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Impact-Driven Data Solutions Limited (IDDSL)

An Institutional Intelligence, Systems, Evidence, and Transformation firm

We help governments, development organizations, academic institutions, enterprises, and public-sector actors improve operational visibility, coordination, decision-making, learning, accountability, and organizational performance through intelligence systems, evidence infrastructures, analytics, capacity development, and modernization frameworks.

Impact-Driven Data Solutions Limited (IDDSL) is a privately-owned Nigerian institutional intelligence, systems, evidence, and transformation firm.

IDDSL operates at the intersection of Institutional Intelligence, Systems Design, Digital Infrastructure, Research & Evidence, and Organizational Transformation.

Organizations perform better when intelligence, systems, evidence, and people work together cohesively.

Origin

Our Origin

IDDSL emerged from years of practical experience supporting institutions across government, humanitarian, development, and enterprise environments.

Through this work, a recurring challenge became clear. Many organizations possess information, skilled personnel, and operational resources, yet struggle to transform information into coordinated action and measurable results.

The challenge is rarely a single capability gap. It is often a challenge of visibility, coordination, evidence utilization, institutional learning, systems integration, and organizational transformation.

IDDSL was established to help bridge this gap. The organization combines practical implementation experience with analytical thinking and systems-based approaches to strengthen institutional intelligence and organizational performance.

Our Vision

To advance institutional intelligence across Africa by enabling governments, enterprises, development actors, academic institutions, and public organizations to operate with greater visibility, coordination, accountability, learning, and performance.

Our Mission

To design and deliver intelligent systems, evidence infrastructures, analytics capabilities, operational frameworks, and transformation solutions that strengthen organizational performance and improve decision-making.

Our Philosophy

INTELLIGENCE • SYSTEMS • IMPACT

  • Intelligence

    Transforming information, evidence, and experience into insight and informed decision-making.

  • Systems

    Designing structures, processes, and coordination mechanisms that enable institutions to function effectively.

  • Impact

    Improving organizational performance, accountability, learning, and sustainable outcomes.

Governance & Leadership

Governance & Leadership

IDDSL is led by a Founder & Principal and supported by an Advisory Council, Associate Experts, and operational functions aligned to a networked delivery model.

Founder & Principal

Umar Muhammad Yahaya

Provides strategic leadership and oversees the firm's Institutional Intelligence, Systems, Evidence, Analytics, Research, and Transformation practice.

  • Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC)
  • UNOCHA
  • UNICEF
  • USAID-funded programmes
  • iMMAP
  • Government institutions in Nigeria

Delivery Model

IDDSL operates through a networked delivery model that combines strategic leadership, advisory expertise, and specialist associates assembled according to the requirements of each engagement. This approach enables the firm to provide multidisciplinary capabilities while maintaining agility, quality, technical rigor, and responsiveness.

Advisory Council

The Advisory Council provides strategic guidance, technical oversight, quality assurance, thought leadership, and independent professional perspectives across the firm's areas of practice.

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  • Dr. Mary Paninga

    Advisory Council Member

    Provides expertise in development programming, institutional strengthening, policy engagement, organizational effectiveness, and strategic development.

  • Dr. Audu Liman

    Advisory Council Member

    Provides expertise in governance, institutional systems, public sector performance, leadership, and organizational transformation.

  • Pharm. Amos Piribu

    Advisory Council Member

    Provides expertise in health systems, programme management, operational effectiveness, implementation, and institutional development.

  • Prof. Jamiu Olomoh

    Advisory Council Member

    Professor of Statistics providing advisory leadership on statistical methods, quantitative analysis, data quality, evidence systems, research design, monitoring, evaluation, and analytical decision support.

Advisory Council members serve in an independent advisory capacity and do not participate in the day-to-day management or operations of the organization.

Network

Associate Experts

IDDSL maintains a network of specialist practitioners engaged according to project requirements.

  • Rabiu Yau

    Associate Expert – Data Analytics & Business Intelligence

    Supports analytics, dashboards, reporting, visualization, business intelligence, and decision-support initiatives.

  • Amina Aliyu

    Associate Expert – Information Systems & Digital Operations

    Supports information systems, digital transformation, technology operations, systems implementation, and organizational technology enablement.

  • Aishatu Yahaya

    Associate Expert – Computer Science & Digital Innovation

    MSc Computer Science student supporting digital innovation, software and systems development, technology research, data-driven solutions, and emerging technology initiatives that strengthen organizational effectiveness and digital transformation efforts.

Operations

Operations & Programmes

Position to be filled.

  • Project coordination
  • Client communications
  • Proposal management
  • Contract administration
  • Deliverable tracking
  • Knowledge management
  • CRM administration
  • Operational support

Experience

Institutional Experience

The philosophy underpinning IDDSL is informed by practical experience supporting:

  • Government institutions
  • Humanitarian coordination systems
  • Development programmes
  • Monitoring and Evaluation systems
  • Information Management platforms
  • Digital transformation initiatives
  • Organizational development efforts
  • Institutional strengthening programmes
  • Evidence-generation initiatives

Practice

Proof of Practice

IDDSL's approach is grounded in practical implementation experience involving:

  • Interactive dashboards and analytics systems
  • Digital data collection platforms
  • Information management systems
  • Monitoring and evaluation frameworks
  • Coordination and reporting systems
  • Institutional assessments
  • Organizational reviews
  • Partner mapping systems
  • Strategic planning processes
  • Transformation initiatives
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