Introduction: Dr. Uchenna Onyeizu, CEnv.
I'm a Chartered Environmentalist, University Lecturer and on secondment to IFAD-funded LivelihoodImprovement Family Enterprises – Niger Delta (LIFE-ND) Project as Abia State Project Coordinator, a board of trustee-member with Future Generation University, USA; Chairman - Abia State Chapter of Nigerian Environmental Society (NES); with a doctoral degree in environmental forest ecology. I have over 20 peer-reviewed academic publications, and an international development professional with more than 22 years and have worked at least once in each Nigerian state as an Independent Development Consultant. Also, I have provided development consultancy services in India, Nepal, United States of America, Rwanda, Cameroon,United Kingdom and Namibia; participated actively at the 2023 Africa Climate Summit in Nairobi, Kenya and currently nominated by Institution of Environmental Sciences (IES), United K to represent the institution at COP 28 in Dubai, United Arab Emirate.
Recently, I participated as the Nigerian representative in a-global research titled ‘Developing indicators of Peace’, piloted by Future Generations University in collaboration with the United States Institute of Peace.
My skills include an in-depth understanding of community working systems in developing countries; linking policy analysis and emerging issues to plans; understanding of pro-poor and gender issues in development. I am an excellent team player, have good interpersonal, report writing and communication skills.