I had plans for my life after graduation. But, I figured I should register as an optometrist first, then save up for my future career path.
I graduated in 2023 after numerous ASUU strikes and I finally got an internship as an optometrist at a private clinic in Lagos.
I decided to apply for my Nigerian passport online, thinking it would be a straightforward process. Little did I know, I would end up being frustrated.
After completing the online registration, the physical capturing was next.
Abdulahi Adebayo is a data-driven social development enthusiast with over 5 years of cognate experience in international development, climate action, public finance management and accountability, public policy, democratic governance, citizens and stakeholders’ engagement, and sustainable development through open data, civic technology, project management, social research, policy advocacy, and volunteerism.
Abdulahi currently works with Paradigm Leadership Support Initiative(PLSI), a civic organisation promoting public accountability in Nigeria. He focuses on fiscal transparency, public finance management and accountability, and evidence-based policy influencing across National and Subnational governments in Nigeria.
Abdulahi holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Biochemistry with multiple professional certifications and he’s committed to transparent and accountable democratic governance where developments and public good are at the centre of government activities.