ICT & ITU-R Expert

Obiora Offor

Obiora holds a Master's degree in Electrical/Electronic Engineering from the University of Lagos and a Bachelor's degree in Electronics & Communication from the Nnamdi Azikiwe University of Awka. He is COREN registered engineer vastly experienced in engineering, regulation, policies, business development and strategic communication associated with communication technologies and utilities.

Experience & Activities

Prior to working with We Say-We DO, Obiora was Head of Practice at Zest Engineering & Consulting. He was coordinating and managing the delivery of technical, consulting, project management services and customized training services associated with communication systems and associated utilities. He provides professional, regulatory and business representation including industrial analysis and regulatory support for clients.
Between May 2007 and April 2012, Obiora was the Regional Transmission & Regulatory Support Engineer for Zoom Mobile, Nigeria. He planned, implemented, and sustained transmission network solutions in satisfying backhauling, access, connectivity upgrade and expansion requirements.
Obiora initiated, participated, and provided technical support for the standing regional committee on business growth comprising of sales and customer support personnel.
Other Engagements:
  • 2014-present: Member, Technical Advisory Committee of the Ministry of Communications and Digital Economy of Nigeria on ITU-R affairs.
  • 2016-2019: National coordinator on general issues agenda items for ITU’s WRC-19.
  • Delegate of Nigeria to ITU’s WRC-15, WRC-19 and the associated ATU Prep meetings
  • 2017-present: Radiocommunication Expert Group, ATU.
  • 2016-2018: Advisor to President, Nigerian Society of Engineers on ICT.
  • 2016-2018: Vice- Chairman, Private Sector Working Party, Forum for Telecom Regulation and Partnership in Africa.