Patience Gwamna
About Patience Gwamna
Patience Gwamna is a Field Market Staff currently working with Catholic Relief Services in Maiduguri, Nigeria. She has a background in community mobilization and holds a bachelor's degree from Ahmadu Bello University and a master's degree from the University of Maiduguri.
Work at Catholic Relief Services
Patience Gwamna has been employed at Catholic Relief Services as a Field Market Staff since 2018. In this role, she operates in Maiduguri, Borno, Nigeria, contributing to various initiatives aimed at improving market access and economic opportunities for local communities. Her responsibilities include engaging with community members, assessing market conditions, and implementing strategies to enhance livelihoods.
Previous Experience at Action Against Hunger
Prior to her current position, Patience Gwamna worked at Action Against Hunger (ACF-USA) as a Community Mobilizer from 2011 to 2018. During her seven years in Maiduguri, Borno, Nigeria, she focused on mobilizing communities to participate in nutrition and food security programs. Her work involved coordinating activities and fostering community engagement to address hunger and malnutrition.
Education and Expertise
Patience Gwamna holds a Bachelor's degree from Ahmadu Bello University, which she completed from 2010 to 2014. She furthered her education by obtaining a Master's degree from the University of Maiduguri between 2016 and 2017. Additionally, she studied at the Chartered Institute of Customer Relationship Management from 2014 to 2015, enhancing her skills in customer engagement and relationship management.
Additional Educational Background
Patience Gwamna has a diverse educational background that includes studying at NTA Television College Jos from 2008 to 2010, where she spent two years. She also attended Theatre Mass Consult Linkages, Camera School Jos in 2011 for a brief period. This varied education has contributed to her skill set in communication and community engagement.