I have always been interested in sustainable development and smart cities.  My previous training andwork experience are some of the preparations for such an assignment in a multi-cultural  and multi-disciplinary team.

As an Economist with interests in Development and The Environment, it is very easy for me to apply theprinciples of Economic science to drive people’s passion and interests to be positive stakeholders in suchprojects.   Getting the buy-in  of  the people  by  making them see the direct  benefits  which are  alsodelivered as close as possible to the recipients.  My knowledge of Economics of Regulation will also beuseful in designing workable and simple rules.

Coming from Nigeria and having practical experience of poverty and inequality which are some of themajor drivers of degradation, I am well placed to help turn such challenges to immense opportunitiesthat will drive smart and sustainable cities.  Some of areas include waste management / engineering,water  supplies,  transportation,  urban  renewal  and  functional  education.   For  instance,  wastemanagement in poor nations may be smarter if the model is pay the polluter.  This will make waste towealth or power have positive impacts at the micro (household) levels.

My  experience  with  strategies,  project  and  change  management  will  also  be  very  handy.   Changemanagement techniques help greatly to make projects successful  and accepted.  I  also have qualityexperience in cost management and value optimization.  Designed and implemented several cost savingsolutions in the banks where I worked.   My current work involves the use of alternative energy andmaking them accessible.  Harnessing local resources to boost energy supply and efficient utilization withoptimal reward system are some values I bring to the projects.  It may also be possible to help attractsome funding supports to the projects through some of my current partners.


I had been involved with the Indian communities in Nigeria in the past.  Travelling and living in the ruralareas or strange places are parts of my routines.  It is my desire to contribute to the success of thisprojects in India and look forward to the team replicating them in others parts of the World includingAfrica.