Caleb Akubo

Digital Transformation Leader with 10+ years of experience scaling technology adoption across complex, multi-stakeholder systems in Nigeria. Proven track record deploying hybrid digital-physical solutions reaching 10,000+ direct beneficiaries and 30,000+ indirect beneficiaries through strategic partnerships spanning government ministries, private sector organisations, and civil society. Expert in translating technical capabilities into stakeholder value propositions, developing go-to-market strategies for digital systems, and building sustainability models beyond donor dependency.

Demonstrated success managing multi-million naira portfolios, navigating regulatory environments, and coordinating consortium-style partnerships for measurable impact.

Management Consultant - CEBAR Consulting - Nigeria and Ghana

(2025-01)

Lead digital transformation and capacity-building portfolios valued at USD $60,000+ across Nigeria and Ghana, managing cross-functional teams of 25+ professionals delivering technology-enabled interventions for government and institutional clients

• Authored ₦2.17 billion proposal to the Federal Ministry of Science and Innovation and the Ministry of Youth for a national-scale digital skills certification programme targeting 1 million youth and 100,000 new enterprises
• Coordinate across the Federal Ministry of Education, regulatory bodies (COREN, CORBON, COMEG), institutional partners, and international stakeholders to align programme delivery with government priorities
• Design and implement MEL systems for real-time performance monitoring, enabling data-driven programme adjustments and stakeholder accountability
• Manage end-to-end programme lifecycle, including scoping, stakeholder engagement, quality assurance, budget oversight, and impact reporting

Founder & Director (Education Technology Social Enterprise) - TechLEAD Nigeria - Lagos, Ekiti, Abuja, and Kaduna

(2019)

Founded and scaled a technology-enabled education programme reaching 10,000+ direct learners and 30,000+ indirect beneficiaries across Lagos, Ekiti, Abuja, and Kaduna through government partnerships, school networks, and community engagement

• Designed and deployed a hybrid digital-physical delivery model combining virtual instruction with on-site supervision, creating quality assurance mechanisms in resource-constrained environments
• Developed NERDC-compliant quality traceability systems for education technology, ensuring standardisation across diverse implementation contexts (urban/rural, public/private schools)
• Built data collection and monitoring infrastructure enabling real-time visibility into programme quality, beneficiary engagement, and outcome measurement across multiple implementation sites
• Developed a multi-revenue sustainability model combining government procurement contracts, fee-for-service capacity building, and content licensing to reduce donor dependency
• Created stakeholder-specific value propositions, translating technical capabilities into measurable benefits for government (compliance), schools (outcomes), and parents (employability)
• Established strategic partnerships with 50+ schools, 4 state education boards, technology providers, and civil society organisations to enable programme scale
• Built consensus across stakeholders with divergent incentives (quality vs. cost, innovation vs. compliance, speed vs. sustainability)
• Designed and delivered professional development for 200+ educators in educational technology integration, digital pedagogy, and blended learning methodologies
• Operated TechLEAD Innovation Hub, providing physical infrastructure, training facilities, and technical support for programme implementation
• Developed training materials, toolkits, and knowledge resources enabling partner organisations to sustain programmes independently

Academic Operations and Programme Manager - London Academy Business School - Nigeria

(2024-01 - 2025-01)

Directed academic operations for UK-affiliated higher education programmes, ensuring quality assurance, regulatory compliance, and learner outcomes in a cross-border partnership model

• Implemented recruitment and retention strategies, achieving 33% institutional growth through stakeholder engagement and process optimisation
• Coordinated academic staff, external partners, and UK regulatory bodies to deliver blended learning programmes meeting international standards
• Managed compliance with UK education regulations while adapting delivery models to the Nigerian market context

Communications & Engagement Manager - Granny Murray Resources Limited - Nigeria

(2023-05 - 2024-05)

Led multi-stakeholder engagement strategies across four business subsidiaries, managing relationships with 50+ clients, vendors, and regulatory stakeholders

• Designed stakeholder engagement frameworks and communication protocols, achieving 98% satisfaction rate
• Created operational workflows and coordination mechanisms enabling cross-subsidiary collaboration
• Developed CRM-enabled relationship management systems for improved stakeholder tracking and responsiveness

STEM Teacher - Primary and Secondary Schools - Nigeria

(2013 - 2018)

Taught STEAM subjects to K-12 students following British curriculum standards, contributing to curriculum development and extracurricular programming.

Master of Public Administration - Public Administration - Miva Open University (2026)

Bachelor of Engineering - Mechanical Engineering - Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria

Diploma - Public Relations - Saylor Academy

Diploma - Remote Team Management - Stone River eLearning