NKOLIKA ACHIGBU

I’m a dedicated and results-driven climate and sustainability professional with over 20+years of experience in spearheading initiatives for sustainability and climate resilience. My expertise revolves around seamlessly integrating climate-smart practices, environmental, social, and governance (ESG) principles, and gender inclusivity into strategic decision-making processes.

PRINCE2 Foundation and Practitioner Certification, 11/2019, The PRINCE2 certification scheme helps you to acquire knowledge of the PRINCE2 method of project management, providing you with the skills and understanding to successfully manage projects of any size or complexity. The training and certification consisted of two levels: PRINCE2 Foundation which provided me with theoretical knowledge of how to plan, manage and deliver projects. The PRINCE2 Practitioner extended the knowledge acquired at the Foundation level and focused on real world project simulations. These exams were taken under an intensive 1-week program (80 + hours of training).

I have been actively engaged as a member of the Technical Working Group (TWG) for the National Adaptation Planning (NAP) initiative. The primary objective of the NAP is to enhance the effectiveness of ongoing adaptation endeavours while facilitating the seamless integration of climate change considerations into the decision-making processes at the national level.

Member of the financial advisory Committee and Coordination platform of the Nigerian rural electrification Agency- REA Energy-Agriculture Initiative

• Advocating Climate-Smart Practices: Leading initiatives for the integration of climate-smart practices to foster low-emissions and climate-resilient approaches.
• ESG Integration Leadership: Expertly orchestrating cross-functional teams to embed ESG principles into project assessments, risk evaluations, and strategic decision-making processes in alignment with sustainability goals.
• Championing Gender Inclusivity: A passionate advocate for gender inclusivity within various programs, with a particular focus on empowering women through gender-responsive lending strategies.
• Effective Capacity Developer: Proficiently organizing and executing capacity-building workshops and knowledge-sharing sessions to equip stakeholders with the knowledge and tools necessary for the effective implementation of climate-smart practices.
• Proactive Stakeholder Engagement: Demonstrated ability to proactively engage both internal and external stakeholders, raising awareness of ESG considerations and actively promoting sustainable practices within relevant sectors.
• Dedicated to Climate Action: Committed to supporting Nigeria's endeavors to strengthen its capacity for climate action, including involvement in significant initiatives such as the Green Climate Fund (GCF) Readiness and preparatory support proposal.

American/Nigerian

UN CC: e- course on Gender Equality and Human Rights in Climate Action and Renewable EnergyE UN CC: e- course on sustainable finance Sustainability reporting with GRI standards Sustainable Supply Chains 2: Operational Strategies (Udemy) Sustainable Supply Chains 3(Procurement Strategies) (Udemy) Comprehensive training on fundamentals of risk management Agricultural Value Chain and Agribusiness Finance Auditing HSE and social performance skills.

• Sunday school teacher
• Member of the Technical Working Group (TWG) for the National Adaptation Planning (NAP) initiative.
• Member of the financial advisory Committee and Coordination platform of the Nigerian rural electrification Agency- REA Energy-Agriculture Initiative