June-August 2016
Research Intern
International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI), Abuja, Nigeria
July 2010 -July 2011
Secondary School Teacher (Mathematics and Economics)
African Church Secondary Commercial School, Oku-Iboku, Akwa-Ibom, Nigeria. (National Youth Service Corps, NYSC)
July-December 2008
Farm Management Trainee (2nd Industrial Training – Bachelor’s Degree Requirement)
FUTO Farms Ltd., Owerri, Nigeria.
October-December 2006
Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Water Resources, Abuja, FCT, Nigeria (Intern)
Research Intern
International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI), Abuja, Nigeria
- Worked with the Nigerian Strategy Support Programme (NSSP) in Abuja
- Produced a co-written research paper on food insecurity with Dr. George Mavrotas and Dr. Hiroyaki Takeshima
- Assisted in the deployment and administration of a field project
July 2010 -July 2011
Secondary School Teacher (Mathematics and Economics)
African Church Secondary Commercial School, Oku-Iboku, Akwa-Ibom, Nigeria. (National Youth Service Corps, NYSC)
- Taught Math to the junior classes and Economics to the senior classes (over 400 students)
- Conducted free extra-mural classes for senior students
- Created a society called “The LIFE Club” as an avenue to discuss the problems of life as a student and proffer solutions
- Got commendation from principal for outstanding contribution to student welfare
July-December 2008
Farm Management Trainee (2nd Industrial Training – Bachelor’s Degree Requirement)
FUTO Farms Ltd., Owerri, Nigeria.
- Helped prepare the financial accounts of the company
- Was involved in decision-making regarding farm inputs and marketing
- Personally used tractors to grow two types of vegetable crops on a portion of field
- Intern (1st Industrial Training – Bachelor’s Degree Requirement)
October-December 2006
Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Water Resources, Abuja, FCT, Nigeria (Intern)
- Learnt about the inside operations of an important department within the operations of a Federal Government Ministry (Crop Protection and Field Services Department).