Academic Links Associates (ALA) connects education, leadership, and innovation through tailored consulting, training, and partnerships.
What we are about.
Academic Links Associates LLC (ALA) is a registered consulting firm in the State of Maryland, USA — founded by two seasoned educators with over four decades of professional and academic experience across Nigeria and the United States. What began as a passion for advancing effective teaching and learning has evolved into a global knowledge hub offering solution-driven training, workshops, and policy consulting across diverse sectors.
At our core, we have a commitment towards.
Knowledge
the foundation of our consulting and pedagogy.
Integrity
transparency and ethics in every engagement.
Equity
inclusion, access, and fairness across all programs.
Vision
To be a global leader in developing equitable, knowledge-based, and integrity-driven solutions for education, leadership, and organizational growth.
Mission
To design and deliver transformative training, consultancy, and education programs that advance institutional effectiveness, human capacity, and cross-border collaboration.
Meet our board & experts
Prof. Hakeem I. Tijani
President & CEO
Fola Aleshinloye
Vice President
Dr. Deborah ‘Toyin Oni
CIO & Chief Systems Analyst
Dr. Habib Awais
Principal Consulting (Africa)
Dr. Amina Abubakar
Principal Consulting Partner (Nigeria)
Uriyom Mashem
Chief Accountant/Financial Officer (Africa)
Rafael Abeso
Representative, Equatorial Guinea
Tobi Oni
Operations Manager/Liaison (Africa)
Our Services
We provide global consulting, training, and partnerships that strengthen education, leadership, governance, and institutional capacity.
International Recruitment & Education Pathways
We facilitate international student admissions and institutional partnerships for degree programs, ensuring seamless recruitment processes and cultural alignment.
Education Consultancy & Curriculum Development
ALA supports academic institutions in curriculum design, program accreditation, module development, and capacity-building aligned with global standards.
Pedagogical & Leadership Training
Our workshops retool educators, leaders, and administrators through innovative learning methodologies and effective classroom and institutional management systems.
Peace, Mediation & Governance Training
We offer capacity-building for public officers, NGOs, and corporate entities in conflict resolution, anti-corruption, and good governance practices.
Information Technology & Systems Training
We provide training in digital transformation, cybersecurity, and data systems management to help institutions stay secure and efficient in an evolving digital landscape.
Customized Workshops & Research Support
From bespoke faculty development programs to academic publishing support, we tailor solutions to meet the unique goals of each partner.
Why ALA?
Over 40 Years of Combined Expertise
Cross-Continental Representation & Impact
Integrity-Based Consulting Practice
Multi-Disciplinary Training Portfolio
Proven Record in Policy & Academic Reform
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