Kelechi Ogwuma
Summary
Versatile professional with expertise in project oversight and stakeholder management across various sectors. Proven ability to coordinate strategic initiatives, streamline operations, and enhance communication, contributing to significant advancements in digital skills training and policy advocacy.
Overview
1
1
Certification
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Programme Officer – Investment in Digital and Creative Enterprises (IDICE) Programme
Bank of Industry
Lagos
09.2025 - Current
- Programme Officer for the $617 million (USD) ‘IDICE Programme’, with financing from the African Development Bank (AfDB), Agence Française de Développement (AFD), and Islamic Development Bank (IsDB), to support Nigeria’s technology and creative ecosystems by building a talent pipeline, access to finance, and policy advocacy, leading and coordinating.
- Working closely with programme co-financiers to support programme deliverables and ensure compliance with the guidelines and requirements of the funding agencies.
- Preparing regular programme progress reports and updates for the Bank of Industry, which is the programme’s executing agency
- Coordinated meetings, events, and activities; managed documentation such as agendas and attendance, liaised with vendors to ensure smooth event operations, and delivered timely minutes of meetings and official events.
- Worked closely with the programme’s National coordinator to keep him well-informed of upcoming commitments and responsibilities and follow up appropriately to ensure the smooth running of the various levels of activities involved in the programmes.
- Supported procurement team in expressions of interest and requests for proposals across Programme components, facilitated recruitment and hiring, and contributed to contract tracking, milestone reviews, and project monitoring and evaluation.
- Oversaw logistical arrangements to support smooth operations for meetings and events involving partners and stakeholders. Arrangements for partners, team members and stakeholders; prepare travel budget, and provide accommodation recommendations and vendor interaction/management to promote convenient and safe travel options.
- Manage all aspects of the office running costs; replenish office materials such as printer supplies, paper, and office supplies; keep accurate inventory records; and ensure timely replenishment of essential items.
- Prepare, review, and distribute programme-related documents, reports, concept notes and correspondence, thereby maintaining accurate records of programme activities, progress, and outcomes for programme reporting, supervision and audit.
- Liaise with multi-stakeholders, including governmental and non-governmental institutions, programme beneficiaries, development financial institutions, partners, angel investors, and high net worth individuals.
Programme Officer
Wootlab Foundation
04.2023 - 08.2025
- Managed communications and scheduling of activities between Microsoft Corporation, Wootlab Innovations, and innovation hubs across the country to deliver digital skills programs that trained over 200,000 young Nigerians in various in-demand digital skills, in line with approved work plans and within Microsoft’s approved implementation framework such as the Learn Entrepreneurship and Applicable Digital Skills (LEADS) programme supported by the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), amongst others.
- Served as primary point of contact for inquiries and support on donor programmes, including Digital Skills Nigeria Programme, providing free training to over 2000 youths in digital and creative skills.
- Worked with ecosystem stakeholders in Nigeria’s technology and innovation ecosystem to support various Federal Government digital upskilling programs through the Wootlab Foundation.
- Researched and analysed global and technological trends, collaborating with ecosystem players and public sector institutions to enhance technology literacy for underserved youth, women, and children.
- Oversaw implementation of high-impact strategic projects across public and private sectors, ensuring alignment with organizational goals.
- Acted as the primary point of contact for all stakeholders, fostering positive relationships and ensuring satisfaction.
- Served as a liaison between staff and management, facilitating clear communication and addressing any administrative concerns.
- Implemented and maintained office procedures to enhance efficiency and productivity.
- Managed executive calendars, coordinated travel arrangements, and handled confidential information with discretion.
- Conducted research and compiled data for reports, presentations, and strategic planning.
Executive Assistant to the Special Assistant to the President – Office of the Vice President (Innovation)
The Presidency, Federal Republic of Nigeria
09.2022 - 04.2023
- Assisted special assistant in designing and launching United Nations Development Programme-backed Nigerian Jubilee Fellowship internship programme, facilitating job placements for young Nigerians in public and private sector institutions, targeting 100,000 participants for 12 months of work experience with coaching and mentorship.
- Provided administrative and research support in the design and launching of the National Innovation Programme, a programme designed to promote entrepreneurship, boost innovation, create jobs, enhance social development, and achieve economic transformation by fostering growth in the digital technology and creative ecosystem.
- Supported principal in leading engagements with the UNDP on the UNDP Timbuktoo Fund. A one billion dollar ($1 billion) fund targeted at funding start-ups and supporting innovation in Africa
- Coordinated stakeholder engagements and collaboration activities between the private sector and the federal government to enhance communication and support Nigerian Government's objective of delivering digital skills training to five million Nigerian youth.
- Conducted research and provided information on various topics that supported policy formation and creation, such as the design of the Nigeria Start-up Bill (NSB), a federal legislation sponsored by the Presidency and FMOCIDE and passed by the National Assembly. The bill provides incentives for venture capital investments in Nigeria, start-up business support and government/ecosystem engagement. The bill was designed in consultation with ecosystem players and a study of similar projects in Tunisia, Ghana, and Egypt.
- Coordinated logistics for meetings, conferences, and social gatherings.
- Carried out timely and adequate documentation, prepared reports, presentations, and other documents; managed files and records.
- Executed financial management tasks including invoice processing and expense tracking.
- Streamlined communication among principal, colleagues, and external parties to ensure effective information exchange and support for ongoing initiatives.
- Facilitated project execution by managing timelines and ensuring task completion.
Lead Customer Care Representative
Africana Couture
06.2022 - 09.2022
- Acted as point of contact between clients and fashion designers, providing excellent service that increased client satisfaction and boosted sales, while expanding network in Nigeria’s creative industry.
- Growing abilities in converting prospects into paying clients, leveraging my interpersonal skills and closing sales, which led to an increase in new clients by 20%.
- Managed, documented, and organized client records to streamline tracking of client details and enhance database of creatives in fashion industry.
- Managed administrative tasks and coordinated team of factory manager, quality control personnel, and facility maintenance personnel to ensure smooth operations.
Executive Assistant to the CEO
Rexxanna Designs
02.2021 - 04.2021
- Coordinated priority meetings and appointments, ensuring efficient use of executive time.
- Liaised with vendors and contractors to ensure timely order processing that met management's needs and specifications.
- Established organised filing system for business documents and staff duties, enhancing accessibility using Google folders and Trello.
- Carried out transcription and proofreading services to make sure documents were properly written and information was adequately passed.
- Supported the design and production of creative pieces that created jobs across the fashion industry and, in extension, the creative sector.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - History and International Relations
Abia State University
Uturu, Abia State09-2020
Skills
- Project oversight
- Complex Stakeholder Management
- Stakeholder relations
- Coordination and Planning
- Communication and negotiation
- Report writing
- Strategy analysis
- Policy
- Data management
- Technology & Innovation
- Creative problem-solving
- Innovation and creativity
- Operational support
- Project scheduling
- Issue management
- Teamwork and collaboration
- International Cooperation
Volunteer Activities
- Techxcite, Project Coordinator (Community Engagement and Partnership), Providing digital education to youth.
- 14G Abuja City Circle, Assistant Community Lead ( Operations and Communication Support), Community providing resources such as training, mentorship and job opportunities to youth
- Bestie Network Africa, FEM Power Africa 4.0 Volunteer (Social Media and Community Management), Providing training and support to Women and Girls
Languages
English
Proficient (C2)
C2
French
Beginner
A1
Certification
- Project Management Certification - PMI Registered Education Provider- 2022
- Strategic Human Resources Certification - National Association of State Boards of Accountancy (NASBA) - 2022
- Strategic Human Resources Certification- HR Certification Institute (HRCI) - 2022
- Product Management Certification - Entry Level- 2022
- Administrative Support Certification - Alison- 2025
Timeline
Programme Officer – Investment in Digital and Creative Enterprises (IDICE) Programme
Bank of Industry
09.2025 - Current
Programme Officer
Wootlab Foundation
04.2023 - 08.2025
Executive Assistant to the Special Assistant to the President – Office of the Vice President (Innovation)
The Presidency, Federal Republic of Nigeria
09.2022 - 04.2023
Lead Customer Care Representative
Africana Couture
06.2022 - 09.2022
Executive Assistant to the CEO
Rexxanna Designs
02.2021 - 04.2021
Bachelor of Arts - History and International Relations
Abia State University