Key skills and expertise.

Bringing over 48 years of experience in construction supervision and project management, the expert specializes in infrastructure projects, including railways, highways, and water projects. With extensive expertise in planning, monitoring and evaluation, auditing, and contract administration, the expert has worked on both local and international initiatives. Responsibilities have included providing technical assistance and leading donor-funded projects, demonstrating leadership in managing professional teams and ensuring project compliance and timely delivery. Skills include quantitative data analysis, report drafting, and familiarity with EDF procedures and FIDIC contract conditions.

Project experience and donor exposure.

The expert has collaborated with international donors such as the European Union, World Bank, IFAD, and UNICEF. Worked across diverse projects involving technical assistance, project implementation, and evaluations in sectors like infrastructure, transport, and water and sanitation. Career highlights include contributing to regional and national projects in countries such as Nigeria, Sierra Leone, Uganda, and Swaziland. Responsibilities have included monitoring and reporting for donor-funded projects, ensuring compliance with standards, and delivering timely outputs.

Sectors and geographic focus.

With a background in key sectors such as roads and bridges, civil engineering, water and sanitation, transport, and urban development, the expert has held roles including project manager, resident engineer, and technical consultant. Responsibilities have included construction supervision, project management, and technical audits. The expert's interdisciplinary expertise includes integrating infrastructure development with regional planning and governance. Geographic experience spans Africa, the Caribbean, and beyond, including Nigeria, Sierra Leone, Kenya, Uganda, Botswana, and South Africa, demonstrating a comprehensive understanding of infrastructure and development challenges in diverse environments.

Languages and education.

The expert is a native English speaker with a C2 proficiency level in reading, speaking, and writing. Additionally, possesses a B2 proficiency level in French, utilized in multilingual teams and international projects across various countries, and an A2 proficiency in Igbo. These language skills have supported roles in diverse geographic locations, facilitating communication and collaboration in multicultural environments.

Background includes degrees such as a Bachelor of Engineering in Civil Engineering from the University of Benin, Nigeria, an MSc in Transport Economics from Atlantic International University, USA, and an MSc in Project Management from the University of Salford, Robert Kennedy College, UK. Currently pursuing a PhD in Urban Planning at Atlantic International University, USA. Additional certifications include a Post Graduate Advanced Certificate in Project Management from the University of Lagos, Nigeria, and various training completions related to sustainable urban mobility and water governance.