About us

Who we are

Who we are

KilSah Consulting is a business support organization that provides advisory, policy research, and business support services for Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) and Entrepreneurs. We work with governments, development agencies, banks, and nonprofits, to develop and implement initiatives that promote MSMEs development. Our services enable MSMEs to operate efficiently to contribute to economic growth, job creation, and poverty alleviation. Founded in 2016, KilSah brings a targeted perspective to small businesses and entrepreneurs’ development. With a commitment to sustainable economic growth, we provide solutions that benefit the current generation while keeping the environment and the future generation in mind. With a foundation of integrity and professionalism, we built KilSah on our passion for small businesses.

We are contributing to:

SDG 1

SDG 1 – No Poverty!

“MSMEs help reduce the proportion of men, women and children of all ages living in poverty through job creation and economic growth.” IFC

SDG 5

SDG 5 – Gender Equality!

“Almost 40% of small businesses are owned by women, meaning that MSMEs play a large role in closing the gender gap.” IFC

SDG 8

SDG 8 – Economic Growth!

“With conducive policies in place, MSMEs can help societies achieve higher levels of economic productivity.” IFC

Our Drive

Mission

To equip small businesses with the skills, opportunities, and resources they need to operate at their optimal level.

Vision

To be the world’s leading small business support firm.

“Contributing to economic development, one small business at a time.”

Our Team

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Elfreda K. Sheriff

Founder & CEO

Elfreda K. Sheriff

Founder & CEO

Elfreda is the founder of KilSah Consulting.  An international development specialist focused on developing small businesses and youth entrepreneurs in Africa; she is a strong promoter of women’s economic empowerment.  She has over fifteen years of experience working in the private sector. Her areas of expertise include enterprise development, capacity building, value-chain strengthening, and policy reform. She has worked in multiple countries in West Africa, including Nigeria, Liberia, and Ghana.  She has offered consulting services on international policies and has aided public and private organizations in creating solutions for an enabling business environment.

Elfreda holds a B.A in Entrepreneurship & Management. She also holds an MBA in Operations Management, an MBA in International Business, and an MSc in International Policy Management from Kennesaw State University. She is an IFC LPI Certified Trainer.

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Elfreda K. Sheriff

Founder & CEO

Elfreda is the founder of KilSah Consulting.  An international development specialist focused on developing small businesses and youth entrepreneurs in Africa; she is a strong promoter of women’s economic empowerment.  She has over fifteen years of experience working in the private sector. Her areas of expertise include enterprise development, capacity building, value-chain strengthening, and policy reform. She has worked in multiple countries in West Africa, including Nigeria, Liberia, and Ghana.  She has offered consulting services on international policies and has aided public and private organizations in creating solutions for an enabling business environment.

Elfreda holds a B.A in Entrepreneurship & Management. She also holds an MBA in Operations Management, an MBA in International Business, and an MSc in International Policy Management from Kennesaw State University. She is an IFC LPI Certified Trainer.

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Uchendu Egbuna

Managing Partner

As a managing partner, Uchendu assists in developing the strategic decisions and leadership of the firm. He is responsible for partners and client relationships and team development. His goal is ensure impact and profitability of the firm. Uchendu holds an Postgraduate Diploma and a MSc in International Business from the University of Glasgow, U.K. He is a Certified Learning performance Institute Trainer and also a Circo Nigeria Trainer. He is a certified BDSP consultant with SMEDAN. A faculty of the Enterprise development Centre, Pan Atlantic University. Lagos, Nigeria. he holds a certificate in investment Management from Aspen network of Entrepreneurs . He has support over 10,000 MSMEs across Nigeria and Africa through various local and international projects.These initiates focuses on capacity building, entrepreneurial development, financial literacy, Mentorship programs , accelerators and incubation programs.

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Bukola Oyinloye

Operations Lead

Bukola coordinates the daily operations and management activities in Nigeria. She has led project design and implementation to support women-owned businesses’ access to the market. She works to promote youth empowerment and is passionate about promoting mental health awareness. Bukola advocates for gender equality and promotes women and girls’ participation in the market. She is result oriented. Bukola holds a bachelor’s degree in History and International Studies from the University of Ilorin.

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Garnayee Paye

Program Associate

Garnayee is responsible for supporting the implementation of various development programs for small businesses and youth entrepreneurs. His experience is in delivering courses to youths in various communities. Garnayee is committed to youth development. He supports initiatives for local outreach and engagement efforts development projects. Garnayee holds a bachelor’s degree in Business Accounting and Public Administration.

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Timileyin Odeleye

Impact and Evaluation Associate

Timileyin is responsible for ensuring our programs meet the impact goals we set. She is also responsible for maintaining customer relationships through our different channels. She works to develop key indicators to measure projects’ success, evaluates the indicators, and ensures projects are impactful. She is purpose-driven and passionate about women’s empowerment.

Our Partners

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