Ilugo Chukwuemeke Cletus Dominion – Nigeria

Ilugo Chukwuemeke Cletus Dominion

Country of Origin: Nigeria

Occupation/Title: Economic Diversification and Development Strategies Specialist

• Conflict and Business Development Expert

Organization/Company: Share Trust / Warande Advisory Center, Nigeria

Summary/About

Ilugo Chukwuemeke Cletus Dominion is an experienced specialist in economic diversification, development strategies, conflict transformation, and business development with over 20 years of professional experience. He has worked with grassroots and international organizations—including NGOs, UN agencies, financial institutions, and manufacturing companies—to design and implement strategies that improve human lives through intervention programs, livelihood skills, and participatory approaches.

Cletus holds advanced academic qualifications, including a Master’s Degree in Conflict, Security and Development, a Master’s in Development Studies, and an M.Sc. in Economics. He also holds a Prince2 Foundation Certificate in Project Management, a Higher National Diploma in Accountancy, and a Bachelor of Science in Economics. He is a Fellow of the Cardinal Onaiyekan Foundation for Peace (COFP) and has earned certificates in Interfaith Mediation, Dialogue, and Conflict Transformation from Nile University and Veritas University in Abuja.

Professionally accredited, Cletus is a Chartered Microfinance Banker, a Certified Commodity Broker, and a Certified Fund Manager. He has also undergone international training in Conflict Prevention, Election Observation, and Conflict Analysis and Mediation at the Kofi Annan International Peacekeeping Center in Accra, Ghana.

Areas of Expertise

• Governance and Administration
• Migration Management
• Conflict Transformation and Management
• Dialogue and Mediation
• Interfaith Mediation
• Security and Safety Management
• Development Strategy and Design
• Program/Project Management
• Needs Assessment and Situation Analysis
• Business Development and Negotiations
• Agribusiness Programs
• Facilitation and Livelihood Skills Development
• Disability and Inclusion Management
• Coaching and Mentorship
• Risk Mitigation Management
• Communication and Stakeholder Engagement
• Policy and Advocacy Implementation

Professional Experience

• Country Lead – Nigeria Local Coalition Accelerator, Share Trust / Warande Advisory Center
• Project Manager – Tearfund Nigeria Office: From Trash to Cash; Turning Plastic Waste to Economic Opportunities, Yola, Adamawa State (3 years)
• Project Manager – Deepening Peace in the Niger Delta Region of Nigeria, Search for Common Ground
• Senior Programme Officer, Economic Diversification – Stakeholder Democracy Network, Nigeria Office
• Principal Officer, Entrepreneurial and Livelihoods – United Nations Office for Project Services (UNOPS)

Additional Brief

Ilugo Chukwuemeke Cletus Dominion’s career reflects his commitment to peacebuilding, economic empowerment, and sustainable development. By combining expertise in conflict management with innovative livelihood strategies, he has consistently advanced programs that foster resilience, inclusivity, and socio-economic growth. His leadership continues to strengthen communities across Nigeria and beyond, positioning him as a trusted voice in governance, development, and peacebuilding.