Gabriel Okeowo is the Country Director of BudgIT Foundation, Nigeria – a civic organization that uses creative technology to simplify public information, stimulating a community of active citizens and enabling their right to demand accountability, institutional reforms, efficient service delivery and an equitable society.

Gabriel is a social development professional with over 15 years of progressive experience in the NGO sector. Gabriel’s background is in behavioural science and an advanced degree in Project Development and Implementation. He also possesses skills and Certification in Data Processing and Management Information systems (DPMIS). 

Gabriel’s experience cut across social integration, human development, community development, health promotion, organizational development, and promotion of public sector transparency and accountability. Gabriel has led a number of development projects, with international organizations, nationally and across African countries with funding support from Global Fund, World Bank, EU, Dutch Government, and other international foundations.

Currently, at BudgIT, Gabriel is responsible for the overall organizational strategy and for managing various departments/project teams in the organization, interfacing with donors, raising funds for projects, reviewing organizational plans and budgets, and overseeing brand visibility strategy.