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IGFMiningSenior Policy Advisor
Apr. 2023
Sustain-Alliance.comCo-founder & Board Member
Jun. 2022
Bargate AdvisoryDirector
Feb. 2018London, United Kingdom▪ Energy & mining: Completed thorough market dynamics analyses and delivered data-derived insight/intelligence that supported informed decision-making, in addition to developing sector-specific systems and analytical tools to optimise internal and client investment portfolios. ▪ Government & inter-governmental: Developed upstream energy and mining policies and regulatory frameworks to create a sustainable environment for confident investment and also leveraged market intelligence, systems, and regulatory expertise to streamline transaction execution processes. ▪ Governance: Optimised sub-national taxation for a state in a West African country using a tailor-made ESG framework; and developing an ESG scorecard for a listed agriculture company and an investment advisory firm. ▪ Infrastructure: Delivered an in-depth technical and commercial feasibility study to assess the viability of opening a new lubricating oils blending plant. ▪ Helped secure US$10M equity funding to establish a lubricating oil blending plant and fostered networks/partnerships to reinforce engineering, procurement, and construction service offering. ▪ Developed & implemented an effective early go-to-market strategy with multinational energy & manufacturing companies thus advancing the lubricating oils trading business potential by 18 months. ▪ Established a new organisational structure to enhance operational efficiency and effectiveness, reducing costs by over 20%. ▪ Customised and offered electricity metering service to address specific clients’ preferences and successfully secured a long-term partnership with an Asian manufacturer. ▪ Negotiated, secured and deployed original equipment manufacturer and engineering, procurement and construction team for necessary plant infrastructure construction which is now ongoing.
GFA Consulting Group GmbHKey Policy Expert - EU Protection and Sustainable Development of Maritime Resources Project
Feb. 2018 - Nov. 2019London, BeirutEU-funded technical assistance programme for the Government of Lebanon. Provision of oil and gas technical assistance with particular emphasis on policy and strategy.
The CommonwealthSenior Economic Adviser (Natural Resources)
Dec. 2008 - Feb. 2018London, United KingdomProvided economic and policy advice to Commonwealth member governments and regional organisations. Undertook a range of projects at the national and regional level with particular emphasis on the development of oil & gas and mineral resources. Led the design, review, analysis, benchmarking and simulation of oil & gas and mining sector fiscal regimes; and prepared proposals for inclusion in legislative, regulatory and contractual frameworks. Conducted reviews of policy and regulatory frameworks for investment in oil, gas and mining sectors. Structured and delivered negotiating strategies and ran economic scenarios which supported a Commonwealth Government in negotiation with a consortium of mid-sized E&P companies for a gas exploration and development agreement. Utilised the support of technical information from a petroleum engineer, and provided an initial assessment of the economic feasibility of a petroleum refinery in a Commonwealth Member country in East Africa. Collaborated with senior government officials and developed the second National Mineral Policy of a Commonwealth Member country in Asia. Collaborated with senior government officials and designed the fiscal regime for deep seabed minerals exploration for a Commonwealth Member country in the Pacific using principles and practices from offshore oil and gas operations. Consulted with government officials and other key stakeholders on pertinent economic and commercial issues concerning the oil, gas and mining sectors. Provided advisory assistance based on in-house modelling and benchmarking of mineral and petroleum fiscal regimes, as well as developing petroleum revenue management mechanisms. Organised and delivered the first Commonwealth Natural Resources Forum attended by approximately 50 delegates from 16 Commonwealth Member countries and senior industry professionals.
Energy Market Consultants (EMC)Senior Research Analyst
Mar. 2007 - Nov. 2008London, United KingdomInterfaced with executives from corporates, government and public sector enterprises, and other specialists in the industry to understand and analyse oil & gas market trends. Modelled, analysed and forecasted oil prices (crude and refined products). Developed a European motor fuels demand model (bespoke and multi-client), coupled with detailed reports and presentations to clients based on research findings. Provided long-term oil price evaluation analysis and forecast for an LNG player. Provided forecast on global middle distillates demand for client investment decision. Collated and evaluated oil consumption data to conduct opportunity analysis, competitive benchmarking and strategic recommendations for business growth. Contributed directly to periodic oil & gas market intelligence reports.
CEPMLPDistance Learning Tutor & Research Assistant
Sep. 2002 - Jan. 2007Dundee, United KingdomDesigned and delivered modules in Petroleum Policy and Economics, Investment Decision Making in Petroleum and Mining, Mineral and Petroleum Taxation, International Project Finance, Mineral Resources Policy and Economics. Supported distance learning programme in conjunction with assessing and grading research papers. Answered student questions related to the course content. Monitored student progress. Designed and maintained Study Guides for the Distance Learning programme. Administered Virtual Learning Environment. Supported coordination of students’ Induction Programme. Contributed to preparation of team budget and other administrative tasks.
Standard Trust Bank (now UBA Group)Market Analyst
Feb. 2000 - Sep. 2000Lagos, Nigeria
Union Bank of Nigeria PlcTrainee Analyst (NYSC Programme)
Jan. 1999 - Feb. 2000Lagos, Nigeria
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