SPEAKER

DR OGHENEKARO AUSTEN OKUMO

Consultant, Palladium Group, / USAID

Dr Oghenekaro Austen Okumo is a Project Manager, and a seasoned Economist.

He had his postgraduate studies in Germany where he obtained a Master’s Degree in Development Economics.

He worked with Family Health International (FHI) – an implementing partner with United States of America International Development (USAID) after his postgraduate studies.

He also obtained a Masters and PhD degrees from East London, University, United Kingdom in 2010 and 2017 respectively.

Dr. Okumo is a consultant with over two decades of experience working with International organization – UN FAO, World Bank, IFPRI, DFID and the Palladium Group / USAID on reform driven projects in support of Nigerian Government.

This Involves close Interaction and co-operation with International consultants, key officials of different Ministries, Departments and agencies at national and subnational level.