About Us – Essquard Partners & Associates

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Empowering organizations through strategy, systems, and sustainable solutions

Essquard Partners and Associates is a dynamic consulting firm headquartered in Abuja, Nigeria. We provide expert advisory services to non-profits, public institutions, and mission-driven organizations seeking to scale their impact, improve internal systems, and operate sustainably in complex environments.

Our work spans organizational development, leadership and capacity building, monitoring and evaluation (MEL), financial advisory, and strategic consulting. We serve as long-term thought partners to clients navigating growth, compliance, and operational transformation.

Our Mission

To empower businesses, non-profits, and government agencies with innovative strategies, operational excellence, and sustainable growth solutions.

Our Vision

To be a leading catalyst for organizational transformation, enabling institutions across Africa to operate with excellence, scale impact, and achieve sustainable development.

Our Values

At Essquard Partners and Associates, we are guided by integrity, excellence, collaboration, and innovation. We are committed to delivering impactful, inclusive, and sustainable solutions through ethical practices, client centered partnerships, and data-driven strategies that promote accountability, equity, and long-term value.

Our staff comes from many different disciplines

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Aisa Akapson

The lead Consultant and Partnerships Specialist

A highly accomplished Organizational Development Consultant with over 20 years of diverse experience spanning volunteerism, banking, board leadership, and executive management. Renowned for her expertise in partnership management, capacity building, and organizational development within the humanitarian and development sectors, Aisa has a proven track record of leading partnership evaluations, strengthening collaboration frameworks, and supporting international organizations in forging strategic alliances. Recognized as an authority in localization and the empowerment of local institutions, she brings deep expertise in stakeholder engagement, strategic planning, and monitoring and evaluation, underpinned by a strong understanding of the Nigerian operating context. With over two decades of experience in financial services and business linkages across global contexts, Aisa is a thought leader known for her exceptional communication and facilitation skills, her ability to drive inclusive, participatory processes, and her passion for enabling organizations to achieve sustainable, transformative impact in the communities they serve.