Experience

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  Eagles coop investment and asset management ltd.

  Feb 2006 - Feb 2007

  Business development manager

  Duties and Achievements:• Initiated and implemented strategies, budgets, and work plans to drive business growth and expansion.• Led the organization's business development activities, establishing and managing various business units.• Championed the Village Savings and Loans Association (VSLA) project, empowering communities through financial inclusion.• Led the Village Economic Development Solution (VEDS) Project in partnership with the National Poverty Eradication Programme (NAPEP). Show less

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  Eagles coop investment and asset management ltd.

  May 2007 - Jan 2008

  Executive director

  Duties and Achievements:• Achieved a balance sheet size of NGN 500 million within six years and an annual turnover of 1.5 billion with a staff size of 52. This demonstrated significant organizational growth and financial stability.• Served as a Participating Financial Institution (PFI) to NAPEP, disbursing over N250 million under the VEDS project. This allowed me to support numerous entrepreneurial endeavors, contributing to economic growth and poverty alleviation.• Established 120 VSLAs and successfully linked more than 80% of them to finance and market opportunities. This enabled community members to access financial services, empowering them to improve their economic conditions and enhance livelihoods.• Initiated and implemented strategies, budgets, and work plans, driving organizational growth and success. This included leading the organization's business development activities, establishing, and managing various business units.• Championed the Village Savings and Loans Association (VSLA) project, empowering communities through financial inclusion. Additionally, I spearheaded the Village Economic Development Solution (VEDS) Project in partnership with NAPEP, aiming to combat poverty through economic development. Show less

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  Eagles multipurpose investment & asset management ltd

  Jan 2008 - Sept 2012

  Managing director

  Duties and Achievements: • Provided strategic leadership and direction to the organization, driving overall success and growth.• Oversaw the implementation of strategies, budgets, and work plans, ensuring effective execution.• Led and managed various business units, fostering collaboration and maximizing operational efficiency.• Spearheaded the Village Savings and Loans Association (VSLA) project, promoting financial inclusion and community empowerment.• Directed the Village Economic Development Solution (VEDS) Project in partnership with the National Poverty Eradication Programme (NAPEP), driving economic growth and poverty alleviation. Show less

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  Cooperative financing agency of nigeria

  Sept 2012 - Jun 2013

  Executive secretary/ceo

  Duties and Achievements:• Developed and delivered the organization's strategic plan effectively and efficiently, achieving successful implementation and driving the organization towards its desired outcomes.• Responsible for the day-to-day management of the organization's business under delegated authority by the board, ensuring smooth functioning and optimizing organizational efficiency.• Successfully revitalized 26 state cooperative financing agencies within six months, breathing new life into their operations and improving financial stability.• Designed and implemented strategies to strengthen the various State Cooperative Financing Agencies, enhancing their capacity and effectiveness.• Successfully started the transformation process from the National Association of Cooperative Credit Unions of Nigeria (NACCUN) to the Cooperative Financing Agency of Nigeria (CFAN), introducing a new constitution aligned with current cooperative business trends.• Introduced innovative cooperative financing facilities and cooperative insurance services, expanding financial options for cooperative members, and supporting their economic growth.• Intensified stakeholder engagement and gained international recognition for the organization's efforts in revitalizing the Cooperative sector.• Affiliated NACCUN with the African Confederation of Cooperative Savings and Credit Associations (ACCOSCA) and the World Council of Credit Unions (WOCCU), fostering collaboration and knowledge sharing on a regional and global scale.• Nominated the first Nigerian woman to serve at the International Cooperative Alliance Regional Office in Nairobi, contributing to gender diversity and representation in cooperative leadership. Additionally, appointed a Nigerian woman to serve on the Board of ACCOSCA, further promoting diversity and inclusivity in cooperative governance Show less

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  National association of cooperative credit unions of nigeria (naccun)

  Sept 2012 - Jun 2013

  Executive secretary/ceo
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  Association of non-bank microfinance institutions of nigeria (anmfin)

  Jun 2013 - Oct 2017

  Executive secretary/ceo
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  Emeraid capital

  Nov 2017 - now

  Chief executive officer

  Emeraid Capital Management & Consults Ltd is a financial service provider with a focus on financial inclusion. We provide end-to-end B2B, B2G & G2C consulting services within the development finance vertical. Our services include Agency banking, Microfinance, Training, and Capacity Building, Registration and Set up of Non-Bank Microfinance Institutions, Strategic and Business Planning, Microfinance/Accounting Software, Coaching/Technical Assistance, and Financial Linkage for Microfinance Institutions. A major concentration of Emeraid work is closing the lull and large evidence gap that exists in consulting service delivery. Our corporate culture is to promote better knowledge of not just “what works and why,” but more precisely, “how and why it is working.”Some Achievements include;• Acquired a pivotal contract as the primary facilitating partner for the MEDA - Nigeria WAY Project, effectively implementing the FY4-7 Business Development Service (BDS) and financial access components, benefiting 10,782 women and youths.• Trained and mentored 15,819 women and youth entrepreneurs as part of the MEDA-funded Nigeria WAY Project for FY6&7.• Provided lending services to 143 fish farmers, 4 hatcheries, and 4 fish feed distributors through the USAID-funded Investment in Delta State Aquaculture (IDSA) Project.• Achieved remarkable success in recruiting 10,000 agents for CBN licensed Super-Agent and Mobile Money Service Providers.• Acquired a pivotal contract as the primary facilitating partner for the MEDA - Nigeria WAY Project, effectively implementing the FY4-7 Business Development Service (BDS) and financial access components, benefiting 10,782 women and youths.• Trained and mentored 15,819 women and youth entrepreneurs as part of the MEDA-funded Nigeria WAY Project for FY6&7.• Provided lending services to 143 fish farmers, 4 hatcheries, and 4 fish feed distributors through the USAID-funded Investment in Delta State Aquaculture (IDSA) Project. Show less

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  Meda (mennonite economic development associates)

  Nov 2020 - Dec 2023

  Business development consultant

  Mennonite Economic Development Associate - MEDA supports women and youth agro-processors in three value chains in Bauchi State: rice, soybean and groundnut. The project focuses on women and youth-led businesses, with activities to improve productivity, adopt environmentally sustainable business practices, and increase access to markets, financial services, market information, business networks, and partnerships. MEDA collaborates with partner organisations operating in Bauchi State to mobilise clients into the project supported activities. The project operates in seven Local Government Areas (LGAs), specifically selected because of their importance in Bauchi's economy, feeding two key markets in Bauchi State – Bauchi and Azare, which bring together buyers, sellers, and processors for soybean, groundnuts and rice, among other crops. However, businesses in Bauchi are mainly small and informal, and the market remains nascent, with the government – not the private sector – as a primary driver. In Bauchi state, women and young people face many obstacles in achieving business success. Access to finance and mobility is limited for many women, and gender norms restrict their roles. In addition, endemic poverty and family needs increase the need for their economic participation. With increased access to productive technologies and business services, greater financial inclusion and inclusive community dialogues, MEDA supports women and youth-led businesses to transform their contribution to their households and communities. Show less

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  Fic exchange plc

  Jul 2021 - Aug 2023

  Director

  FIC Exchange Plc partners with corporate organizations and individuals to set up and operate profitably and professionally managed digital financial inclusion centres across the country

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  Saf-aga renewable energy limited

  Jan 2022 - now

  Managing director

  SAF-AGA Renewable Energy Limited is a leading renewable energy company strategically headquartered in Abuja, Nigeria, focused on harnessing solar hybrid technologies to provide sustainable, accessible, and cost-effective electricity. As an advocate for sustainable growth, the company is committed to delivering innovative, efficient, and environmentally responsible energy solutions to communities, industries, and businesses across Nigeria.