About Elizabeth Ajala

Elizabeth Etounwo Ajala is a results-driven Talent Development leader, licensed trainer, and author with 18+ years of professional experience and proven impact in human resources, workforce capacity building, and educational technology across finance, education, non-profit, and tech.

She holds a B.Sc. in Accountancy, an M.A. in Educational Leadership, and multiple global certifications including HRCI, CIPM, LDNI, NITAD and IAF. Leveraging global best practices, she has consistently designed and delivered learning initiatives and interventions that drive measurable business growth and individual transformation.

Elizabeth has directly trained over 5,000 Nigerian youths in employability skills through flagship programs such as Google Digital Skills for Africa, Boost with Facebook, and the Lagos State Employability Support Project. Her corporate impact spans organizations like Paga, Vendease, Teleperformance, Tunel Comms and Babban Gona, where she currently leads the HR team and drives talent optimization strategies.

She also serves as an adjunct lecturer at Pan-Atlantic University’s School of Media and Communication, shaping the next generation of leaders.

A passionate storyteller, Elizabeth is the author of Therapy in Traffic and Other Stories, a collection rooted in African heritage and values. Her mission remains clear: transforming mindsets, unlocking potential, and building high-performing cultures.