Experience

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  InvestHK Singapore

  • Hong Kong SAR

  • InvestHK oversea partner - Nigeria

    • Nov 2022 - Present
    • Hong Kong SAR

    As a seasoned professional with a wealth of experience in business development and international relations, David Okiemute Sagua is a highly skilled and motivated Country Representative for InvestHK. With a deep understanding of the African continent and a passion for building awareness of Hong Kong and InvestHK, David is dedicated to fostering relationships with local stakeholders, chambers of commerce, and industry associations. He is known for his proactive approach and ability to connect with companies through a variety of channels, including seminars, roundtables, trade events, and roadshows. With a proven track record of success and a drive to succeed, David is an asset to any organization looking to expand their reach and deepen their connections in the African market.

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  AMENA Africa Limited

  • Lagos, Nigeria

  • Country Manager

    • Aug 2022 - Present
    • Lagos, Nigeria

    AMENA Africa (AMENA) is a pan-African consulting firm focused on business initiation and expansion. The company specializes in assisting companies with market entry and business initiation in African countries. AMENA has independent representative offices in Kenya (head office), Nigeria, Ghana, and South Africa, among others, and works in selected African countries on an exclusive contractual basis with established local consulting firms. AMENA's representative office in Nigeria is headed by Mr. David Sagua, who has over 8 years of business consultancy experience in the Nigerian private and public sectors.Since 2014, he has been advising foreign companies, both SMEs and Fortune 500 companies, on their market entry efforts in Nigeria. His sector focus is on engineering, agriculture, renewable energy & circular economy, construction, FMCG, and manufacturing. Mr. Sagua also has experience in representing the Flanders Investment and Trade Agency (FIT) Belgium, where he built up a significant number of references. He has a lot of experience in organizing business delegation trips and B2B appointments for clients from different countries to Nigeria.

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  Naijalink Limited

  • Nigeria
  • International Trade and Development
  • 1 - 100 Employee

  • Market Research Project Manager

    • Sep 2016 - Jun 2022

    David Okiemute Sagua is a seasoned professional with a wealth of experience in promoting international trade and investment. He has a proven track record of developing new export and business investment markets for foreign companies. He excels in market and economic research, utilizing his skills in data analysis to collate and interpret economic data from various sources. He is adept at providing weekly and monthly reports of economic outlook to clients, and is skilled in preparing other papers and presentations specific to client requirements and business prospects. He has a deep understanding of the local economic, financial, social, and fiscal situation, and is able to provide valuable insights to clients. He is also experienced in organizing and facilitating B2B meetings for European companies and is involved in planning and executing trade missions and country visits. With his expertise, David is a valuable asset to any organization looking to expand their international trade and investment efforts.

  • Account Manager for Flanders Investment and Trade

    • May 2019 - Apr 2022

    David Okiemute Sagua is a highly skilled and experienced business development professional with a proven track record of success in building and maintaining strong relationships with clients and partners in both Flanders (Belgium) and Nigeria. With a deep understanding of the needs and goals of his clients and partners, David is able to connect with key business executives and stakeholders to drive growth and success for all parties involved. In addition to his relationship-building skills, David is also an expert in identifying new business opportunities among existing customers and is able to prepare detailed reports and answer client queries with ease. With his dynamic and results-driven approach, David is the perfect candidate to help your business achieve its full potential.

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  Naijalink Limited

  • Ikoyi, Lagos

  • Project Assistant and Research Analyst

    • Aug 2014 - Sep 2016
    • Ikoyi, Lagos

    David Okiemute Sagua is a highly experienced market and economic researcher with a proven track record in providing valuable insights and analysis to clients. With a strong background in research and data analysis, David is able to collate and analyze economic data from a wide range of sources, including research institutions, company websites, and news publications. He is also skilled in providing weekly and monthly reports on the economic outlook to clients, and has a particular specialty in the agriculture, aviation, and engineering MEP sectors.In addition to his research and analysis skills, David is also a skilled communicator and collaborator. He is able to prepare papers and presentations tailored to the specific needs of clients, and is experienced in facilitating B2B meetings and planning and executing trade missions and country visits. He was also a part of the Nov-Dec 2015 Irish Trade mission.Overall, David is a highly driven and results-oriented professional who is committed to providing valuable insights and analysis to clients. He is an ideal candidate for any organization looking for a skilled market and economic researcher who can help them make informed business decisions.

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  Federal Airports Authority Nigeria (FAAN)

  • Nigeria

  • Electrical Engineer

    • Nov 2011 - Nov 2012
    • Nigeria

    As a skilled Electrical Engineer with a proven track record of success, I have a passion for designing, planning, and implementing maintenance and operations work schedules in a team environment. My experience in using Gantt chart representation and Microsoft projects has allowed me to design and produce efficient and effective electrical maintenance schedules, resulting in the completion of projects ahead of schedule.In addition to my technical expertise, I have also demonstrated my ability to develop and implement effective supplier management strategies, resulting in improved supplier relationships and trust. My strong communication and negotiation skills have also allowed me to successfully procure high-tension cabling wires and electrical accessories for various projects.As a dedicated and results-driven professional, I have gained valuable experience in managing project teams comprising individuals from various disciplines, as well as monitoring the daily execution of maintenance projects alongside the project manager. I am confident in my ability to make a valuable contribution to any organization and am excited about the opportunity to work with a dynamic and innovative team.

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  Nigerian Petroleum Development Company (NPDC)

  • Nigeria

  • Industrial Trainee

    • Jul 2009 - Sep 2009
    • Nigeria

    David Okiemute Sagua is a highly skilled and experienced professional in the field of flow station operations. He is well-versed in the extraction, reception, separation, storage and transportation of oil and gas. With practical experience in monitoring the three phase separator pressure, temperature and volume gauges, he is able to effectively ensure the smooth running of flow station operations.In addition to his expertise in flow station operations, David is also a passionate petrophysical log interpreter. He is enthusiastic about the study of incremental depth-record of rocks, minerals, fluids and other subsurface materials. With his knowledge in the interpretation of potential hydrocarbon producing formation and reservoirs, he is able to accurately identify and evaluate potential oil and gas resources.With his combination of technical knowledge and practical experience, David is a valuable asset to any oil and gas company. He is a hardworking and dedicated professional who is committed to delivering high-quality results.