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I am Abiodun Akanbi, a dedicated professional based in Nigeria with full professional proficiency in English and native proficiency in Yoruba. I hold a Master of Business Administration from Quantic School of Business and Technology and a Master of Science in Sustainable Development Practice from the University of Ibadan. My career spans various roles, including my current position as a Research Consultant at the Foundation for Partnership Initiatives in the Niger Delta (PIND), where I analyze conflict risks and improve research systems. I have also served as a Director of Sales and Service at UNITED UVC INC and contributed to impactful research projects with organizations like IFAD. My skills include economics, entrepreneurship, leadership, project management, and marketing communications, which I leverage to drive economic development and peace-building initiatives. I am passionate about using my expertise to create sustainable solutions and foster collaboration among stakeholders.

Credentials

  • Turning Strategy Into Action
    Lagos Business School, Pan-Atlantic University
    Nov, 2022
    - May, 2026
  • Professional Ethics
    Corporate Finance Institute® (CFI)
    Jul, 2022
    - May, 2026
  • McKinsey Forward Program
    McKinsey & Company
    Sep, 2021
    - May, 2026
  • Future Path for Professional Research
    Misk Skills | مسك المهارات
    Jun, 2021
    - May, 2026
  • Certificate of Completion - Entrepreneur In Training
    The Digital Economist
    Dec, 2020
    - May, 2026
  • Data Science & Analytics Intro
    IBM
    Sep, 2020
    - May, 2026
  • African Development Bank - CFE Program
    McAnderson Institute of Technology
    Aug, 2020
    - May, 2026
  • Designing a Multidimensional Poverty Index
    Oxford Poverty & Human Development Initiative (OPHI), University of Oxford
    Apr, 2020
    - May, 2026
  • COVID-19: Operational Planning Guidelines
    World Health Organization
    Mar, 2020
    - May, 2026
  • The Epidemiology and Economics of Coronavirus
    Sustainable Development Solutions Network
    Mar, 2020
    - May, 2026
  • Children Deprived of Liberty: Learning from the UN Global Study
    Global Campus of Human Rights
    Jan, 2020
    - May, 2026
  • Introduction to Human Rights and the Environment
    United Nations Institute for Training and Research (UNITAR)
    Jan, 2020
    - May, 2026
  • Agile Foundations for Microsoft Business Apps
    Customery
    Dec, 2019
    - May, 2026
  • ENVIRONMENTAL JUSTICE
    University of East Anglia
    Dec, 2019
    - May, 2026
  • IDEAS FOR A BETTER WORLD: LEADING CHANGE THROUGH POLICYMAKING
    British Council
    Dec, 2019
    - May, 2026
  • Introduction to Sustainable Development in Business
    Open University of Mauritius
    Dec, 2019
    - May, 2026
  • MGF FUTURE FIT PROGRAM - PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
    Fullbridge
    Dec, 2019
    - May, 2026
  • Humanitarian Needs Assessment
    Harvard University
    Nov, 2019
    - May, 2026
  • Advanced Leadership Program - African Presidential Leadership Program (APLP)
    National Training Academy
    Oct, 2019
    - May, 2026
  • Fundamentals of Information Literacy and Access to Global Online Research in Agriculture
    FAO
    Feb, 2019
    - May, 2026
  • Google Africa Scholarship Front End Course
    Andela
    Aug, 2018
    - May, 2026
  • Android Development Beginner Bundle
    Andela
    May, 2018
    - May, 2026
  • Urban Environmental Education
    Cornell University
    Apr, 2018
    - May, 2026

Experience

  • Foundation for Partnership Initiatives in the N...
    • Port Harcourt, Rivers State, Nigeria
    • Research Consultant
      • Jul 2021 - Present
      • Port Harcourt, Rivers State, Nigeria

      • Provide data analysis of trending threats to peace, to update stakeholders on emerging conflict risks. • Provide technical expertise relevant to peacebuilding research, partnerships, collaborative programs, peacebuilding projects, and capacity-building, contributing to the overall goal of achie...

  • The Digital Economist
    • Washington, District of Columbia, United States
    • EIT - Policy Working Group
      • Sep 2020 - Dec 2020
      • Washington, District of Columbia, United States

      • Worked with a team of experts on the human-centred digital economy.• Engaged in a weekly review and policy discussion series. • Prepared a policy paper on the future of work titled: “Making Work Work for all Stakeholders”.

    • Research Assistant / Data Analyst
      • May 2018 - Jul 2020
      • Ibadan, Nigeria

      • Provided assistance with the preparation of project-related reports, manuscripts, and the design of survey instruments.• Performed descriptive and multivariate statistical analyses of data, using SPSS, STATA, and Python analytical tools.• Prepared a full report and findings on climate change, l...

    • IFAD Researcher
      • Jul 2019 - Jan 2020
      • Kampala, Uganda

      IFAD-Universities win-win field practicum on Project for Financial Inclusion in Rural Areas (PROFIRA).As a 2019 grant awardee of the United Nations (UN) - International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD), I worked as an IFAD researcher on its Project for Financial Inclusion in Rural Areas (...

    • Head, Research and Recruitment
      • Jan 2018 - Dec 2018
      • Nigeria

      • Developed strategies to address issues such as energy use, resource conservation, waste management and environmental sustainability.• Evaluated proposals for advocacy and sustainability projects, considering factors such as cost-effectiveness, technical feasibility, and integration with other i...

    • Associate Teacher
      • May 2015 - Apr 2016
      • Umuahia, Nigeria

      The National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) is an organization set up by the Nigerian government to involve the country's graduates in the development of the country. Since 1973, graduates of universities have been required to take part in the National Youth Service Corps program for one year. Th...

Education

  • 2023 - 2025
    University of Port Harcourt
  • 2020 - 2022
    Quantic School of Business and Technology
  • 2018 - 2020
    University of Ibadan
  • 2009 - 2014
    University of Ibadan
  • 2018 -
    Cornell University
  • 2019 -
    National Training Academy
  • 2022 -
    Lagos Business School, Pan-Atlantic University

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