PAUL ADEPELUMI
Abuja
Summary
Accomplished professional with expertise in public financial management and fiscal reform, institutional building, and governance strategy. Demonstrates a strong track record in international development, donor relations, and sustainable development, with a focus on climate policy. Adept at policy advocacy and stakeholder engagement, complemented by executive leadership and organisational management capabilities. Committed to driving impactful strategies that foster sustainable growth and institutional resilience.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work history
Sustainable Infrastructure Consultant
Reigns Management International
01.2010
- Designed and managed renewable energy and climate-smart infrastructure projects for the US Department of Energy.
- Developed sustainability policies and life-cycle assessments for infrastructure projects.
- Delivered stakeholder engagement programmes to build community support for reforms.
Principal Consultant
Reigns Management Consult
01.2023 - 09.2025
- Provides customised advisory to states on World Bank–funded HOPE, SABER, and NG-CARES programmes.
- Leads institutional reform design, donor engagement, and capacity-building initiatives.
- Oversees project evaluations and ensures delivery of governance outcomes.
Principal Consultant
Reigns Management Consult
01.2023 - 09.2025
- Provides customised advisory to states on World Bank–funded HOPE, SABER, and NG-CARES programmes.
- Leads institutional reform design, donor engagement, and capacity-building initiatives.
- Oversees project evaluations and ensures delivery of governance outcomes.
Principal Consultant
Reigns Management Consult
01.2023 - 09.2025
- Provides customised advisory to states on World Bank–funded HOPE, SABER, and NG-CARES programmes.
- Leads institutional reform design, donor engagement, and capacity-building initiatives.
- Oversees project evaluations and ensures delivery of governance outcomes.
Technical Advisor (Managing Consultant)
World Bank – SFTAS Programme
01.2019 - 01.2023
- Supported 36 states and the FCT to strengthen fiscal transparency and accountability.
- Guided implementation of IPSAS-based frameworks and UNCITRAL-aligned procurement laws.
- Drafted toolkits and templates for budget processes, audit reforms, and arrears clearance.
- Coordinated closely with the Federal Ministry of Finance, National Economic Council, and Governors’ Forum.
- Represented Nigeria in global forums on fiscal openness and public financial management.
Technical Advisor (Managing Consultant)
World Bank – SFTAS Programme
01.2019 - 01.2023
- Supported 36 states and the FCT to strengthen fiscal transparency and accountability.
- Guided implementation of IPSAS-based frameworks and UNCITRAL-aligned procurement laws.
- Drafted toolkits and templates for budget processes, audit reforms, and arrears clearance.
- Coordinated closely with the Federal Ministry of Finance, National Economic Council, and Governors’ Forum.
- Represented Nigeria in global forums on fiscal openness and public financial management.
Technical Advisor (Managing Consultant)
World Bank – SFTAS Programme
01.2019 - 01.2023
- Supported 36 states and the FCT to strengthen fiscal transparency and accountability.
- Guided implementation of IPSAS-based frameworks and UNCITRAL-aligned procurement laws.
- Drafted toolkits and templates for budget processes, audit reforms, and arrears clearance.
- Coordinated closely with the Federal Ministry of Finance, National Economic Council, and Governors’ Forum.
- Represented Nigeria in global forums on fiscal openness and public financial management.
Reviewer, Governance & Anti-Corruption
Global Integrity
New York
01.2014 - 01.2016
- Conducted governance and anti-corruption reviews in Nigeria, Ghana, Liberia, and Benin Republic.
- Validated and fact-checked thousands of governance indicators.
- Produced analytical reports to guide reforms in transparency and accountability.
Reviewer, Governance & Anti-Corruption
Global Integrity
New York
01.2014 - 01.2016
- Conducted governance and anti-corruption reviews in Nigeria, Ghana, Liberia, and Benin Republic.
- Validated and fact-checked thousands of governance indicators.
- Produced analytical reports to guide reforms in transparency and accountability.
Sustainable Infrastructure Consultant
Reigns Management International
01.2010 - 01.2016
- Designed and managed renewable energy and climate-smart infrastructure projects for the US Department of Energy.
- Developed sustainability policies and life-cycle assessments for infrastructure projects.
- Delivered stakeholder engagement programmes to build community support for reforms.
Sustainable Infrastructure Consultant
Reigns Management International
01.2010 - 01.2016
- Designed and managed renewable energy and climate-smart infrastructure projects for the US Department of Energy.
- Developed sustainability policies and life-cycle assessments for infrastructure projects.
- Delivered stakeholder engagement programmes to build community support for reforms.
Reviewer, Governance & Anti-Corruption
Global Integrity
New York
01.2014 - 01.2016
- Conducted governance and anti-corruption reviews in Nigeria, Ghana, Liberia, and Benin Republic.
- Validated and fact-checked thousands of governance indicators.
- Produced analytical reports to guide reforms in transparency and accountability.
Principal Practitioner
Law Wings Advocate
Lagos
01.2009 - 01.2015
- Advised clients on energy law, compliance, and infrastructure contracts.
- Drafted and negotiated energy and investment agreements.
- Represented clients in regulatory compliance and dispute resolution.
Principal Practitioner
Law Wings Advocate
Lagos
01.2009 - 01.2015
- Advised clients on energy law, compliance, and infrastructure contracts.
- Drafted and negotiated energy and investment agreements.
- Represented clients in regulatory compliance and dispute resolution.
Principal Practitioner
Law Wings Advocate
Lagos
01.2009 - 01.2015
- Advised clients on energy law, compliance, and infrastructure contracts.
- Drafted and negotiated energy and investment agreements.
- Represented clients in regulatory compliance and dispute resolution.
Founder & Executive Director
African Centre for Advocacy & Human Development
01.2003 - 01.2014
- Mobilised over $5.8m in donor and community support.
- Directed civic engagement programmes on governance, human rights, and transparency.
- Coordinated donor relationships and designed grant-winning project proposals.
Founder & Executive Director
African Centre for Advocacy & Human Development
01.2003 - 01.2014
- Mobilised over $5.8m in donor and community support.
- Directed civic engagement programmes on governance, human rights, and transparency.
- Coordinated donor relationships and designed grant-winning project proposals.
Founder & Executive Director
African Centre for Advocacy & Human Development
01.2003 - 01.2014
- Mobilised over $5.8m in donor and community support.
- Directed civic engagement programmes on governance, human rights, and transparency.
- Coordinated donor relationships and designed grant-winning project proposals.
Education
Master of Liberal Arts (ALM) - Global Development Practice
Harvard University
Graduate Certificate - Corporate Sustainability & Innovation
Harvard University
Ph.D. - Public Policy Analysis & Administration
Walden University
M.A. - Peacebuilding
Coventry University
B.L. (Barrister-at-Law) - undefined
Nigerian Law School
LL.B. - undefined
University of Ado-Ekiti
Skills
- Public Financial Management & Fiscal Reform
- Institutional Building & Governance Strategy
- International Development & Donor Relations
- Sustainable Development & Climate Policy
- Policy Advocacy & Stakeholder Engagement
- Executive Leadership & Organisational Management
Accomplishments
- Directed state-level adoption of IPSAS, e-Procurement, and TSA systems nationwide.
- Designed legal frameworks for State Internal Revenue Services and public procurement systems.
- Conducted capacity-building workshops in 15+ states, training government officials on IGR and fiscal management.
Affiliations
- Harvard Alumni Association
- Coventry University Alumni Association
- Member, All Progressives Congress (APC) – Grassroots Mobiliser
- Nigerian Bar Association | International Bar Association
- American Society for Public Administration
- Walden University Alumni Network
Publications
- Keynote Speaker – UN Global Conference on Climate & SDG Synergies, New York (2023)
- Capstone: Stakeholder Engagement Toolkits for the Framework on Intensive Land Management in Agriculture (Harvard University)
- Speaker – UN Crime Congress on Human Trafficking, Doha (2012); Qatar (2015)
- Doctoral Dissertation – Psychological Consequences of Boko Haram Insurgency on Nigerian Children (Walden University, 2017)
- The Root Causes of Human Trafficking in Nigeria: Problems and Prospects – UN Crime Congress Paper (2015)
Advisory Engagements & Committees
- Advisor to Kwara, Imo, Cross River, Plateau, Lagos, and Kogi State Governments on fiscal and governance reforms.
- Contributor to the Global Initiative for Fiscal Transparency (GIFT), drafting UN-endorsed fiscal openness principles.
- Supported Federal Ministry of Finance on IPSAS adoption and procurement reform.
- Conducted fiscal reform training for tax administrators, accountants-general, and auditors-general in 15 states.
- Participant in Open Government Partnership (OGP) working groups on transparency and accountability.
Personal Details
- Nationality: Nigerian -American
- State of Origin: Ondo State
- Marital Status: Married with Children
Timeline
Principal Consultant
Reigns Management Consult
01.2023 - 09.2025
Principal Consultant
Reigns Management Consult
01.2023 - 09.2025
Principal Consultant
Reigns Management Consult
01.2023 - 09.2025
Technical Advisor (Managing Consultant)
World Bank – SFTAS Programme
01.2019 - 01.2023
Technical Advisor (Managing Consultant)
World Bank – SFTAS Programme
01.2019 - 01.2023
Technical Advisor (Managing Consultant)
World Bank – SFTAS Programme
01.2019 - 01.2023
Reviewer, Governance & Anti-Corruption
Global Integrity
01.2014 - 01.2016
Reviewer, Governance & Anti-Corruption
Global Integrity
01.2014 - 01.2016
Reviewer, Governance & Anti-Corruption
Global Integrity
01.2014 - 01.2016
Sustainable Infrastructure Consultant
Reigns Management International
01.2010
Sustainable Infrastructure Consultant
Reigns Management International
01.2010 - 01.2016
Sustainable Infrastructure Consultant
Reigns Management International
01.2010 - 01.2016
Principal Practitioner
Law Wings Advocate
01.2009 - 01.2015
Principal Practitioner
Law Wings Advocate
01.2009 - 01.2015
Principal Practitioner
Law Wings Advocate
01.2009 - 01.2015
Founder & Executive Director
African Centre for Advocacy & Human Development
01.2003 - 01.2014
Founder & Executive Director
African Centre for Advocacy & Human Development
01.2003 - 01.2014
Founder & Executive Director
African Centre for Advocacy & Human Development
01.2003 - 01.2014
Graduate Certificate - Corporate Sustainability & Innovation
Harvard University
Ph.D. - Public Policy Analysis & Administration
Walden University
M.A. - Peacebuilding
Coventry University
B.L. (Barrister-at-Law) - undefined
Nigerian Law School
LL.B. - undefined
University of Ado-Ekiti
Master of Liberal Arts (ALM) - Global Development Practice
Harvard University
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