Telling Nigeria’s Success Stories Through Innovation, Evaluation, and Impact
On May 21, 2025, Cloneshouse Chief Operating Officer, in person of Noelle Uloko, welcomed the editorial team of Penresa, the official content partner for Forbes Africa, for a special feature interview. The conversation spotlighted the evolving role of Nigeria’s private sector in shaping national development—and Cloneshouse was proudly front and center.
As part of Forbes Africa’s upcoming October 2025 feature – timed to coincide with Nigeria’s 65th Independence Day—this collaboration highlights purpose-driven organizations making bold moves across the continent. For Cloneshouse, it was an opportunity to tell our story of evidence, excellence, and equity.
Highlights from the Conversation with Forbes Africa & Penresa
1. Driving Data-Driven Change
We shared our mission to make public services smarter and more accountable through:
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Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) projects that enhance policy effectiveness
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Collaborations with global funders like the Gates Foundation and MasterCard Foundation
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Internship and fellowship programs to groom Africa’s next generation of evaluators
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Leadership in initiatives like Eval4Action, focused on achieving the SDGs by 2030
2. Shaping Nigeria’s Investment Narrative
As a country rich in human capital and innovation, Nigeria’s private sector is thriving—beyond oil and gas.
We discussed:
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The high return on investment in sectors like education, civic tech, health, and agriculture
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The importance of building strong evaluation systems to ensure results
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The role of private sector actors in reshaping national narratives through measurable impact
3. Resilience Amid Global Change
Our team reflected on:
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The economic and political shifts that tested our model—and helped refine it
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The power of local talent, inclusive systems, and adaptive leadership
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The belief that evaluation is not just technical—it’s transformational
Looking Ahead: Our Strategic Vision
As we approach the 2030 SDG finish line, Cloneshouse is focused on:
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Scaling impact across the African continent
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Building a pipeline of world-class evaluators
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Strengthening partnerships with institutions focused on transparency, inclusion, and innovation
Gratitude and Acknowledgment
We’re grateful to Lena Petrovic (Country Manager), Savannah Tombazzi (Editorial Manager), and the entire Penresa team for curating this moment with such care.
We look forward to the October 2025 Forbes Africa feature and are honoured to be part of this storytelling effort that connects nations and creates prosperity.
