Said Alkali Kori
Sa’id Alkali Kori | |
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| Technical Advisor to the Lake Chad Basin Governors Forum | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 02 July, 1987 |
| Nationality | Nigeria |
| Education | PhD |
| Alma mater | Modibbo Adama University, Salford University & University of Liverpool |
| Profession | Architect |
Sa’id Alkali Kori is a Nigerian architect, entrepreneur, and development expert.[1] He currently serves as the Honorary Special Adviser on International Relations and Development to the Governor of Yobe State and as a Technical Adviser to the Lake Chad Basin Governors Forum.[2]
Education
Kori holds a Bachelor's degree in Architecture from the Federal University of Technology, Yola (now Modibbo Adama University). He obtained a Master’s degree from the University of Salford, United Kingdom, and later earned a Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in a built environment-related field from the University of Liverpool.[3]
Career
Kori has experience in academia, development finance, and advisory services. He previously lectured at the University of Liverpool and Yobe State University. He also worked as the General Manager of Family Homes Funds, where he was involved in project management and housing initiatives.[4]
He is the founder and Group Chief Executive Officer of Thinklab Group Limited, a company involved in construction and development consulting.[5] He has also served on the boards of organizations such as BIM Africa and Fulus Capital.
In June 2025, he received two notable appointments: Honorary Special Adviser on International Relations and Investment to the Governor of Yobe State, Mai Mala Buni and Technical Adviser to the Lake Chad Basin Governors Forum.[6]
References
- ^ "Buni Appoints Kori as Honorary SA on International Relations - Daily Trust". dailytrust.com. 13 June 2025. Retrieved 17 June 2025.
- ^ Omirin, Olatunji (15 June 2025). "Buni appoints Sa'id as Honorary SA on Intern Relations to Lake Chad Basin Govs' Forum". Businessday NG. Retrieved 17 June 2025.
- ^ Amshi, Ahmed (12 June 2025). "Yobe gov appoints UK lecturer as Special Adviser". Punch Newspapers. Retrieved 17 June 2025.
- ^ Mohammed, Usman (11 June 2025). "Dr. Kori gets double appointment in Gov. Buni's govt, Lake Chad Govs Forum". yen.ng.
- ^ "Yobe Governor appoints Thinklab CEO as SA". The Guardian Nigeria. 14 June 2025. Retrieved 17 June 2025.
- ^ Jirgi, Hussaini (14 June 2025). "Governor Buni Appoints Kori As Lake Chad Basin Aide". Retrieved 17 June 2025.