
Passionate about education through reading and writing outside the academic context. I am known for attention to detail, being articulate as well as the ability to get along with team members from different backgrounds and cultures.
Organised and managed program developments from conception through successful execution. I was one of a small team that researched, wrote and submitted the bid that won the city of Port Harcourt its nomination as UNESCO World Book Capital 2014. I recommeded a pilot implementation of selected programmes and the lessons learnt from this contributed to the sucessful roll out of the 2014 programmes.
Provided ongoing direction and leadership for various program operations: Workbook production for over 100 book titles for the book clubs in schools programme, The Songhai12; a Writers Residency Program, Selection, sourcing and purchasing of thousands of books required for the book clubs, overseeing and participating in the monthly adult book reading and drama adaptation of the book of the month.
Communication and Branding
Was involved in all discussions and decisions on project branding and written communication about the project to stakeholders and on digital/ traditional media; wrote reports, news articles, adverts, jingles and website content. Was the Secretary to the Port Harcourt UNESCO World Book Club organising committee which was chaired by the Deputy Governor of the State and comprised of government officials as well as 3 members of the project team..
Stakeholder Engagement and Management
Onboarded and liaised with numerous project stakeholders for the entire project life cycle, revising MOUs, providing programe updates and feedback to Government officials, writers, schools, institutions of higher learning, book sellers and publishers. Also participated in the writing of the final and mid project report to UNESCO and other stakeholders.
Input airline ticket sales from all the STA Travel shops world wide, highlight and point out errors in the sales for example; over billed or double billed tickets.
Introduced to the project management fundamentals and requirements
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I love reading African literature and have been fortunate to meet some of Africa's great writers like Prof Wole Soyinka, Cpt. Elechi Amadi, Mama Atido and Ngugi wa Thiongo. I am an aspiring novelist and also do freelance writing/editing for friends and colleagues. I love to visit new places and would like to visit more destinations in Africa.