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Strategic communications
Turning institutional priorities into clear narratives that connect with stakeholders, development partners and the public.
HAMZA YAKUBU / STRATEGY & COMMUNICATIONS
Ideas that
move people.
Strategic thinking.
Human connection. Lasting impact.
I help leaders and organisations turn complex priorities into clear narratives, meaningful engagement and shared progress.
8+Years connecting leadership,
institutions & communities.
institutions & communities.
STRATEGIST. STORYTELLER.Hamza Yakubu
BASED INAbuja, NG
COMMUNICATIONS WITH PEOPLE AT THE CENTRE.MEET HAMZA
EXPERIENCE ACROSS INSTITUTIONS & INDUSTRIES
Office of the
Vice PresidentElectHERCONFLUENCE
IMPACT SUMMITSunbethEcoTutu
Vice PresidentElectHERCONFLUENCE
IMPACT SUMMITSunbethEcoTutu
01 / THE PERSON
Purpose behind
the perspective.
Good communication
starts with understanding.
I’m Hamza Yakubu, a strategic communications and public engagement professional working at the intersection of leadership, institutions and communities.
Over eight years, my work has spanned executive communications, electoral documentation, stakeholder engagement and international positioning. From government offices to community initiatives, I translate complex priorities into clear stories people can connect with.
My approach brings together strategic thinking, on-ground insight and creative execution — with people at the centre of every narrative.
8+
Years of experience
4
States documented
with ElectHER
9
Team members led
at Confluence
02 / HOW I CONTRIBUTE
Clarity in thought.
Purpose in action.
Connecting strategic direction with the stories, relationships and execution that bring it to life.
02
Public affairs & engagement
Bringing government, institutions and communities into meaningful conversation through grassroots insights and stakeholder relationships.
03
Executive positioning
Developing policy messaging, creative direction and communications that strengthen leadership visibility and reputation.
04
Storytelling & documentation
Translating lived experiences and community impact into documentary content, photo essays and evidence-led narratives.
05
Programme leadership
Aligning people, partnerships and execution around development priorities, with defined responsibilities and accountability.
06
International positioning
Connecting local impact with the language and priorities of investors, international institutions and development stakeholders.
03 / SELECTED ENGAGEMENTS
Different contexts.
Meaningful contribution.
A closer look at the programmes, narratives and public conversations I’ve helped shape.
Programme leadership, stakeholder mobilisation and partnership development for Kogi’s development conversations.
Multimedia documentation and voter-sentiment storytelling across four Nigerian states.
Impact narratives for international development, investor and industry engagement.
Constituency surveys across two LGAs, digital engagement and coordination with ministries and agencies.
Executive research, briefs, speeches, correspondence and office coordination.
Project Manager, DPH Company Limited; Assistant Project Manager, Lagos All Sail; Direct Sales Executive, Access Bank.
05 / BEYOND THE ROLE
Leadership is
a responsibility.
A commitment to community, young people and the spaces where new ideas take shape.
COMMUNITY & VOLUNTEERINGBuilding spaces
Building spaces
for the next generation.
- FounderYouth Next Hub
- Volunteers ManagerTEDxOkene
- Ambassador · 2018 – DateRemodAfrika
- Creative DirectorOurs Media Creativity Insight
Service & representation
Chief Electoral Officer, NYSC Ekiti · 2016–2017
President, National Association of Kogi State Students, University of Abuja · 2014–2015
Speaker, Northern Nigeria Students Forum, University of Abuja · 2014–2015
Vice President, National Association of Ebira Students, National Secretariat · 2014–2015
RECOGNITION
Incomparable Chief Electoral Officer
NYSC, Ekiti · 2017
NAES Icon of the Year
National Association of Ebira Students · 2017
Best Performing State President
GAMJI, University of Abuja · 2015
06 / CONTINUOUS GROWTHAlways
Always
learning.
Education
In view
Leadership & Strategic Studies
Federal University Lokoja · Master’s
In view
Public Administration
MIVA University · Master’s
2025
Business Administration
National Open University, Abuja · MBA
2015
Statistics
University of Abuja · BSc
Fellowships
Chartered Institute of Information and Strategy Management 2025
Chartered Institute of Customer Relationship Management 2018
Selected training
Foundation of Project Management · Google 2023
Leading Teams & Corporate Governance · Mindluster 2023
Project Management Professional · FUT Akure 2017
HAVE A CONVERSATION IN MIND?
Let’s shape
what comes next.
For communications, stakeholder engagement
and strategic storytelling collaborations.