Born in Ijebu-Igbo, Ogun State, Fidel Dolapo Dola-Lami received his early education in Nigeria, attending both primary and secondary schools before going on to complete technical college. Seeking to further his education, Dola-Lami travelled to the United Kingdom, where he graduated with a degree in construction and AutoCAD design engineering from the School of Building. Although he started his career in the construction industry, he later transitioned into information technology, where he has gained over 30 years of experience in IT infrastructure engineering. Today, Dola-Lami serves as an IT Service Delivery Manager, drawing on his vast knowledge and experience to oversee the delivery of IT services in his organisation.