Resource Mobilization & Program Management Specialist | Gender Equality Advocate
Samuel is a dedicated development professional with over a decade of experience in the nonprofit and humanitarian sectors, specializing in resource mobilization, program management, and advocacy for social justice. He holds a Bachelor’s degree in Philosophy and is currently pursuing a Master’s in Business Administration (MBA) with a focus on Management.
Throughout his career, Samuel has successfully designed, implemented, and managed programs focused on food security and livelihoods, gender equality, women’s rights, social inclusion, and community development. His expertise includes grant writing, donor engagement, capacity building, and strategic planning, making him a key asset in driving impactful change.
Samuel currently serves as the Resource Mobilization and Program Manager at the Centre for Women Studies and Intervention (CWSI), where he leads funding strategies, project implementation, and stakeholder collaboration. He has worked with national and international donors, including ECHO, FAO, the German and Norwegian Foreign Ministries, USAID (Palladium), Caritas Internationalis, CAFOD, and STARTFUND. Additionally, he has provided technical support to organizations such as Caritas Nigeria and JDPC Maiduguri.
Samuel is also an active member of key national and international development networks, including:
Nigeria Food Security Sector
National Gender Technical Working Group (GTWG)
Cash Transfer Working Group
Civil Society Network on Migration and Development (CSOnetMADE)
Network of Civil Society Organizations Against Trafficking, Abuse, and Labour (NACTAL)
Passionate about women’s empowerment, advocacy, and sustainable development, Samuel actively engages in initiatives that promote violence prevention, disability inclusion, and economic empowerment. His ability to bridge policy and grassroots action has positioned him as a thought leader in advancing gender justice and social equity in Nigeria.
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