Udonno Bassey is a development and governance professional with over eight years of experience working at the intersection of public sector reform, monitoring and evaluation, and institutional performance management.

She currently serves as a Monitoring and Evaluation Specialist on the AfDB/AFD/IsDB-funded Investment in Digital and Creative Enterprises (iDICE) Programme, where she coordinates programme monitoring systems, results frameworks, procurement planning, and reporting to development partners. Her work focuses on strengthening systems that promote transparency, accountability, and measurable impact.

Previously, Udonno worked on the UK FCDO-funded Partnership to Engage, Reform and Learn (PERL) programme, supporting high-level governance reforms within the Office of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation and the Office of the Vice President. She contributed to the establishment of a Central Delivery Coordination Unit (CDCU), the development of national performance tracking systems, and the coordination of inter-governmental policy processes.

With a background in Pharmacy and experience spanning public health, regulatory systems, and development programming, Udonno brings analytical depth and structured evaluation skills to the UHAF Beneficiary Selection Committee. Her expertise in monitoring frameworks, data systems, and institutional accountability supports objective, criteria-based assessment of applicants.

As a young professional, Udonno also reflects the demographic that UHAF seeks to empower. Her inclusion on the Committee strengthens generational perspective within the selection process, ensuring that decisions are informed not only by technical expertise but also by lived understanding of the aspirations and challenges facing emerging entrepreneurs. She contributes disciplined review processes and a strong commitment to transparency and responsible decision-making in line with UHAF’s governance standards.