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Award-winning Research Fellow | Interventions for Vulnerable Populations
Warri, NG.

About

Award-winning research fellow with extensive expertise in data collection, synthesis, and analysis, specializing in the design and delivery of impactful interventions for vulnerable populations across high-, low-, and middle-income countries like Nigeria. Leverages strong interpersonal skills and collaborative abilities to drive significant research outcomes and advance social impact.

Work

Beryl Foundation
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Honorary Senior Research Fellow

United Kingdom, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland

Summary

Appointed as an Honorary Senior Research Fellow, providing strategic guidance and advanced research expertise to Beryl Foundation initiatives in the United Kingdom.

Highlights

Advising on high-impact research projects, leveraging extensive experience in data synthesis and analysis.

Contributing to the strategic direction of research programs, ensuring alignment with organizational goals.

Mentoring junior researchers and fostering a collaborative, high-performing research environment.

Sports University
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Honorary Research Fellow

Delta State, Delta State, Nigeria

Summary

Serving as an Honorary Research Fellow, contributing specialized expertise to research initiatives within the Sports University framework in Nigeria.

Highlights

Leveraging advanced research skills to support academic and applied studies in sports-related fields.

Collaborating with faculty and researchers on projects aimed at advancing knowledge and evidence-based practices.

Providing strategic input on research methodologies and data interpretation for ongoing studies.

Manchester Global Foundation
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Research Fellow

United Kingdom, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland

Summary

Leading comprehensive research efforts at Manchester Global Foundation, encompassing systematic literature review, data collection, intervention delivery, analysis, and dissemination of findings.

Highlights

Led systematic literature reviews, identifying critical insights to inform evidence-based interventions for vulnerable populations.

Directed comprehensive data collection efforts, ensuring the integrity and quality of datasets for rigorous analysis.

Designed and implemented targeted interventions, translating complex research findings into practical, impactful solutions.

Conducted in-depth data analysis, interpreting findings to generate actionable recommendations and advance knowledge.

Spearheaded the dissemination of research findings through various channels, maximizing reach and impact on target audiences.

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Research Assistant

Summary

Currently serving as a Research Assistant, supporting extensive research initiatives focused on literature review, data management, and protocol development for impactful studies.

Highlights

Facilitated cross-institutional collaboration with UK-based academic partners, contributing to the successful publication of multiple research papers.

Executed comprehensive literature reviews, including systematic and scoping methodologies, to build robust evidence bases for research initiatives.

Managed efficient data retrieval processes, ensuring the timely acquisition of critical information for analysis and reporting.

Streamlined administrative and data management protocols, enhancing operational efficiency and data integrity across projects.

Contributed to the development and practical application of research protocols, ensuring adherence to ethical and methodological standards.

Leveraged advanced analytical software including Nvivo and SPSS to conduct rigorous qualitative and quantitative data analysis, informing research outcomes.

Orchestrated multi-modal data collection efforts, including surveys, interviews, and focus groups, culminating in comprehensive research write-ups.

Innovated research dissemination strategies by developing 2D, 3D, and 4D animated videos, significantly enhancing public engagement and understanding of complex findings.

Education

THE NATIONAL OPEN UNIVERSITY
Nigeria, Nigeria

B.Sc

Criminology and Security Studies

UNIVERSITY OF BENIN
Nigeria, Nigeria

B.Eng

Computer Engineering

Publications

African and Caribbean Women Experiences of Gender-Based Violence and Help-Seeking from the Police in England and Wales: A Qualitative Study. Families in Society: The Journal of Contemporary Social Services.

Published by

Families in Society: The Journal of Contemporary Social Services

Summary

Qualitative study on African and Caribbean women's experiences of gender-based violence and help-seeking from the police in England and Wales.

Interventions to reduce and prevent suicidal ideations and suicide for Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) populations in the UK: A systematic review. PROSPERO (2025) CRD420251011340.

Published by

PROSPERO

Summary

A systematic review protocol for interventions to reduce suicidal ideations and suicide in BAME populations in the UK.

Interventions to improve the mental health, wellbeing and reduce loneliness including social isolation in affected Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) population in the UK: A systematic review protocol. PROSPERO 2025 CRD420251131922.

Published by

PROSPERO

Summary

A systematic review protocol for interventions to improve mental health and reduce social isolation in BAME populations in the UK.

Psychosocial and mental health interventions for people affected by climate change in Low- and Middle-Income Countries: A systematic review protocol. PROSPERO 2025 CRD420251143014.

Published by

PROSPERO

Summary

A systematic review protocol for psychosocial and mental health interventions for people affected by climate change in LMICs.

Intervention for internet and gambling addiction among adolescents and youths in Nigeria: A systematic review protocol. PROSPERO 2025 CRD420251137138.

Published by

PROSPERO

Summary

A systematic review protocol for interventions addressing internet and gambling addiction among adolescents and youths in Nigeria.

Psychosocial interventions to improve the mental health and breast cancer screening service uptake for Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) women in the UK: A systematic review protocol. PROSPERO 2025 CRD420251118648.

Published by

PROSPERO

Summary

A systematic review protocol for psychosocial interventions to improve mental health and breast cancer screening uptake for BAME women in the UK.

Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) Men's experiences of gender-based violence, help seeking behaviours and interventions to improve their psychosocial wellbeing in the UK: A systematic review PROSPERO 2025 CRD420251078854.

Published by

PROSPERO

Summary

A systematic review protocol on BAME men's experiences of gender-based violence, help-seeking, and interventions for psychosocial wellbeing in the UK.

Legal Education-Informed Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (LiCBT) to improve victims' confidence in the Nigerian police: a single-arm mixed method feasibility intervention study. Cogent Social Sciences, 10(1), 2334478.

Published by

Cogent Social Sciences

Summary

A single-arm mixed method feasibility intervention study on Legal Education-Informed Cognitive Behavioural Therapy to improve victims' confidence in the Nigerian police.

Legal Education-Informed Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (LiCBT) intervention to improve public confidence in the Nigerian Police: A Feasibility study. Cogent Social Sciences.

Published by

Cogent Social Sciences

Summary

A feasibility study on Legal Education-Informed Cognitive Behavioural Therapy intervention to improve public confidence in the Nigerian Police.

Insecurity, counterterrorism and the use of private military and security companies in Nigeria: A qualitative study. Journal of Asian and African Studies.

Published by

Journal of Asian and African Studies

Summary

A qualitative study on insecurity, counterterrorism, and the use of private military and security companies in Nigeria.

Interventions to prevent compulsory admissions for British Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) populations under the Mental Health Act 2007 in the UK: A systematic review. PROSPERO 2024 CRD42025612806.

Published by

PROSPERO

Summary

A systematic review protocol for interventions to prevent compulsory admissions for British BAME populations under the Mental Health Act 2007 in the UK.

Interventions to reduce adults and adolescent substance use, crime, domestic violence and mental health problems in Nigeria: A systematic review. PROSPERO 2024 CRD42024534562.

Published by

PROSPERO

Summary

A systematic review protocol for interventions to reduce substance use, crime, domestic violence, and mental health problems in Nigeria.

Interventions for the mental health and social wellbeing of families, spouse, partners, carers, adolescent and children affected by imprisonment in low- and middle-income countries: a systematic review. PROSPERO 2024 CRD42024528809.

Published by

PROSPERO

Summary

A systematic review protocol for interventions addressing mental health and social wellbeing of families affected by imprisonment in LMICs.

Trauma and community stigma reduction interventions to improve mental health and aid the reintegration of ex-offenders from the African and Caribbean Populations in the UK: A systematic review. PROSPERO 2024 CRD42021282394.

Published by

PROSPERO

Summary

A systematic review protocol for trauma and community stigma reduction interventions to improve mental health and aid reintegration of ex-offenders from African and Caribbean populations in the UK.

Public perceptions and attitudes towards ex-offenders and their reintegration in Nigeria: A mixed-method study. Criminology & Criminal Justice, p.17488958231181987.

Published by

Criminology & Criminal Justice

Summary

A mixed-method study on public perceptions and attitudes towards ex-offenders and their reintegration in Nigeria.

Demystifying Reintegration: A Legal Education Plus Trauma-Informed Therapy Multicentred Randomised-Control Trial to Improve Communities' Reintegration of Former Boko Haram Members in Nigeria. International Criminology, 3(3), pp.270-292.

Published by

International Criminology

Summary

A multicentred randomised-control trial on Legal Education Plus Trauma-Informed Therapy to improve reintegration of former Boko Haram members in Nigeria.

Reintegration of former Boko Haram members and combatants in Nigeria: An interpretative phenomenological analysis of community members experiences of trauma. Third World Quarterly, 43(12), pp.2811-2829.

Published by

Third World Quarterly

Summary

An interpretative phenomenological analysis of community members' experiences of trauma regarding the reintegration of former Boko Haram members in Nigeria.

Public perspectives of interventions aimed at building confidence in the Nigerian police force: A systematic review. Journal of Policing, Intelligence and Counter Terrorism. DOI: 10.1080/18335330.2021.1892167

Published by

Journal of Policing, Intelligence and Counter Terrorism

Summary

A systematic review of public perspectives on interventions aimed at building confidence in the Nigerian police force.

Rethinking reintegration in Nigeria: community perceptions of former Boko Haram combatants. Third World Quarterly, 42(4), pp. 661-78.

Published by

Third World Quarterly

Summary

A study on community perceptions of former Boko Haram combatants, rethinking reintegration strategies in Nigeria.

Community perspectives of former terrorist combatants, militants and reintegration programmes in Nigeria: a systematic review. Behavioral Sciences of Terrorism and Political Aggression, pp.1-27. DOI: 10.1080/19434472.2020.1834431

Published by

Behavioral Sciences of Terrorism and Political Aggression

Summary

A systematic review of community perspectives on former terrorist combatants and reintegration programmes in Nigeria.

Languages

English
Ijaw

Certificates

Basic Introduction to Statistics in Research

Issued By

University of Manchester (Delivered by Dr Antonia Marsden)

Skills

Research Methodology

Data Collection, Data Synthesis, Data Analysis, Systematic Literature Review, Scoping Reviews, Protocol Writing, Qualitative Research, Quantitative Research, Mixed-Method Studies, Intervention Design, Research Dissemination.

Data Analysis & Software

Nvivo, SPSS, Statistical Analysis, Data Retrieval, Data Management.

Intervention & Social Impact

Vulnerable Populations, Gender-Based Violence, Mental Health Interventions, Reintegration Programs, Community Engagement, Public Health, Criminal Justice System, Trauma-Informed Therapy.

Communication & Collaboration

Interpersonal Skills, Teamwork, Collaboration, Academic Writing, Report Writing, Presentation Skills, Animated Video Production (2D, 3D, 4D).

Subject Matter Expertise

Criminology, Security Studies, Terrorism Studies, African & Caribbean Populations, BAME Populations, Cybercrime.

References

References

Available upon request