AUWAL MUHAMMAD SANI

Data-Driven Civic Technologist & Governance-Focused Researcher
5 Anguwan Fatika Zaria City, 810241, Nigeria, NG.

About

Highly analytical civic technologist and governance researcher with expertise in designing data-driven analytics tools, dashboards, and engagement systems. As the Founder of GREENpolity Initiative, I specialize in leveraging digital transparency platforms and structured data products to enhance public accountability and youth participation. Proven ability to translate complex datasets into executive-ready insights and visual analytics, driving strategic planning and evidence-based decision-making in governance and climate policy.

Work

Sustainable Participatory Initiatives for Development (SPiD)
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Research & Community Engagement Officer

Summary

Managed youth-focused climate policy research and community engagement, transforming data into actionable insights for policymakers and community leaders.

Highlights

Spearheaded data collection, cleaning, validation, and thematic analysis for youth-focused climate policy research initiatives.

Performed in-depth analysis of community-level datasets, uncovering key patterns in youth participation and their impact on climate governance outcomes.

Transformed complex research findings into clear, accessible reports and visual summaries, empowering community leaders and policymakers with actionable insights.

World Agriculture Forum (WAF)
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Research & Knowledge Management Intern

Amsterdam, North Holland, Netherlands

Summary

Contributed to global climate adaptation and food security research through comprehensive data analysis and knowledge management support.

Highlights

Conducted comprehensive extraction, cleaning, and analysis of quantitative and qualitative datasets focused on climate adaptation and food security across diverse African contexts.

Translated complex analytical findings into concise policy briefs, detailed reports, and impactful presentations, directly informing evidence-based recommendations for key policymakers.

Streamlined knowledge management workflows, enhancing the organization and accessibility of critical research outputs and evaluation insights to improve internal efficiency.

Zazzau Version Entrepreneurs (WED 4.0)
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Team Lead – Mentorship, Policy Advocacy & Community Engagement

Summary

Managed data analysis for mentorship programs and coordinated multi-stakeholder engagements to inform economic policy and community development.

Highlights

Analyzed participation and outcome data for mentorship programs, directly impacting the development of over 500 young entrepreneurs across Nigeria.

Generated impactful data visualizations and insights using Excel and presentation tools, informing critical inclusive economic policy discussions.

Orchestrated multi-stakeholder engagement sessions, leveraging evidence-based insights and community feedback to drive collaborative initiatives.

El-Hud Global Concepts Ltd
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Founder & Team Lead

Abuja & Kaduna, Nigeria

Summary

Directed data analysis and advocacy efforts for climate and civic education programs, assessing engagement and informing project design.

Highlights

Led the design and analysis of datasets from climate advocacy and civic education programs, effectively assessing engagement and learning outcomes.

Leveraged advanced Excel and Python-based analytical techniques to evaluate program effectiveness and guide adaptive project design strategies.

Created compelling data-informed advocacy materials and visual outputs, significantly enhancing public awareness for clean energy and nuclear safety education.

GREENpolity Initiative
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Founder & Strategic Lead

Nigeria, Nigeria

Summary

Led the development and strategic direction of digital transparency platforms, utilizing data and analytics to enhance public accountability and youth participation.

Highlights

Pioneered GreenPolityNG, a USSD-based civic data platform, providing real-time election results access for low-connectivity communities and enhancing democratic transparency.

Architected robust backend data pipelines, integrating USSD session logs, verified result feeds, and dynamic reporting dashboards.

Developed and deployed analytical summaries and interactive dashboards that monitored engagement across 13 Local Government Areas, reaching over 3,947 users.

Authored comprehensive system documentation and knowledge frameworks, ensuring the long-term scalability and continuity of civic technology initiatives.

Conceptualized and designed a Digital Transparency Hub blueprint, integrating civic participation indicators and SDG-linked dashboards to promote public accountability.

Education

Federal University Dutse
Jigawa State, Nigeria

MSc (In Progress)

Nuclear Physics

Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria
Zaria, Nigeria

BSc.Ed

Physics

Awards

Fellow, Climate Education Leaders Fellowship

Awarded By

Fellowship

Recognized as a future leader in climate education through this specialized fellowship program.

Fellow, AGNES Climate Governance, Diplomacy & Negotiations Leadership Program

Awarded By

Fellowship

Selected for a leadership program focusing on climate governance, diplomacy, and negotiation strategies.

Fellow, Generation Data Science & AI Program

Awarded By

YOULEAD International & DataCamp

Selected for a prestigious fellowship focusing on advanced data science and artificial intelligence.

Data Science Fellow, 3MTT Deep-Tech Ready Program

Awarded By

Data Science Nigeria & Federal Ministry of Communications and Digital Economy, Nigeria

Awarded a fellowship focused on deep-tech readiness in data science, highlighting expertise in cutting-edge technologies.

Languages

English

Certificates

Career Essentials in Generative AI

Issued By

Microsoft & LinkedIn

Climate Change & Sustainability

Issued By

UNITAR / UNSSC

Project Management Foundations

Issued By

LinkedIn Learning

Export Finance

Issued By

SME Trade Academy (International Trade Centre)

Effective Leadership & Governance

Issued By

Citizenship and Leadership Training Centre (FMY Abuja)

Skills

Data Science & Analytics

Data Extraction, Data Cleaning, Data Validation, Data Analysis, Statistical Analysis, Machine Learning, Research Synthesis, Quantitative Modeling, Radiological Datasets, Energy Systems Evaluation.

Programming & Tools

Python, Excel, Power BI, MS Word, PowerPoint.

Civic Technology & Governance

Civic Data Platforms, Digital Transparency, Public Accountability, Youth Participation, Election Result Access, Climate Governance, Policy Advocacy, Community Engagement, SDG-linked Dashboards.

Research & Reporting

Qualitative Data Analysis, Thematic Analysis, Policy Briefs, Technical Reports, Visual Summaries, Knowledge Management, Program Evaluation.

Leadership & Strategy

Strategic Planning, Project Design, Team Leadership, Stakeholder Engagement, System Continuity, Scalability Planning, Adaptive Project Design.