Abdulrahman Turajo

Senior business and regional operations leader with over 15 years of progressive experience leading strategic growth, commercial operations, stakeholder engagement, and regional expansion within Nigeria's telecommunications sector. Demonstrated success managing multi-regional teams, expanding distribution networks, driving revenue growth, and delivering operational excellence in complex and high-demand environments. Strong experience collaborating with humanitarian and development partners including WFP, FAO, Christian Aid, and IRC on financial inclusion and community-based initiatives impacting vulnerable populations across Northeast Nigeria.

Skilled in partnership management, strategic planning, business development, community engagement, and cross-functional leadership with a strong understanding of operational delivery within development-oriented environments.

Regional Sales Manager - CANAL+ Nigeria - Northwest Nigeria

(2022-07)

• Lead regional commercial operations and value chain management across Northwest Nigeria.
• Develop and implement regional growth and performance optimization strategies.
• Supervise and coordinate multi-level operational and sales teams.
• Expand distribution channels and strengthen market penetration initiatives.
• Drive stakeholder engagement and customer retention strategies.

Area Sales Manager - Airtel Networks Limited - Borno State

(2015-11)

• Managed regional operations and business growth initiatives across Borno State territories.
• Implemented customer-focused programs, market activation initiatives, and strategic distribution plans.
• Led retailer and channel partner expansion strategies to improve operational reach and service delivery.
• Collaborated with humanitarian organizations including WFP, FAO, Christian Aid, and IRC in financial inclusion initiatives.
• Successfully supported onboarding of over 100,000 IDP beneficiaries through Airtel Mobile Money programs.
• Led high-performing teams and achieved 135% target performance on 4G upgrade initiatives.

Territory Sales Manager - Airtel Networks Limited

(2012-04 - 2015-11)

• Managed territory operations, distribution channels, and activation initiatives.
• Led field teams and coordinated operational execution across assigned territories.
• Implemented regional market growth and customer acquisition strategies.
• Received recognition for highest GAD achievement in the region.

B.Sc. - Sociology and Anthropology - University of Maiduguri (2007)

Diploma - Computer Application with Internet - Yaysib Computer Institute (2008)

Microsoft Excel Masterclass - Philips Consulting (2017)