Habiba is an energy systems planning expert with over a decade of experience working on energy systems, policy, investment and economic development across Africa.
At the Global Methane Hub, she leads the Hub’s work in Africa, shaping regional strategy and partnerships across its energy, agriculture and waste portfolios.
Before joining the Global Methane Hub, Habiba was a Senior Associate in RMI’s Africa Energy Program, where she worked with governments, regulators, utilities, development institutions and private sector partners on electricity sector reform, power system planning, distributed energy, energy access and clean energy investment. Much of her work focused on Nigeria and other African markets, supporting the design and implementation of programs spanning electricity distribution, mini-grids, productive uses of energy and emerging subnational electricity markets.
Habiba is also a Fellow at the Energy for Growth Hub and a member of the TED Future Forum Vision Council. Her research examines African electricity systems, energy sector reform and the role of reliable and abundant energy in supporting industrialization and economic development. Earlier in her career, she worked at the Boston Consulting Group.
She holds a PhD in Energy Systems Planning from Imperial College London and bachelor’s and master’s degrees in Engineering from the University of Oxford. She is based in Abuja, Nigeria.
Outside work, Habiba enjoys traveling, reading and discovering new places through their food, history and culture.