Sa'id Alkali Kori

Sa'id Alkali Kori
Technical Adviser to the Lake Chad Basin Governors Forum
Personal details
NationalityNigerian
Alma materFederal University of Technology, Yola University of Salford, University of Liverpool
OccupationBusinessman
ProfessionArchitect

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]

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.[2][3]

Career

Kori has experience in academia, development finance, and advisory services. He previously lectured at the University of Liverpool and Yobe State University.[4][5] He also worked as the General Manager of Family Homes Funds, where he was involved in project management and housing initiatives.[2][6]

He is the founder and Group Chief Executive Officer of Thinklab Group Limited, a company involved in construction and development consulting.[7] Kori has also served on the boards of organizations such as BIM Africa and Fulus Capital.[8]

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,[9] Technical Adviser to the Lake Chad Basin Governors Forum.[10] These roles involve supporting regional development, fostering multilateral partnerships, and contributing to international cooperation among Lake Chad Basin member states.[11][12]

References

  1. ^ "Buni Appoints Kori as Honorary SA on International Relations". Daily Trust. Retrieved 2025-09-07.
  2. ^ 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.
  3. ^ Reporter, Our (2024-07-11). "Profile of Dr. Sa'id Kori, Who Transforms Nigerian Architecture". Daybreak, Politics, Entertainment, Sport. Retrieved 2025-09-07.
  4. ^ "NANS celebrates Thinklab Group and Dr. Sa'id Alkali Kori's excellence — National Accord Newspaper %". 2024-07-29. Retrieved 2025-09-07.
  5. ^ "Well Deserved Award: Congratulations to Dr. Sa'id Kori, Chairman, Group CEO Of Thinklab Group Limited – Independent Newspaper Nigeria". independent.ng. 27 July 2024. Archived from the original on 2024-07-27. Retrieved 2025-09-07.
  6. ^ "Dr. Sa'id Kori". BIM Africa Summit 2025. Retrieved 2025-09-07.
  7. ^ Opanuga, Jimisayo (2025-06-14). "Yobe Governor appoints Thinklab CEO as SA". The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News. Retrieved 2025-09-07.
  8. ^ Amshi, Ahmed (2025-06-12). "Yobe gov appoints UK lecturer as Special Adviser". Punch Newspapers. Retrieved 2025-09-07.
  9. ^ "MSN". www.msn.com. Retrieved 2025-09-07.
  10. ^ Mukwan, Yilik (2025-06-12). "Lake Chad Basin Governors Forum appoints Nigerian technocrat as advisor". Premium Times Nigeria. Retrieved 2025-09-07.
  11. ^ housingtv (2025-06-12). "Sa'id Kori Appointed to Spearhead Development Efforts in Lake Chad Basin". Housing TV Africa. Retrieved 2025-09-07.
  12. ^ "Governor Buni Appoints Kori as Lake Chad Basin Aide". 14 June 2025.