Experience

Ardogreen Energy Limited

• Nigeria
• Oil and Gas
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Community Relations Manager

  • Aug 2022 - Present

  1) Utilizing field coordinates to identify Ardogreen’s host communities as guided by the Petroleum Industry Act (PIA). 2) Responsible for mapping critical stakeholders, gatekeepers, influencers, and civil society organizations critical to Ardogreen’s entry and commencement of field operations. 3) Responsible for Preparing the Community Relation’s 2-year Action Plan and Risk assessment report. 4) Proposing and preparing the draft Freedom To Operate (FTO) Agreement template for negotiations with traditional rulers of host communities to secure contractors' entry into Olua Field (PPL 203). 5) Responsible for preparing Ardogreen’s Community Relations Policy and Procedures Guideline. 6) Managing relationships with host community chieftains, NUPRC, Rivers State MDAs and Akuku Toru Local Government Council. Show less



Nigeria LNG Limited

• Nigeria
• Oil and Gas
• 700 & Above Employee

• Technical Adviser, GMoU Program Design, Set-up and Monitoring

  • Mar 2020 - Apr 2022

  1) Leading and coordinating a team of NLNG Community Relations and NGO staff to research, evaluate and obtain lessons learned from current and previous GMoU programs deployed by other Oil and Gas Companies to guide the design, deployment and monitoring of NLNGs adapted GMoU program across 96 host communities. 2) Responsible for quarterly and annual reporting on activities/strategies deployed, outcomes and challenges encountered as well as review all technical proposals prepared by CDFs and their Mentoring NGOs to ensure compliance with NLNGs expectations for CDF projects to be community-owned, self-sustainable and aligned with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) before sharing with NLNGs technical team final review and approval. 3). Designed and facilitated capacity building workshops and provided mentorship to NLNG staff members, Mentoring NGOs, CDF members and staff on the deployment of the GMoU Operational Policy Guidelines (OPG), to guide Community Profiling efforts, the conduct of Participatory Rural Appraisal (PRA) and Sustainable livelihoods Approach (SLA) exercises for the purpose of preparing 5-year Cluster Development Plans spanning 2021 to 2025 4) Responsible for coordinating and reporting on NLNGs Naira 800 million grant award to 9 Community Development Foundations (CDFs) for use as follows: a. 70% of annual grants for the implementation of infrastructural, socioeconomic, basic education and health care delivery projects; b. 20% of annual grants to be invested for the implementation of signature cluster-wide wealth and job-creating projects every 5-year investment cycle and c. 10% of annual grants to support the administrative operations of CDF Secretariats. Show less



Green Energy International Ltd

• Nigeria
• Oil and Gas
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Asst General Manager, Sustainable Development

  • Jan 2020 - Nov 2020

  1) Led GEILs Sustainable Development Department (SDD) team to design, deploy and manage the MoU Plus Model aimed at empowering host communities to efficiently manage an annual development grant of N250 million, while seeking to engage and partner with donor organizations, State and Local Government for counterpart funding meant for the implementation of sustainable community development projects/programmes. 2) Set up GEILs Capacity Building Unit to assist staff to prepare their Personal Development Plans, organized in-house staff orientation sessions, bespoke local and international on-campus and online (virtual and self-study) training opportunities alongside organizing periodic information exchange seminars, conferences, staff exchange and in-house mentorship and coaching programs. 3). Prepared draft MoU Agreements capturing negotiation terms for the incorporation of peace incentives for host communities to secure their commitments to maintain peace for improved GEIL field operations and to guarantee the sustainability of development projects implemented by the communities. 4) Led the coordination of GEIL/John Hopkins University N143.96m Community Connect Programme focused on improving and strengthening host communities’ health systems with emphasis on reproductive, maternal, newborn and child health Show less



TASAC Community Development Initiatives

• Chief Executive Officer

  • Jan 2017 - Jan 2020

  1) Overall Administrative and Technical leadership alongside proposal development to secure donor funding for TASAC operations 2) Designed, coordinated and facilitated the 4-day Green Energy International Limited (GEIL) funded Stakeholder Workshop on CSR and Sustainability with follow-up engagements with Andoni LGA host communities to obtain the social license to establish a Community Development Foundation (October- November, 2019). 3) Involved in the following Programme oversight: a) The Total E&P funded small business training workshop for 138 entrepreneurs and small business owners from Total's OML 58 host communities (February, 2019-November 2019). b) The SPDC funded facilitation of Wakrike Cluster Development Foundation and its management of N52,000,000 annual development grant (before divestment of assets to Eroton E&P) for the provision of school improvement Programs for 10 public primary and secondary schools and several infrastructural projects aimed at environmental protection, income generation and community welfare (2014-2015). c) The Total E&P partnership with First City Monument Bank (FCMB) for shortlisted OML 58 entrepreneurs to access low-interest loans (May 2019 to date). d) The Eroton E&P funded Wakrike Cluster Development Foundation and Ilomatoru Community Trust and their management of N125,000,000 GMoU annual grant for Cluster-wide project implementation (January 2016 to January 2022). e) Represented Total E&P on the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC)/Oil Producers Trade Section (OPTS) Working Level Committee to explore partnership opportunities between NDDC, Total E&P, other International Oil Companies (IOCs), and State Government MDAs (2014 to 2020). f) The SPDC funded Gokana II Cluster Development Foundation (2015-2016) and its management of N46,000,000 annual development grant for the renovation of public schools and scholarship award to teachers for postgraduate study. Show less



Laureate Online Education

• Netherlands
• Higher Education
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Business and Partnership Development Director and Walden University Representative in Nigeria

  • Feb 2014 - Apr 2019

  1) Mediated and formalized new business relationships between Laureate partner Universities (the University of Liverpool, UK; University of Roehampton, UK and Walden University, USA) with Multinational Oil and Gas Companies (Total E&P and SPDC), Indigenous Oil and Gas Companies (Energia and Eroton E&P), Federal Government Ministries, Departments and Agencies (Niger Delta Development Commission, Central Bank of Nigeria, NNPC etc) and Cluster Development Foundations in Okrika, Gokana 2, Ilomatoru and Degema). 2) Managed partner organization relationships in Nigeria e.g., Smile Nigeria, Airtel etc. 3) Worked with Operations and Marketing team to coordinate the enrolment of B2B and B2C students with Laureate partner Universities. 4) Periodically prepared business analysis related to international markets and opportunities within Western, Eastern and Southern Africa. 5) Worked with UMET team to support general prospect base with on the ground/ or online information sessions and education fairs for all Laureate partner Universities in select cities across West Africa, East Africa and South African countries. 6) Served as an expert representative on African educational needs and trends to external audiences and internally within Laureate. Show less



Total

• Argentina
• Food and Beverage Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• • Jan 2014 - Dec 2016

  a) Provided advisory services concerning the preparation and review of annual logical frameworks, work plans and budgets. b) Assisted in planning partnership engagements with local and international NGOs, CBOs, Federal, State and Local Governments, Donors etc, for the implementation of key TEPNG Governance, Education and Community health insurance initiatives. c) Participated in the design of Total E&P Small Business Initiatives for the successful deployment of a small loans scheme for potential entrepreneurs from OML 58 and OML 100. d) Participated in the review of the United Nations Institute for Training and Research (UNITAR) work plan for the implementation of the Rivers North Growth Pole (RNGP) Program and operational sustainability of the SME Development Network (SME-DN) and HP Micro enterprise Acceleration Program (MAP) centers under the 2014 Special Purpose Grant (SPG). e) Coordinated periodic reviews of the Rivers State Partners for Sustainable Development (RSPSD) work plan for the selection of partner NGOs to oversee the mentorship and institutional development of key CBOs and Community Development Foundations (CDFs) in Rivers f) Participated in the Total E&P funded power consumption survey of households and businesses in Akabuka, Obagi, Ede, Oboburu and Erema communities in OML 58 to recommend strategies to mitigate the overloading of Obagi gas turbines. Show less

• • Jul 2012 - Dec 2013

  a. Proposed the adoption of student-centered teaching and the Ashoka School Health and Nutrition programme by the TEPNG funded Egi International Primary and secondary school and other neighbouring public and community primary and secondary schools; all aimed at improving overall student performance across the Ogba Ndoni Egbema LGA.b) Participated in the preparation of TEPNGs economic development strategies focused on establishing Business Incubation Centers (BICs) in Rivers and Akwa Ibom State through which viable MSMEs and young would-be entrepreneurs will be empowered to access innovations, low interest finance and new markets. c) Engaged and liaised with local, State and Federal Govt. Agencies and Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) for effective participation, synergy and contribution towards the development and economic growth of TEPNG host communities under its Small Business Initiative (SBI) and Community Enterprise Support Initiative (CESI) Programs in Rivers and Akwa Ibom. d) Facilitated the preparation and implementation of community-led development master plans for coordinated actions with other development partners for regional and local economic development. e) Contributed to the design, budgeting and coordination of the flagship National Technology Center, Egi (NATEC) Project around the Rivers North Growth Pole Project to be funded by RSSDA, NDDC, UNITAR, TEPNG, OPTS and other development partners. f) Proposed strategies prioritizing the incorporation of sustainability, innovations and community-ownership in the design and delivery of TEPNG Sustainable Development Programs and projects. Show less



Shell

• Oil and Gas
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Global Memorandum of Understanding (GMoU) Consultant Assessor

  • Nov 2013 - Nov 2013

  1) Led the team responsible for questionnaire design, administration, data collection, and analysis, to rank CDF operational performance for four (4) SPDC funded Cluster Development Boards (CDBs) in Nembe Ogbolomambiri and Bassambiri, Bassan West, and Iduwini Clusters in Bayelsa State. 2) Conducted impact assessments of projects implemented each CDB, and also assessed each CDBs compliance with Good Governance, Transparency and Accountability principles as recommended by the GMoU Operating Policies and Procedures Guideline (OPPG), which was prepared to guide interactions between communities and stakeholders on the implementation of development projects. ________________________________________ Show less



HeRock Consultancy Nigeria Limited

• Lead Programme Coordinator (Consultancy)

  • May 2012 - Jun 2012

  1. Provided technical leadership for field team in engaging and soliciting key Government officials, MDAs, multinationals towards the successful implementation of the following Programs: a. The Rivers State Entrepreneurship Training programme currently funded by the Rivers State Sustainable Development Agency (RSSDA) b. The e-Governance Programme currently funded by the Rivers State Sustainable Development Agency (RSSDA) funded c. The Egi Multi-Stakeholder Partnership (Egi MSP) Programme being proposed for funding by Total Exploration and Production Nigeria (TEPNG) d. The Hp Life subscription Training Programme 2. Designed and facilitated the training of the Rivers State Ministry of Water Resources and Rural Development staff on community mobilization skills and Participatory Project Planning under the Small Town Water Supply and Sanitation (STWSS) Programme. 3. Designed and facilitated participatory and action-focused training workshops and mentoring sessions for programme staff to improve their proposal writing, work planning and resource management skills. 4. Mediated a potential partnership agreement between the Ministry of Water Resources and Rural Development, Total Exploration and Production Nigeria (TEPNG)for the upcoming Small Town Water Supply and Sanitation Programme (STWSSP) Show less



Eagleflair Consulting Limited

• Business Development Consultant

  • Mar 2012 - Apr 2012

  Designed the 130 million Naira Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) funded Partners for Sustainable Development (PSD) Secretariat and Liaison Offices across the 9 Niger Delta States. Designed the 130 million Naira Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) funded Partners for Sustainable Development (PSD) Secretariat and Liaison Offices across the 9 Niger Delta States.



Creative Associates International

• United States
• International Trade and Development
• 700 & Above Employee

• Business Development Consultant

  • Jan 2012 - Mar 2012

  1. Followed up scoping mission in Rivers and Delta State for the upcoming USAID funded Strengthening Advocacy and Civic Engagement (SACE) and Conflict Halt & Negation of Growing Extremism (CHANGE). 2. Mobilized and arranged meetings with Rivers and Delta State based NGOs, the Conflict Mitigation and Management Regional Councils (CMMRC), Members of the State House of Assembly, Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs), Militant groups under the Amnesty program to solicit letters of endorsement for the collaborative implementation of SACE and CHANGE . Show less

• Business Development Consultant

  • Sep 2011 - Oct 2011

  1. Programme scoping in Rivers State for the upcoming USAID funded Strengthening Advocacy and Civic Engagement (SACE) and Conflict Halt & Negation of Growing Extremism (CHANGE). 2. Mobilized, arranged meetings/ interactive sessions and engaged with Rivers State based NGOs, CBOs, FBOs, women and youth groups, several Rivers State Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs), local government representatives, local and international donor institutions, State funded development agencies, multinational oil companies to determine their level of competence, relevance and likely contributions towards the implementation of SACE and CHANGE to be implemented in the Niger Delta States of Rivers and Delta. Show less

• GMoU Fair Events Manager

  • Jul 2011 - Aug 2011

  Overall coordination of the 1 day development fair showcasing the accomplishments of the 5 year Global Memorandum of Understanding (GMoU) programme and the opportunities for partnership with the Rivers State and Local Government MDAs and Councils as well as with local and international donor organizations. Overall coordination of the 1 day development fair showcasing the accomplishments of the 5 year Global Memorandum of Understanding (GMoU) programme and the opportunities for partnership with the Rivers State and Local Government MDAs and Councils as well as with local and international donor organizations.



Pro-Natura International

• United Kingdom
• Environmental Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• • Oct 2009 - Jul 2011

  1. Staff and programme coordination under the capacity building and research department of PNI called the Institute for Sustainable Development (ISD).2. Worked on the development of training curriculum, modules and manipulative for a wide variety of development related themes including education etc.3. Designed and delivered subscription and customized capacity building workshops for NGOs, CBOs, private institutions, federal, state and local government officials and community representatives in Nigeria and Ghana.4. Engaged government, international donors and oil companies for short, medium and long term consultancies/funding with respect to conducting baseline, needs and impact assessments, mentoring community based institutions as well as for hosting workshops, seminars and conferences on community development, environmental, conflict, local governance and health issues.5. Designed and facilitated In-house capacity building for all PNI staff members.Secondary Responsibilities6. Coordinated all PNI Akwa Ibom, Bayelsa, Rivers, Ondo and Lagos prgrammes and monitor field staff compliance to agreed upon work plans and budgets, as well asmaintaining damage control measures by ensuring staff compliance to the logical frameworks of the respective programs being implemented.7. Fundraising, Programme/ Project design, planning, budgeting, implementation and supervision. Show less

• • Mar 2007 - Oct 2009

  1. Staff and programme coordination under the capacity building and research department of PNI called the Institute for Sustainable Development (ISD).2. Designed and delivered of subscription and customized capacity building workshops for civil society, private institutions, federal, state and local government officials and community representatives within and outside Nigeria.3. Engaged government, international donors and oil companies for short, medium and long term consultancies/funding with respect to conducting baseline, needs and impact assessments as well as for hosting workshops, seminars and conferences on community development, environment, conflict, local governance and health issues.4. Designed and facilitated In-house capacity building for all PNI staff member.Secondary Responsibilities5. Coordinated and monitored all Bayelsa State field staff compliance to agree upon work plans and budgets, as well as maintaining damage control measures by ensuring staff compliance to the logical frameworks of the respective programs being implemented.6. Programme/ Project planning, budgeting, implementation and supervision Show less



Living Earth Nigeria Foundation

• Capacity Building and Consultancy Manager

  • Jun 2006 - Mar 2007

  1. Staff and programme coordination under the training and consultancy unit 2. Coordinated the N45 million SPDC funded Leading Sustainable Development project and the $61,904 Shell International funded Case Study on Successful Projects Implemented in the Niger Delta 3. Proposal Writing and fundraising. 4. Designed and facilitated In-house capacity building for all PNI staff member. Secondary Responsibilities 5. Coordinated and mentored staff facilitation of Participatory Rural Appraisal (PRA)/Sustainable Livelihoods Approach (SLA) for the development of 5 year Community Development Plans for SPDC and Chevron host communities in Rivers, Edo, Delta and Bayelsa State 6. Developed the 5 year business plan for LENFs Port Harcourt and Calabar offices. Show less

• • Jan 2005 - May 2006

  1. Responsible for managing the $2.95 million in-service training program implemented in Lagos, Kano and Nasarawa States2. Designed and developed 10 training modules for trainers and trainees for improving literacy and numeracy, school health and nutrition and HIV/AIDS prevention through the use of student centered teaching strategies.3. Facilitated the selection of 700 primary health care facilities, 1,400 public primary and integrated Islammiyya schools and 388 training sites with the assistance of the Lagos, Kano and Nasarawa State Universal Basic Education Boards (SUBEBs) and Local Government Education Authorities (LGEAs).4. Worked with Colleges of Education, SUBEB and LGEAs in Lagos, Kano, and Nassarawa States on curriculum review and selection of 6 National Trainers, 28 State and 427 cluster trainers5. Facilitated the partnership between COMPASS, the Federal Ministry of Education (FMoE), the Universal Basic Education Commission (UBEC), Nigerian Education Research and Development Commission (NERDC) and the Teachers Registration Council (TRC) in developing 10 training modules on Instructional Planning, Interactive Radio Instruction, Student Centered Teaching for the training of primary school teacher.6. Coordinated 4 simultaneous training workshops for over 10,000 primary school teachers in Kano, Lagos and Nassarawa States7. Coordinated 8 COMPASS state education officers responsible for implementing the in-service programme at the state, LGA and community level Show less

• • Dec 2004 - Jan 2005

  1. Reviewed past Literacy Enhancement Assistance Program (LEAP/USAID) capacity building programs to develop COMPASS in-service training strategy2. Reviewed the status of LEAPs GIS Mapping and Education Management Information System (EMIS) data in Nasarawa and Kano states to identify a suitable strategy for the selection of school and health center clusters3. Developed the capacity building curriculum for the development of the 10 key capacity building workshops conducted for teachers, school inspectors, Local Government Education Authority (LGEA) officials and community members. Show less



EDC (Education Development Center)

• United States
• Non-profit Organizations
• 700 & Above Employee

• Technical Start-up consultant

  • Sep 2004 - Nov 2004

  1. Coordinated the development of the Office Policies and procedures Guidelines, the Programme annual work plan and budget, recruitment and training of Kenyan and Sudanese staff in Nairobi, Meridi and the Juba Mountains. 2. Responsible for the acquisition of central office space, furnishing and procurement of office equipment in line with USAID procurement standards 3. Assisted the Interactive Radio Instruction (IRI) Adviser in developing the IRI Scope and Sequence, the Pedagogy framework and the Scriptwriters’ Training Manual. 4. Worked to secure the buy-in of the programme by the Sudan People’s Liberation Movement (SPLM) and Southern Sudan Secretariat of Education Show less



World Education

• United States
• Non-profit Organizations
• 300 - 400 Employee

• LEAP/Community Participation Component (CDC) Strategy Review Consultant

  • Jul 2004 - Aug 2004

  1. Worked with Kano, Lagos and Nasarawa SUBEBs and LGEAs in the development of the LEAP CPC Participatory Assessment Tool 2. Coordinated the assessment of the impact of LEAP CPC interventions by 9 Central PTA representatives, 15 test administrators and 14 representatives from 7 LEAP Partner NGOsin Kano, Lagos and Nasarawa States 3. Facilitated the Bridging and Sustainability Retreat organized to acquire information for the COMPASS/USAID project with respect to LEAP CPCs successes, challenges and lessons learnt. Show less

• State Pedagogy Mentor

  • Apr 2004 - Jun 2004

  1. Assisted in the design, strategic planning and implementation of the LEAP Training cycle, curriculum and modules for trainers and trainees 2. Coordinated the LEAP Training Cycle involving 24 LEAP Trainers, 328 Master Teachers and over 3,500 public primary and Islamiyya school teachers during Make and Take Workshops, the Training of master Trainers and the Bi-Monthly Teacher Workshops (BTWs) 3. Coordinated field trips to monitor and evaluate teachers implementation of the student centered pedagogy in the classrooms 4. Modeled and mentored on exemplary literacy and numeracy lessons and assisted teachers in connecting strategies learnt from the training workshops to the classroom. Show less

• Local Curriculum Adviser

  • May 2003 - May 2004

  1. Coordinated the design, strategic planning, implementation and monitoring of the $221,300 Book donation project 2. Secured the partnership of UBEC for the review of 250,000 donated education textbooks and resources worth $12.1 million into appropriate grade levels according to the Nigerian Curriculum 3. Developed 3 Training manuals and 1 support guide using the Nigerian Curriculum as reference for the training of 30 LEAP trainers, 10 NGO and 10 UBEC, National Commission of Colleges of Education (NCCE) and FCT SUBEB representatives, 480 Master Trainers and 4500 public primary school teachers from Abuja, Lagos, Nasarawa and Kano States. 4. Trained 386 PTA representatives from Abuja, Nasarawa, Kano and Lagos on how to monitor and ensure the sustainable use of the donated resources in their respective schools. 5. Worked with Nasarawa, Lagos, Kano and FCT Abuja SUBEBs to develop a sustainable work plan for the distribution and use of the donated textbooks and educational resources. Show less


Abuja Capital International College
• Teacher and Boys Boarding Master

  • May 2003 - May 2004

The Regent School Abuja
• Nigeria
• Primary and Secondary Education
• 1 - 100 Employee
• Key Stage 2 Support Teacher

  • Dec 2001 - May 2002

Victory Primary and Secondary School
• Science Teacher

  • Sep 1998 - Nov 2001

School of Nursing, Midwifery and Public Health
• Tutor

  • Aug 1997 - Jul 1998