Team Category: Secretariat
Nelson Gomonda
About Nelson
Mr. Nelson Gomonda, the Acting Executive Secretary and Director of Programmes at the African Ministers’ Council on Water (AMCOW), brings over 26 years of distinguished development expertise. With a focused dedication to the Water and Sanitation Sector, he boasts a robust 15-year track record at diverse levels.
Experience
Formerly the Senior Policy Specialist at WaterAid, Nelson steered governance initiatives remarkably. He also served as a consultant aiding renowned bodies, including the African Union. At the African Development Bank in Cote D’Ivoire, he excelled for three years as a Water Supply and Sanitation Consultant.
Nelson’s influence extends to his time at Sanitation and Water for All (SWA), where he played a pivotal role in the High-Level Political Dialogue at UNICEF in New York. Notably, he spearheaded a web-based monitoring and reporting system for Africa’s water and sanitation sector at AMCOW Secretariat in Abuja.
His extensive career spans esteemed organizations like WaterAid, the EU Delegation in Malawi, and DFID-supported projects. A Master’s Degree in Policy Studies from the Universities of Zimbabwe and Fort Hare underscores his expertise.
Emmanuel Uguru
About Emmanuel
Emmanuel Chimezie Uguru is a Policy Officer responsible for Monitoring Evaluation Reporting and Learning, he also serves as AMCOW’s youth focal point. He earned a master’s degree in information technology and data security from College de Paris – France, and a bachelor’s in Statistics from Abia State University, Nigeria.
Experience
Emmanuel is a development professional with more than a decade of experience in Africa’s water and sanitation sector. He leads AMCOW’s web-based monitoring system for tracking water and sanitation progress across Africa, in line with the mandate of the 2008 African Union Sharm El-Sheikh Heads of State and Government Summit. He also advances youth engagement, gender equity, and social inclusion strategies. Emmanuel has played a key role in strengthening policy frameworks, data systems, and inter-agency coordination while promoting gender-responsive and youth-inclusive approaches. His work supports evidence-based decision-making and helps guide member states’ actions toward achieving the Africa Water Vision 2063 and Policy, SDG-6, and Agenda 2063. With a master’s degree in information technology and data security and a bachelor’s in statistics, he brings strong expertise in water governance, digital systems, and inclusive policy reforms to water and sanitation development in Africa.
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