Sa'id Alkali Kori
Sa'id Alkali Kori | |
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| Technical Adviser to the Lake Chad Basin Governors Forum | |
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| Alma mater | Federal University of Technology, Yola University of Salford, University of Liverpool |
| Occupation | Businessman |
| Profession | Architect |
Sa’id Alkali Kori is a Nigerian architect, entrepreneur and development expert. 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,[1] and he's currently the chairman of Nigeria Food Corporation [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][4]
Career
Kori has experience in academia, development finance, and advisory services. He previously lectured at the University of Liverpool and Yobe State University.[5][6] He also worked as the General Manager of Family Homes Funds, where he was involved in project management and housing initiatives.[3][7]
He is the founder and Group Chief Executive Officer of Thinklab Group Limited, a company involved in construction and development consulting.[8] Kori has also served on the boards of organizations such as BIM Africa and Fulus Capital.[9]
In June 2025, he received two notable appointments: Honorary Special Adviser on International Relations and Development to the Governor of Yobe State, Mai Mala Buni,[10] Technical Adviser to the Lake Chad Basin Governors Forum.[11] These roles involve supporting regional development, fostering multilateral partnerships, and contributing to international cooperation among Lake Chad Basin member states.[12][13] He’s the Chairman, Board members, Borno Investment Promotion Agency.[14][15][16]
References
- ^ "Buni Appoints Kori as Honorary SA on International Relations". Daily Trust. Retrieved 2025-09-07.
- ^ The Guardian. Lagos, Nigeria https://guardian.ng/news/buni-appoints-kori-as-nfc-chair-to-boost-yobes-food-production/. Retrieved 2025-09-01.
{{cite news}}: Missing or empty|title=(help); Unknown parameter|tittle=ignored (help) - ^ a b Omirin, Olatunji (2025-06-15). "Buni appoints Sa'id as Honorary SA on Intern Relations to Lake Chad Basin Govs' Forum". Businessday NG. Retrieved 2025-09-07.
- ^ Reporter, Our (2024-07-11). "Profile of Dr. Sa'id Kori, Who Transforms Nigerian Architecture". Daybreak, Politics, Entertainment, Sport. Retrieved 2025-09-07.
- ^ "NANS celebrates Thinklab Group and Dr. Sa'id Alkali Kori's excellence — National Accord Newspaper %". National Accord. 2024-07-29. Retrieved 2025-09-07.
- ^ "Well Deserved Award: Congratulations to Dr. Sa'id Kori, Chairman, Group CEO Of Thinklab Group Limited – Independent Newspaper Nigeria". Independent. Lagos, Nigeria. 27 July 2024. Archived from the original on 2024-07-27. Retrieved 2025-09-07.
- ^ "Dr. Sa'id Kori". BIM Africa Summit 2025. Retrieved 2025-09-07.
- ^ Opanuga, Jimisayo (2025-06-14). "Yobe Governor appoints Thinklab CEO as SA". The Guardian. Lagos, Nigeria. Retrieved 2025-09-07.
- ^ Amshi, Ahmed (2025-06-12). "Yobe gov appoints UK lecturer as Special Adviser". The Punch. Retrieved 2025-09-07.
- ^ "MSN". www.msn.com. Retrieved 2025-09-07.
- ^ Mukwan, Yilik (2025-06-12). "Lake Chad Basin Governors Forum appoints Nigerian technocrat as advisor". Premium Times. Retrieved 2025-09-07.
- ^ housingtv (2025-06-12). "Sa'id Kori Appointed to Spearhead Development Efforts in Lake Chad Basin". Housing TV Africa. Retrieved 2025-09-07.
- ^ "Governor Buni Appoints Kori as Lake Chad Basin Aide". 14 June 2025.
- ^ Olabulo, Olalekan (2026-03-06). "Gov Zulum appoints Sa'id Kori as Chief Investment Adviser". Nigerian Tribune. Retrieved 2026-03-09.
- ^ Okojie-Okeiyi, Josephine (2026-03-07). "Zulum appoints Kori as investment adviser to steer Borno's economic growth". Businessday NG. Retrieved 2026-03-09.
- ^ "Zulum Names Sa'id Kori Chief Investment Adviser, Hails Appointment As Economic Game-Changer For Borno". Daily Trust. 2026-03-06. Retrieved 2026-03-09.