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Work History
Education
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Awards And Humanitarian Engagements
Aka
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Advisory Contributions
Current Appointment
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Hi, I’m

Pst. Kelechi Esimogu Benwosely

Port Harcourt

Summary

To leverage my expertise in digital innovation, law, ICT strategy, and humanitarian service to strengthen Nigeria’s digital resilience, combat cybercrime, and empower citizens through technology-driven governance models, while conforming to international best practices.

Pst. Kelechi Esimogu Benwosely is a dynamic and multi-disciplinary professional with a strong background in journalism, ICT innovation advisory, cybercrime prevention strategy, project management, and humanitarian service.

She currently serves as the Technical Adviser on the National Smart AI-Powered WhatsApp Response Initiative, under the Office of the Special Assistant to the President on ICT Development & Digital Innovation (SAP-ICT), Office of the President, Federal Republic of Nigeria.

Kelechi has played a vital role in the decentralization of the National Cybercrime Centre Annexes across Nigeria’s six geopolitical zones, successfully leading the establishment of the South-South Annex in Yenagoa, Bayelsa State, covering Bayelsa, Delta, Rivers, Edo, Cross River, and Akwa Ibom States.

Her professional journey blends high-level government advisory roles, international training, private sector collaboration, and humanitarian work. She is currently pursuing her LLB in Law at the Rivers State University of Science and technology,

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Overview

12
years of professional experience
13793
years of post-secondary education

Work History

Office of the SAP-ICT

Technical Adviser on National Smart AI-Powered WhatsApp Response Initiative
03.2025 - Current

Job overview

  • Provides national-level advisory and oversight for ICT-driven crime prevention models.
  • Coordinates partnerships with NPF, NSCDC, NDPC, and development commissions.
  • Leads the deployment of the Smart WhatsApp Response System as a flagship innovation under the Renewed Hope Agenda.

Niger Delta Developement Commission
Port harcourt, Rivers

Principal project monitoring Staff, MDs office
09.2022 - Current

Job overview

  • Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
  • Gained strong leadership skills by managing projects from start to finish.
  • Applied effective time management techniques to meet tight deadlines.
  • Demonstrated leadership skills in managing projects from concept to completion.
  • Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement.
  • Learned and adapted quickly to new technology and software applications.
  • Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
  • Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
  • Demonstrated creativity and resourcefulness through the development of innovative solutions.
  • Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
  • Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
  • Organized and detail-oriented with a strong work ethic.
  • Organized professional with expertise in managing resources and optimizing performance. Proficient in providing valuable insights and supporting decision-making processes. Committed to enhancing productivity and contributing to overall success.
  • Assisted with day-to-day operations, working efficiently and productively with all team members.
  • Strengthened communication skills through regular interactions with others.
  • Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
  • Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
  • Developed strong organizational and communication skills through coursework and volunteer activities.
  • Delivered services to customer locations within specific timeframes.
  • Developed strong communication and organizational skills through working on group projects.

The Raw Truth
Lagos

Chief Editor / Presenter
01.2018 - Current

Job overview

  • Conceptualized news flow, supervised editorial staff, and ensured compliance with professional editorial standards.
  • Designed operational guidelines, developed house style, and optimized production chains.

HOG TV
Port Harcourt

Anchor & Programme Producer
01.2016 - Current

Job overview

  • Researched, scripted, and produced flagship news programs and talk shows.
  • Anchored breakfast shows and provided live commentary on current affairs.

Women on Mission for Peace & Humanity
Port Harcourt

Chief Operating Officer
01.2016 - Current

Job overview

  • Designed and implemented empowerment programs for women and children.
  • Awarded scholarships to orphans and developed widows’ training schemes.
  • Promoted peace-building initiatives and faith-based humanitarian work locally and internationally.

APC Presidential Campaign Office
Ikoyi

Field Worker – Mobilization & Outreach
01.2018 - 01.2019

Job overview

  • Participated in get-out-the-vote initiatives in Lekki/VGC areas.
  • Supported grassroots mobilization and awareness campaigns.

Gotech Resources Limited
Port Harcourt

Project Manager (NDDC Contractor Supervision)
01.2014 - 01.2016

Job overview

  • Monitored milestones and deliverables for NDDC contractors.
  • Submitted compliance reports and analyzed project quality.

Benwosely & Company Limited
Port Harcourt

Director / Project Manager
01.2014 - 01.2015

Job overview

  • Directed company projects with a focus on scope, budget, and customer satisfaction.
  • Coordinated activities of project staff and ensured efficiency of operations.

Education

Rivers State University
Nigeria

LLB
01.2025 - Current

Oxford Institute
United Kingdom

Oxford Executive Leadership Program

Madonna University
Elele, Rivers State, Nigeria

Nursing (RN)

Anderson School of Journalism
USA

Interviewing & Investigative Journalism

University of Toronto
Canada

Communication Strategies for a Virtual Age

Mohammed Bin Rashid University of Medicine and Health Sciences
UAE

Community Immunity Ambassador Program

Harvard University
USA

Artificial Intelligence (AI)

Unicaf University
Zambia

Bachelor of Business Administration

Skills

  • ICT Innovation & Digital Transformation Advisory
  • Journalism & Public Communication
  • Cybercrime Prevention Strategy
  • Project Management & Execution
  • Artificial Intelligence (AI) Literacy
  • Policy Research & Development

Awards And Humanitarian Engagements

  • Doctorate Degree (Honoris Causa) in Bible Studies, International Victory Bible Institute, Tulsa, Oklahoma, USA
  • Ambassador, Sanyu Orphanage Home, Uganda
  • Ambassador, Unity Football Club, Nigeria
  • HOG TV Programme Presenter of the Year
  • HOG Merit Award for Excellence in Broadcasting
  • Spearheaded widows’ training programs, orphans’ scholarships, and grassroots empowerment across Nigeria.

Aka

Queen Kel

Personal Information

  • Date of Birth: 11/17/88
  • Nationality: Nigerian
  • Marital Status: Single

Languages

  • English, Excellent (Reading, Writing, Speaking)
  • Yoruba, Intermediate
  • Igbo, Intermediate
  • Hausa, Basic

Advisory Contributions

  • Cybercrime Centre Annexes, Played an advisory role in the decentralization and setup across six geopolitical zones., Directly involved in establishing the South-South Annex in Yenagoa, Bayelsa State.
  • Smart WhatsApp Response Initiative, Serves as focal adviser on the AI-powered national citizen response system.
  • POS Operators Regularization, Advised on CAC/CBN/fintech collaboration (Opay, Palmpay, Moniepoint).
  • Youth Empowerment, Advisory role in the Nigerian Youth Dashboard, approved by Mr. President.
  • Official Technological Partnerships, Supported SAP-ICT Office in being recognized as official tech partner of NPF & NSCDC.

Current Appointment

Technical Adviser on the National Smart AI-Powered WhatsApp Response Initiative, Office of the SAP-ICT, Office of the President, Provides technical leadership and oversight for the WhatsApp Smart Response System, an AI-driven platform designed for citizen cybercrime prevention, complaint reporting, and verification services., Coordinates the Technical Office responsible for deployment, stakeholder alignment, and system sustainability., Played a pivotal role in the decentralization of National Cybercrime Centre Annexes, beginning with the South-South Annex in Bayelsa State., Works with national and regional stakeholders including: Nigeria Police Force – National Cybercrime Centre (NPF-NCCC), Nigeria Security & Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Nigeria Data Protection Commission (NDPC), Regional Development Commissions: NDDC, SEDC, SSDC., Advisory role in CAC/CBN/Fintechs partnership (Opay, Palmpay, Moniepoint) for the regularization of POS operators., Key contributor to the development of the Nigerian Youth Dashboard, approved by Mr. President through the Hon. Minister for Youth Development., Supported the SAP-ICT Office’s recognition as the official technological partner of the Nigeria Police Force and the NSCDC.

Languages

English
First Language

Timeline

Technical Adviser on National Smart AI-Powered WhatsApp Response Initiative

Office of the SAP-ICT
03.2025 - Current

Rivers State University

LLB
01.2025 - Current

Principal project monitoring Staff, MDs office

Niger Delta Developement Commission
09.2022 - Current

Chief Editor / Presenter

The Raw Truth
01.2018 - Current

Field Worker – Mobilization & Outreach

APC Presidential Campaign Office
01.2018 - 01.2019

Anchor & Programme Producer

HOG TV
01.2016 - Current

Chief Operating Officer

Women on Mission for Peace & Humanity
01.2016 - Current

Project Manager (NDDC Contractor Supervision)

Gotech Resources Limited
01.2014 - 01.2016

Director / Project Manager

Benwosely & Company Limited
01.2014 - 01.2015

Oxford Institute

Oxford Executive Leadership Program
01/2025

Madonna University

Nursing (RN)
01/2013

Anderson School of Journalism

Interviewing & Investigative Journalism
01/2020

University of Toronto

Communication Strategies for a Virtual Age
01/2020

Mohammed Bin Rashid University of Medicine and Health Sciences

Community Immunity Ambassador Program
01/2020

Harvard University

Artificial Intelligence (AI)
09/2025

Unicaf University

Bachelor of Business Administration
09/2025
Pst. Kelechi Esimogu Benwosely