Ajike Obinna Ajike
Administrative Assistant | Civic & Advocacy-Oriented Professional
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About
Dependable and detail-oriented administrative professional with over 7 years of hands-on experience providing comprehensive office and administrative support to managerial teams, combined with hands-on leadership in civic and advocacy-driven work. Skilled in calendar and schedule management, document preparation, filing systems, correspondence, and professional phone and visitor reception. Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite with a strong record of accuracy, confidentiality, and reliability in mission-driven environments.
As founder of a community-focused nonprofit, brings a genuine, first-hand understanding of democratic governance, transparency, and inclusive citizen engagement. Seeking to bring proven administrative, executive-support, and organizational skills to COPDEM's mission of strengthening democratic institutions and civic participation.
Experience
Administrative Assistant - Social Development Integrated Centre (Social Action)
(2017-08 - 2025-09)
- Provided executive-level administrative support to senior managerial teams, including meeting coordination, document preparation, and scheduling assistance
- Managed correspondence, phone communication, and visitor/inquiry routing with professionalism and appropriate discretion
- Prepared, organized, and maintained documents, work plans, and reports for operational activities using Microsoft Word and Excel
- Maintained accurate and confidential filing systems for correspondence, receipts, and office records, supporting audit-ready record management
- Coordinated logistics for office events and meetings, including scheduling, venue preparation, and materials
- Managed office supplies and monitored equipment functionality, including printers, scanners, and photocopiers
- Received, sorted, and distributed mail, packages, and deliveries in a timely and organized manner
- Delivered courteous, professional communication with internal staff and external stakeholders in a mission-driven organizational setting
- Contributed to improved operational efficiency through consistent, reliable, and well-organized administrative coordination
Founder - Integrated Social Development Initiative (ISDI)
- Founded and lead a community-focused nonprofit committed to good governance, social justice, and inclusive citizen engagement
- Coordinate advocacy initiatives and stakeholder engagement aligned with transparent, accountable public service delivery
General Secretary - Professional Association
- Organize and coordinate an ICT capacity-building seminar for members, managing logistics, scheduling, and stakeholder communication
Education
Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) - Public Administration - National Open University of Nigeria (NOUN), Abuja (2027-07)
National Skills Qualification (NSQ) Level 1 Certificate - Electrical
West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) (2013)
National Examination Council (NECO) (2013)
First School Leaving Certificate (FSLC) (2007)


