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An Impactful Career Built

I specialize in gender mainstreaming, policy development, and fostering entrepreneurial ecosystems
I also lead Neematai Atelier, a fashion brand that tells African stories through bold prints and funds education for young girls in Nigeria.

Impact

My Journey and Impact

With over a decade of experience spanning corporate finance, nonprofit consulting, and entrepreneurial ventures, I have helped organizations and individuals align their missions with measurable change.

Founder, Kobikam Africa

A gender and policy consulting firm advancing African women through strategic policy advocacy and gender-inclusive programs. Impact includes training 500+ professionals, influencing national policies, and creating frameworks adopted across multiple sectors.
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Creative Director, Neema Tai

A timeless fashion brand creating African-inspired prints with social impact. Each collection funds education for young girls in Nigeria while celebrating African stories globally creating both cultural and educational transformation.
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Founder, Every Good Work

A spiritual platform empowering women to build with God. Through monthly prayers, newsletters, YouTube conversations, and the annual Vision Conference, hundreds of women are equipped to lead lives of purpose and faith with measurable career and personal breakthroughs.
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Coach, The Birthing Place

A reflective and purpose-driven coaching platform that supports women birthing visions, transitioning careers, or seeking divine alignment. Clients report career advancement, successful business launches, and profound spiritual clarity.
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Gender Inclusion Specialist, CFYE Projects

Led and completed gender strategy workshops, policy rollouts, and technical training for inclusive enterprise development, directly impacting youth employment outcomes across multiple countries

Partnerships

Brands & Companies I’ve Worked With

My approach combines data-driven insights with actionable strategies, ensuring that gender equity is not just a conversation but a tangible, measurable goal for the organizations I work with.
General Electric (GE):

Led finance initiatives, managing contracts exceeding $300 million while implementing inclusive practices that improved team performance and retention.

FATE Foundation

Directed the ScaleUp Lab, coordinating a €1.3 million fund to support Nigerian entrepreneurs, resulting in dozens of successful business launches and hundreds of jobs created.

WIMBIZ

Co-chaired the Advocacy Committee, promoting 30% female representation on corporate boards—contributing to policy changes that have increased women's representation in leadership across Nigeria's private sector

Challenge Fund for Youth Employment (CFYE)

Spearheaded gender-focused projects, including workshops that trained over 500 professionals and young women, with participants reporting career advancement and increased leadership roles.

ICR SMEDAN

Led two validation workshops with key stakeholders in Nigeria's entrepreneurial ecosystem working together to drive a more gender inclusive National Policy on MSMEs

Certifications and Badges

Certifications and Badges

/01/
CPD - Public Policy Analysis
/02/
ILO - Participatory Gender Audit Facilitator
/03/
VCALP - Visionary Compass Accelerator Leadership Program

Let's Connect

Whether you’re building a gender-inclusive program, seeking purpose-aligned coaching, looking to collaborate on a social fashion project or curating a speaker for your next event—I’d love to hear from you.

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