Our Directors
Our Directors
Temitope Adeniji-Adele
Non Executive Director
areas of expertise
Public Policy
Growth strategy
Strategic Planning
- Organizational Development
education
- MPA, University of Lagos, Lagos, Nigeria.
- BSc, University of Ibadan, Oyo, Nigeria.
She has over 30 years of experience in public sector management, government sector planning, financial analysis, public policy, operations, and decision analysis….
With over 30 years of experience in public sector management, government sector planning, financial analysis, public policy, operations, and decision analysis, Temitope has the breadth and depth of experience needed to quickly understand government needs and craft the most suitable solutions.
Cloneshouse LLC’s disruptive cooperation with government ministry, department and agencies is quite laudable. This set them apart from other traditional consulting companies.
Before retiring from the civil service in 2017, Temitope was a deputy director at the Federal Ministry of Water Resources facilitating development cooperation with bilateral and multilateral agencies including African Ministers Council on Water (AMCOW), Japan International Corporation Agency (JICA), United Nations Childrens Fund (UNICEF),UN-Habitat, and China’s Department of Foreign Aid of the Ministry of Commerce (Now China International Development Cooperation Agency).
Previously, Temitope held various management positions in the Nigeria government at the Federal Ministry of Education; Head of the Civil Service of the Federation; Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development; and the Office of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation. At these government ministries, she focused on designing and developing sector wide strategic papers, and providing technical support in program planning. During her career with the Nigerian government, she was a member of several inter ministerial committees which included – Development of the National Strategy for Public Service Reform; Infrastructure and Finance Mechanism Committee of Lagos-Ogun Megacity Authority; National Gender Data Bank; Development of NEEDS II ( National Economic Empowerment Development strategy) and a list of others. Her early days working with the Nigerian government was spent as a Chief Scientific Officer at the Department of Water Supply and Quality Control.
Jody Zall Kusek
Lifetime Advisor
areas of expertise
Strategic Planning
Program Design
Monitoring and Evaluation
Research
Country Assistance Strategy
education
- MBA, The George Washington University, Washington, D.C., USA.
Master of Public Health, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, Michigan, USA.
BSc., University of Massachusetts, Amherst, Massachusetts, USA.
Formerly, an adjunct Professor of International Public Policy at the University of Maryland. Author of “Ten Steps to a Results-Based M&E System”. She has over…
She has over thirty years experience helping organizations improve program design and implementation through the use of monitoring and evaluation and better strategic planning. She has authored four books and several publications on these topics, the most recent book published in October 2014. Governments, NGOs, Universities, and others have used her books to improve their knowledge of how to monitor and evaluate programs, and policies. “Ten Steps to a Results Based M&E System” has been translated into nine languages and used in major universities around the world.
Cloneshouse LLC comes up with ideas that are actually implementable for their clients. That is their strength compared to other consulting companies.
Jody’s focus is on the practical use of tools, and other diagnostic instruments to support resource and strategic planning for national development or for program planning. She was a retired advisor and thought leader at the World Bank on results based management and co-designed the first model used for country assistance strategy planning, and project assessment. Jody has worked in over 46 countries, in Africa, the Middle East, East and South Asia, Central Asia, and Central America. She continued her work as Adjunct Professor of International Public Policy at the University of Maryland, in the USA and lecturer at the University of Witwaterstrand in Jonannesburg, South Africa. Jody is retired but continues to support private sector organizations in Africa in their efforts to help governments improve program planning and strategy planning.
Ibrahim Babagana
Non Executive Director
areas of expertise
Research
Strategic Planning
- Human Resources
Public Private Partnership
- Power Sector Transformation
education
- MSc., University of Lagos, Lagos, Nigeria.
- BSc., Bayero University, Kano, Nigeria.
He has over 30 years of experience in public-private management, public enterprise development. Highly regarded for his knowledge on public private partnership…
With over 30 years of experience in public-private management, business planning, financial analysis, operations, and decision analysis, Mallam Babagana has the breadth and depth of experience needed to quickly understand public-private enterprise businesses and craft the most suitable solutions.
Cloneshouse LLC comes up with context specific approaches that are coherent with country policies. Their depth of knowledge in development cooperation is distinct and incomparable.
Before retiring from the Nigeria public service in early 2019, Mallam Babagana was a Director at the Post Transaction Management Department of the Bureau of Public Enterprises where he was able to set up a results-based monitoring and evaluation framework for the post-privatization monitoring of privatized enterprises.
Previously, Mallam Babagana held various management positions in the public service at the Bureau of Public Enterprise, focusing on capital markets, post transaction risk management, and labor issues. He started his working career with the University of Maiduguri, where he taught sociology for 12 years, before he joined the services of the then National Electricity Power Authority as a senior manager in recruitment.
His current private consulting work focuses on governance in the Power sector of Nigeria
Dr Abdulkareem Lawal
Advisor
areas of expertise
Leading and Directing Global, National (country), Institutional, Programme and Project Evaluations, and Impact Assessments.
Governance and Institutional Assessments
Design, planning and implementation of research and MEL systems, including Quality Assurance
High level Social Policy Advisor to Government and Civil Society
Proven facilitation skills
education
DPhil (PhD) Rural Development, University of Ilorin, Nigeria
MSc Rural Development, University of Ilorin, Nigeria
MSc Agricultural Economics, University of Ibadan, Nigeria
MSc Animal Production, University of Ilorin, Nigeria
Bachelor of Agriculture, University of Ilorin, Nigeria
Has over 20 years working in Monitoring and Evaluation, and helps international development organizations, governments, civil society, and communities, to assess the impact of their work, and to learn and improve their…
Dr Abdulkareem Lawal is social scientist and monitoring and evaluation expert with over thirty years’ experience in international development and more than 20 years working in Monitoring and Evaluation. Abdulkareem started his career as a research scientist and has built up a significant portfolio as an evaluation specialist; and helps international development organizations, governments, civil society, and communities, to assess the impact of their work, and to learn and improve their performance. He brings wide-ranging expertise in policy and strategy analysis and advice; governance and institutional assessments; all types of evaluations; as well as results and performance assessments.
Cloneshouse LLC comes up with context specific approaches that are coherent with country policies. Their depth of knowledge in development cooperation is distinct and incomparable.
An FCDO-accredited evaluation specialist, Abdulkareem is an experienced team leader and project director of high-profile, with extensive expertise in evaluation design and implementation, including quality assurance. This includes responsibility for client and partner relations, as well as technical support on mixed method designs, and participatory methodologies that involve and capture the perspectives of primary stakeholders.
Abdulkareem brings senior level expertise in international development and provides independent consultancy services covering the following areas: Leading the design, planning and implementation of Monitoring, Evaluation, Research and Learning strategies and systems; Policy and Strategy advice; Programme, Strategy and Policy analysis and reviews; Evaluations and Impact Assessments, including Quality Assurance; Value for Money assessment frameworks and implementation; Governance and Institutional assessments, including Social Sector Service Delivery and Reforms – Agriculture, Education, Health, Livelihoods, Social Protection.
Beatrice Tschinkel
Advisor
areas of expertise
Growth strategy
- Evaluation Design
- SME Development
Youth Employment
Private Sector Development
education
- PhD, Vienna University of Business and Economics, Austria.
- MSc, University of Münster, Germany.
A Private Sector Development expert with more than fifteen years of experience in the implementation of technical assistance projects and programmes. She has…
With over 15 years of experience implementing technical assistance and programs in private sector development, Beatrice has the breadth and depth of experience needed to quickly understand entrepreneurs’ businesses and craft the most suitable solutions.
Cloneshouse LLC provides a first class level support for international development partners seeking cooperation with national consultants. The support they provide pre-design is impeccable.
Beatrice has spent most of her career in Africa – Mozambique, Zimbabwe, Sierra Leone, Liberia, Nigeria, and Ghana, but has also worked in Central America and Palestine. She has mainly worked on the topics of youth employment as well as promotion of business start-ups and SMEs (Small and Medium Enterprises) in the context of local economic and market systems development. She is currently the project manager for GrEEn, a four year joint project implemented in the Ashanti and Western regions of Ghana by the European Union, the Embassy of the Kingdom of the Netherlands in Ghana, the United Nations Capital Development Fund (UNCDF) and SNV.
Previously, Beatrice held various consulting positions at the European Commission, GIZ, Adam Smith International, Austrian Development Agency, and most recently as Team Leader with GOPA Consultants on the Nigeria SEDIN (Pro-poor Growth and Promotion of Employment) program, focusing on SMEs and startup development.
Beatrice holds a Ph.D. in Development Economics from the Vienna University of Business and Economics in Austria and a Master Degree in Business Administration from the University of Münster in Germany.
Meet our band
Noelle Uloko
Chief Operating Officer
areas of expertise
Market Research
Lead Generation
Program Implementation and Stakeholder Management
MEL Contracting and Procurement
Strategic Planning
Operational Management
Financial Management
Human Resources
Risk Management
education
People Management (The Manager’s Toolkit: A Practical Guide to Managing People at Work) – University of London
MBA, Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, Kaduna, Nigeria.
BSc., University of Jos, Nigeria
She has nearly a decade of experience in optimizing processes, fostering innovation, and building strong partnerships. Her ability to balance strategic thinking with hands-on execution has enabled her to spearhead operational processes such as business planning, contract and cooperation management, expert recruitment, financial analysis, and so forth. Worked on reviews…
Noelle Uloko is a results-driven professional with over seven years of proven operational management and business development track record. As Chief Operating Officer and Business Development Lead at Cloneshouse LLC, she leverages her expertise to drive organizational growth and success. With a strategic mindset and strong leadership skills, Noelle oversees day-to-day operations, ensuring efficiency and effectiveness across all business functions. Additionally, she spearheads business development initiatives, identifying new opportunities, nurturing client relationships, and driving revenue growth. Noelle thrives in dynamic environments where she can apply her analytical abilities and innovative thinking to overcome challenges and achieve strategic objectives. With a commitment to excellence and a passion for driving business transformation, she is dedicated to delivering exceptional results and creating value for clients and stakeholders.
Cloneshouse Nigeria thrives to provide cost effective services to government institutions. The value for money is evident in our client’s testimonies.
Since 2017, she has held a management position responsible for developing development cooperation policies, operations, administration, and staff resources and training management. She was also responsible for international liaison on Cloneshouse Nigeria’s German Development Cooperation (GIZ), European Union, and United States Agency for International Development (USAID) projects at the design and tendering stages.
Noelle has worked on reviews and feasibility studies on public enterprises, financial technology, micro, small, and medium enterprises, polio interventions, and basic education in several countries in Africa, including projects of the Department for International Development (DFID), Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA), European Union (EU), and German Development Cooperation (GIZ). She has also worked to implement programmes such as the Young Impact Associates program on behalf of the Mastercard Foundation, and she recurrently recruits interns for the Cloneshouse African Internship Program on a biannual basis and coordinates all activities throughout each internship cohort.
Oludotun Babayemi
areas of expertise
Content Analysis
Evaluation Design
Strategy Planning
Data Management
Business transformation
education
MA, University of Saarland, Saarbrucken, Germany.
Graduate Diploma, University of London, England.
Graduate Certificate, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, USA.
BSc, Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile – Ife, Nigeria.
Founder of Cloneshouse, with 15 years of experience designing and developing monitoring and evaluation systems for organizations. Author of Accountability Technologies, and a Stanford…
With more than 15 years of experience in development cooperation, entrepreneurship, organization development, business planning, financial analysis, operations, and decision analysis, Oludotun has the breadth and depth of experience needed to quickly understand an organization’s needs and craft the most suitable solutions.
Cloneshouse LLC’s mission is to strengthen institutions in Africa by providing technical assistance in monitoring and evaluation, which is pertinent to reflecting on Africa’s past, present, and future.
Before committing to Cloneshouse, Oludotun was the country director of the World Wildlife Fund (WWF) Earth Hour project in Nigeria and co-founder of Connected Development (CODE). Previously, Oludotun held various analytics positions in Lagos at Pfizer Incorporated and Internews, USA, focusing on product quality control and data mining. He has also worked as a research scholar fellow at the National Endowment for Democracy in Washington DC, USA.
At Cloneshouse , Oludotun leads multi-sector monitoring and evaluation activities from the pre-design to the evaluation use stage. In the past 10 years, he has been involved in program development evaluation with the Japan International Corporation Agency, the European Union Commission, GIZ, and the Department for International Development (DFID), now Foreign, Commonwealth, and Development Office
Oludotun is the Founder of Cloneshouse. A Stanford University Draper Hills (Now Fisher Family) Center on Democracy, Development, and the Rule of Law Fellow; a member of the Nigeria Evaluation Association (NAE), the African Evaluation Association (AfreA), the European Evaluation Society (EES), the American Evaluation Association (AEA) and the Institute of Management Consultants.
Magdalene Nickel
Business Development Associate, EU Region
areas of expertise
Project Management
Research
Monitoring and Evaluation
Child Participation and Advocacy
Strategic Partnerships
education
MA University of Saarland Saarbruecken
BA Windesheim College, Netherlands
Magdalene is a dedicated professional with rich experience in child participation. Studying a Master’s in Evaluation at Saarland University, Germany, and holding a…
Magdalene is a dedicated professional with rich experience in child participation. Studying a Master’s in Evaluation at Saarland University, Germany, and holding a B.B.A. in Global Project and Change Management from Windesheim Honours College, Netherlands, she combines rigorous academic training with hands-on project management experience. At Cloneshouse, Magdalene is instrumental in cultivating strategic partnerships with EU partners. She actively engages with EU partners in evaluation societies and networks, continuously networking and exploring new opportunities, expanding Cloneshouse’s reach and potential. Beyond this, she is proactively involved in the technical writing of proposals and provides support in child participation and participatory methods development. With her skills and forward-thinking approach, Magdalene amplifies Cloneshouse’s reach, forging new partnerships and driving innovative initiatives.
Cloneshouse Nigeria thrives to provide cost effective services to government institutions. The value for money is evident in our client’s testimonies.
Additionally, Magdalene is the founder and chairwoman of the Mikana Foundation, she leads projects to advance primary education in Zimbabwe
Onochie Mokwunye
Senior Monitoring and Evaluation Specialist
areas of expertise
M&E Planning
Data Management
Public Sector Policy
Development Finance
- Local Resource Mobilization
education
MSc, Manchester Metropolitan University, England
Graduate Certificate, University of Witwatersrand.
Graduate Certificate, United Nations Institute for Training and Research.
BSc, University of Portharcourt, Nigeria.
He is highly regarded for his experience with developing M&E Plans, data collection and analysis of large scale civil society programmes. Has over 10 years…
With over ten years of experience in health sector policy and planning, design and implementation of health-sensitive and regenerative agriculture projects, civil society capacity-building programmes, research surveys, data collection and analysis and project monitoring and evaluation, Onochie has the breadth and depth of experience needed to quickly develop monitoring and evaluation systems that provide value for money on public sector spending.
Cloneshouse Nigeria designs inclusive, cost-effective, monitoring and evaluation approaches for state institutions. With this we believe institutions can become sustainable.
Onochie is a senior expert with extensive experience in technical assistance and capacity-building programmes. He has competently implemented development evaluations of the health, power, and education sectors in cooperation with government authorities, agencies, line ministries, and donors (EU (DEVCO & ECHO), JICA, and DFID) in the Nigeria and Sub-Saharan Africa regions.
He is highly regarded for his experience with developing M&E Plans, data collection and analysis of large scale civil society programmes, notably OXFAM, Palladium, Amnesty International and The Girl Generation. He has worked on Food Security Assessments in North Eastern Nigeria, Nutrition Response Analysis for FAO Nigeria and earlier large-scale nutrition surveillance surveys for Save the Children in Nigeria. He is an alumnus of CLEAR AA (Centers for Learning, Evaluation and Research) and MDF West Africa. He has a Master’s in Evaluation and Policy from the Metropolitan University in Manchester, England. Onochie is based in Manchester, England, in the United Kingdom.
Eridiong Bassey
Senior Research and Evaluation Specialist
areas of expertise
Research
Quantitative Analysis
Qualitative Analysis
Monitoring and Evaluation
Performance Efficiency
education
PhD Analytical and Environmental Science, Kings College, London.
MSc. Diagnostic Health and Imaging, University of Oxford, United Kingdom
Dr Eridiong holds a PhD in Analytical and Environmental science from Kings College, London and a Master of Science in diagnostic Health &Imaging from the University of Oxford. UK. She has 10 years of experience conducting…
Eridiong has 10 years of experience conducting Research and Analysis, particularly in the area of Child and Maternal health, Energy, Climate change and Gender. At Cloneshouse, she has led quantitative and qualitative analysis of evaluations in the health, government strengthening, renewable energy and civil society engagement thematic areas. Eridiong was a MEL Specialist in the evaluations of Reproductive, Maternal, and Child Health (RMCH) Nationwide Family Planning and Together for Healthy Families projects in Nigeria, showcasing her dedication to improving healthcare outcomes. With the United Nations Framework Convention for Climate Change (UNFCCC) in Bonn – Germany, she conducted an extensive review and in-depth analysis of Clean Development Mechanism (CDM) methodology for electricity generation from biomass to determine factors responsible for decline in projects registration.
Cloneshouse Nigeria thrives to provide cost effective services to government institutions. The value for money is evident in our client’s testimonies.
At the Presidency, in Abuja Nigeria, she led a team to implement key actions and strategies that improved performance efficiency, reduced waiting time and saw an unprecedented turnaround in patronage for Health services. Eridiong has technical skills in data analytical softwares with proficiency in analysis of large data sets and presentations using Stata analytical software and R – programming. She is a member of the African Evaluation Association and has published systematic review on air pollution in developing countries
John Folly Akwetey
Senior Evaluation Specialist
areas of expertise
Evaluation of Science, Technology, and Research
International Health
Statistics
Social Impact Evaluation
Evaluability Assessments
Needs Assessment
Agriculture
Economic Evaluation
Meta-evaluation
System Transformation
Research Methods
Scientific Writing
education
Interdisciplinary Ph.D. in Evaluation | Western Michigan University
Research interest: Health, Technology & Development Evaluation – 2025 “anticipated”MSc., Development Evaluation and Management | Institute of Development Policy, University of Antwerp, Belgium
BSc., Economics | Central University, Ghana.
John Akwetey is a Doctoral Graduate Associate pursuing an interdisciplinary Ph.D. in Evaluation at Western Michigan University. His research focuses on…
John Akwetey is a Doctoral Graduate Associate pursuing an interdisciplinary Ph.D. in Evaluation at Western Michigan University. His research focuses on impact measurement, economic evaluation, and evaluation theories and methods. John employs quantitative, qualitative, and mixed methods, including outcome harvesting, cost outcomes, and meta-analysis, to assess systems in sectors like agriculture, health and nutrition, and the environment. Currently, John works with Cloneshouse as a Senior Evaluation Specialist, where he contributes his expertise to support high-quality evaluations and impact assessments across diverse sectors.
Cloneshouse Nigeria thrives to provide cost effective services to government institutions. The value for money is evident in our client’s testimonies.
John has led evaluations for organizations such as the International Organization for Migration (IOM), Fondation Botnar, Tearfund, and the German Development Cooperation. He served as an Evaluation Expert for USAID-funded projects. Additionally, John is an independent consultant for Carleton University in Canada, supporting the development of impact measurement standards at Common Approach to Impact Measurement. He is also supporting WDI in developing an impact measurement strategy for KCIC’s SWIFT program, funded by the IKEA Foundation. John holds a Master of Science in Development Evaluation and Management from the University of Antwerp and a Bachelor’s in Economics and Agribusiness Management from Central University in Ghana.
Lara Gusek
Operations Manager, Cloneshouse Sweden
areas of expertise
Change Management
Administration
Operations
Risk Management
education
M.Sc., Lund University, Sweden
M.Sc., Uppsala University, Sweden
M.Sc., Lund University, Sweden
Lara is an accomplished professional with extensive experience in the humanitarian aid sector. She holds a bachelor’s degree in business administration, along with two master’s degrees from world-renowned institutions…
Lara is an accomplished professional with extensive experience in the humanitarian aid sector. She holds a bachelor’s degree in business administration, along with two master’s degrees from world-renowned institutions—one in Sustainability and the other in Disaster Risk Management and Climate Change Adaptation. Currently, she thrives in her role in change management, specializing in data-driven strategies and process optimization to facilitate transformative organizational change. Renowned for her exceptional leadership in planning and operations, she is recognized as a master of operational efficiency, consistently designing and implementing streamlined processes that enhance productivity. Her innovative approach and passion for sustainable development enable her to deliver results that align with both business goals and long-term environmental and social objectives.
Cloneshouse thrives to provide cost effective services to government institutions. The value for money is evident in our client’s testimonies.
With a proven track record of improving systems and driving impactful solutions, Lara continues to make significant contributions in the field, leveraging her strategic insights to lead positive, lasting change.
Steven Adeboye
Senior Monitoring and Evaluation Specialist
areas of expertise
Strategic Planning
Data Analysis
Data Auditing and Verification
Database Management
Project Monitoring and Evaluation
education
Master of Data Science, Edureka University of Technology, India
- MSc. Imo State University, Owerri, Nigeria.
BSc. Tai Solarin University, Ogun, Nigeria
Has more than 8 years of experience leading development cooperation with Malaria Consortium; DevTech System on PEPFAR; CAMRIS Int’l on USAID; Mott Mac Donald
With over 8 years of experience in development cooperation, management, country assistance planning, program data analysis, software engineering, operations, and decision analysis, Steven has the breadth and depth of experience needed to carry out monitoring and evaluation of project, programs and policies.
Cloneshouse Nigeria promotes the culture of monitoring and evaluation in Nigeria. Her capacity building programmes are the most sought after in Africa.
Steven has worked in Nigeria and Ghana on different areas of international interventions such as Education, Health (HIV/AIDS, TB, Malaria, Nutrition), Agriculture, WASH Peace and Governance with organizations such as the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA); Malaria Consortium; DevTech System by PEPFAR (The U.S. President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief); CAMRIS Int’l by USAID; Mott Mac Donald – TDP (Teachers Development Program) and UKAID Education Sector Support Programme in Nigeria (ESSPIN).
Steven is an adept team leader capable of prioritizing complex tasks in fragile, post-conflict settings while moving multiple objectives forward to completion, roadmap for project institutionalization and sustainability with consideration to partner capacity and constraints. He is an expert in data management using different tools such as Excel, Smartsheet, SPSS, Access, Share-point, PowerBI, ODK, Commcare, SurveyCTO, SORMAS, Tangerine, Google form, Tableau, MAXQDA, Infogram, GIS, NVIVO, R, GHSMA-DATIM, CSpro, STATA, SAS, Python, FastField, SQL, Eview, DHIS2, ATLAS. He leads and coordinates training with field enumerators from mid size to large size projects.
Maimouna Ndiaye
Business Development Associate
areas of expertise
Monitoring and Evaluation
Data Science and Analytics
Research and Education
Veterinary Medicine and Public Health
education
PhD, Inter-States School of Veterinary Science and Medicine, Dakar, Senegal
MSc, Inter-States School of Veterinary Science and Medicine, Dakar, Senegal
Data Analyst Certification, University Cheikh Hamidou Kane (UN-CHK), Dakar, Senegal
Maimouna Nguissaly Ndiaye is a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine with extensive expertise in public health, data analysis, and monitoring and evaluation (M&E). With over four years of experience addressing…
Maimouna Nguissaly Ndiaye is a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine with extensive expertise in public health, data analysis, and monitoring and evaluation (M&E). With over four years of experience addressing public health challenges, she combines her veterinary knowledge with advanced data analysis skills to drive impactful outcomes in health and development. She holds a Doctorate in Veterinary Medicine and an MSc in Food Safety, both from the Inter-States School of Veterinary Science and Medicine in Dakar, Senegal.
Maimouna’s skill set includes research in microbiology, genomics, and antibiotic resistance, honed through roles such as her internship at Institut Pasteur. She is proficient in various data tools, including Python, R, SQL, Power BI, and QGIS, and applies these tools in M&E to inform strategy and improve project implementation. Her certifications in MEAL, demographic health surveys, and GIS further emphasize her multidisciplinary approach. Maimouna has trained animal health workers, developed training curricula, and mentored students in research, showcasing her commitment to capacity building and knowledge sharing.
Cloneshouse Nigeria thrives to provide cost effective services to government institutions. The value for money is evident in our client’s testimonies.
Maimouna’s passion lies in leveraging data-driven strategies to solve complex health challenges in diverse contexts.
At Cloneshouse, Maimouna is responsible for supporting Cloneshouse’s engagement with
Francophone stakeholders and partners, enhancing communication and project execution in French-speaking regions, and ensuring alignment with the organization’s strategic objectives..
Samuel Ugbaja
Research Analyst
areas of expertise
Research
Data Management
Renewable Energy
Computational Simulation
- Environmental Management
education
PhD, KwaZulu-Natal University, South Africa
MSc, University of Lagos, Nigeria
BSc, University of Calabar, Nigeria.
Has over 20 years of experience in research, environmental and waste management. He is currently a PhD candidate at the School of Laboratory Medicine and Medical…
With over 20 years of experience in research, evaluation management, waste management, alternative energy engineering, operations, and decision analysis, Samuel has the breadth and depth of experience needed to quickly understand the government’s needs and craft the most suitable solutions.
Cloneshouse Nigeria work with government institutions and departments in any part of Nigeria, and Africa at large. Getting to know where our clients are, and how to improve what is been done remains the firms priority.
Before joining Cloneshouse Nigeria in late 2016, Samuel was a Senior Research Assistant at the Renewable Energy Program of the Federal Ministry of Environment, where he actively headed the Research & Development activities of the department. His roles evolved from the development of the Rural Energy Access Program (REAP), which was aimed at ensuring affordable and sustainable clean energy access to the rural poor and reducing black carbon emissions, to being actively involved in the Rural Women and Energy Security where over 1 million rural women in Nigeria were equipped with clean energy technologies/alternatives.
He prepared the first policy document on Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency and the Action Plans for its implementation in Nigeria. Prior to working at the Federal Ministry of Environment, he worked as an Environmental Consultant to Ravenwell Power Nigeria Limited, where he assisted in registering and initiating all processes involved in establishing independent 50-100MW solar plants across different states in the northern part of Nigeria through the regulatory agencies involved.
At Cloneshouse Nigeria, Samuel has led multi-state evaluations in Water, Health, and Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises. Samuel is currently a Post Doctorate at the School of Laboratory Medicine and Medical Sciences of the Faculty of Health at the University of KwaZulu Natal, South Africa.
Thelma Obiakor
Research and Evaluation Specialist
areas of expertise
Research
Public Policy
Data Management
Development Communication
Poverty Reduction Strategies
education
- MSc, University of Cambridge, England.
- BSc, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, Canada.
She has over 7 years of experience in research, financial, macro and micro economics.she leads the research team in rigorous assessment of public institutions…
With over 7 years of experience in research, management, multi-sector analysis, financial analysis, macro and microeconomics, teaching, and decision analysis, Thelma has the breadth and depth of experience needed to conduct multi-sector and middle to large-scale research that influences policy and decision making.
Cloneshouse Nigeria designs inclusive, cost-effective, monitoring and evaluation approaches for state institutions. With this we believe institutions can become sustainable.
Before joining us in late 2017, Thelma worked as a researcher in think tanks and research organisations across Canada and Nigeria, and has spearheaded research funded by large donor organisations. Outside of research, she has taught economics at the undergraduate level in Canada, and at the high school level in public schools in Nigeria.
In 2019, she authored the Nigeria Readiness Assessment (NRA), an assessment of federal ministries in Nigeria for Results–Based Monitoring and Evaluation. She is currently a PhD candidate at the London School of Economics. Thelma is based in London, England.
Benita Siloko
Research Analyst
areas of expertise
Research
Social Justice
Human Security
Strategic Planning
- Environmental Management
education
MSc, Northumbria University, Newcastle, England.
MSc, University of Derby, England.
BSc, University of Portharcourt, Nigeria.
She has 6 years experience conducting research and monitoring and evaluation in the area of environmental sustainability. She is currently a PhD candidate at…
With over 6 years of experience in environmental management, international development, climate change advocacy, oil companies and community mediation, operations, and decision analysis, Benita’s work at Cloneshouse Nigeria has been important in conducting research, and providing solutions to environmentally degraded communities.
Consulting WP comes up with results that are actually implementable. That is their strength compared to other consulting companies.
Before joining Cloneshouse Nigeria in late 2019, Benita started the Girls Green Power Initiative (GGPI). GGPI empower and tells stories from the water pot on how women and girls cope with the lack of access to potable water supply and advocates for a sustainable source of water supply. Previously, Benita held a management position at the secretariat of the Nigeria Environmental Society (NES), and she is a member of the Institute of Environmental Management and Assessment, United Kingdom, where she holds an associate membership (AIEMA). Focusing on research and environmental risk assessment. She has provided her research expertise in environmental management to non-government organizations in Nigeria, England and Germany. She is a PhD candidate at Northumbria University, Newcastle, United Kingdom, where she previously obtained a master’s degree in International Development. Benita is based in Newcastle, England, in the United Kingdom.
Adewale Dare
Finance Manager
areas of expertise
Cash Flow Management
Corporate Governance
- Auditing
Profitability Restoration
Financial Policy and Procedures
Business transformation
Grant/Acquisition Compliance
education
MSc, University of Northampton, UK.
BSc., Achievers University Owo, Nigeria
He has nearly 16 years of experience in finance management for multilateral and bilateral development projects. Has certifications in ACA, ACMA, ACCA, PMI, ACSI, ACFE, IPSAS, and FCAI.
Adewale is a highly accomplished and focused global Sr. Financial Executive with a proven record of success in directing financial operations and dynamic executive leadership career in International NGO, Multi-Million dollar organizations with a rich mix of finance, operations, internal/external processes, technical savvy and business development. A seasoned IFRS/IPSAS expert and respected analyst on Corporate Governance and Financial Reporting matters, with over 15 years practical training experience spanning virtually across every section of business endeavor and the academics.
Cloneshouse Nigeria thrives to provide cost effective services to government institutions. The value for money is evident in our client’s testimonies.
At Cloneshouse, he shows paramount efforts in maximizing performance of financial operations with emphasis on strategy formulation, policy and procedure development, cost reduction, and profitability improvement.
Adewale has demonstrated keen expertise in client finance compliance including projects of the Mastercard Foundation, United States Agency for International Development (USAID); Department for International Development (DFID); Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA);European Union (EU); and the German Development Cooperation (GIZ).
Magdalyn Momoh
Accounting Specialist
areas of expertise
Financial Reporting
Account reconciliation
Auditing
- Internal Control
IFRS and GAAP Compliance
Procurement Compliance
education
Msc University of Northampton, United Kingdom.
BSc, University of Benin. Nigeria
A certified public accountant with 9 years of experience developing accounting and financial compliance systems for medium to large development projects, and the private sector.
A Certified public accountant, Magdalyn has 9 years of experience developing accounting and financial compliance systems for medium to large development projects, and the private sector. Since joining Cloneshouse in early 2021 as a specialist on project accounting, and compliance with clients financial policies, Magdalyn has taken on numerous assignments, including helping to establish an audit compliance system for our various projects. At Cloneshouse, she ensures accurate financial record keeping, and statutory report filing.
Cloneshouse Nigeria help clients to grow, sustain and transform: whatever it takes to embrace their sustainable future.
Prior to joining Cloneshouse, she has been responsible for coordinating accounting reporting systems at the Security and Exchange Commission (SEC), EchoLab Radiology, and for the DFID GEMS4 project. She has spent the last 4 years developing financial reporting systems compliance with auditing systems of major auditing companies in Nigeria including PWC, Ernst & Young, PriceWaterCooperhouse and a list of others.
Nges Abang Appolinaire
Programme Coordinator, Internship Programmes – Francophone
areas of expertise
Research
Water, sanitation and hygiene (WASH) advocacy
Community engagement
Potable & wastewater treatment technology
Water quality control
Sanitary inspection
Monitoring & Evaluation
Sustainable agriculture
Environmental impact Assessment (EIA) and the Built Environment
Proposal & Grant writing
education
M.Sc (Water Resource and Sanitary Engineering), University of Padova, Padova, Italy.
M. Sc (Environmental Engineering), National Advanced School of Public Works, Yaounde, Cameroon
B. Sc (Biochemistry), University of Yaounde I, Yaounde, Cameroon
Nges Abang Appolinaire is an Environmental Engineer specialized in Integrated Water Resource Management and Sanitat…
Nges is responsible for coordinating Cloneshouse’s internship programs for Francophone regions, strengthening the organization’s relationships with French-speaking stakeholders, and ensuring the successful execution of Francophone-related projects and intern assignments. With over 11 years of experience in community engagement and technical operations in the water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH) sector, Nges Abang has developed in-depth expertise in WASH promotion through training, program monitoring, and impact evaluation, working with both urban and rural communities in Cameroon.
Since 2011, Nges has served as the Community WASH in Schools Program Coordinator in both rural and urban communities in Central Cameroon, collaborating with Open Dreams, a Cameroon-based non-governmental organization.
Cloneshouse Nigeria help clients to grow, sustain and transform: whatever it takes to embrace their sustainable future.
Nges is a seasoned WASH professional with both technical and interpersonal skills, having worked under the mentorship of the Center for Affordable Water and Sanitation Technology (CAWST), a humanitarian organization based in Calgary, Alberta, Canada.
Princess Odey
Administrative Officer
areas of expertise
Capacity Development
Compliance
Social Justice
Strategic Planning
education
LL.B University of Calabar, Calabar Nigeria
B.L Nigerian Law School, Abuja, Nigeria
With nearly 5 years in the development space, Princess Odey, a highly skilled legal practitioner with a fiery passion for development and growth…
Princess has channeled her expertise to effect positive change within her sphere of influence. In her role at Cloneshouse, she collaboratively assists with creating and implementing strategic, tactical objectives essential for propelling the organization toward its goals. Beyond this, she lends her expertise to coordinating administrative and budgetary aspects integral to Cloneshouse operations, ensuring operational efficiency. Princess Odey’s influence reverberates through her role in coordinating administrative aspects of Cloneshouse Nigeria’s special projects
Cloneshouse LLC helps clients to grow, sustain and transform: whatever it takes to embrace their sustainable future.
Princess is PMD Pro Certified, and she brings her versatility to the forefront by providing steadfast support across diverse tasks, adapting to the dynamic needs of the management. Princess Odey’s versatile skill set and passionate dedication converge to create a formidable force for positive change. Her profile embodies an unwavering commitment to impact and growth, making her an invaluable asset in any endeavor she undertakes.
Babatunde Adegoke
Creative Technologist
areas of expertise
IT Operations
Data Management
Business Process Automation
Product Management
Web Design
Technology for Social Impact
Project and Program Management
education
MSc, University of Colorado Boulder, USA
BSc, University of Ilorin, Nigeria
Diploma, Federal Polytechnic Ede
Babatunde, a dedicated and multidisciplinary creative technologist, has spent over seven years in the field of technology for social impact. His commitment is evident in his deployment of technology tools to tackle crucial social issues such as government corruption, police abuse…
Babatunde, a dedicated and multidisciplinary creative technologist, has spent over seven years in the field of technology for social impact. His commitment is evident in his deployment of technology tools to tackle crucial social issues such as government corruption, police abuse, election violence, and press and media workers’ abuse.
He represented his country of birth, Nigeria, in observation of the 2016 presidential election in the US, an experience whose impact could be felt through implementing some of his recommendations by the Nigerian Independent National Electoral Commission.
Throughout his career, he has worked in lean nongovernmental organizations and multinational international not-for-profit organizations, where he deployed internal product tools to manage mission-critical business functions like safety and security, where he is responsible for global safety and security systems while working with C-level executives and stakeholders. He has also deployed technology to manage IT operations and automated workflows.
He is passionate about people, data, products and facilitation of workshops and training.
Cloneshouse Nigeria thrives to provide cost effective services to government institutions. The value for money is evident in our client’s testimonies.
Babatunde’s work has had a significant impact, reaching over 40 million people in Nigeria, The Gambia, Kenya, and 40 other countries. His initiatives have particularly benefited the underserved and those affected by war and natural disasters, demonstrating his ability to address diverse social issues on a global scale.
Babatunde’s innovative spirit is best exemplified by his creation of iFollowTheMoney, a groundbreaking social accountability platform. This platform, which effectively coordinates the activities of NGOs, researchers, activists, campaigners, and journalists, has been recognized with the prestigious UN SDG Award. It stands as one of the most effective initiatives in the African continent, a testament to Babatunde’s innovative and impactful contributions.
At Cloneshouse, he manages online IT assets, deploys technology products to support business operations, and crunch data to make important decisions. He is likely reading or thinking about starting his professional tennis career when not sleeping
Rachael Okoronkwo
Monitoring and Evaluation Officer
areas of expertise
Monitoring and Evaluation
Research
Proposal/Grant Writing
Public policy advocacy
Project Mangement
education
BSc. University of Calabar, Calabar, Nigeria
Rachael is a young and emerging evaluator passionate about driving innovation and positive change through data-driven insights. Currently, she is…
Rachael is currently a monitoring and evaluation assistant at Cloneshouse, where her solid research skills and meticulous attention to detail enable her to excel in crafting actionable insights that contribute to informed decision-making. Alongside these skills, she is gaining mastery at proposal and grant writing, crafting compelling narratives that secure funding for impactful projects.
Having nearly three years of experience in the development sector, Rachael’s affiliation with the “Open Mind, Young Voices” activist program of the Friedrich Ebert Stiftung underscores her strong interest in public policy advocacy, youth leadership, and sustainable development.
Cloneshouse Nigeria help clients to grow, sustain and transform: whatever it takes to embrace their sustainable future.
Olusegun Olagunju
Communications, Monitoring and Evaluation Associate
areas of expertise
Strategic Planning
Data Analysis
Data Auditing and Verification
Database Management
Project Monitoring and Evaluation
education
BSc, University of Abuja.
Has over four years of experience in communicating evaluation results, conducting semi structured, structured/structured interviews, online content analysis,…
With over four years of experience in communicating evaluation results, conducting semi structured, structured/structured interviews, online content analysis, focus group facilitation, unstructured observation/site visits, and paper-based/electronic surveys, Olusegun has the breadth and depth of experience needed to collect data from program or project implementer.
Cloneshouse Nigeria help clients to grow, sustain and transform: whatever it takes to embrace their sustainable future.
Before joining us in early 2019, Olusegun held various communications positions at Basic Rights Watch and Connected Development, focusing on web management and online communications. Previously, he had an 8-year stint working in the print media, notably -The Nations Newspaper.
At Cloneshouse Nigeria, He provided data gathering support to our work with the Center for Evaluation, Germany; Global Integrity USA; and the DFID Enhancing Financial Innovation and Accessing (EFInA); He also successfully carried out monitoring activities for ANEEJ’s Monitoring of Recovered Assets in Nigeria through Transparency and Accountability (MANTRA) project with support from DFID. Olusegun is a Transparency and Accountability practitioner, trained by Partners West Africa and Partners Global under the Knowledge Building Component and Skills Building Component of the FAIR (Facilitating Accountability, Integrity & Resiliency) program.
Victoria Olumese
Business Development Assistant
areas of expertise
Market research and analysis
Budgeting/Cost Preparation
Client relationship management
Digital Marketing
Proposal preparation
education
BSc Ambrose Alli University, Nigeria
Victoria Olumese is a dedicated and results-driven Business Development Assistant with a passion for fostering growth and driving organizational success. With a Bachelor’s degree in Economics and experience in market research and client relationship…
Victoria Olumese is a dedicated and results-driven Business Development Assistant with a passion for fostering growth and driving organizational success. With a Bachelor’s degree in Economics and experience in market research and client relationship management, Victoria excels in identifying new business opportunities and nurturing strategic partnerships. Her strong analytical skills and attention to detail enable her to conduct comprehensive market analysis and develop tailored strategies to expand business reach. Victoria is adept at supporting the business development team with proposal preparation, lead generation, and client communication.
Cloneshouse Nigeria help clients to grow, sustain and transform: whatever it takes to embrace their sustainable future.
Kayode Ogunwole
Company Illustrator/Editorial Cartoonist
areas of expertise
Creative Illustration
Cartooning
Visual Storytelling
Conceptualization
Digital Art
education
The Polytechnic, Ibadan, Nigeria.
Kayode Ogunwole is a seasoned Editorial Cartoonist, Illustrator, Painter, and Graphic Recording specialist with over two decades of professional…
Kayode Ogunwole is a seasoned Editorial Cartoonist, Illustrator, Painter, and Graphic Recording specialist with over two decades of professional experience. As a versatile fine artist, he specializes in creating editorial cartoons and illustrations to advocate for social and developmental causes. With a rich background working with reputable media outlets such as Daily Trust, Leadership, Nigerian Pilot, Newsworld Magazine, and Blueprint, Kayode, popularly known as Babakay, has expanded his expertise into Graphic Recording.
Cloneshouse Nigeria help clients to grow, sustain and transform: whatever it takes to embrace their sustainable future.
Happiness Titus Zirra
Communications Officer
areas of expertise
Strategic Communication
Content Creation
Brand Management
Social Media Management
Digital Marketing
Advocacy
Media Relations
education
BA, Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, Nigeria.
NCE, Niger State College of Education, Minna, Nigeria.
At Cloneshouse, Happiness Titus Zirra drives Cloneshouse LLC’s initiatives forward through effective communication strategies. As the communications officer, she actively disseminates crucial information across various social media platforms, showcasing her exceptional ability to…
At Cloneshouse, Happiness Titus Zirra drives Cloneshouse LLC’s initiatives forward through effective communication strategies. As the communications officer, she actively disseminates crucial information across various social media platforms, showcasing her exceptional ability to effectively engage and inform her audience. Her role is vital in ensuring the accurate and successful communication of the organization’s messages.
Happiness is also passionate about gender balance, girl-child education, adolescent girls’ sexual and reproductive health and rights, and youth empowerment. She holds a BA in English Language from Ahmadu Bello University and a Certificate in Education from Niger State College of Education.
Cloneshouse Nigeria help clients to grow, sustain and transform: whatever it takes to embrace their sustainable future.
Furthermore, Happiness is PMD Pro Certified and has worked as a Global Youth Ambassador for A World at School, an Educate a Girl scholar from Dawood Global Foundation, a YALI fellow, and a Fund Pad campaigner. She is committed to evidence-based solutions in education, SRHR, GBV prevention, and community development.
Bilikis Akanni
Monitoring and Evaluation Associate
areas of expertise
Business Analytics
MSME Development
Data Management
Training Facilitation
Mandarin Translation
Research
education
MSc, University of Westminster. London
BSc, Alhikmah University, Ilorin, Nigeria
BSc, University of Science and Technology, Beijing, China
Has over four years of experience as an independent consultant working with private firms as a systems analyst and facilitating partnerships with Mandarin-speaking entities…
With over four years of experience as an independent consultant with private firms, collecting daily production data to make better business decisions, Bilikis has expertise in providing business analytics support within the micro, small, and medium enterprise (MSME) sector across Nigeria.
Cloneshouse Nigeria help clients to grow, sustain and transform: whatever it takes to embrace their sustainable future.
Before joining us in early 2021, Bilikis held various Mandarin language and administrative assistance position and embarked on a result-based Monitoring and Evaluation training with Cloneshouse Nigeria in Abuja, Nigeria.