Key skills and expertise

Bringing over 24 years of experience, the expert is a seasoned business consultant with a background in roles at two Big Four consulting firms. Expertise includes Agribusiness, Nutrition, Business Strategy, Feasibility Studies, Project Management, and Business Process Re-engineering. Career highlights include leading national projects in Nigeria for USAID and GAIN as CEO of Excenovation. Skills encompass Value Chain Analysis, Human Resources Consulting, and Enterprise Resource Planning. Responsibilities have included leadership roles such as Manager at KPMG, with a track record in implementing strategic and operational improvements across diverse sectors.

Project experience and donor exposure

Worked across diverse projects involving collaboration with international donors such as the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) and the Global Alliance for Improved Nutrition (GAIN). Involvement included project implementation and landscape analysis in the nutrition and food fortification sectors. These projects were national in scope, focusing on Nigeria, and aimed at improving food security and addressing trade policies in staple foods.

Sectors and geographic focus

With a background in sectors such as Food Systems & Livelihoods, HR & Employment, Statistics and Data Analysis, ICT & Telecommunications, and Agriculture & Rural Development, the expert has held leadership roles focusing on business strategy, project management, and process re-engineering. Interdisciplinary knowledge includes value chain analysis in agriculture, digitalization in telecommunications, and human resources consulting. The geographic scope of work is primarily based in Nigeria, addressing both national and international project needs. Extensive professional experience in Nigeria demonstrates deep familiarity with local governance, cultural dynamics, and regional development issues.

Languages and education

Fluent in English, one of the UN official languages, the expert has used this language extensively in professional settings within Nigeria, including in-country work and collaboration with international teams. Proficient in Igbo, which is used in local contexts. Educational background includes an MSc in Telecommunications and Information Systems from the University of Essex, United Kingdom, completed between 2005 and 2008, and a BEng in Electronic Engineering from the University of Nigeria, completed between 1992 and 1998.