Biography
Victor is a chartered accountant with the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria (ICAN) and a strategic finance and operations executive with over 15 years of progressive experience in grant financial management, donor fund compliance, and organizational leadership within the NGO sector. With a proven track record in budgeting, financial analysis, internal controls, and risk management, he has successfully managed high-impact projects funded by USAID, Global Fund, CDC, & private foundations. His expertise lies in optimizing financial systems, ensuring donor compliance, and leveraging financial technology to enhance operational efficiency.
Key Impacts
TB funding in Nigeria: The politics of resource allocation, donor dependence, and accountability challenges
Bridging Nigeria’s TB funding gap and reducing donor dependence requires increased domestic investment and strong political commitment. The involvement of influential figures as TB advocates and ambassadors, such as the Nigerian First Lady, who has donated N2 billion ($1,285,718.88) from her foundation within one year to the fight against TB, has become exemplary. Establishing legal and institutional frameworks will also improve transparency and accountability in the disbursement of funds to achieve sustainable TB funding towards the ENDTB goals.
Source: Conference 2024