My career began at the intersection of people, programmes, and data. As a Case Manager and Data Entry Clerk at fhi360, I worked directly with clients while learning systems such as DHIS2 and LAMIS. That ground-level exposure shaped the way I approach MEAL today: start with the realities of implementation, build reliable evidence systems, and make the data useful for decisions.

From there I moved into MEAL roles, then as a Regional M&E Officer covering Adamawa, Taraba, Gombe, Bauchi, Yobe, and Borno states. I drafted M&E plans, and built the reporting tools that let field teams and donors see what was actually happening on the ground.

I grew from M&E Officer into Consortium Lead and eventually Project Manager. I led an FCDO funded project that trained legislators, launched citizen led monitoring systems in 9 constituencies, and managed a team of 32 staff and volunteers. I also secured and managed UN funded programming focused on protection for girls and vulnerable women in Adamawa State, overseeing safe spaces, capacity building workshops, and community outreach.

Today I am Lead Consultant at ABSAF Consulting, where I design M&E frameworks, build data collection tools, and support organizations working with FCDO, UN, and USAID funding. I use Power BI, Excel, SQL, and Python to keep data quality high and to give program teams the insights they need to make good decisions.