Our Team

Get to know the people behind your study abroad success – our team is one of the best experts, dedicated to providing top-tier guidance and support to turn your international education dreams into reality. Our dream is fulfilling dreams.

Meet Our Leadership Team

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Olaniyi Kolawole

Olaniyi Kolawole was born and raised in Nigeria but has studied, lived and worked in Ireland for nearly 20 years. He is a graduate of University College Cork (UCC), where he completed both his masters in Contemporary Migration and Diaspora Studies and a PhD in Social Science.

He previously worked with the UCC International Education Office to develop the African international students’ operation. The role saw him work with students and parents from across the African continent, which gave him valuable experience in how Higher Education institutions and agencies work together.

Besides having extensive knowledge of the Higher Education Sector in Ireland and Nigeria, Olaniyi has a passion for teaching. Presently, in addition to playing a vital part in the operations of Solid-Link Consulting, he lectures at the Centre for Personal and Management Coaching in UCC, Cork, Ireland.

Besides being a dedicated academic with a comprehensive knowledge of both European and Nigerian higher education sectors, he is also a parent and passionate believer in developing the potentials of our youth through quality tertiary education.

Olaniyi Kolawole

Olaniyi Kolawole was born and raised in Nigeria but has studied, lived and worked in Ireland for nearly 20 years. He is a graduate of University College Cork (UCC), where he completed both his masters in Contemporary Migration and Diaspora Studies and a PhD in Social Science.

He previously worked with the UCC International Education Office to develop the African international students’ operation. The role saw him work with students and parents from across the African continent, which gave him valuable experience in how Higher Education institutions and agencies work together.

Besides having extensive knowledge of the Higher Education Sector in Ireland and Nigeria, Olaniyi has a passion for teaching. Presently, in addition to playing a vital part in the operations of Solid-Link Consulting, he lectures at the Centre for Personal and Management Coaching in UCC, Cork, Ireland.

Besides being a dedicated academic with a comprehensive knowledge of both European and Nigerian higher education sectors, he is also a parent and passionate believer in developing the potentials of our youth through quality tertiary education.

Remi Kolawole

Remi hails from Ijara-Isin, Kwara state, Nigeria. A thinker and a strategist, Remi is an experienced Software Quality Engineer with several years of experience working on significant projects in multinationals. A graduate of Computer Science and Project Management with expansive experience managing projects and events.

Amongst her other duties, Mrs Remi oversees the Pastoral care department making sure that all Solid-Link study abroad clients are aquately equipped to thrive academically, mentally, and corporately while studying in Uk, Ireland, Canada, US, and other top countries.

Remi’s deepest motive is to bring help and support to her community. She is passionate about seeing young people reach their potential through coaching and mentorship. A community builder, Remi is actively involved in the African community in Cork, Ireland. She is married to Niyi Kolawole, and they live in Cork, Ireland, with their dog and four children.

Solid Link Study Abroad - Remi-Kolawole

Remi Kolawole

Remi hails from Ijara-Isin, Kwara state, Nigeria. A thinker and a strategist, Remi is an experienced Software Quality Engineer with several years of experience working on significant projects in multinationals. A graduate of Computer Science and Project Management with expansive experience managing projects and events.

Amongst her other duties, Mrs Remi oversees the Pastoral care department making sure that all Solid-Link study abroad clients are aquately equipped to thrive academically, mentally, and corporately while studying in Uk, Ireland, Canada, US, and other top countries.

Remi’s deepest motive is to bring help and support to her community. She is passionate about seeing young people reach their potential through coaching and mentorship. A community builder, Remi is actively involved in the African community in Cork, Ireland. She is married to Niyi Kolawole, and they live in Cork, Ireland, with their dog and four children.

Team Members

Kolawole Oladipo

Marketing Executive
Kolawole Oladipo is a graduate of Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife with years of experience across various industries like Construction, Consultancy and Education. He is a Marketer with the drive to seeing a brand grow and attain its full potential

Michael Elobuike

Technical Consultant
My name is Michael Elobuike,I'm a student advisor with Solid Link Consulting. My major interest and passion is assisting students achieve their dreams of studying abroad.Outside of work I enjoy spending time with family and playing basketball.

Omogbolahan Banigbe

Student Advisor
Omogbolahan Banigbe is from the State of Harmony of Nigeria (Kwara State), a certified Communicator with BSc and MSc. Also a qualified marketer having the membership of the National Institute of Marketing of Nigeria (NIMN).

AishaYusuf Ghata

Administrative Assistant
Aisha Yusuf Ghata is a highly skilled and experienced Virtual Executive Assistant providing administrative support to the CEO and CCO of Solid-Link Consulting. I'm passionate about helping professionals/executives achieve their goals, and dedicated to seeing the organization thrive. Outside of work, I enjoy spending time with children so I volunteer for schools, clubs and organizations.

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