Key skills and expertise

Bringing over 20 years of experience, the expert possesses strong qualifications in project management, monitoring and evaluation, and capacity building. Technical skills include advanced data analysis using software such as SPSS and STATA. Career highlights include leading initiatives for the Agricultural Transformation Agenda Support Programme and Millennium Development Goals projects in Nigeria, with a focus on agriculture and governance. The expert has successfully developed management information systems and conducted impact evaluations, demonstrating leadership in coordinating project components and producing strategic work plans and budgets.

Project experience and donor exposure

The expert has collaborated with international donors, including the African Development Bank and the European Union, in projects like the Agricultural Transformation Agenda Support Programme Phase 1 (ATASP-1) and the State and Local Government Reform (SLOGOR) project. Responsibilities have included project implementation, technical assistance, and capacity building in sectors such as agriculture and governance. These projects were national in scope and took place in Nigeria.

Sectors and geographic focus

Worked across key sectors including rural development, agriculture, monitoring and evaluation, and institutional capacity building. Previously held roles such as Zonal Monitoring and Evaluation Officer and Planning Officer, focusing on project coordination, strategic planning, and data analysis. Interdisciplinary expertise includes digitalization in agriculture and infrastructure development in rural settings. The expert's work has been primarily country-specific to Nigeria, contributing to national and regional projects. Extensive experience in Nigeria provides a deep understanding of local governance, cultural dynamics, and regional development issues.

Languages and education

With a background in language skills, the expert is a native speaker of Igbo and has basic proficiency in English and Hausa. These competencies have been utilized in professional settings within Nigeria, facilitating communication in multilingual teams and contributing to effective project implementation and coordination. Educational background includes a Ph.D., M.Sc., and B.Sc. in Co-operative Economics and Management from Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, Anambra State, Nigeria. Additionally, a Diploma in Supply Chain Management from Newton Bills Business School, USA, provides a strong foundation in economics, management, and supply chain principles.