Tasallahchibok (MA)

Tasallah chibok has schooled both home and abroad and holds masters degree in public administration, a degree in political science from Ahmadu Bello University Zaria, a certificate in management skills for Rural Development from university of Reading UK. Currently she works for ActionAid International Nigeria as the capacity Building Advisor

Experienced and resourceful organizational and community development consultant with specific skills in the following areas: participatory rural appraisal, (PRA), training, facilitation, participatory monitoring and evaluation (PM&E), Participatory Organizational Self Assessment and team building

A sound knowledge on project management cycle hinging either on process or blue print project design approach or combination serves as entry points in applying specific talents towards maximizing client’s satisfaction.

Tasallah is a skilled team player whose energy and motivation serve as an example to others. Clients worked for include: Department for International Development (DFID Jigawa), Action Aid Nigeria (AAN), Capacity Building for Decentralized Development (CBDD) Project. Others are British Council (BC), several national Non Governmental Organizations (NGOs) across Nigeria. She is an associate consultant with ICS.

Amina Baba-Manu

Amina has a degree in chemistry, a certificate a certificate in Participatory rural Appraisal (PRAXIS India) and worked with ActionAid Nigeria as the field program coordinator for PSRHH project.

Organizational and Gender development specialist, she has broad exposure and experience in organizational development and mentoring, proposal development, strategic planning, participatory M and E and report writing. She is a senior policy Advisor Partnership against Poverty (PAP), Action Aid Nigeria (AAN). As a senior policy advisor, she has managed large program budgets, and has been in nurturing key nascent NGOs into well established Organizations. Led teams in starting up large project, have over the years developed good leadership and managerial skills.

Experience in management and coordination of programs with specific skills in organizational assessment, team building, Participatory Action Research (PAR), facilitating and training, good report writing, documentation and editing, paying specific attention to details and salient omissions or mistakes.

Amina has been engaged in community level work with partner organizations in delivering program objectives. This involves assessing the organizations’ capacity gaps, designing appropriate build capacity packages, develop plans and budget for the effective delivery of the program. Works well as a team member and respects divergent opinions and cultures within the team. She has facilitated team building process for ActionAid International Nigeria RSH team, Family Heritage International, and various national NGOs across the country.

As a seasoned trainer and advisor, she contributed immensely in providing policy and gender direction to the PAP work in AAN. Other track records include: mentoring NGOs in Bauchi, Nassarawa, FCT and Gombe, gendre and advocacy Advisor and team leader strengthening Nigeria response to HIV/AIDS (SNR) Action Aids International Nigeria (AAIN), field program coordinator (AAIN) in promoting sexual and reproductive health for HIV/AIDS reduction (PSRHH) others are program Advisor North, RSH/HIV and AIDS (AAIN), design and supervised CSO community level Behavior change at the grass root, provide technical assistance to all six states that SNR works in Nigeria and Distilling policy and gender issues from different areas towards achieving the goal of strengthening Nigeria response (SNR) program. She is an associate consultant with ICS.

Adejo Odoh (Ph.D).

Dr. holds a Ph.D degree in Public Administration from Ahmadu Bello university Zaria, where his presently an associate professor. Having put many years of service in academics, his strength includes among others sound ability to proposed and organize research and development work.

As a community development specialist, Dr. Adejoh was a resource person in d following: Community Driven Development in Zaria organized by UNICEF 2004, environmental Governance and consensus Building for sustainable Natural Resource management Workshop organized by World Bank Institute, 2004, sensitization workshop for top civil servants at Federal and State levels on the World Bank FADAMA II program, 2003.

He also coordinated World bank Training on Environmental Impact Assessment for selected Agricultural officers from various states of the federation 2001, field work research, ODA/Bamako initiative, Baseline and evaluation study on Zuru local government Kebbi State, participated in world bank organized “ Community Driven Development training workshop Kampala, Uganda 2002. Also, a follow up 10-day workshop at the University of Bordeaux, France 1990. As a community development specialist, he has a lot of research notes on administration and people in rural areas since independence to his credit.

Dr Adejo has been involved in several trainings researched and consultancy services both locally and internationally; among these includes lead resource person in a UNDP sponsored study on capacity assessment of Human and institutional Resources at the Local Government Level. He also has to his credit several publications in reputable journals. He is presently the head of Department of Local Government Studies ABU Zaria and has been the Chairman of Nigerian participatory & Rural Appraisal Network (NIPRANET) North West Zone since 2000.He is an associate consultant with ICS.

Musa Michael (Ph .D)

Dr. Michael Wamdzu Musa is a sociologist who has several years of experience in research, teaching and consultancy work. He holds a doctorate degree (PhD) in Agricultural Economics and Rural Sociology from Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria. He is also a researcher, consultant and facilitator in the field of Indigenous knowledge systems; farming systems; sustainable development; participatory approaches to Development; Rapid Rural Appraisal Methodologies; Impact Assessment Studies; Rural Development; Poverty Alleviation; youth and Development.

Dr. Michael is experienced and versatile in organizational and community development with special interest span areas of human community and national development. He is also a skillful facilitator, trainer and researcher and is very eased with the use of participatory methodological approaches to development. A resourceful and self motivating person, combining lecturing and consultancy with all ease. He possesses a unique ability in establishing relationship with a wide range of people at local, national and international levels.

Result driven in social transformation and organizational development with remarkable experiences in: institutional and organizational development with specific reference to capacity building of NGOs and CSOs, educational research with proven success in the conduct of social and beneficiary assessment studies, community interaction with experience on involving local participation, and working knowledge for gender relationship with HIV/AIDS and poverty.

Furthermore, he has carried out several consultancy services such as: capacity building for decentralized Development project (CBDD) in Kaduna organized by (DFID), facilitated in the DFID/CBDD supported participatory organizational self-Assessment and Development (POSAD) workshop for young men Christian Association in both in Nassarawa and Benue state 2000 and 2001.Co-designed and facilitated the DFID/CBDD supported strategic planning workshop in Nassarawa state 2001. Also designed and facilitated a session on Personal Empowerment for the workshop on strategic thinking Leadership training for Nigerian Youths organized by CDD in 2000. He is an associate consultant with ICS.

Mr. Obono Martin Obono (MA)

Mr. Obono has a Master of Arts degree in Philosophy from the University of Calabar. He has over 15 years experience in the areas of human and organizational development both in Nigeria and throughout Africa. His specialties include developing and implementing capacity building plans, training, workshop facilitation (board governance, human resources) and mediation in both the private and public sectors.

In addition before becoming a consultant in organizational development, Mr. Obono managed several field offices for Guinea Worm Eradication project in Nigeria. As an independent consultant, he provided expertise and managed organizational Development assessment for numerous organizations in different African countries like Nigeria, South Africa, Tanzania, Kenya, Mozambique and Cameroon. He is an associate consultant with ICS.

Benjamin Ahmed (Ph. D)

He holds a Ph .D degree in Agricultural Economics from Ahmadu Bello University Zaria, where he presently works as Associate Professor and Researcher. He has put in over 20 years of service in Academics and within this period has held various senior academic and research positions among which is Head of the Department of Agricultural Economics and Rural Sociology; A.B.U Zaria. He has also undertaken several short courses and training in Computer applications and Data Management, Participatory Rural Appraised (PRA); facilitation of Innovation process and gender analysis in and outside the country. Dr. Ahmed has been involved in several studies and consultancy services for both national and international Clients. This includes among others Rapid Appraisal to enhance the transfer and commercialization of Agricultural technologies in Nigeria, 2001 for OAU/STRC - SAFGRAD, Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso. He has several publications in reputable journals to his credit. he is an associate consultant with ICS.

Oluyemi Adeleye (M.Sc)

Mr. Adeleye holds an M.Sc degree in Agronomy from University of Ibadan. An organization development and sustainable livelihoods practitioner with over 15 years experience as an employee of a World Bank assisted agricultural development project, international agricultural research Institutes and an International rural development agency. He has excellent analytical and writing skills coupled with a sound educational background in Agronomy, Agricultural Extension and Rural Sociology, Participatory Extension Services and Participatory Technology Development. Mr Adeleye possesses an excellent working experience in capacity development of civil society organizations in Nigeria. Of late he has been working on issues around civil engagement and multi – stakeholders’ consultation. He is an associate consultant with ICS.

Ejeh Zakari Sule (M.Sc)

Mr. Sule holds an M.Sc degree in Agriculture Extension and Communication from University of Agriculture, Makurdi. He has over 20 years experience in statistics for social research, Accounting, auditing and Book-keeping, personal management, Cooperative operations/management Extension Programmes, evaluation and agricultural development. Mr. Sule has participated in some national surveys including the primary Health Care Survey, Nigeria Gender Statistics, CBN/ NISER / FOS collaborative study on informal sector and Nigeria Living Standard Survey. He is an associate consultant with ICS.

Ahmed Ndagiman Mohammed (M.B.A)

Mallam Mohammed holds a M.B.A degree from Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria. He has more than 15 years working experience as an Education Officer, Assistant Lecturer, Research Fellow, Senior Management Development Officer, Programme Officer and Senior Programme Officer (NGO Institutional Capacity Building and Graining as well as Micro – credit for Micro – Enterprise Development across Nigeria. He has also served as the NGO/CBO specialist for the United Kingdom Department for International Development’s Capacity Building for Decentralized Development Project CBDD in Nigeria. He has expertise / skills in Participatory Organizational Analysis and Development. Mallam Mohammed is a recipient of ODA/British Council Fellowships in 1990 and 1991 for professional training programmes in the U.K and a recipient of British Chevening Award in 1999. He is an associate consultant with ICS.

Felix Bayo Obanubi (M.Ed)

Mr. Obanubi holds an M.Ed degree with specialization in Adult Education, Literacy and Community Based Development. He has over 15 years experience in training, managerial roles and systematic organization development. Mr. Obanubi is an excellent trainer with extensive experiences in participatory experimental action learning techniques essential for adults learning.

A facilitator of change with inter – personal and communication skills required in working in both national and international setting, self – motivated and resourceful, with ability to form strong working relationships with a wide range of people at all levels.He is an associate consultant with ICS.

Kabati Baba Tokara

Kabati Baba Tokara is a graduate of Mass communication from University of Maiduguri, Borno state. She has broad knowledge and experience in community development with professional trainings in community development and social services intervention. Kabati is currently the program coordinator Care for Life (CFL) Gombe state. She has worked as the program officer in the same organization (CFL) from 2006-2007 with specializations in reproductive and public Health.

Furthermore, she is very at ease with HIV/AIDS related interventions. She was involved in the team that carried out Mobile HIV Counseling and Testing exercise from April-May, 2008. A program sponsored by (CFL) and supported by (AAN). Also, was instrumental in the conduct of situational Assessment of Orphans and Vulnerable children in 2 LGAs of Gombe State in 2006 which was sponsored by (CFL) with support from AAN.

She has also attended several workshops in the areas of community intervention programs, Reproductive and Public Health, Monitoring and Evaluation, REFLECT, HIV/AIDS counseling and testing and training on psychosocial support for OVC. All sponsored by both national and international organizations. This has boosted her analytical abilities to place problems in wide, relevant perspective. He is an associate consultant with ICS.

Suwaiba Jibrin Yakubu

Suwaiba Jibrin Yakubu had schooled home and abroad and holds a Post Graduate Diploma in Agric Economics and Rural sociology from Ahmadu Bello University Zaria. Experienced and versatile Gender and community development consultant with specific skills in the following areas: Gender and development, women and children empowerment initiatives, community water and sanitation programmes including advocacy and hygiene promotion. As a consultant, she conducted trainings for OTI capacity building for Northern NGOs, several trainings for UNICEF D-field States on gender mainstreaming of partners across D” Zone and also facilitated participatory development workshop for LGAs within the Zone.

As a senior policy advisor with action aid Nigeria (AAN) 2005-2006, she provide program direction, design and implementation strategy, coordination of the PAP program in 4 clusters 12 states, staff management and supervision, monitoring and evaluation, research documentation, capacity building financial management and advocacy.

Furthermore, Suwaiba consulted for World Bank on Ecological projects through which 30 people were trained on Bee Keeping and commodity group development. In addition, she is highly skilled and experienced in projects and training and served as head of projects and training development exchange centre (DEC) Bauchi 1997-20004. Also, she has a sound knowledge of gender and women issues, social protection and welfare mechanisms and training strategies to assist vulnerable and disadvantage people. He is an associate consultant with ICS.

Elkana Aliyu

Elkana Aliyu is a graduate of History from University of Maiduguri. He is an experience and versatile Organizational and community development specialist with specific talents on trainings in all participatory methodologies like REFLECT, RBA, CDD, PVA and PEP model. Others include facilitation, participatory rural appraisal (PRA), project planning, and implementation including monitoring, general project management and has been involved in community development programs for more than a decade.

He was the executive secretary and coordinator Wurno Kowanaka Community development Association. A member, Northern coalition on constitutional and legislative Advocacy. He coordinated UAD (United Action for Democracy), facilitator/Team leader- World Bank fadama 11 project Tafawa Balewa Bauchi State.

More importantly, Elkana Aliyu, has abilities in designing of community mobilization strategies and facilitating participatory monitoring. Also, trained communities and participated in activities in the monitoring of 2007 general elections. He is an associate consultant with ICS.

Ndueso Edet Eno

Mr. Eno holds a degree in Sociology/Anthropology and a Master degree in Medical Sociology. He is a Gender Development Specialist. In addition, he has specific skills in health administration, reproductive heath education, research, and training. Other skill areas include facilitation, monitoring and evaluation. He also networks with institutional stakeholders on program implementation.

Mr. Eno presently works with Association of Women with HIV & Aids in Nigeria as monitoring and evaluation officer. A facilitator of change with inter personal and communication skills required in working in both national and international setting, self motivated and resourceful, with strong working relationships with wide range of people at all levels. He has also been involved in several studies and consultancy services for both national and international clients. These includes Report NACA’s Nigeria National Retroviral Information Management System, OVC (SUN Project) situation assessment survey, Save a child’s heart Nigeria manage the processes of patients and attending physicians trips overseas for heart surgery. He is an associate consultant with ICS.

Makka Jubli Charles

Mr. Makka holds a degree in Agriculture from Ahmed Bello University, Zaria. Presently, he works with Development Exchange Centre (DEC) as a program coordinator.He is a community development and agricultural credit management consultant. He has specific skills in participatory rural appraisal techniques PRA/PLA and has facilitated workshops, and been involved in community mobilization and development, project planning and management for rural development. He is an associate consultant with ICS.

Tema Liti Agera

Tema Liti Agera is a graduate of Hotel and catering management and has a PGD in community development from Kaduna Polytechnic. She works presently for Women Empowerment and Poverty Alleviation (WEPA).

A resourceful community and organizational development consultant with specific skills in the following areas: Strategic thinking and planning, project design, planning and implementation, participatory organizational self assessment, PRA/PLA, and participatory monitoring and evaluation (PM&E). Other skills are in team building, advocacy, and facilitation. She also has additional skills in development of training manuals and impact assessment.

Agera is self motivated, resourceful and was involved in the design and delivery of DFID water scheme project, project/strategy development workshop for national grassroots association of Nigeria founded by UNICEF/UNDP. She is an associate consultant with ICS.

Kayode, Jubril Alli- Balogun (Ph.D)

Dr. Kayode holds first and second degree in Agriculture and Animal Science from Ahmed Bello University Zaria and a Ph.D in Animal Nutrition. He is a specialist in Agricultural and Animal Science with professional training in organizational development and participatory action research. He worked with several international development agencies: DFID, UNDP, UNICEF, Action Aid Nigeria, Japanese International Cooperation Agency and DDI.
He is presently work as lecturer in animal breeding, Genetics, animal nutrition Specialist, farm management and Head of Cattle units at ABU Zaria, Nigeria.

Dr. Alli-Balogun has served as resource person for participatory Sheep and Goats Rearing Workshop for NGO and CBOs in the Northwest Zone of Nigeria, a facilitator in participatory Rabbit workshop organized by ABU Zaria 40th Anniversary Committee held in Kaduna State and facilitator for National Centre for Women Affairs/Japanese International Cooperation Agency. In addition, a consultant to UNDP Kaduna State to carry out watershed management training for ten rural communities in ten Local Government Areas, a management consultant of IAM Oil Press Mill and formerly monitoring and evaluation Officer, DDI for the USAID/Markets and DDI collaboration on markets for Sorghum Project. He is an associate consultant with ICS.

Abubakar abdulmajid Adeiza (DR)

Dr. Adeiza has schooled both home and abroad and holds a masters degree in veterinary medicine from Ahmadu Bello University Zaria, a certificate in Overseas Technical Award from University of Wolverhamton, UK.

Dr. Adeiza is a lecturer at the college of Agriculture and Animal Science, Ahmadu Bello University, Mando road Kaduna and a consultant/clinician to livestock farmers and pet owners. Over the years he has participated in handling the following dog breeds; Bullmastiffs, Pit-bulls, Komondorok, German Shepherds, Yorkshire Terrriers, Bichon Fries, Weimaraners, Pointers, German short Haired Pointers, Hungarian Vizslas, cavalier King Charles Spaniels, Dalmatians, Slovak Cuvacs, Rottweilers, Dachshunds, Labradors, Golden Retrievers, Dobermans, Afghan Hounds, Pekingese, Shi-Tzu, St Bernards, Rhodesian Ridgebacks and various local breeds and their crosses with foreign ones. He practice also include the care of pigs like the Large White, Land Race and local pigs; and cattle which include Holstein-Friesian, Hereford, Charolais and local Zebu (eg Bunaji, Rahaji, Sokoto Gudali and their crosses), other animals include Rats, Guinea Pigs, Captive Cane Rats, African Giant Rats (Burgu in Hausa) African giant land snails, African giant land tortoise, squirrels, cats etc-1990 to date

Furthermore, he was a veterinary officer with the Ministry of Animal and Forestry Resources, Borno State with the following duties: Meat inspection at the State ASbattoir, Zoo Practice (involves the handling of guinea pigs ‘ rabbits, Squirrels, Sitatungas, Hippopotami, Duikers Gazelles, African Spurred Tortoises, Water Bucks, Elands, African Royal Pythons, Elephans, Vaccination, treatments, house calls, extention services, liaison and disease management, livestock appraisals, ambulatory services, Rinderpest and contagious Bovine Pleuropneumonia vaccination campaigns at the northen fringes of Borno state viz Geidam, Damaturu, Biamari, Mungono, Bama, Kanama, Yunusari Beni Sheikh amongst others 1990-1991. He is an associate consultant with ICS.