Our Team
Passionate experts, researchers, innovators, and leaders driving ocean-climate innovation, collaboration, capacity building, and resilience across Nigeria, West Africa, and the wider African continent.
The team shaping Africa’s ocean-climate future
NOCIH-Africa brings together interdisciplinary expertise in science, innovation, operations, policy, education, environmental monitoring, and community engagement.
Divine Francis Asuquo
CEO/MD
Supporting practical ocean-climate innovation, partnership, and capacity building across Africa.
Engr. Chijioke Henry Okoroego
Science & Innovation Manager
Supporting practical ocean-climate innovation, partnership, and capacity building across Africa.
Aniefiok Philip Ikpe
Community & Capacity Officer
Supporting practical ocean-climate innovation, partnership, and capacity building across Africa.
Peace Asuquo
Policy & Partnerships Director (Legal Advisor)
Supporting practical ocean-climate innovation, partnership, and capacity building across Africa.
Queen Esther Samuel Urom
Finance & Administration Manager
Supporting practical ocean-climate innovation, partnership, and capacity building across Africa.
Blessing Ungie-ukaandi Ushie
Secretary
Supporting practical ocean-climate innovation, partnership, and capacity building across Africa.
Becky Afia
Operations Manager (Field/Lab)
Supporting practical ocean-climate innovation, partnership, and capacity building across Africa.
Francis Emile Asuquo
Partner / Scientific Advisor
Supporting practical ocean-climate innovation, partnership, and capacity building across Africa.
Our strength is collaboration
NOCIH-Africa brings together interdisciplinary expertise in science, innovation, operations, policy, environmental monitoring, and community engagement to deliver practical ocean-climate solutions with lasting impact.