Bola Abimbola Emmanuel (aka Sir Bola) is a distinguished social entrepreneur and development expert. He currently serves as Senior Program Manager and Head of Programs, Communication, and Advocacy at the Savannah Centre for Diplomacy, Democracy and Development (SCDDD). With nearly two decades of experience in democracy, conflict management, public policy, community development, and institutional reforms, he has worked extensively with institutions and stakeholders across Nigeria’s six geopolitical zones and several African countries, including Senegal, Ghana, Cameroon, Uganda, South Africa, and Ethiopia. His advocacy focuses on promoting improved socio-economic and political ecosystems.

A graduate of Psychology from the University of Jos, Nigeria, Sir Bola is a fellow of esteemed programs, including the United States Institute of Peace Generation Change and the International Republican Institute Generation Democracy Fellowship.