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I am a results-driven Finance and Policy Analyst with over 6 years of progressive experience in development finance, financial management, treasury operations, and corporate communications. I design financial inclusion frameworks, SME-financing policies, and sustainability-driven development interventions, translating data into actionable insights for policymakers and stakeholders. I am skilled in data analysis, project appraisal, and stakeholder engagement, and I leverage Oracle ERP, T24, Clirec, and Microsoft Excel to support strategic decision-making. I thrive in collaborative environments, uphold high standards of accuracy and compliance, and consistently deliver measurable impact.…I am a results-driven Finance and Policy Analyst with over 6 years of progressive experience in development finance, financial management, treasury operations, and corporate communications. I design financial inclusion frameworks, SME-financing policies, and sustainability-driven development interventions, translating data into actionable insights for policymakers and stakeholders. I am skilled in data analysis, project appraisal, and stakeholder engagement, and I leverage Oracle ERP, T24, Clirec, and Microsoft Excel to support strategic decision-making. I thrive in collaborative environments, uphold high standards of accuracy and compliance, and consistently deliver measurable impact.

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I am a results-driven Finance and Policy Analyst with over 6 years of progressive experience in development finance, financial management, treasury operations, and corporate communications. I design financial inclusion frameworks, SME-financing policies, and sustainability-driven development interventions, translating data into actionable insights for policymakers and stakeholders. I am skilled in data analysis, project appraisal, and stakeholder engagement, and I leverage Oracle ERP, T24, Clirec, and Microsoft Excel to support strategic decision-making. I thrive in collaborative environments, uphold high standards of accuracy and compliance, and consistently deliver measurable impact.…I am a results-driven Finance and Policy Analyst with over 6 years of progressive experience in development finance, financial management, treasury operations, and corporate communications. I design financial inclusion frameworks, SME-financing policies, and sustainability-driven development interventions, translating data into actionable insights for policymakers and stakeholders. I am skilled in data analysis, project appraisal, and stakeholder engagement, and I leverage Oracle ERP, T24, Clirec, and Microsoft Excel to support strategic decision-making. I thrive in collaborative environments, uphold high standards of accuracy and compliance, and consistently deliver measurable impact.

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I am a results-driven Finance and Policy Analyst with over 6 years of progressive experience in development finance, financial management, treasury operations, and corporate communications. I design financial inclusion frameworks, SME-financing policies, and sustainability-driven development interventions, translating data into actionable insights for policymakers and stakeholders.

I am skilled in data analysis, project appraisal, and stakeholder engagement, and I leverage Oracle ERP, T24, Clirec, and Microsoft Excel to support strategic decision-making. I thrive in collaborative environments, uphold high standards of accuracy and compliance, and consistently deliver measurable impact.

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Data & Policy Analyst, Development Finance Department at Central Bank of Nigeria – Abuja, Nigeria

November 1, 2023 - April 30, 2025

Led public advocacy campaigns showcasing the Bank’s development-finance initiatives to key national stakeholders. Headed the recovery of ₦2 billion under the Commercial Agriculture Credit Scheme (CACS) in Q4 2024. Designed and implemented financial-inclusion policies expanding access for underserved and unbanked populations. Conducted risk appraisals for Real Sector Support Facility (RSSF) projects contributing 4.32% to Q1 2024 GDP. Monitored and evaluated funded projects against financial and developmental KPIs, recommending policy refinements.

Media Relations Manager, Corporate Communications Department at Central Bank of Nigeria – Abuja, Nigeria

September 1, 2022 - October 31, 2023

Directed national media campaigns for the e-Naira—Africa’s first Central Bank Digital Currency. Produced communiqués and press materials for the Monetary Policy Committee’s bi-monthly conferences. Coordinated outreach for credit-facility and real-sector interventions, contributing to a 3.2% GDP growth in 2023. Managed multimedia coverage of the CBN Governor’s Annual Football Cup and key economic stakeholder events.

Assistant Financial Manager at Central Bank of Nigeria – Abuja, Nigeria

April 1, 2021 - August 31, 2022

Reconciled over 2,000 CBN assets, improving inventory accuracy from 94% to 97%. Delivered 13-week rolling cash-flow forecasts, reducing budget variance to 2%. Introduced SLA checklists and maker–checker controls, cutting approval turnaround by 43%. Achieved 100% compliance with audit requirements and zero tax-filing penalties.

Currency Processing & Administration Officer at Central Bank of Nigeria – Abuja, Nigeria

February 1, 2020 - March 31, 2021

Developed and rolled out SOPs across 8 units, training 80 staff and improving delivery timeliness by 20%. Led policy research producing two currency-management frameworks adopted by the Bank. Optimized cash-processing efficiency and security compliance, attaining 100% quality-check scores.

Treasury Officer at Central Bank of Nigeria – Abuja, Nigeria

January 1, 2019 - January 31, 2020

Designed a nationwide public-opinion survey on BVN, cybersecurity, and e-Naira; authored two policy briefs. Strengthened currency-management operations, achieving 98% compliance and 55.8% YoY increase in circulation. Served as Controller’s representative for treasury operations, ensuring operational integrity across branches.

Technical Assistant (Intern), Monetary Policy Department at Central Bank of Nigeria – Abuja, Nigeria

January 1, 2018 - November 30, 2018

Contributed to bi-monthly economic reports supporting Monetary Policy Committee decisions. Drafted MPC communiqués for media dissemination. Liaised with IMF, World Bank, AfDB, and regional monetary institutions to enhance policy coordination.