Key skills and expertise

Bringing over 25 years of experience, the expert is proficient in project management, business analysis, and financial process review. Career highlights include leading significant projects funded by the World Bank and EU, focusing on governance and financial management in Nigeria. Responsibilities have included driving management consulting engagements and facilitating strategy sessions as a Senior Consultant. Key qualifications encompass PMP, ACA, and OCA certifications. Leadership roles have involved overseeing project implementation, conducting risk assessments, and capacity building, ensuring projects are delivered on time and within budget.

Project experience and donor exposure

Worked across diverse projects involving international donors such as the World Bank and the European Union. The expert's involvement includes project implementation, business analysis, and capacity building for initiatives like the State and Local Governance Reforms Project and the Edo State Employment and Expenditure for Results Project. These projects, focusing on governance and financial management, were conducted at a national level in Nigeria, specifically in Cross River and Edo States.

Sectors and geographic focus

With a background in sectors including macro-economy and public finance, administration, project management, financial services, and audit, the expert has held roles such as Senior Consultant, Project Coordinator, and Business Analysis Lead. Responsibilities have included project implementation, financial assessment, and public sector reforms. His interdisciplinary expertise includes integrating financial management systems into governance projects, primarily focused in Nigeria. Geographic experience encompasses states like Lagos, Sokoto, Kebbi, Ogun, Ondo, Edo, Cross River, and Benue, contributing to a comprehensive understanding of local governance and regional development issues.

Languages and education

Fluent in English, the expert effectively communicates in diverse professional settings, including international and multilingual teams. Basic proficiency in French supports engagement in francophone contexts. Language skills have been utilized in various projects across Nigeria, facilitating interactions with local and international stakeholders. The expert holds a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from Caleb University, Lagos, Nigeria, completed between 2015 and 2017. Additionally, he earned a Bachelor of Science in Economics from the University of Calabar, Nigeria, from 1995 to 1999, and obtained a Certificate in Project Development and Management from the Maastricht School of Management in 2011.