Small Hydropower Dam Site Suitability Modelling in Upper Benue River Watershed, Nigeria
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Springer
About
Highly accomplished Geospatial Data Scientist with over 15 years of experience at NASRDA, driving national planning, security, and environmental sustainability through advanced geospatial data analysis and spatial database management. Expertly led multidisciplinary projects in urban mapping, population estimation, and environmental monitoring, leveraging recent certifications in AI/ML, Computer Vision, and Generative AI to innovate evidence-based decision-making. Passionate about advancing geospatial technology, research, and applications for urban and regional development, integrating cutting-edge AI/ML and Data Science methodologies.
Work
National Space Research and Development Agency (NASRDA)
|Chief Scientific Officer
Abuja, FCT, Nigeria
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Summary
As Chief Scientific Officer, led geospatial analysis and project management initiatives to support national planning, security, and environmental management.
Highlights
Directed comprehensive geospatial analyses for national planning, security, and environmental policy, informing critical government decisions and strategic initiatives.
Spearheaded over 10 multidisciplinary GIS and Remote Sensing projects, including urban mapping, population estimation, and watershed management, significantly enhancing data-driven decision-making.
Designed and maintained robust geospatial databases and spatial decision-support systems, improving data accessibility and analytical capabilities for key stakeholders.
Integrated advanced GIS, Remote Sensing, and AI/ML techniques to enhance spatial analysis and environmental monitoring, yielding more precise insights and predictive models.
Provided expert training to over 50 interns, professionals, and government personnel on GIS, Remote Sensing, and geospatial applications, significantly building national capacity.
Contributed to evidence-based planning by developing spatial models and conducting crime analysis, enhancing geospatial intelligence for improved public safety and resource allocation.
New Nigeria Development Company Limited (NNDC)
|National Youth Service Corps (NYSC)
Kaduna, Kaduna, Nigeria
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Summary
Served as a National Youth Service Corps member, contributing to urban development and infrastructure planning projects.
Highlights
Supported urban development and infrastructure planning projects, contributing to foundational data collection and preliminary analysis for regional growth initiatives.
National Boundary Commission
|Student Industrial Work Experience Scheme (SIWES)
Abuja, FCT, Nigeria
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Summary
Participated in the Student Industrial Work Experience Scheme, assisting with boundary demarcation and spatial data collection.
Highlights
Assisted in the precise demarcation of boundaries and spatial data collection, ensuring accuracy for national mapping projects.
Executed mapping tasks for inter-state boundaries, contributing to the comprehensive national geospatial database.
Education
University of Glamorgan
Pontypridd, Wales, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
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MSc
Geographical Information Systems
Ahmadu Bello University
Zaria, Kaduna, Nigeria
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B.URP
Urban & Regional Planning
Languages
English
Hausa
Fluent
Publications
Spatial Pattern Analysis of Solid Waste Collection in Katsina State
Population Estimation in Abuja using Dasymetric Approach
Smart City Model for Nigerian Major Cities
Spatial Modeling of Urban Heat Island in Abuja Using Landsat Images
Comparative Analysis of Image Classification Techniques in Abuja
Hydrothermal Alteration Mapping in Ijio, Oyo State
Geospatial Technologies for Urban Security & Crime Management in Abuja
Certificates
Computer Vision for Data Scientists
Issued By
LinkedIn Learning
Python Functions for Data Science
Issued By
LinkedIn Learning
Supervised Machine Learning: Regression and Classification
Issued By
DeepLearning.AI & Stanford University
Professional Soft Skills Learning Pathway
Issued By
LinkedIn Learning
AI & Machine Learning Program
Issued By
Federal Government 3MTT Initiative
DeepTech Geospatial Data Science Program
Build Your Generative AI Productivity Skills with Microsoft and LinkedIn
Issued By
Microsoft
Career Essentials in Generative AI by Microsoft and LinkedIn
Issued By
Microsoft
Skills
Geographic Information Systems (GIS)
Remote Sensing, Optical Data, SAR Data.
Spatial Data Analysis
Geospatial Intelligence.
Urban Mapping
Population Estimation, Environmental Monitoring.
Machine Learning & AI Applications
Geospatial Analysis, Deep Learning, Supervised Machine Learning, Regression, Classification, Generative AI.
Python
Data Science, Geospatial Automation.
Computer Vision
Spatial Image Analysis.
Database Management
Geospatial Application Development, Database Administration.
Spatial Modelling
Land Use/Land Cover Classification.
GIS/RS Training
Capacity Building, Research.
Project Coordination
Technical Reporting.
Communication
Stakeholder Engagement.
Interests
Geoinformation Society of Nigeria (GEOSON)
Professional Membership.
International Society for Photogrammetry and Remote Sensing (ISPRS)
Professional Membership.
Nigerian Institute of Town Planners (NITP)
Professional Membership.
Town Planners Registration Council (TOPREC)
Professional Membership.
Nigerian Cartographic Association (NCA)
Professional Membership.
Nigerian Institute of Management (Graduate Member)
Professional Membership.
Projects
GRID³ Data Users/Producers Training in Niger & Enugu States
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GRID³ Data Users/Producers Training in Niger & Enugu States
Survey on Geo-Referenced Infrastructure and Demographic Data for Development (GRID³, Kaduna)
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Summary
Survey on Geo-Referenced Infrastructure and Demographic Data for Development (GRID³, Kaduna)
GRID³ GIS Foundations & Neighborhood Sampling using QGIS & Stata
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Summary
GRID³ GIS Foundations & Neighborhood Sampling using QGIS & Stata
Population Estimation Mapping of Abuja Municipal Area Council
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Population Estimation Mapping of Abuja Municipal Area Council
Development of Kogi State Geographic Information System (KOGIS)
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Summary
Development of Kogi State Geographic Information System (KOGIS)
Nigerian Erosion & Watershed Management Project (NEWMAP)
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Summary
Nigerian Erosion & Watershed Management Project (NEWMAP)
Crime Hotspot Analysis in Abuja
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Summary
Crime Hotspot Analysis in Abuja
Mapping of Slum Settlements in Abuja using Remote Sensing & GIS
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Summary
Mapping of Slum Settlements in Abuja using Remote Sensing & GIS