Name: Amb. (Ms.) Caroline Usikpedo, MCIA.
Gender: Female
Title and Organisation: National President, Niger Delta Women’s movement for Peace and Development (NDWPD)
Country: Nigeria
Amb. Caroline Orobosa Usikpedo- is the National President of the Niger Delta Women’s Movement for Peace & Development (NDWPD). And the Assistant Foreign Affairs Minister for the International Human Rights Commission (IHRC).
A native of Ozoro in Isoko North Local Government Area, Delta State, Nigeria, an Honorary Ambassador on Education / Special Envoy, a Chartered Administrator from the Chartered Institute of Administration, Lagos , 2004 and graduate of Government / Public Administration from Imo State University,Owerrri,2007.
She founded this NGO in 2005 with the vision to empower the Niger Delta women and the most vulnerable people in the region. She has 9 years working experience in Non-Governmental Organisation as Women’s / Human Rights activist.
She has actively fought for Gender Equality, Women Inclusion in Decision making and Women’s Rights and Empowerment at rural areas, in Nigeria. Through the Niger Delta Women Resource Centre, Caroline has trained over 350 women and girls in skills and vocations of choice in 2010 and 2013.
She is also an international speaker, and has presented several papers on the Niger Delta and made interventions on behalf of rural women at global conferences and discussions, including the Rio+20 conference in Brazil and the Post 2015 Development Framework processes with the United Nations High Level Panel members.
Caroline is recognized as a Women Leader in her community and across the globe, she is currently appointed as the Co-chair for the Women Major Group of United Nations Environment programme (WMG), a Global Facilitation Team Member for the Feminist Task Force of the Global Call to Action Against Poverty (FTF-GCAP), Member of the Ani-Corruption Internet Database (ACID).
On December 10, 2011, she was appointed Ambassador of Goodwill for Women Empowerment in Nigeria by the International Human Rights Commission and now the Assistant Foreign Affairs Minister for IHRC, She considers community peace and security as critical for sustainable development, particularly for more vulnerable groups like women and children. Hence her persisting advocacy for an effective people-Police in Nigeria.
Attached is her CV.
CURRICULUM VITAE
Full Names: Caroline Usikpedo
Place of Birth: Ozoro
Date of Birth: 19th March, 1975
Permanent Home Address: 87D Hospital Road, Oruamudhu Community, Ozoro,
Isoko North Local Government Area, Delta State
Current Postal Address: C/o Niger Delta Women Resource Centre Building,
5 Stadium Road, Opposite Goldmine Hotel,
Otovwodo, Ughelli, Delta State.
Telephone: 08068107046, 08059387075
Email :
State of Origin: Delta
Local Govt. of Origin: Isoko North
Marital Status: Married
EDUCATIONAL INSITUTIONS ATTENDED WITH DATES
2013 – 2013: / Wageningen University, Netherlands2005 - 2007: / Imo State University Owerri, Imo State
2002 – 2004: / Chartered Institute of Administration Lagos.
2000 – 2002: / Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-ife, Osun State
1995 – 1997: / Ambrose Alli University, Ekpoma, Edo State
1987 – 1993: / St. Joseph’s College Ozoro, Delta State
1981 – 1986: / Olordo Girls Primary School, Ozoro, Delta State
ACADEMIC QUALIFICATIONS WITH DATES
2013-2013 Certificate on Climate Change Governance
2005-2007 Bs.c Govt/Public Administration
2002-2004 ACIA Professional Certificates in Public Administration
2000-2002 Diploma in Computer Studies
1995-1997 Diploma in Public Administration
1994-1994 General Certificate Examination
1987-1993 Senior School Certificate Examination
1981-1986 Primary School Leaving Certificates
PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS
Ø Associate member – Chartered Institute of Administration, Lagos. 2004
Ø Full member – Chartered Institute of Administration, Lagos. 2007
Ø Fellow, Chartered Educators Professional, 2011
HONORS
Ø Assistant Minister of Foreign Affairs to International Organizations by the International Human Rights Commission. 2013
Ø International Human Rights Defenders Award by the International Human Rights Commission. 2012
Ø Ambassador of Goodwill for women Empowerment In Nigeria by the International Human Rights Commission. 2011
Ø Honorary Special Envoy, CCLP Worldwide Mission, Nigeria. 2011
Ø Coordinator Chartered Educators Professional Fellowship Program, Nigeria. 2011
Ø HP-invent Accredited Sales Professional (ASP) – Mobile Pc’s and Desktop solutions. 2004
Ø HP – Invent Accredited Sales Professional (ASP) – High Impact Color and Imaging solutions. 2004
Ø NDWPD-Sophia Award, Excellent Humanitarian Service Officer , Delta 2009
Ø WLP-BAOBAB Women’s Leadership Trainer – 2010
EMPLOYMENT RECORDS
2005-Date National PresidentNiger Delta Women’s Movement for Peace & Development
5 Stadium Road, Otovwodo, Ughelli, Delta State, Nigeria
2002-2005 Head Procurement / Administrative Officer
Weco Systems Limited, Etim Inyang Crescent, Victoria Island, Lagos, Nigeria
1999-2002 Senior Hostess
The Coliseum Niteshift Salvation Road, Opebi, Lagos, Nigeria
1995-1997 Food and Beverages Supervisor
Marriot Hotels Limited Ajao Estate, Lagos, Nigeria
STATEMENT OF EXPERIENCE
Ø Caroline has a background and education in Govt. and Public Administration from Imo State University, Owerri and the Chartered Institute of Administration, Lagos. A Chartered Administrator, An Honorary Ambassador to CCLP Worldwide –Nigeria and have worked in the hospitality and ICT industry respectively. Prior to refocusing my career on humanitarian issues, I had extensive training on facilitation training, Peace Building , Health administration and ICT high end printers where I was awarded ASP- Accredited Sales Professional by HP { Hewlett Packard} Worldwide in 2004 and 2005.
Ø A native of Ozoro in Isoko North Local Government Area, Delta State, Nigeria, an Honorary Ambassador on Education, Special Envoy, a Chartered Administrator from the Chartered Institute of Administration, Lagos , 2004 and graduate of Government / Public Administration from Imo State University,Owerrri,2007.
Ø Have 10 years working experience in the Hospitality Industry, 4 years working experience in the Information and Communication Technology Industry and 9 years working experience in Non Governmental Organization as Women’s / Human Rights activist , National President and Coordinator Programs and Women International Development Organization as an African representative and focal person.
Ø Have steadfastly worked to carry the message of our organization to global arenas and have reached out internationally to connect with other anti-poverty, Women’s Human rights, environmental and women’s organizations and networks. Consequently, NDWPD achieved Special Consultative Status with the United Nations ECOSOC.
Ø She is an international speaker, and have has presented several papers on the Niger Delta and made interventions on behalf of rural women at global conferences and discussions, including the CIVICUS World Assembly in Montreal, Canada , the Rio+20 conference in Brazil and the Post 2015 Development Framework processes with the United Nations High Level Panel members.
Ø Recognized as a Women Leader in my community and across the globe, she is currently appointed the Co-chair for the Women Major Group of United Nations Environment programme (WMG), a Global Facilitation Team Member for the Feminist Task Force of the Global Call to Action Against Poverty (FTF-GCAP), Member of the Anti-Corruption Internet Database (ACID).
Ø Her work has got a lot of experience to share with local communities and authorities in Nigeria and the World at Large, determined to share my experience through the CIVICUS Board and impacting knowledge on people and to reduce dependant on the impact oil on and improve livelihoods in the Niger Delta.
Ø In addition, in 2009 she served as an African Coordinator to the Sophia 2010 World Conference in Bulgaria now Ways Women Lead, also served as a member of Delta State Committee on Elimination of All forms of Violence and Discrimination Against Women (CEDAW) 2009, and presently appointed in 2012/ 2013 to serve in the Delta State School Based management committee (SBMC) for Ogor Technical College and the Steering Committee of Delta State Territorial Approach to Climate Change program (TACC).
Ø She worked for Gender Equality, Women Inclusion in Decision making and Women’s Rights and Empowerment at rural areas, in Nigeria. Through the Niger Delta Women Resource Centre, Caroline I have trained over 350 women and girls in skills and vocations of choice in 2010and 2013.
Ø In recognition of achievement, she was awarded with Special Recognition Award by the United Nations Millennium Campaign (UNMC).
Ø Based, on her track record and success stories of working for Women’s human rights and Gender Equality, On December 10, 2011, she was appointed Ambassador of Goodwill for Women Empowerment in Nigeria by the International Human Rights Commission and promoted as the Assistant Foreign Affairs Minister in 2013.
SERVICE TO THE NATION / IMMEDIATE /INTERNATIONAL COMMUNITY
Ø Member, Steering Committee, Delta State Territorial Approach to Climate Change (TACC) Programme. 2013
Ø Member, Technical Working Group, Delta State Territorial Approach to Climate Change (TACC) Programme. 2013
Ø Vice President School Based Management Steering Committee, Ogor Technical College, Ughelli, Delta State. 2012
Ø Chairman, Contacts /Mobilization Committee, Ozoro-Opute Day Cultural Festival, 2012
Ø Financial Member Ozoro Progress Union (OPU) Lagos 2001 – 2010
Ø General Secretary Ozoro Youth Association Lagos. 2002 – 2007
Ø National President Niger Delta Women’s
Ø Movement for Peace & Development (NDWPD)2005 – Till Date
Ø Director, Uyoyou Enterprises 2005- Till Date
Ø Coordinator Chartered Institute of Administration, Ughelli/Ozoro Study Centre.
Ø PRO National Association of Hairdressers and cosmetologists (NASHCO) Lagos. 1999 – 2000
Ø Board Member-CIVICUS World Alliance for Citizens participation 2013-2016
INTEREST IN SECURITY / COMMUNITY POLICING ENGAGEMENTS
Keenly interested in enabling the participation of citizens and communities in policing at all level, ranging from providing information and reassurance, to empowering them to identify and implement solutions to local problems and influence strategic priorities and decisions.
Key activities include
Ø Improving police community relations and community perceptions
Ø Increasing community capacity and training them
Ø Increasing feelings of safety
Ø Reducing disorder and anti-social behavior, and advocacy for reducing crime in communities.
HOBBIES
Reading, Cooking, Writing and Listening to music.
SKILLS
Ø Ability to use Ms word, Ms outlook, Ms, Excel, power point , Access and Peachtree Accounting.
Ø Good knowledge on Cisco equipments for routing and switching, Wireless LAN, Structures cabling and networking materials, and High-end printers in ICT industry.
Ø Ability to work under pressure.
Ø Experienced in all sections of the Hospitality Industry.
Ø Experienced in Management, Administration, Civil society organization, and Community and Gender issues.
REFERENCES
1. Mr. Oyebisi Oluseyi
Executive Director
Nigeria Network of NGO’s
151, Akowonjo Road, Egbeda, Lagos, Nigeria
Email: ,
Tel: +234- 802 8367748
2. Ms. Rosa G. Lizarde
Global Coordinator
Feminist Task Force of GCAP
UN Church Center, New York, USA
Email: ,
Telephone: +1 347-451-7794
WORKSHOP / SEMINARS / SUMMITS / FELLOWSHIPS ATTENDED NATIONAL, REGIONAL AND INTERNATIONAL
NATIONAL
Ø Professional Administration Workshop, By CIA, Lagos
Ø Cisco Tour, Lagos 2005.
Ø All Women Political Summit, By Female parliamentarians, Abuja. 2006
Ø Workshop on Mainstreaming Women Leaders into political process in Niger-Delta, By NIDPRODEV, Warri. 2006.
Ø Round table conference of Mainstreaming Revenue Transparency in 2007 election. By PWYP. Lagos, 2007.
Ø INEC, FMWA and UNIFEM National Women Conference Abuja, 2006.
Ø Town hall meeting for women in politics and the state action plan December, 2006 By NDWPD and NIDPRODEV, Oleh .
Ø Workshop on Civic / voters education for gender equality and women’s mandate protection in Delta state By UNIFEM, March 2007, Warri .
Ø COMET Workshop on Customer Relationship Management as a tool for Organizational Growth. By CIA, May 2007, Lagos.
Ø Workshop on Building Sustainable Human and Institutional Capacity for Poverty Reduction in Africa. November 2007 By ACBF Abuja, Nigeria
Ø The African Policy Institute Forum: A continental knowledge network for the review of leading issues in Economic, Social and Institutional Development. November 2007 By ACBF Abuja, Nigeria.
Ø COMET Workshop on Time Management and Organizational Productivity. November 2007 By CIA Lagos.
Ø An Information and Policy Advocacy Session on Living with Coastal Erosion in Southern Nigeria, 25th-28th April, 2010. Calabar, Nigeria by Heinrich Boll Foundation and Federal Ministry of Environment.
Ø Managing Conflict and Climate Change in the Niger Delta, Nigeria Bolingo Hotel, Abuja by UNDP. June 2010.
Ø Women’s Leadership Training of Trainers Institute By WLP-BAOBAB, Abuja, Nigeria, June 2010.
Ø Interactive Forum on Budget Tracking, Project Monitoring and Reporting. May 27, 2011. Asaba, Delta State, Nigeria by UNDP, Royal Norwegian Government and Delta State Government.
Ø Capacity Building Workshop on Advocacy and Monitoring Tools, Asaba, Delta State, Nigeria , August 23, 2011 by UNDP, Royal Norwegian Government and Delta State Government.
Ø African Mayoral Climate Change Declaration West-Africa PRE – COP 17 CONGRESS, Lagos, Nigeria, 20-22, September, 2011
Ø 2nd Nigeria Education Conference, Book Fair & Exhibitions / Award & Induction of New Honorary Ambassadors. Theme: Achieving High Education Standards For All. April, 23rd, 2012, University Of Benin, Edo state, Nigeria.
Ø The South-South Zonal consultation on Post-2015 Global Development Framework. Theme: “Sustained National and Regional Civil Society Engagement on a Post-2015 Development Framework”, 8th January 2013 Rumuodumaya Civic Centre, along Airport Road, Port Harcourt, Rivers State.
Ø One day Sensitization meeting for Civil Society Organizations on the realization of the State Employment and Expenditure for Results (SEEFOR) Project Objectives. 27TH February, 2013, Asaba, Delta State, Nigeria.
Ø FAST Project: Film Screening of Daughters of Niger Delta and Community Dialogues. Al Gate Hotels Port Harcourt, Rivers State, Nigeria 4th March, 2013.
Ø National CSOs Consultations on Post 2015 Development Agenda, 14th March, 2013, Hotel De Bently, Abuja, Nigeria.
Ø A two day training / workshop for School Based Management Committee (SBMC) and Project Implementation Committee (PIC) Members of the Six Technical colleges in Delta State.
Ø A two-day awareness workshop on the Voluntary Principles on Security and Human Rights (VPs). April 11 -12, 2013, Ayalla Hotels, Yenagoa, Bayelsa, State.
Ø One day Forum of Delta State TACC Programme, Asaba, Delta State, 8th May, 2013
Ø Two Day Capacity Building workshop on Climate Change and Delta State TACC Program, Asaba, Delta State, 6th and 17th May, 2013
Ø One day workshop on NGO compliance reporting, Victoria Island, Lagos.3rd July 2013.
Ø First All Administrators National Conference: Building a Transformational Agenda, 4-5th July, 2013. The International Conference center Abuja, Nigeria