Who We Are

Core Areas of Expertise

• ESG Compliance & Sustainability Frameworks
• Climate Risk, Sustainable Finance & Impact Assessment
• Programme & Portfolio Management
• Public–Private Partnerships & Stakeholder Engagement
• Youth Development & Women Empowerment
• Governance, Policy Alignment & SDG Integration
• Capacity Building, Training & Mentorship
• International Development & Market Entry Strategy

Professional Experience

Sustainability, ESG & Development Leadership

• Over 17 years of leadership experience delivering sustainability‑driven programmes across Africa and the UK.
• Extensive work in entrepreneurship, innovation, ESG advisory, programme design, team leadership, and institutional development.
• Specialist focus on youth development, women empowerment, climate action, and inclusive growth.
• Trusted mentor and advisor on environmental sustainability, ESG compliance, and impact measurement.
• Proven record of collaboration with public institutions, private sector actors, DFIs, NGOs, and academic partners on clean technology, green initiatives, and sustainable development programmes.

Field & Country Experience

• Nigeria: Programme leadership, ESG advisory, sustainable trade missions, SME consulting, agriculture and sustainability projects.
• Cameroon: Crisis‑response programming, education access initiatives, fundraising strategy design, SDG‑aligned interventions.
• Tanzania: Rural development, village mapping, girls' safety initiatives, education and community‑based projects.
• Developed the "Thank You Development Model", promoting volunteer‑led education delivery in underserved communities.
• Language: Fluent in English.

Key Competencies & Achievements

Coordination & Programme Management

• Led and coordinated regional and cross‑functional teams, aligning projects with UN Sustainable Development Goals (notably SDG 4 & SDG 5).
• Consistent delivery of high‑impact, client‑focused results since 2005, with strong monitoring, reporting, and governance discipline.

Practice & Strategic Leadership

• Led the Nigerian team for the EU Sustainability Impact Assessment of a Trade Agreement in Brussels (2003).
• Designed and delivered a UK–Nigeria Trade Mission Programme (2014) with support from the British High Commission.
• Created a sustainable fundraising and recovery strategy for crisis‑affected regions in Cameroon (2020).
• Led volunteer response teams supporting elderly council residents during the COVID‑19 pandemic in the UK (2020).
• Founded the African Women in Power initiative (2018), advancing leadership, safety, and economic inclusion for women.

Partnerships for Results

• Built and managed partnerships with climate experts, sustainability practitioners, NGOs, policymakers, academia, and private sector leaders.
• Structured ESG‑focused collaborations across Nigeria and Cameroon to strengthen investment readiness, compliance, and local capacity.

Technical & Cross‑Sector Collaboration

• Worked closely with technical specialists across climate change, equality, education, sustainable finance, and ESG training.
• Contributed to the design and delivery of capacity‑building programmes and technical advisory initiatives.

Project & Impact Management

• Managed technical teams delivering projects addressing out‑of‑school children, crisis prevention, and social protection.
• Provided advisory support on agricultural technology, food security, and plant biotechnology to improve productivity and sustainability.

Education & Professional Training

United Nations Institute for Training and Research (UNITAR) – Certified Training in:

• Climate Risk Information & Decision‑Making
• Sustainable Finance
• Sustainable Diets
• Children & Climate Change
• Sustainable Consumption & Production in Africa
• ESG‑Aligned Development and Policy Integration

Skills

Management • ESG Advisory • Programme & Project Planning • Strategic Consulting • Sustainable Finance • Public Speaking • Change Management • Board Governance • Executive Leadership • New Business Development • International Operations

Honours & Awards

• Most Creative NGO in Northern Nigeria (2019)
• Green Chain Walk Award Certification – Transport for London
• SDG 4 Certificate of Appreciation – UN Volunteers (Education in Crisis‑Hit Region, Cameroon)
• SDG 5 Certificate of Appreciation – UN Volunteers (Girls' Safety & Rural Mapping, Tanzania)

Volunteer & Community Leadership

• Coordinated COVID‑19 volunteer response in the Royal Borough of Greenwich.
• Volunteer, St John Ambulance; contributor to NHS Cancer Research Unit.
• Member, Oxleas NHS Foundation Trust.
• Community leader in Thamesmead, participant in UK Government volunteer research panels.
• Contributor to village mapping and education fundraising projects in Tanzania.

Board & Advisory Positions

• President, Light Association, Nigeria (2002 – 2004)
• Director, Bizonnect UK (2014 – 2017)
• Board Member, RIGHT4JOB.COM LIMITED (2015 – 2018)
• Founder, Ripple Vision Foundation (2016 – Present)
• Freelance ESG & Sustainability Consultant, SMEs in Nigeria (2019 – Present)
• Advisory Group Member, Cavendish – MISHP (2020 – Present)
• Human Rights Ambassador, International Human Rights Movements (2020 – Present)
• ESG Leadership & Advisory, ESG Management Services (2023 – Present)
• Affiliated Professional, University College London (2023 – Present)
• Special Projects Sub‑Committee Member, Association of Business Mentors (2023)

Additional Professional Roles

• Entrepreneurship Associate Staff, UCL Innovation & Enterprise (2022)
• Lived Experience Practitioner, Cavendish Health (NHS) (2021 – 2022)
• MHSIP Expert by Experience, Health Innovation Network (2021 – Present)