Key skills and expertise

Bringing over 37 years of experience in mass communication, the expert specializes in information analytics and knowledge management. Key qualifications include organizational analytics, strategic corporate planning, and media relations. Career highlights include leading projects with local and international initiatives, particularly in internet governance and ICT development. Accomplishments encompass developing editorial strategies for ITREALMS Media and earning multiple international awards for analytical storytelling. Responsibilities have included providing strategic advice and capacity building, enhancing organizational service delivery and stakeholder engagement across Africa.

Project experience and donor exposure

Worked across diverse projects involving international donors such as the United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (ECA) and Global Partners Digital UK. The expert's involvement includes capacity building, technical assistance, and participation in international development cooperation projects, with a focus on internet governance and human rights. These projects have been regional in scope, with activities conducted in various African countries, including Nigeria, Ethiopia, and Kenya. Additionally, the expert has contributed to the Comprehensive African Agriculture Development Programme (CAADP) Journalists Network, enhancing media advocacy and reporting on agriculture across West Africa.

Sectors and geographic focus

With a background in media and communications, civil society and NGOs, social development, and corporate social responsibility, the expert has held roles encompassing editorial leadership, strategic planning, and stakeholder engagement. Interdisciplinary knowledge includes digitalization within the ICT sector and its application to governance and development. The geographic scope of work is primarily regional, focusing on African countries, notably Nigeria. Responsibilities have included leading media initiatives, developing communication strategies, and facilitating capacity-building programs. The expert has extensive geographic experience across Africa, with significant involvement in Nigeria, Ethiopia, Kenya, and South Africa, contributing to a comprehensive understanding of regional development issues and stakeholder engagement.

Languages and education

With fluency in English and Igbo, the expert also possesses good reading and writing skills in Igbo, and fair speaking proficiency in Yoruba. These language skills have been utilized in various professional contexts, including collaboration with multilingual teams and engagement in media and communication projects across Nigeria and Africa. The expert holds a Master's degree in Contemporary Diplomacy from the University of Malta, along with a Post-Graduate Diploma in the same field from the same institution. Additional qualifications include a National Diploma in Journalism from the Times Journalism Institute, Nigeria, and a Higher National Diploma in Mass Communication from the Institute of Journalism & Management Education, Nigeria. The expert also completed a National Diploma in Computer Studies from the same institute, demonstrating a strong foundation in communication and information technology.