Experience

Ministry of Finance, Planning and Economic Development

• Public Policy Offices
• 400 - 500 Employee

• Lead Analyst

  • Nov 2016 - Present

  1. Provide technical support to Prime Minister’s Office (PMO) and Departments falling under it to ensure that the Budget document submitted is in line with required template and guidelines. 2. Provide guidance to Analyse Budget proposals and organize and participate in budget discussions with the Departments/Ministries to review the different items of expenditure and to advise on reprioritization of capital projects including acquisition of equipment. 3. Participate in the quality control exercise to finalise budget figures. 4. Provide guidance to Analyst/Senior Analysts and Finance Officers to analyse and process requests for additional and/or reallocation of funds (virement) mostly from big spending Department like Police Department and PMO 5. Provide inputs for Cabinet Papers and PQs relating to major projects. 6. Attend Steering/Technical Committee meetings and provide technical guidance on Reports submitted by consultants and ensure a close follow-up on the implementation of the projects. 7. Attend Monitoring Committee on Safe City Project (Project involvement installation of CCTV Camera on Main Roads and Highways to deter Crime and proliferation of drugs) with a view to propose solutions to address all challenges encountered in the implementation of the project. Show less



Ministry of finance & Economic Empowerment

• Analyst

  • Jan 1993 - Present

  Analyse and work on the budget for Ministry of Women's Right and Ministry of Youth & Sports Analyse and work on the budget for Ministry of Women's Right and Ministry of Youth & Sports



European Commission

• Belgium
• Government Administration
• 700 & Above Employee

• State Coordinator

  • Jan 2006 - Dec 2008

  • Managed and supervised the implementation of the EU-funded good governance programme “Support to Reforming Institutions Programme” in Cross River State (CRS) of Nigeria. • Designed reform programmes with a view to providing direct support to public finance institutions (Budget Office, State Planning Commission, Ministry of Finance & Accountant General) and Civil Society Organisations • Oversee the work of local short term consultants on public finance management on behalf of State Planning Commission • Chair Procurement Committees as per EU Procedures. • Liaise with other donors (World Bank, CIDA, USAID, DFID) and attend donors’ meeting to ensure close coordination and effective utilization of foreign assistance • Provided assistance to Civil Society Organisations/Non-Governmental Organisations in Cross River State on preparation of call for proposals – Formation of Budget Transparency and Accountability Network (BTAN) • Led a Mission of Top Government Officials from Public Finance Agencies from Cross River State Nigeria to South Africa Show less



ATOS Origin Belgium

• State Coordinator

  • Jan 2006 - Nov 2008

  • Provide overall management and supervision of implementation of SRIP activities • Overall direction and management of State Technical Unit (STU) staff primarily the Deputy State Coordinator, the Accountant/ Contracts Manager and other supporting staff. • Guide the work of short term consultants on public finance analysis. • Leading in budgetary formulation and implementation including procurements and supplies. • Participate with World Bank and European Union in conducting public expenditure review (PER), public expenditure & financial accountability review (PEFA). • Oversee the development and management of relations with Local Government Areas, Civil Society Organisations and other stakeholders and local interest groups • Advise on international best practices to ensure that the programme delivery conforms to international norms and standards of practice. • Liaise with other donors (World Bank, CIDA, USAID, DFID) and attend donors’ meeting to ensure close coordination and effective utilization of foreign assistance • Prepare policy papers for presentation at Donors’ meeting with a view to mobilize other donors for more support in the area of good governance. • Develop and coordinate implementation of programme estimates in conjunction with states’ planning commissions and in accordance with 9th EDF procedures • Provide assistance to the Programme Steering Committee in its work • Provide direct support to institutions for achieving programme results both at state and local levels • Establish and maintain appropriate systems for measuring necessary aspects of SRIP development • Manage and control programme expenditure within agreed budgets Show less