Hi, I’m
HUGHES DIMKA
Gudu
Summary
Accomplished, goal-oriented professional with nearly 2 decades of experience drivIng process improvements and maximizing profitability across the oil & gas, maritime, and telecommunications sectors. Certified program management in Development as well as a certified management consultant with a Ph.D. in development finance, Master in finance, and MBA in finance and Investment. Seeking to leverage strategic innovation and industry expertise to dramatically improve bottom lines for a forward-thinking organization.
Overview
15
years of professional experience
Work History
HOPEWELL SOLUTIONS SERVICES LIMITED
Managing Director
01.2014 - Current
Job overview
- Spearheaded the development of integrated mini-grid solutions that brought reliable electricity access to over 2,500 underserved households across Nigeria and West Africa
• Established comprehensive training needs assessments and implemented e-learning platforms that trained over 300 agricultural value chain stakeholders on modern farming techniques and technologies
• Managed a portfolio of $3.2M in telecom infrastructure projects, overseeing the maintenance of 145km of fiber optic cables, installation of 200 DCDG units, and swapping of 500+ network equipment components
• Trained over 350 employees and 200 clients on the company's full suite of energy, agriculture, and telecommunications solutions, improving customer satisfaction by 27%
NEW ENERGY SERVICES NIGERIA LIMITED (NESSCO)
Commercial Manager
02.2013 - 11.2013
Job overview
- Procured key assets including a 100-seat crew boat and a 2,000-ton self-propelled barge, driving significant revenue growth
- Secured commercial-stage tenders with major industry players like OANDO, SAHARA, and PAN-OCEAN
- Provided commercial support and strategic guidance to project management teams throughout contract delivery cycles
HOPEWELL SOLUTIONS SERVICES LIMITED
Project Coordinator/Director
01.2010 - 12.2012
Job overview
- Successfully managed a $1.5M fiber optic implementation project for MTI/Glo, completing the work 12% under budget and 3 weeks ahead of the initial timeline
• Led the turnkey construction, installation, and testing of a 145km fiber optic cable network, connecting over 8,000 homes and businesses to high-speed internet access
• Enhanced executive decision-making by providing detailed weekly status reports, comprehensive risk assessments, and optimized resource allocation recommendations that contributed to a 28% improvement in project profitability
Education
Nasarawa State UniversityKeffi, Nasarawa State
Ph.D. from Development Finance
10-2025
Rome Business SchoolRome, Italy
Masters in Finance from Finance
11-2025
Stellenbosch UniversityCape Town , South Africa
Master of Philosophy from Development Finance
11-2023
Ahmadu Bello UniversityZaria, Nigeria
Master of Business Administration from Finance & Investment
11-2019
IRGID AfricaCotonou, Benin
B.Sc. from Industrial Engineering (Business Administration)
10-2018
University of LagosLagos,Nigeria
PGD from Applied Geophysics (Exploration Geophysics)
09-2004
University of JosPlateau, Nigeria
B.Sc. from Geology and Mining
05-2000
Skills
- Project Management
- Risk Mitigation Strategies
- Resource Management
- Lean Methodologies
- Cost Management
- Performance Improvement Strategies
- Strategic Planning
- Financial Data Analysis
- Project Finance
- Compliance Management
- Effective Team Coordination
- Workforce Development
- Team Leadership
- Analytical Problem Solving
- Quality Management Experience
- Cross-Functional Collaboration
Training And Professional Development
- Impact Investing in Africa, University of Cape Town, South Africa, 2021
- Understanding ESG, Corporate Finance Institute, Geneva, Switzerland, 2021
- Finance for the Future - Sustainable Finance and Fintech, University of Zurich, Switzerland, 2020
- Certified Management Specialist (Distinction), London Graduate School, UK, 2019
- SAP Training and Implementation, University of Ibadan, 2017
- Project Management Training, PM Tutors, Lagos, 2013
- HSE Certificate, Industrial Safety Training Institute, Port Harcourt, 2013
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Timeline
Managing Director
HOPEWELL SOLUTIONS SERVICES LIMITED
01.2014 - Current
Commercial Manager
NEW ENERGY SERVICES NIGERIA LIMITED (NESSCO)
02.2013 - 11.2013
Project Coordinator/Director
HOPEWELL SOLUTIONS SERVICES LIMITED
01.2010 - 12.2012
Nasarawa State University
Ph.D. from Development Finance
Rome Business School
Masters in Finance from Finance
Stellenbosch University
Master of Philosophy from Development Finance
Ahmadu Bello University
Master of Business Administration from Finance & Investment
IRGID Africa
B.Sc. from Industrial Engineering (Business Administration)
University of Lagos
PGD from Applied Geophysics (Exploration Geophysics)
University of Jos
B.Sc. from Geology and Mining
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