Key skills and expertise

With 17 years of experience, the expert is proficient in environmental management, GIS, and climate change adaptation. Career highlights include leading projects in rural development and food security, notably creating a food security model for Nigeria. As a co-founder of Biomes Conservation Limited, the expert has focused on digitalizing farmer data and promoting agro-ecological practices. Previously held roles such as Junior Researcher at Universität Hamburg involved developing models using GAMS and publishing research in reputable journals. The expert's technical expertise encompasses spatial analysis, biophysical economic modeling, and programming in multiple languages, with leadership roles in both local and international initiatives.

Project experience and donor exposure

The expert has collaborated with the Deutscher Akademischer Austauschdienst (DAAD) for doctoral studies and received a grant from the British Ecological Society for a conference in the USA. Additionally, they were awarded the NERC and UK Aid Grant for the African Climate Risks Conference in Ethiopia. Responsibilities have included project implementation and capacity building in environmental and climate-related sectors, with work conducted in Nigeria, Ethiopia, and the USA.

Sectors and geographic focus

The expert has worked extensively in sectors such as rural development, environment and natural resource management, food security, and agriculture. With a background in roles such as Chief Environmental Officer and Junior Researcher, the expert has focused on digitalization in agriculture and ecological economics. Cross-cutting expertise includes climate change adaptation, GIS, and policy analysis. The geographic scope of work is diverse, with significant contributions in Nigeria, where models for food security have been developed and conservation efforts engaged, as well as international collaborations in Europe and the USA. The expert's geographic experience extends to countries such as Germany, Italy, the USA, Ethiopia, Ghana, Kenya, Cameroon, and several European countries, reflecting a broad understanding of regional development issues.

Languages and education

Bringing a strong linguistic background, the expert is a native speaker of English and Tiv, with proficiency in German, French, and Hausa, and basic skills in Spanish, Italian, Yoruba, and Igbo. These language competencies have been utilized in multicultural and interdisciplinary teams, enhancing communication and collaboration in international projects across diverse regions. The expert holds a BSc in Environmental Biology from the University of Maiduguri, Nigeria, and an MSc in Climatology from the University of Lagos, Nigeria, both with distinction. They are pursuing a PhD in Geosciences at Universität Hamburg, Germany, specializing in resource conflicts and optimization. Additionally, the expert has completed a Masters in Geographic Information Systems at the University of Lagos and holds a Certificate in Biomedical Engineering from the University of Maiduguri Teaching Hospital, Nigeria.