Institutional Advisory Platform
The people and governance structure behind AJ Global, practitioners who have worked inside the institutions we now advise.
Abduljalal Usman founded AJ Global Consulting Group to bring evidence-first advisory and disciplined governance to institutions operating in some of Africa's most demanding environments. With 7+ years across institutional governance, evidence-based programme design, and financial stewardship, he has led advisory engagements for development, government, and humanitarian organisations across West Africa.
His work centres on translating complex donor and regulatory requirements into systems that function inside real African institutional contexts, combining analytical rigour with practical, implementation-focused delivery.
AJ Global combines evidence rigour, governance discipline, and implementation-focused strategy to help institutions make informed decisions in complex environments.
A clear governance line from executive leadership to six dedicated advisory units.
Eighteen specialists spanning research, governance, finance, technology, law, and field delivery across Nigeria and beyond.
Strategic advisor with 7+ years delivering institutional governance, evidence-based programme design, financial stewardship, and advisory leadership across complex West African operating environments.
As AJ Global's Kenya Country Director, Esther leads the firm's engagements, client relationships, and strategic partnerships across Kenya and the East African market. A results-driven business development and financial services professional, her background spans client acquisition, relationship management, and compliance at Commercial International Bank Kenya, with prior roles in marketing, merchant partnerships, and financial advisory at the Kenya Institute of Development Studies, Pesapal Limited, and Kenindia Assurance, bringing strong expertise in stakeholder engagement, project coordination, and market analysis.
Results-driven economist and business strategist with expertise in financial analysis, capital markets, and digital transformation. Specialises in capital market development, investment analysis, governance frameworks, and emerging technology adoption across Nigeria's financial ecosystem.
Chartered Chemist pairing strong analytical and research skills with commercial experience in oilfield brokerage, including partnership development, negotiation, supplier–buyer coordination, and market intelligence. Google AI Essentials certified, she applies AI-driven tools to research and structured problem-solving, and brings deep familiarity with the Northeast Nigeria operating context to governance and development engagements.
Agentic AI Specialist and Software Developer with B.Eng. Agricultural and Environmental Resources Engineering and 7+ years of software design and development experience. Delivers AI agent systems, machine learning solutions, and e-commerce platforms across digital transformation contexts.
Orthoprosthetist and Public Health Practitioner with M.Sc. Public Health and 7+ years of clinical and field experience in rehabilitation services and assistive technology. Has delivered outreach programmes in partnership with ICRC and humanitarian organizations across Northeast Nigeria.
Highly organized virtual assistant with proven experience managing administrative workflows, email correspondence, and scheduling in fast-paced remote environments. She has delivered freelance virtual assistant services (2024–2025) and previously served as an Administrative & Operations Assistant with ARTO Rentals, Kaduna (2018–2022), handling data entry, reporting, stakeholder communication, and social media support, bringing a consistent focus on accuracy, efficiency, and client support across Google Workspace, Microsoft Office, Canva, Trello, and Asana.
Lawyer and Youth Development Advocate holding BL from the Nigerian Law School and LLB & Sharia from the University of Maiduguri. Member of the Nigerian Bar Association with 4+ years spanning human rights, child rights advocacy, community development, and programme coordination.
Information Management and GIS specialist with M.Sc. Information Technology, B.Sc. IT, and a Minor Degree in Artificial Intelligence. Delivers data analysis, geospatial intelligence, and digital information management solutions across development and humanitarian contexts.
Monitoring, evaluation, accountability, and learning (MEAL) practitioner with experience spanning relationship management, classroom teaching, and field data enumeration. Skilled in monitoring and documentation, community engagement, and compliance, she combines strong communication and adaptability with a solid track record of accountability-driven, community-based work.
Finance and Administration professional with B.Sc. Accounting and Student Membership of ICAN. With 3+ years across private, government, and humanitarian organizations, he specializes in financial reporting, tax advisory, and ethical accounting with a focus on sustainability.
ICT Infrastructure specialist with M.Sc. Information and Communications Technology and B.Eng. Computer Engineering. Member of the Nigerian Society of Engineers (MNSE) with 3 years of experience delivering network administration and systems administration services.
Human Resources and Research professional with B.Sc. Political Science and Student Membership of NAPSS. With 3+ years across government and humanitarian organizations, he delivers HR management, research support, and policy analysis across development contexts.
Business Development professional with B.Sc. Accounting and 5+ years of experience driving strategic partnerships, client acquisition, proposal development, and market expansion. Specialises in building institutional relationships and identifying growth opportunities across development, government, and private sectors.
Accounting and Finance specialist holding MAFM, PGD, HND and ND in Accountancy. Student Member of ICAN and Associate Member of Avignon Joint Management Professionals with 3+ years delivering financial management, auditing, and taxation services.
IT and Frontend Development specialist with B.Eng. Computer Engineering, Data Science certification, and membership of the Nigerian Society of Engineers. Delivers frontend development, information security, and human resources management support across institutional technology projects.
Research and Data Analysis specialist with B.Sc. Computer Science and M.Sc. in view, backed by diplomas from the University of Maiduguri and Yaysip Computer Institute. With 3+ years in humanitarian and development organizations delivering HR and research support.
Finance and Field Officer with B.Sc. Accounting and Student Membership of both ICAN and the Nigeria Institute of Management. With 2+ years across private, government, and humanitarian organizations, he specializes in financial reporting, tax consultancy, and internal auditing.
AJ Global Consulting Group delivers institutional advisory, MEL systems, and governance solutions across Nigeria and the African continent, from Maiduguri to Nairobi, Accra to Addis Ababa.
MEL Consultancy · Governance Advisory · Research · Northeast Nigeria · Borno · Adamawa · Yobe
Ghana · Senegal · Mali · Niger · Chad · Cameroon · Burkina Faso · Côte d'Ivoire
Kenya · Ethiopia · Tanzania · Uganda · Rwanda · Somalia · South Sudan
DRC · Mozambique · Zambia · Zimbabwe · South Africa · Angola
Serving: Nigeria · Ghana · Kenya · Ethiopia · Tanzania · Senegal · Niger · Chad · Cameroon · Uganda · DRC · South Africa · and across Africa
MEL consultancy Africa · Governance advisory Africa · Research advisory Africa · Institutional advisory Africa · Conflict-sensitive programming Nigeria