“Our business is sustainable and inclusive development; we research and develop platforms that drives sustainable growth in organisations and economies.”

Ernest is the Founder & CEO of Alliance 54. He has over 15 years of experience in International Development.

With a Master’s degree in Global Affairs from the University of Buckingham and a Bachelor’s degree in International Relations, Ernest has a global vision and has engaged with various state and non-state actors.

He led Life Initiative International, a non-governmental organisation focused on advocacy on issues including Social & Human Development, Environmental Challenges and Access to Basic Services; and organised over 20 events in line with the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) in Africa and Europe. Ernest was affiliated to WHO’s Stop TB Partnerships and served as National Secretary of the National Abstinence Coalition (NABC). Also, Ernest served at the British Heart Foundation and engaged with Oxfam and Cancer Research UK all in Buckingham. He was a member of United Nations Association of the United Kingdom in Oxford.

Previously, Ernest worked at AFFORD UK, The Global Warming Policy Foundation and then as Programmes Director (Events) at Pinnacle Management Group.

He has attended several trainings including some at the World Trade Organisation (WTO) and United Nations (UN), Geneva, Switzerland.

Ernest is currently on the board of the Association of African Owned Enterprises; Steering Committee of the Nigerian Diaspora Direct Investment Summit (NDDIS), and the founder of Africa Impact Investing Leaders Leaders Forum

INTERESTS

Sustainable Development, Impact Investing, Climate Change, Global Affairs, Entrepreneurship, Innovation, Research and Sports.