Our Team
Executive Director, Peter Igberaese
Peter Igberaese is the Founder of Growth Invest Foundation. A Grant Writer and Data Analyst with experience in project management, research, business writing, federal grant project development, researching prospective funding sources, recording, interpreting, and analyzing data to assist organizations (profit and nonprofit) in solving real-world problems, driving growth, improving sales results, ensuring time to delivery, and reducing costs in a variety of sectors. I have experience with federal and foundation grant writing, machine learning, artificial intelligence, business intelligence, management consulting, SQL, Python, Excel, and Power BI. Peter has experience working with private and nonprofit organizations such as Diversity Watch Limited (Non-Profit) in the United Kingdom where he Analyzed funding sources and programs, prioritizing efforts to maximize award potential. Facilitated the formation of project teams to generate and conceptualize ideas, delegate tasks such as research and needs assessment, and synchronize content development. Spell-checked and grammar-checked documents; checked citations and sources. Fact-checked documents to ensure work remains honest, truthful, and error-free. Formatted texts and documents to protect consistency, uniformity, and departmental style using style guides. He has also worked with PIND Foundation, USAID-MARKET II, Dimjogs, Morgan Smart Foundation, MADE, Pax Bonum Foundation, CMADI, CHENOMICS, and Urban Foodies) on capacity development and consultancy services, record keeping, business development services, access to loans, and market development. He has held various leadership positions, from business development to production director and director of communication. Peter is an MBA student at Lagos Business School. He had his B.Sc in Zoology at Ahmadu Bello University Zaria, MSc in Fisheries, and Ph.D. in Aquaculture from the University of Benin. He also had a diploma in biotechnology, a certificate in grant writing, Managing Non-profit Organizations and Marketing with distinction from Harvard Extension School, Digital marketing from the India Institute of Management, Bangalore, and Gender, Equity, and Leadership from Hass Business School, California, Compassionate Integrity from Life University, and African Management Initiative from GIBS Business School, South Africa. He is an award-winning aquaculture expert in nutrition and production. He is passionate about supporting rural youth and women in the agricultural value chain. As a certified Master Service Provider (MSP), he has trained over 5000+ smallholder farmers and supported them in getting access to finance and grants for their business growth. He is an experienced trainer in corporate governance, business, and organizational development and has facilitated training in the private and non-profit sectors. He is a content creator for the “Back-To-Land” project with Quest TV. He has held leadership positions through volunteering in several organizations, rising from Secretary to Vice President to President. His participation has played a key role in helping youth and women within the community who would have turned to crime have a means of sustainable livelihood. These have enabled communities to experience less crime incidence and keep youth gainfully engaged.
Tonye Obinna Igbokwe, Director Of Programmes and Client Relationship Mgt
Tonye Obinna Igbokwe is an Executive MBA student at Lagos Business School (AMBA, AACSB accredited) incl. exchange with the University of British Columbia (UBC) Sauder School of Business, with a degree in Accounting from Madonna University, Okija. She has unique experience in strategic planning, business development, employer-employee relations, and talent development. She is an ardent consultant for startups and small businesses, supporting them with skills and resources to help them thrive and grow in a challenging and competitive economy. She is dedicated to helping SME develop and build sustainable systems, balancing the needs of customers, employees, employers, and shareholders in unlocking creativity as a cofounder. She has over 14 years of experience in the banking sector, especially working with leading banks such as UBA, Sterling Bank, FCMB, Keystone Bank, and Ecobank. Although her role changed, she was passionate about helping low-income-based businesses to grow. As a branch manager, she was responsible for meeting branch targets, following guidelines and regulatory requirements, as well as training, managing, and satisfying customers. Among the responsibilities of the role were branch management, revenue generation, relationship management, business development, budgeting, and excellent customer service. She has experience working as Creative Director for Neighborhood Kiddies Bible Club, an organization that empowers children through the discovery and use of their unique gifts. A non-profit organization that she wish existed when she was a child with the mission of raising the next generation of leaders by teaching them life skills that unlock their creative abilities rather than focusing on just academics. In addition, support them in transitioning from dependence to independence so they can be resourceful anywhere they find themselves and make a positive impact on the world.
Rev. Father AFUEVU MARIO GALA, DIRECTOR OF ADVOCACY
Rev. Father AFUEVU MARIO GALA is a highly educated and experienced Ordained Priest of the Roman Catholic Church. He boasts a Bachelor of Arts degree in Philosophy from the University of Ibadan, a Bachelor of Arts in Theology from Pontifical Urbaniana University in Rome, a Master of Science in Criminology from the University of Benin, and a Postgraduate Diploma in Education from Benson Idahosa University. He is currently pursuing his Ph.D. at the University of Benin. With a distinguished background as a former principal and his current role as the Bursar of Father Justine House, Rev. Father AFUEVU brings a wealth of educational and administrative experience to his role as a spiritual director and chaplain. He is a passionate advocate for promoting social justice and preventing crime in our society, and works tirelessly to advance his mission of adding value to human life in all its forms. Rev. Father AFUEVU's unique combination of education, experience, and dedication make him a highly sought-after leader in the non-profit sector, and his contributions are certain to continue to make a profound impact on the lives of those he serves
MUSA DAUDA, DIRECTOR OF HUMAN CAPITAL
MUSA Dauda is currently a voluntary researcher at the Centre for Economic Policy and Development Research, Nigeria – Germany Research Linkage Covenant University. As part of his duty, he is responsible for both qualitative and quantitative research, good knowledge of complex methodology using the dynamic stochastic general equilibrium model to analyze complex economic problems such as economic shocks. His research focused mainly on the area of fiscal policy and macroeconomic variables with a special interest in areas like government expenditure, government revenue, and public debt. This desire to conduct macroeconomic research using the complex method that replicates the true nature of Nigeria’s economy made him join the Nigeria Association of Macroeconomic Modelers and he is a member of the conference planning committee made up of young researchers who have an interest in the macroeconomic model. Dauda has experience working with private and nonprofit organizations such as CEPDeR, AMAANU Company, Unlocking Creativity Consultancy, Cititrust Holdings Plc, and Neighborhood Kiddies Bible Club in various capacities as a research analyst/ research and development, assistant head of human resources, head of procurement, and head of budget and planning. Ensuring quality research after identifying an existing problem, findings, and subsequent policy recommendation. Engaging in human resource core responsibilities to ensure orderliness and smooth running of the organization. Handle organizational procurement of goods, with accurate, transparent, and accountable records, prepare budgets and ensure successful planning. Dauda is currently a PhD student in the department of economics and development studies at Covenant University. He had his Masters’s degree from the University of Uyo, in Development Economics in 2018. Dauda had his Bachelor of Science from Madonna University, B.Sc Economics with second class upper division. He has also undergone some training in leadership programmes. Dauda has the inbuilt ability for training and skills development, mentorship, and problem-solving skills to the young generation both where he has worked and in his immediate environment. He won the most outstanding staff of the year at AMA-ANU Company in the year 2020 due to his numerous contributions to the growth and development of the organization. This has enabled him to sensitize the staff of any organization he works with the need for transparency, accountability, and hard work.