Engr. Karheem founded the CEO’s Mentorship Programme as a personal commitment to the future — the embodiment of a lifetime of enterprise, resilience and leadership dedicated to creating opportunities for others to rise.
He believes that behind every remarkable leader stands someone who believed in them, challenged them to grow, and opened doors that otherwise may have remained closed. This programme is that door.