Experience

Nigerian Association of Chambers of Commerce, Industry, Mines and Agriculture (NACCIMA)

• Nigeria
• Non-profit Organizations
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Deputy Director General

  • Nov 2022 - Present

  • Coordinates the functions and responsibilities of the Secretariat under the directive of the DG. • Research, IT, Corporate Governance and Policy development responsibilities • Coordinate external relations with government agencies and corporate organizations across all sectors of the economy. • Work with the Technical Committees of various institutions in the Organised Private Sector (OPS) on common interest for the chambers of Commerce benefits and progress nationally • Contributes to the advocacy on policies enhancing better business environment for the Organised Private Sector in Nigeria (OPSN) • Relate with regional bodies and international organizations on areas of common economic and social interest for the benefits of member organizations. • Etcetera etcetera. Show less



His Arm & Edge Consulting

• Lagos, Nigeria

• Managing Consultant/CEO

  • Jan 2020 - Oct 2022

  • Consultancy on Renewable Energy projects; Independent Power Projects (IPPs); Oil & Gas projects Economic evaluation and analysis; • Advisor to Oil & Gas Free Zone Authority on Energy and Trade. • Adjunct lecturer at Caleb Business School, Lagos on International Economics and Monetary Theory and Policy. Accomplishment: • Consultancy on Renewable Energy projects and Independent Power Projects. (IPPs): • Consultant on an on-going Renewable Energy project – a synergy between Oyo State Government, NNPC and Cheranna Energy Aberdeen UK on the production of Bio-fuel (Ethanol). The project targets employment of above 500 youths, both direct and indirect staff. (Project presently on hold as a result of COVID 19). • Advisor to Oil & Gas Free Zone Authority (OGFZA) on Energy and Trade policies and implementation processes. • Consultancy contract on energy and trade policies; formulation, evaluation and implementation processes of approved policies. (Project running smoothly and not affected by COVID 19) Show less



Orlean Invest Africa

• Nigeria
• Oil and Gas
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Consultant/Head External Affairs Division

  • Jan 2016 - Dec 2019

  • High-level interface with government Ministries, Departments, Agencies and Parastatals (MDAPs) at ensuring smooth relationships on existing businesses while leveraging on existing good relationship to secure new businesses of interest for my client/company • Port concession mgt including Port Estate innovations at Onne and Warri sea ports, IWST (Port tariff) reviews and negotiations with operators, Port power project consultancy. • Created favourable business atmosphere for Commercial/Marketing team by connecting them to MDAPs on basis of already existing good relationship built with the MDAPs, such NNPC, NAPIMS, DPR, NGC • Assist Commercial with statistical data and analyses and economic valuations of Nigeria’s OPL/OML oilfields • Monitor and report significant changes in the sector as it concerns the organization. • Coordination of Media Relations ACCOMPLISHMENTS: • Organized and influenced the state visit of the Minister of State for Petroleum in April, 2016, to the company Head Office at Onne Port Harcourt, a 1st in the coy. Resulted in better Business relationship between Petroleum Ministry and NNPC as Regulators with INTELS (subsidiary of Orleans Invest Africa) • Re-established cordial relationship, between INTELS (operator) and Oil & Gas Free Zone Authority (the regulator) for smooth operation of INTELS businesses and enhanced regulatory charges; a win-win situation. There was national stalemate in 2018 as a result of these issues which was strategical managed in win-win situation • Team member on re-negotiation of IWST with IOCs & NAPIMS, resolving industry dispute with operators in the Free Zone at Onne, Warri & Calabar Sea Ports • Built favourable business atmosphere for Commercial team with the MDAPs • Assist Commercial with statistical data and analyses as well as economic valuations of Nigeria’s OPL/OML oilfields • Monitored significant changes in sector for coy's proactive business decisions Show less



Flame Petroleum & Gas Company Limited

• Lagos, Nigeria

• General Manager

  • Mar 1992 - Sep 2011

  • Job schedule/Accomplishment: Establishes budget and draws up long term objectives with role-over plans that incorporates business growth while overseeing and evaluating growth • Risk Management Analysis including market information and data analysis and proactive investment decisions. Achieved through interactions with stakeholders and Government Agencies • Re-negotiated project financing with our Bankers (various banks) – over 50 Million debts through interest charges written off • Liaising with government agencies and regulatory authorities on all business regulations and licences • Headed a team of experts in various fields to re-engineer and restructure ailing consulting firm and a media house under Flame Petroleum Group of companies Marketing & Sales Manager (1999 – 2003) Relocated from Project operations to Sales Division to turnaround the business and renegotiate terms to win back clients; Raised sales value above 500mm Naira within a year while building business relations • Marketing and Sales of Petroleum Products and lubricants Nationwide as well as retail Sales in Lagos region • LPG Sales: Again was drafted to manage two specific LPG projects worth over 500 Million Naira in Flame Petroleum (1999–2001); transactions that would have left the company in huge financial losses Head of Operations/Project Management. (1997 –1999) • Responsible for the execution of Flame/NNPC-PPMC projects; managed the operational distribution of Petroleum Products Nationwide • Coordinated the delivery of product successfully within the time frame projected with less than expected minimal industry percentage loss; Also managed operational distribution of product nationwide • Supervised LPG projects including gas plant operations, Truck yard project supervision and truck maintenance • Integrity & Trustworthiness: Moved time and again to head departments with inexplicable financial losses and successfully checkmated corrupt financial practices Show less