Jane Mgbechi
Olodi - Apapa,Lagos
Summary
Results-oriented professional with over 10 years of experience in communications, sustainability, and health and safety. Expertise in promoting safety awareness, enhancing operational effectiveness, and engaging stakeholders. Committed to advancing health, safety, and sustainability initiatives through strategic communication and collaborative partnerships.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
8
8
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work history
Corporate Affairs / CSR Officer
Dangote Sugar Refinery Plc
2014.06 - Current
- Led DSR Staff Volunteers to implement company sustainable initiatives, achieving measurable community engagement and awareness outcomes.
- Coordinated collation of Materiality Data with stakeholders and host communities, supporting development of comprehensive Sustainability Reports.
- Organised outreach programmes on sustainable practices, enhancing eco-conscious culture within the workplace.
- Formulated programmes to reduce company energy expenditures.
- Facilitated internal communication campaigns around best practice sustainable behaviours.
- Assist in the coordination of internal communications and other campaigns (e.g., awareness sessions, town halls etc).
- Updated and submitted DSR companywide stakeholder register to enhance engagement.
- Managed annual budgeting process within the Corporate Affairs Unit, ensuring effective resource allocation.
- Coordinated audits to evaluate ISO approval and adherence to standards.
- Prepared and reviewed documentation for internal audits and compliance reviews.
Sponsorship & Events Specialist
Dangote Group
2010.03 - 2014.06
- Coordinated supplier relationships to secure timely delivery of products for events.
- Ensured brand alignment in deployment of collaterals and print documents, enhancing event visibility.
- Coordinated media tours for key facilities to enhance public engagement.
- Negotiated favourable terms with vendors, securing cost-effective deals for the company.
- Collaborated effectively with cross-functional teams for successful project completion.
- Planned staff and resources within business budgets for minimised expenditure.
- Managed high-risk projects, achieving full safety compliance throughout project lifecycle.
Education
Master of Business Administration - Marketing Management
Lagos State University
Lagos 2005.04 - 2008.11
Bachelor of Science - Political Science & Public Administration
University of Uyo
Uyo, Akwa Ibom State 1995.09 - 2000.07
Skills
- Stakeholder management
- Corporate governance
- Data analysis
- Risk assessment
- Sustainability tracking
- Safety consciousness
- Influential communication
- Interpersonal communication
- Writing
Accomplishments
Winner of the 2026 Dangote Cimate Champion Challenge
Certification
1. Top candidate in the ISO 14001 2015 EMS implementation program
2. Lead Auditor - ISO 18001: 2007 (OHSAS)
Volunteer Initiatives on DSR's Priority SDGs
1. Led the DSR's staff volunteers on an awareness outreach on COVID-19 prevention and care - 2020 (SDG 3)
2. Volunteered in the career talk for Secondary School Students at Randle Senior High School, Apapa - 2021 and Coordinated clean-up exercise at DSR Numan host communities (SDGs 4 & 6)
3. Volunteered in the clean-up exercise at Liverpool roundabout, Apapa - 2022 (SDG 6)
4. Volunteered in the clean-up exercise at Apapa General hospital refuse dump site - 2023 (SDG 6)
5. Volunteered in the tree planting campaign in Apapa schools - 2024 and coordinated those of DSR Numan and NSCL, Tunga (SDG 13)
6. Volunteered in the #Beatplasticpollution# outreach to Apapa Secondary Schools and achieved positive outcomes of over 3,000kg of plastic waste collated by the 3 schools in 6 months - 2025 (SDG 4, 6, 12 & 13)
HSE & Sustainability Trainings
1. Attended ISO 26000 Program (Social Responsibility) -2026 Business Integration Management
2. Training on Stakeholder Relationship Management - 2023
3. Food Safety Training - 2025
4. Awareness Training on Drug & Alcohol Policy Implementation
Timeline
Corporate Affairs / CSR Officer
Dangote Sugar Refinery Plc
2014.06 - Current
Sponsorship & Events Specialist
Dangote Group
2010.03 - 2014.06
Master of Business Administration - Marketing Management
Lagos State University
2005.04 - 2008.11
Bachelor of Science - Political Science & Public Administration
University of Uyo
1995.09 - 2000.07