M&E and Project Management Software for Development Projects
Summary
Designed and led the development of an M&E and project management software specifically for development projects.
About
Highly innovative and results-driven social development professional with over 9 years of experience, specializing in leveraging ICT and agricultural technology to drive high-impact social interventions and economic growth. Proven leader in project management, startup development, and digital product strategy, adept at managing teams of up to 70 staff and over 6,000 field agents for real-time monitoring across multiple election cycles. Successfully co-founded Chiniki Guard, an AI solution that won the No.1 Global AI Challenge at GITEX Technology Week, demonstrating exceptional ability to develop and implement transformative solutions across agribusiness, technology, and social impact sectors.
Work
Sautus Sunnah Charity Foundation
|Secratary/ Executive Director
Nigeria
→
Summary
Led the management and leadership team of Sautus Sunnah Charity Foundation, developing strategies and projects to deliver the foundation's mandate.
Highlights
Developed and executed communication and publicity strategies, including websites and social media channels, to enhance organizational outreach.
Successfully executed Ramadan Feeding Projects for over 500 people and provided scholarships for over 50 orphans to study at various institutions.
Youth in Agriculture Network Africa (YANAFRICA)
|Chairman / Chief Executive Officer
Nigeria
→
Summary
Led foundational leadership and strategic direction for YANAFRICA, overseeing agricultural and agribusiness programs and establishing key partnerships to drive organizational growth and impact.
Highlights
Provided foundational leadership and strategic direction for a startup, developing and executing short, medium, and long-term plans with key milestones.
Established a comprehensive training program that empowered thousands of youths with practical skills in agri-business and agricultural sectors.
Secured membership in major regional and national networks and cultivated relationships with donors, venture capitalists, and angel investors to foster partnerships and funding.
Led the development of innovative concept notes and proposals, contributing to the organization's visibility and penetration in the agricultural sector.
Huzex Nigeria Limited
|Chief Executive Officer
Nigeria
→
Summary
Led Huzex Nigeria Limited's strategic development and operations, focusing on agribusiness, agricultural production projects, and the development of Agri-Tech solutions.
Highlights
Designed and oversaw agricultural production projects, including the cultivation of 200 hectares of Maize, Sesame, and Beans in Taraba State.
Designed and implemented the Huzex Agro-forestry/Orchard farm in Tsagero Village, Katsina State, promoting sustainable agriculture.
Led a team of software developers to create Agri-Tech solutions, directly addressing unique agricultural problems and enhancing farm setup and consultancy services.
Kano State Agro Pastoralist Development Project /SAA/IDB
|Consultant Associate
Kano, Kano State, Nigeria
→
Summary
Participated in developing M&E and KM tracking systems and strategic implementation plans for the Kano State Agro Pastoralist Development Project.
Highlights
Participated in developing the M&E Plan for the Crop component of SAA Deliverables, ensuring effective project monitoring.
Contributed to the development of M&E and KM tracking systems for the entire project, enhancing data management and reporting.
Conducted M&E Training for implementing staff and collaborated with the project team to develop a strategic implementation plan.
Afriprime Nigeria Limited
|Managing Director
Nigeria
→
Summary
Led Afriprime Nigeria Limited, developing management and leadership strategies and overseeing agricultural production projects.
Highlights
Designed and supervised agricultural production projects, including the cultivation of 350 hectares of Maize across 3 LGAs in Kano State.
Facilitated project financing in partnership with CBN, ensuring successful execution of cultivation, harvesting, and uptake of produce.
Kirkira INnovation Hub
|Chief Executive Officer
Nigeria
→
Summary
Provided foundational leadership at Kirkira INnovation Hub, overseeing strategic direction, managing digital skills programs, and fostering partnerships to launch successful startups.
Highlights
Supervised the development and launch of 4 successful startups, including Chiniki Guard, which won the 2020 GITEX Supernova Artificial Intelligence Best Startup award.
Established a training program that enabled over 3,000 young men and women to gain digital literacy skills and incubated 10 startups in agri-tech/agribusiness sectors.
Secured contracts and consultancy services through competitive bids, boosting annual revenue by over 20% yearly.
Managed relationships with prospective partners, including donors and venture capitalists, and secured membership in major regional/national networks.
Techplot Project and Consulting Services Ltd.
|Executive Director Innovation and Projects
Nigeria
→
Summary
Provided strategic vision and technical expertise for Techplot, driving agribusiness development, enhancing agricultural production, and implementing ICT solutions to support partners and clients.
Highlights
Provided technical expertise and support in agribusiness, agricultural production, and market linkages, enhancing capacity building for partners and clients.
Managed company and partner value chain aggregation programs, overseeing market research, analysis, and information dissemination to stakeholders and investors.
Developed and implemented ICT strategies and solutions, coordinating trade missions and stakeholder forums to ensure effective project delivery.
Chiniki Guard [Artificial Intelligence]
|Co-founder
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
→
Summary
Co-founded Chiniki Guard, the first Nigerian AI Solution, leading product design, development, and business strategy to achieve global recognition.
Highlights
Co-founded Chiniki Guard, the first Nigerian AI Solution, winning the No.1 Global AI Challenge at GITEX Technology Week in Dubai.
Led the product design and development team, driving the creation of an innovative AI solution.
Designed the business strategy and customer acquisition strategy for the startup, positioning it for market success.
Innovation Support Network [for Hubs in Nigeria]
|Founding Partner
Nigeria
→
Summary
Co-founded and supported the Innovation Support Network, fostering IT and innovation startups across Nigeria and implementing key strategic initiatives.
Highlights
Actively supported Ford Foundation in implementing the AGM, bringing together over 100 hubs and startup CEOs from across Nigeria.
Designed and implemented a project to teach and support orphans and widows in sustainable backyard vegetable and fruit farming, enhancing self-sufficiency.
APC Katsina State
|Consultant, Project Lead
Katsina, Katsina State, Nigeria
→
Summary
Led project design and implementation for real-time election monitoring and situation reporting systems for APC Katsina State across multiple election cycles.
Highlights
Designed and implemented real-time Election Monitoring and Situation Report Systems for the 2015 and 2023 elections.
Led a team of over 70 staff in the situation room and managed over 6,000 reporting agents across Polling Units, Wards, and LGAs for real-time monitoring.
Developed software and web applications for real-time election monitoring, ensuring efficient data collection and analysis.
Himma Smallholder Farmers Association
|Consultant, Project Manager
Nigeria
→
Summary
Managed project design and implementation for the cultivation of 10,000 hectares of rice and developed an e-extension platform for farmers.
Highlights
Designed and implemented a project for the cultivation of 10,000 hectares of Rice in Taraba and Sokoto States, securing funding from CBN.
Developed and hosted an online portal where over 200,000 farmers registered and were verified, enhancing outreach and service delivery.
Developed an Extension Service Software platform, training extension agents and project supervisors to support smallholder farmers.
Katsina State House of Assembly
|ICT Consultant
Katsina, Katsina State, Nigeria
→
Summary
Developed and implemented ICT strategies, e-library, and digital communication channels for the Katsina State House of Assembly.
Highlights
Developed comprehensive ICT strategies for the Katsina State House of Assembly, enhancing legislative operations.
Established an E-Library and ICT Center, improving access to digital resources and information for the legislative body.
Developed official website and digital communication channels, boosting public engagement and transparency.
Centre for Information Technology and Development
|Program Officer/ Web Developer
Nigeria
→
Summary
Provided strategic direction for peace-building projects, developed ICT solutions, and coordinated social media strategies for the organization.
Highlights
Coordinated a hate speech project, funded by NSRP/DFID, utilizing a tech approach to peacebuilding during and after the 2015 Nigerian elections, generating over 25,000 entries of hate speech data.
Developed concept notes, proposals, and project plans, innovating IT solutions like a cattle rustling tracking system and a hate speech-monitoring platform.
Facilitated the establishment of 3 primary schools, enrolling over 500 pupils, and 8 student peace clubs across 5 Nigerian states through DFID and MacArthur Foundation supported projects.
Coordinated social media strategy, data mining, and analysis, serving as the focal person in Katsina State.
Sheikh Abdullah As Sughair Foundation Saudi Arabia
|Consultant
Saudi Arabia
→
Summary
Led the research, design, and continuous management of a 20-hectare fruits orchard for Sheikh Abdullah As Sughair Foundation, overseeing all operational aspects from planning to marketing.
Highlights
Researched, designed, and implemented a 20-hectare fruits orchard in Kaita and Rimi LGAs, Katsina State, developing the business plan and farm setup.
Managed continuous farm operations, including staffing and marketing of produce, ensuring successful uptake.
Vasplus Technologies Limited
|System Analyst
Nigeria
→
Summary
Provided technical support for system analysis and design at Vasplus Technologies Limited, contributing to the development of robust technology solutions.
Highlights
Provided essential technical support for system analysis and design, contributing to the development of robust technology solutions.
Education
Lead City University, Ibadan
Ibadan, Oyo State, Nigeria
→
MBA
International Agribusiness and Valuechain Management
Al Qalam University, Katsina
Katsina, Katsina State, Nigeria
→
BSc
Computer Science
Awards
No.1 Global AI Challenge
Awarded By
GITEX Technology Week
Awarded for Chiniki Guard, the first Nigerian AI Solution, showcasing Nigerian innovation globally.
Languages
English
Hausa
Arabic
Certificates
NATIONAL YOUTH SERVICE CORPS (NYSC CERTIFICATE)
Issued By
National Youth Service Corps
CMC (Certified Management Consultant)
Issued By
Institute of Management Consultants Nigeria
THE INSTITUTE OF MANAGEMENT CONSULTANTS NIGERIA (Fellow)
Issued By
Institute of Management Consultants Nigeria
Cisco IT Essentials (CITESS)
Issued By
Cisco
HEPHZIT proficiency in Web Development
Issued By
HEPHZIT
EXABYTES (Diploma in Computer Networking and System Administration)
Issued By
EXABYTES
EXABYTES (Professional Program in Network Security and Penetration Testing)
Issued By
EXABYTES
EXABYTES (Professional Program in VSat Technology and Installation)
Issued By
EXABYTES
CONSICE COURSES (How to Defeat Advanced Malware)
Issued By
CONSICE
TECHNOLOGY INCUBATION CENTER CIU (TIC CIU Internet Associate)
Issued By
TIC CIU
Certificate of attendance for a 3-Day Workshop on Business Planning and Strategy
Issued By
PROGRESSIVE AND DEVELOPMENT INITIATIVE KATSINA
Certificate of attendance SKILLS AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP TRAINING (RURAL RENEWABLE ENERGY)
Certificate of Participation: 2-Day School of Data Course with Connected Developments CODE
Issued By
School of Data
ANDROID Development Course
Issued By
Google, Andella and Udacity
Certificate of Completion of Entrepreneurial training, Mentorship and Research Exercise
Issued By
ACCELERATE LABS
Skills
Agribusiness & Agricultural Development
Agri-business Consultancy, Agri-tech Development, Agricultural Production and Value addition Project Management, Agri-business Development and Design, Agri-business Marketing and Strategy, Value chain Analysis, Agriculture, Agri-Business, Agri-tech, Agricultural Investment and Funding, Livelihood, Livelihood and Resilience.
Project Management & Strategy
Project Management, Strategic Planning, Program Design and Implementation, Results-Based Management, Project Appraisal and Management.
Monitoring & Evaluation (M&E)
Monitoring and Evaluation, M&E Plan, Process Monitoring, Impact Assessment, Need Assessment.
Business & Startup Development
Business and Startup Development, Business Modeling, Startups Incubation and Acceleration, Ecosystem Mapping and Evaluation.
Financial Management
Financial Consultancy, Investment analyst/Adviser, Financial Management, Nonprofit Fundraising.
Information Technology & Digital Skills
ICT Consultancy, Software Development, Web Development, Automation, Remote Sensing & GIS, Digital Product Development, Digital Skills Acquisition, Microsoft Office Applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, Outlook), Google Suite Applications, Information Management Systems (Open Data Kit, Kobo Toolbox, Ushahidi, Statistical Package for Social Scientists, TEXIT, Easel.ly), Remote Sensing and GIS (Glovis, USGS Lan Sat, Idrisi).
Communication & Advocacy
Communications, Social media strategy, Advocacy, Writing Reports, Designing Research, Developing Training Curriculum, Communicating Success Stories, Writing/Editing Social Media Content, Search Engine Optimization, Driving Paid/Organic Reach, Social Media Campaigns, Social Media Analytics, Infographics Design, Website Management, Content Development, Social media for development, Business Advocacy, Social Change, Strategic Communication.
Policy & Governance
Policy Formulation, Analysis and Impact Assessment, Governance, Electoral reform, Peacebuilding, Conflict Analysis and Management, Political Economy Analysis/Power Mapping, Public Private Partnership.
Social Impact & Community Development
Knowledge Management, Social and Environmental Impact Assessment EIA, Gender, and Social Inclusion Analysis, Hate Speech, Gender, Youth Advocacy, Community Development.
Projects
Telegro: E-Extension Platform
Summary
Led the development of an e-extension platform designed to support smallholder farmers.
Hate and Dangerous Speech Tracking System
Summary
Served as a Technical Officer for a technology solution designed to track hate speech within Nigeria's social media.
Farmer Engagement Platform
Summary
Managed an e-extension platform developed to revolutionize agricultural advisory services in Nigeria.