PHILEMON THANKGOD THOMAS
KANO
Summary
It is about my donation and not my duration. To help in creating, innovating, and contributing in the sustenance, profit maximizations, and management of any organization. To build a career in proffering possible solutions to all problems where applicable as a trained Economist, Administrator, Manager, Social worker, Educationist etc. To be part of a vision-driven workforce and to fashion out more creative ways of sustaining organizational goals, vision, mission with applicable initiative towards enhancing growth, survival and profitability in my field of career and beyond.
A sufficiently motivated, goal-oriented and solution-driven individual who thrives under any circumstance to ensure that assigned tasks and responsibilities are diligently executed to contribute to the growth and development of any organization. Also, I possess good collaborative team spirit, effective interpersonal relationship, dynamic professionalism has helped me worked as an Agriculturalists, administrator, a manager, social worker, educationist, entrepreneur, strategic analyst, policy and development specialist. My career has been enriched with certifications in Agripreneurship, Business Management, and Data Analytics, among others. My diverse experience across NGOs, academic institutions, government, and development programs has equipped me with a strong foundation in agriculture, program implementation, data analysis, business development, and policy strategy.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
8
8
years of post-secondary education
Work History
M&E / Impact Officer
Sagad Farms Limited
Kano , Nigeria
09.2025 - Current
- Monitor and evaluate the impact of the ongoing programs and projects (Global Affairs Canada Grant for the AECF IIW-Nigeria Program), report performance, milestones and baseline, program quality, impact assessment.
- Managed daily operations and ensured compliance with company policies.
- Developed training materials for new staff and conducted orientation sessions.
- Coordinated team schedules to optimize workflow and resource allocation.
- Streamlined communication between departments to enhance operational efficiency.
- Oversaw inventory management processes and maintained accurate records.
- Resolved employee concerns through effective conflict resolution techniques.
- Implemented safety protocols and conducted regular safety training sessions.
- Evaluated employee performance and provided constructive feedback for improvement.
- Participated in regular meetings with upper management regarding progress updates on current initiatives.
- Provided guidance to team members on how to effectively complete tasks within established timelines.
- Supervised subordinate staff in carrying out daily duties and activities.
- Implemented new technologies to enhance workplace productivity levels.
- Set specific goals for projects to measure progress and evaluate end results.
- Assessed company operations for compliance with safety standards.
- Analyzed key performance indicators to identify effective strategies.
- Wrote and submitted reports on industry trends, prompting managers to develop business plans.
Commercial and Data Analyst
GonanKirki
Kaduna, Nigeria
12.2024 - 07.2025
- GonanKirki is a new App introduced as an extension to various value chains of agricultural production. The app is aimed at collecting data of farmers and commodity owners and links them to the global markets. It helps to eliminate market forces/middlemen.
- Analyzed data trends to support business decision-making processes.
- Conducted data quality assessments to validate accuracy and consistency.
- Provided training sessions for team members on data analysis techniques.
Business Development Specialist
Octoville Development Company
Abuja, Nigeria
02.2024 - 07.2025
- I worked as a contract agent for post mentorship program for the SMEs and Cooperatives. We ensure they have access to inputs, finances and market and support needed to boost their productivity.
- The Mercy Corps Program was a collaboration with Octoville Development Company.
- Developed strategic partnerships with local businesses to enhance market presence.
- Coordinated market research initiatives to identify new business opportunities.
Business Development Service Provider (BDSP)
Mercy Corps
Abuja, Nigeria
01.2024 - 06.2025
- And we were engaged and trained as BDSPs to train ginger farmers within the communities. Part of the task was to facilitate formation of Farmers Cooperatives, practical training on Business and Financial Management. Best agricultural practices etc. This in a long term while help boost Ginger farmers competitiveness in the global market and economic.
- The Mercy Corps in collaboration with Octoville are on a program titled Empowering Resilient Ginger Farmers (ERGF) program in four(4) LGAs in Southern Kaduna, Kaduna State.
- Coordinated service delivery for vulnerable communities in disaster-affected areas.
- Developed training materials for local partners to enhance service effectiveness.
- Facilitated workshops to educate beneficiaries on sustainable practices and resources.
- Collaborated with local stakeholders to identify community needs and priorities.
- Provided training and guidance on using the company's products and services.
Trust Representative
Entrepreneurship Trust Fund
Lagos , Nigeria
02.2022 - 09.2023
- As a Trust Rep. I was exposed to Sales, e-commerce, business development and analytics.
- Managed trust account administration for diverse client portfolios.
- Guided clients through trust fund processes and documentation requirements.
- Reviewed and analyzed trust agreements for accuracy and relevance.
- Facilitated communication between clients and financial institutions.
- Researched market trends affecting trust fund investments and strategies.
- Facilitated transfers of assets into, out of client accounts in accordance with instructions provided by trustees, beneficiaries.
Member
Young African Leadership Initiative (YALI) Network
Abuja, Nigeria
01.2015 - 08.2023
- Contributed innovative ideas and solutions to enhance team performance and outcomes.
- Worked successfully with diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues related to our products and services.
Personal Assistant to the Director, Student Affairs
Kaduna State Scholarships and Loan Board
Kaduna, Nigeria
04.2019 - 06.2021
- I served as a personal assistant to various public office holders and one is with the Ministry of Education. I was responsible for assisting my boss with office work, scheduling, reporting, taking of minutes and ensuring that all tasks and activities are carried out diligently.
- I was opportune to be part of the Kaduna State Youth Involvement in Government Initiative where young leaders are including into the civil service to gain experience on governance and also contribute to the workforce and development of the state.
- Managed executive calendars and scheduled appointments for senior leadership.
- Coordinated travel arrangements, including flights and accommodations for staff.
- Prepared meeting agendas and compiled necessary documents for discussions.
- Assisted in project management by tracking deadlines and deliverables.
- Developed and maintained filing systems for efficient document retrieval.
- Communicated effectively with team members to ensure smooth operations daily.
- Ran errands to help with daily tasks, enabling employer to focus on more pressing duties.
- Maintained confidential files related to personnel records or other sensitive information.
- Answered incoming calls and emails promptly while managing the executive's schedule accordingly.
- Checked personal and professional activities to remind employer of priority tasks and deadlines.
- Organized personal and professional calendars with reminders for upcoming meetings and events.
- Greeted visitors in a professional manner and provided assistance with inquiries.
- Maintained clerical correspondence via email and phone.
- Prepared documents such as reports, presentations, agendas, and correspondence.
- Assisted with special projects as needed by researching topics, organizing data, summarizing findings.
NYSC
Ahmadu Bello University, College of Agriculture and Animal Sciences
Kaduna , Nigeria
10.2019 - 11.2020
- My place of primary assignment was the college of agricultural where I was a technical assistant in the college. I assisted the students and the lecturers in the labs, field practicals, assignments and reporting.
- Contributed innovative ideas and solutions to enhance team performance and outcomes.
Campus Representative
Commonwealth Youth Peace Ambassadors Network (CYPAN)
Kaduna, Nigeria
01.2015 - 12.2018
- Engaged students through outreach initiatives promoting peace and youth involvement.
- Organized workshops fostering leadership and conflict resolution skills among peers.
- Facilitated discussions on youth empowerment and civic engagement across campuses.
- Built relationships with local organizations supporting youth-driven initiatives and activities.
- Coordinated events showcasing cultural diversity and peaceful coexistence among students.
- Supported training sessions for new representatives on effective advocacy strategies.
- Collaborated with faculty members to develop innovative ways to engage current students in extracurricular activities.
- Researched best practices in student recruitment marketing strategies used by other colleges and universities.
Campus Coordinator
Green Campus, US consults, KASU Chapter
Kaduna, Nigeria
01.2014 - 12.2018
- Coordinated campus events promoting sustainability initiatives and community engagement.
- Developed educational materials for workshops on environmental awareness and conservation.
- Collaborated with student organizations to enhance participation in green initiatives.
- Facilitated communication between university departments and external stakeholders.
- Organized training sessions for volunteers on effective environmental practices.
- Supported fundraising efforts through outreach to local businesses and community partners.
- Provided guidance and support to student organizations in regards to event planning, budgeting and marketing efforts.
Student Industrial Work Experience Scheme (SIWES)
International Institute for Tropical Agriculture, Abuja Station
06.2017 - 12.2017
- As a part of requirements for the pursuit of my degree I undergo my SIWES program at the research institute where I learn about best agricultural practices, extension services, research, value chain, agribusiness, business development.
- Assisted in research projects on tropical agriculture techniques.
- Collaborated with team members on data collection and analysis.
- Supported fieldwork activities to gather agricultural samples.
- Maintained laboratory equipment for efficient operation and testing.
- Documented results and findings for ongoing research initiatives.
- Participated in training sessions on sustainable farming practices.
- Engaged with local farmers to gather insights and feedback on practices.
Intern
NIRSAL, Central Bank of Nigeria, Kaduna Branch
Kaduna, Nigeria
02.2017 - 05.2017
- While on my compulsory 1year internship, I had the privilege of undergoing some research and training with the NIRSAL CBN where I learn on loan appraisal, SMEs business management and development, risk management and systems.
- Assisted in organizing financial records and documentation for internal review.
- Supported team in data entry and analysis using financial software systems.
- Engaged with clients to address inquiries and provide information on services.
- Helped maintain applicant tracking systems and recruiting metrics.
Program Assistant
Flickers of Hope Foundation, Abuja
Abuja, Nigeria
09.2016 - 02.2017
- While my school was closed due to insecurities. I engaged myself for more work experience with the NGO where I was in-charge of office operations, clerical duties, planning, proposal work, presentation, budgeting, reporting, implementation, Monitoring and Evaluation, accounting of all operations within the NGO.
- Coordinated program schedules and events for community outreach initiatives.
- Assisted in the preparation of grant proposals and funding requests.
- Organized volunteer recruitment and training sessions for program support.
- Managed communication between stakeholders and project teams effectively.
- Developed informational materials for community education and engagement.
- Supported data collection and reporting for program evaluation purposes.
- Facilitated meetings to discuss project progress and resolve issues collaboratively.
- Assisted management with planning and logistics for program activities.
- Fostered relationships to define programming needs and strengthen organizational standing.
- Oversaw heavy load of administrative tasks while verifying accuracy and prompt completion of paperwork.
- Provided technical assistance to program participants by responding to inquiries via phone or email.
Education
Diploma - Occupational Hygiene
Alison
07.2025 - 09.2025
Diploma - Leadership And Management Styles
Alison
07.2025 - 09.2025
Diploma - ISO 9001:2005 -Quality Management System (QMS)
Alison
08.2025 - 10.2025
Diploma - Data Survey Analysis (Using STATA)
Michigan State University & IFPRI Nigeria
01.2018 - 10.2025
Certificate - Fundamentals of Starting And Running A Business
YALI Network
08.2019 - 10.2019
Certificate - Customer Service
La Plage Services
10.2019 - 10.2019
Management Strategies For People And Resources
YALI Network
10.2018 - 09.2018
Certificate - Agripreneuership: A Pathway to the Future
YALI Network
12.2018 - 12.2018
B. (Hons) - Agriculture (Agric Econs & Extension)
Kaduna State University
Kaduna, Kaduna StateWest Africa Senior School Certificate -
Jinie College
Barnawa, KadunaWest Africa Senior School Certificate -
ECWA Secondary School
KadunaFirst School Leaving Certificate -
Patmon Model School
Narayi, KadunaSkills
- Monitoring and evaluation
- Data analysis
- Performance reporting
- Program compliance
- Training development
- Market research
- Strategic partnerships
- Inventory management
- Communication strategy
- Team coordination
- Conflict resolution
- Effective feedback
- Workshop facilitation
- Customer engagement
- Strategic planning
- Evidence analysis
- Reporting and documentation
- Report preparation
- Report writing
- Analytical thinking
- Project management
- Business analysis
References
- Professor Ibrahim Abbas Sodangi, Kaduna State University, teacher, +23408025258804, abbasibsodangi@yahoo.com
- Mrs. Rakiyaa A. Akas, Central Bank of Nigeria, Kaduna Branch, manager, +23408033919568, raakas@cbn.gov.ng
- Dr. (Mrs) Salomi Kennedy Gwamna, Kaduna State Ministry of Education, manager, +23408038278213, salomi.gwamna@kdsg.gov.ng
- Mr. Lucky Ohazurike, International Institute for Tropical Agriculture, Abuja, manager, +23408039784228, L.ohazurike@cgair.org
Hobbies and Interests
- Gaming
- Travelling
- Reading
- Surfing the Internet
- Networking
- Music
- Volleyball
- Sports
Languages
- English, Fluent, Fluent
- Hausa, Fluent, Fluent
Personal Information
Date of Birth: 09/17/94
Languages
English
First Language
Hausa
Advanced
C1
Timeline
M&E / Impact Officer
Sagad Farms Limited
09.2025 - Current
Diploma - ISO 9001:2005 -Quality Management System (QMS)
Alison
08.2025 - 10.2025
Diploma - Occupational Hygiene
Alison
07.2025 - 09.2025
Diploma - Leadership And Management Styles
Alison
07.2025 - 09.2025
Commercial and Data Analyst
GonanKirki
12.2024 - 07.2025
Business Development Specialist
Octoville Development Company
02.2024 - 07.2025
Business Development Service Provider (BDSP)
Mercy Corps
01.2024 - 06.2025
Trust Representative
Entrepreneurship Trust Fund
02.2022 - 09.2023
Certificate - Customer Service
La Plage Services
10.2019 - 10.2019
NYSC
Ahmadu Bello University, College of Agriculture and Animal Sciences
10.2019 - 11.2020
Certificate - Fundamentals of Starting And Running A Business
YALI Network
08.2019 - 10.2019
Personal Assistant to the Director, Student Affairs
Kaduna State Scholarships and Loan Board
04.2019 - 06.2021
Certificate - Agripreneuership: A Pathway to the Future
YALI Network
12.2018 - 12.2018
Management Strategies For People And Resources
YALI Network
10.2018 - 09.2018
Diploma - Data Survey Analysis (Using STATA)
Michigan State University & IFPRI Nigeria
01.2018 - 10.2025
Student Industrial Work Experience Scheme (SIWES)
International Institute for Tropical Agriculture, Abuja Station
06.2017 - 12.2017
Intern
NIRSAL, Central Bank of Nigeria, Kaduna Branch
02.2017 - 05.2017
Program Assistant
Flickers of Hope Foundation, Abuja
09.2016 - 02.2017
Member
Young African Leadership Initiative (YALI) Network
01.2015 - 08.2023
Campus Representative
Commonwealth Youth Peace Ambassadors Network (CYPAN)
01.2015 - 12.2018
Campus Coordinator
Green Campus, US consults, KASU Chapter
01.2014 - 12.2018
B. (Hons) - Agriculture (Agric Econs & Extension)
Kaduna State University
West Africa Senior School Certificate -
Jinie College
West Africa Senior School Certificate -
ECWA Secondary School
First School Leaving Certificate -
Patmon Model School