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Sunkanmi Dairo
currently seeking opportunities
Energy Commission of Nigeria, Stalwart Kitchen, Oyo State Road Maintenance Agency
Pan African University, Institute of Water and Energy Sciences, University of Ibadan, Chapel Secondary School

  • Summary

    • A Pan African University of Water and Energy Sciences scholar, Sunkanmi graduated with a Master of Science degree in Energy Policy in 2018. He also has a Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Ibadan, Ibadan, Nigeria. He is passionate about improving energy access across African countries and has worked on multiple research projects centered around this issue with a strong focus on governing policies. He is also zealous about leadership and has served in several volunteer leadership positions over the past 10 years across a number of sectors in Nigeria, Algeria, and Germany.

  • Experience

    • Research Intern
      Energy Commission of Nigeria
      Mar 2018
      Jul 2018
      Mar 2018 - Jul 2018 (5 months) Abuja, Nigeria
      (5 months) Abuja, Nigeria
      Carried out a Master thesis research on energy transition in Nigeria; the thesis explores how the energy landscape in Nigeria has changed from 2010 to 2017 and includes energy demand projections from 2018 to 2030. It also includes policy recommendations for the diffusion of clean energy and energy efficiency in Nigeria’s energy market.
    • Business Development Team Lead
      Stalwart Kitchen
      Apr 2016
      Sep 2016
      Apr 2016 - Sep 2016 (6 months) Ibadan, Nigeria
      (6 months) Ibadan, Nigeria
      To ensure an overall increase in efficiency in the production process, I designed an Excel-based program for keeping track of all cash flows. The end result was the checkmating of excesses which led to an increase in the Profit margin. These, and other programs that my team and I deployed helped the start-up to stay overboard during my entire time there.
    • Engineering Trainee
      Oyo State Road Maintenance Agency
      Jun 2015
      Apr 2016
      Jun 2015 - Apr 2016 (11 months) Ibadan, Nigeria
      (11 months) Ibadan, Nigeria
      Due to my proficiency in the use of AutoCAD, I became the in-house drafter and was actively engaged in the drawing and designing of road renovation projects. This helped the Agency to save money as they would typically have outsourced this task.

  • Education

    • Pan African University, Institute of Water and Energy Sciences
      Energy Policy
      2016
      2018
      2016 - 2018
      Degree Master Degree
      Activities & Societies Student Representative and Member of the Career Services team
    • University of Ibadan
      Mechanical Engineering
      2010
      2015
      2010 - 2015
      Degree Bachelor Degree
      Activities & Societies Member of the Mechanical Engineering electoral committee
    • Chapel Secondary School
      Sciences
      2003
      2009
      2003 - 2009
      Degree High School

  • Language

    • Yoruba
      Proficiency Native or Bilingual
    • English
      Proficiency Professional Working
    • French
      Proficiency Professional Working

  • Skills

    Top Skills

    Creative Problem Solving skill
    Communication and Presentation skill
    High Cognitive Flexibility
    Cross-functional team coordination
    MS-Office: Excel, PowerPoint, Word
    LEAP Energy modelling software

  • Honors & Awards

    • Pan African University Scholarship
      Student Pan African University, Institute of Water and Energy Sciences
      African Union
      Sep 2016
      September 2016
    • Service Award
      Student University of Ibadan
      Association of Mechanical Engineering Students, University of Ibadan
      2012
      2012
    • Certificate of High Distinction
      Student Chapel Secondary School
      Australian Mathematics Trust
      2008
      2008

  • Courses

    • Pan African University, Institute of Water and Energy Sciences
      Project Design and Management |
      African Energy Scenarios |
      Energy Policy Analysis |
      Energy Modelling and Simulation |
      Externalities Impact Analysis |
      Energy Efficiency and Demand Side Management |
      Policy Influencing and Conflict Management |
      Ethics and Leadership |
      Entrepreneurship |

  • Contact Information

    • Date of Birth Feb 01 1993
      Gender Male
      Marital Status Single
      Nationality Nigerian
      Email sunkanmi.dairo@gmail.com
      Phone Number +2348073548823
      Address Lagos, Nigeria