Hauwa Ali

Hauwa Ali, currently a Consultant at Sahel Consulting, earned her bachelor’s degree in Economics from De Montfort University, UK, and completed her master’s degree in Business Analytics and Finance at the University of Southampton, UK. Before her role at Sahel, she served as an Analyst at FMDQ Securities Exchange Limited, contributing to internal fee collection optimization and trade data reconciliation. Her responsibilities included data gathering, cleaning, and analysis utilizing proprietary data analytics systems.

Within Sahel, Hauwa is involved in diverse program functions, encompassing company, industry, and market research, as well as qualitative and quantitative data analysis. She actively engages in proposal and report writing for various clients. Currently, her focus lies on various short-term projects alongside the Early Warning Systems Project (EWS) aimed at enhancing early warning systems in Nigeria, a critical endeavour amidst prevailing climate uncertainties.

Passionate about sustainable development, Hauwa acknowledges the pivotal role that access to reliable, clean, and affordable energy plays in enhancing agricultural productivity, improving livelihoods, and fostering overall development.