I am an experienced Development Practitioner with interest in Gender Mainstreaming, Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights, Youth Participation and Entrepreneurship Development. I have over 10 years’ experience in program design/implementation, policy strategy/development, international and national volunteer mobilization, training and management. I own a degree in Computer Science, an Associate degree in Community and Public Health and certifications in Entrepreneurship Development and Project Management for Development. I am also a fellow of the African Women Entrepreneurship Cooperative (AWEC), New York on Social Enterprise Development and Coady International Institute, Canada on Facilitation Approaches for Social Change.
I have spent the last 4-5 years leading the gender equality component of Cuso International, Nigeria to strategize with staff and partners on gender friendly policies and practices that will assist women and men access resources and have control over resources in the agricsector. I have enjoyed working with financial institutions to develop gender responsive loans and credit approaches as well as integrate gender issues into entrepreneurship development modules and practices.
I am known to lead the commemoration of several women and reproductive health related events: International Women’s Day, 16 Days of Activism, day of Women’s health and The Day of the Girls Child in Cross River State.
I have a flair for the media as I have served as both radio and television presenters with the Cross River Broadcasting Corporation (CRBC); I also a strong social media engagement platform which is my advocacy platform to reach young people on key development issues.