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I am a technology and data professional passionate about leveraging data-driven insights to strengthen program effectiveness, inform decision-making, and create lasting impact in social impact initiatives. With a strong background in IT support, monitoring, evaluation, and learning (MEL), I have contributed to projects by designing and implementing data-focused strategies that drive continuous improvement.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

I hold both bachelor\u2019s and master\u2019s degrees in Physics from the University of Ibadan, Nigeria, and I am a Microsoft Certified: Power BI Data Analyst Associate. Currently, I serve as Senior MEL Data Coordinator at One Acre Fund, where I oversee the development of efficient data quality management systems that ensure data integrity and transparency across program offerings.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Beyond my professional role, I am deeply committed to technology education and youth empowerment. I believe that equipping young people with digital skills and data literacy can spark transformative change. Through mentorship, training programs, and capacity-building initiatives, I work to empower youth with the tools they need to thrive in today\u2019s data-driven world. I care deeply about my work because it improves organizational processes, drives results, and ultimately contributes to delivering prosperity to the farmers and communities we serve.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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