About Candidate

Location

Education

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Bachelor of Pharmacy 1991
Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, Nigeria.

I graduated with a 2:1 cGPA in Pharmacy from the Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, Osun State Nigeria in 1991.

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Masters in Business Administration 2008
University of Abuja, Nigeria.

After working for some years to gather some experience, I got admitted for an Masters in Business Administration course at the University of Abuja, Nigeria in 2005 and graduated with honors in 2008.

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Masters in Public Health 2021
University of Southern Wales

I was admitted for a Masters in Public Health program with the University of Southern Wales in 2018 and I graduated with honors in 2021

Work & Experience

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Executive Director February 2024 - To date
Ema-Ela Pharmaceuticals & Consultancy Services Abuja

• Spearheaded strategic planning and operational oversight, achieving a 20% growth in service delivery.
• Lead consultancy services in program design, market expansion, and supply chain optimization.
• Cultivate partnerships to enhance program reach and impact.

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Programs, Commercial & Marketing Director 01 / 2020 - 01 / 2024
Marie Stopes International Sierra Leone

• Led the strategic direction and execution of multi-sectoral programs, ensuring alignment with donor and organizational priorities.
• Designed and implemented integrated programming across static clinics, expanding sexual and reproductive health (SRH) services to underserved communities.
• Developed and executed resource mobilization strategies, securing 100% funding for key initiatives.
• Strengthened monitoring, evaluation, accountability, and learning (MEAL) systems, fostering a culture of data-driven decision-making.
• Oversaw cross-sectoral collaboration, ensuring program efficiency and alignment with national health frameworks.
• Managed staff development through coaching, mentorship, and capacity-building initiatives.

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Integrated Programs Director 02 / 2016 - 12 / 2019
Marie Stopes International Sierra Leone

• Provided strategic leadership in program design, ensuring high-quality project implementation across multiple sectors.
• Secured additional grants and optimized donor compliance, achieving a 40% year-over-year improvement in audit outcomes.
• Strengthened partnerships with donors, government agencies, and implementing partners to enhance program effectiveness.
• Championed knowledge-sharing initiatives, leading to improved program integration and innovation.

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Sales & Marketing Manager 02 / 2012 - 01 / 2016
Marie Stopes International – Abuja, Nigeria.

• Led the introduction of new pharmaceutical products, achieving a 30% market share within a year.
• Expanded program outreach by increasing service coverage across six additional states.
• Developed and executed social marketing programs, increasing market share by 25%.

Awards

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Best SMT Member Award – Marie Stopes Sierra Leone 2021 & 2022

I won the best Senior Management Team member in years 2021 & 2022.

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Best Global Country Program Award – Use of Contact Centre 2021

I led the team that won the best global country program award for the use of the Contact Centre for completing the continuum of care for clients that use MSI services at Marie Stopes International Sierra Leone.

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Best Medical Representative 1995

I was awarded the best medical representative for GlaxoSmithKline Pharma West Africa in Nigeria in 1995.