Key skills and expertise

Bringing 16 years of professional experience, with over five years dedicated to legal counsel and extensive expertise in community development and social work. Key qualifications include child safeguarding investigation, youth development, coaching, mentoring, and case management. Career highlights include managing the Next Economy Project in Lagos with a 96% success rate and leading teams in case management and child protection. The expert has demonstrated leadership in supervising staff and volunteers, with a solid foundation in law that enhances decision-making and compliance management.

Project experience and donor exposure

Sectors and geographic focus

Worked across several key sectors, including community development, social development, youth and child welfare, law, and disaster reduction and humanitarian relief. Responsibilities have included roles such as legal counsel, child safeguarding investigator, youth development coordinator, and case manager. The expert's work spans both local and international contexts, particularly in Nigeria and the United Kingdom, demonstrating interdisciplinary expertise in legal frameworks, social work, and community engagement.

Significant geographic experience in Nigeria, having managed and implemented projects such as the Next Economy Project in Lagos. Additionally, currently based in the United Kingdom, further expanding international exposure and understanding of diverse cultural and regional dynamics.

Languages and education

With a background in languages, the expert is fluent in both English and French, two of the official UN languages. These language skills have been utilized in various professional settings, contributing to effective communication and collaboration in multilingual teams.

The educational background includes an MSc. in Social Work from Ladoke Akintola University of Technology in Nigeria and is pursuing an MSc. in Psychology and Health Inequalities at Keele University in the United Kingdom. Additionally, the expert holds a Bachelor of Law (LLB.) from Lagos State University, Nigeria. These academic qualifications underline a strong foundation in social work and law.