Sa'id Alkali Kori

Kori holds a bachelor's degree in architecture from the Federal University of Technology, Yola (now Modibbo Adama University). He obtained a master's degree from the University of Salford, United Kingdom, and later earned a Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in a built environment-related field from the University of Liverpool.^[3][4]

Kori has experience in academia, development finance, and advisory services. He previously lectured at the University of Liverpool and Yobe State University.^[5][6] He also worked as the General Manager of Family Homes Funds, where he was involved in project management and housing initiatives.^[3][7]

He is the founder and Group Chief Executive Officer of Thinklab Group Limited, a company involved in construction and development consulting.^[8] Kori has also served on the boards of organizations such as BIM Africa and Fulus Capital.^[9]

In June 2025, he received two notable appointments: Honorary Special Adviser on International Relations and Development to the Governor of Yobe State, Mai Mala Buni,^[10] Technical Adviser to the Lake Chad Basin Governors Forum.^[11] These roles involve supporting regional development, fostering multilateral partnerships, and contributing to international cooperation among Lake Chad Basin member states.^[12][13] He’s the Chairman, Board members, Borno Investment Promotion Agency.^[14][15][16]