Key skills and expertise

Bringing over 32 years of experience in training, consulting, banking, strategic planning, and international development, the expert has a strong track record in leading initiatives in public-private partnerships and corporate communications. With expertise in planning, coordination, and administration, the expert has successfully mobilized resources, facilitated capacity building, and delivered on complex projects. Career highlights include managing a $225 million HIV/AIDS program and securing significant funding from government and business sectors. Previously held roles such as Director at NACA and Senior Consultant for USAID projects underscore the expert's leadership capabilities.

Project experience and donor exposure

Background includes collaboration with international donors such as USAID, DfID, the World Bank, Global Fund, and UNICEF. The expert's involvement has encompassed project implementation, technical assistance, resource mobilization, and capacity building in health and governance sectors. A key role in the National HIV/AIDS Response in Nigeria involved facilitating significant funding and partnerships. The scope of work has been national, focusing on enhancing HIV/AIDS prevention and control efforts across Nigeria.

Sectors and geographic focus

Worked across sectors including health, international development, banking, strategic planning, and corporate services. Responsibilities have included resource mobilization, partnerships, and capacity building. The expert's interdisciplinary expertise spans public-private partnerships and leveraging technology in health initiatives. Geographic experience is primarily focused on Nigeria, with involvement in national and international projects that address complex environments and deliver results in target-driven scenarios. The expert has extensive experience in Nigeria, engaging with stakeholders across government, private sector, and civil society. International experience includes participation in workshops and conferences in the USA, South Africa, Canada, and Kenya, focusing on public-private partnerships and health initiatives.

Languages and education

With a background in English fluency, the expert utilizes this language extensively in professional settings, including international development projects and collaborations with multilingual teams. The expert holds a PhD in Psychometrics from the University of Ibadan, Nigeria, an MBA from the University of Lagos, Nigeria, and an MSc in Organisational Psychology from the University of Jos, Nigeria, where a BSc in Psychology was also completed. Additionally, the expert is a Certified Public-Private Partnership Specialist from the Institute for Public-Private Partnerships in the USA and a Senior Executive Fellow from Harvard Kennedy School, Harvard University, USA.