Vivian Dimgba

PhD-trained historian and policy-engaged scholar with expertise in gender, political participation, and African socio-political history. My work sits at the intersection of academic research and public policy, examining women's political participation, legislative inclusion, and the historical foundations of gender systems in Nigeria. I combine historical scholarship with policy engagement, contributing to both academic discourse and legislative reform initiatives.

My research and public engagement position me as a scholar-practitioner committed to advancing inclusive governance and democratic development in Africa.

General Manager at Centurion Group (2025-11 – Present)

• Lead four multi-branch operations with monthly revenue targets exceeding ₦400 million
• Supervise 100+ cross-functional staff across hospitality and service units, improving accountability and workflow efficiency
• Introduced weekly KPI dashboards and performance reviews, reducing performance gaps by 20%
• Implemented discount control policies, saving ₦20 million monthly in revenue leakages
• Negotiated vendor and maintenance contracts, reducing operating costs by 15–25% annually
• Increased occupancy rates through targeted campaigns and strategic advertising by 30%

Programme Manager at Gender Strategy & Advancement International (GSAI) (2023-09 – 2025-11)

• Led gender equality and social inclusion (GESI) integration across multi-state programs, influencing policy adoption at institutional level
• Managed government, donor, and CSO partnerships across education and empowerment initiatives
• Conducted policy analysis and needs assessments to guide program strategy and resource allocation
• Designed and implemented Monitoring, Evaluation & Learning (MEL) frameworks, improving reporting accuracy
• Represented the organization at national and international policy forums
• Spearheaded the Reserved Seats Bill for Women Advocacy Campaign in South-East Nigeria

Project Manager at ECF Foundation (Non-Profit) (2022-06 – 2023-08)

• Directed community empowerment programs serving over 1,000 beneficiaries
• Led fundraising strategy and reporting, expanding program reach by 40%
• Coordinated digital skills training initiatives for youth development
• Spearheaded advocacy initiatives focused on women's political participation and gender inclusion in governance

Head, Media & Publicity at Imo State Waste Management Agency (ISWAMA) (2020-07 – 2021-04)

• Designed and executed statewide communication strategies reaching millions of residents
• Structured environmental awareness campaigns that increased waste bagging compliance by 25%
• Championed the War against Waste (WAW) initiative aligned with the Sustainable Development Goals

Executive Administrator to Director-General at ENTRACO (2018-05 – 2019-06)

• Drafted policy briefs, strategic memos, and executive reports
• Managed confidential documentation and inter-agency communications
• Streamlined internal processes, improving response time and operational efficiency

Legislative Assistant at National Assembly, Nigeria (2015-02 – 2018-04)

• Provided research and policy support on bills, motions, budgets, and legislative matters
• Drafted reports, briefs, and policy documents for members
• Engaged in governance and political processes at the national level
• Developed communication strategies and public engagement frameworks

Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in History and International Studies – Imo State University, Owerri, Nigeria (2025)

Master of Arts (M.A.) in History and International Studies – Imo State University, Owerri, Nigeria (2021)

Bachelor of Education (B.Ed.) in Education/History – Imo State University, Owerri, Nigeria (2009)