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Partners & startup team

Building the right team around Louisiana's water needs.

Shesons is an early-stage company led by Dr. Abubakar S. Abdulkadir. We are assembling the licensed professionals, technical specialists, and community partnerships needed to serve responsibly from Baton Rouge into rural Louisiana.

How this page is organized

ConfirmedFounder & startup team
In developmentLicensed field capacity
Connections welcomePartner network

Confirmed leadership

A technically grounded founder.

Our public team information distinguishes confirmed leadership from roles and partnerships that are still being formalized.

Confirmed leadership

Dr. Abubakar S. Abdulkadir

Founder, Chief Executive Officer & Lead Consultant

Dr. Abdulkadir brings a PhD in Environmental Toxicology, a master's degree in Water and Environmental Management, and more than a decade of industry experience—including ten years leading a potable-water production company.

PhD
Environmental Toxicology
MSc
Water & Environmental Management
10+
Years of industry experience

Our startup team

Every contribution deserves its own spotlight.

Shesons is being built by people with distinct experience across water, wastewater, environmental health, operations, finance, marketing, logistics, and maintenance. Each profile recognizes the part they are helping shape.

Team spotlight 01

Guiding the technical standard.

Shesons startup team

Prof. Onu Chukwu

Senior Consultant

Provides senior guidance in water, wastewater, and environmental engineering, including treatment, reuse, environmental assessment, compliance, and consultant development.

  • Water & wastewater engineering
  • Environmental assessment
  • Compliance & consultant development
ExperienceMore than 35 years of teaching and consulting experienceIndividual contribution to the Shesons startup team
Team spotlight 02

Connecting health, science, and community.

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Dr. James Hines

Founding Partner & Environmental Health Consultant

Brings environmental-health, public-health, and toxicology experience to risk assessment, stakeholder collaboration, education, and consulting projects.

  • Environmental & public health
  • Risk assessment
  • Stakeholder collaboration
ExperienceMore than 36 years in environmental and public healthIndividual contribution to the Shesons startup team
Team spotlight 03

Turning plans into dependable field work.

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Mr. Maurice Nono

Operations Manager

Supports field operations, equipment deployment, maintenance planning, contractor coordination, safety, quality, and communication with clients and regulators.

  • Field operations
  • Safety & quality
  • Contractor coordination
ExperienceMore than 15 years of industry experienceIndividual contribution to the Shesons startup team
Team spotlight 04

Building the financial and market foundation.

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Ms. Aishatu Khadith

Finance & Marketing Officer

Supports financial management, budgeting, reporting, market research, customer outreach, and the development of Shesons' brand and service opportunities.

  • Finance & budgeting
  • Market development
  • Customer outreach
ExperienceTen years in accounting, finance, and salesIndividual contribution to the Shesons startup team
Team spotlight 05

Strengthening technical problem-solving.

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Dr. Ogad Agu

Consultant

Contributes expertise in water and wastewater engineering, environmental toxicology, consulting engagements, and technical project support.

  • Water & wastewater engineering
  • Environmental toxicology
  • Technical consulting
ExperienceTwenty years of technical experienceIndividual contribution to the Shesons startup team
Team spotlight 06

Keeping equipment and operations ready.

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Mr. Howard Harrison

Logistics & Maintenance Officer

Supports equipment logistics, transportation, installation readiness, preventive and corrective maintenance, inventory, and operational recordkeeping.

  • Equipment logistics
  • Installation readiness
  • Maintenance systems
ExperienceMore than 20 years of maintenance experienceIndividual contribution to the Shesons startup team

Partner with purpose

Local relationships can make better solutions possible.

Shesons is interested in practical working relationships that add the right expertise, credentials, equipment, local knowledge, or community reach to a project.

01

Licensed professionals

Plumbers, onsite-wastewater professionals, contractors, and other credentialed field specialists.

02

Laboratories & technical specialists

Qualified laboratories and specialists who can support reliable testing, interpretation, and project decisions.

03

Engineering & permitting support

Engineers, designers, and regulatory professionals who understand Louisiana requirements and rural sites.

04

Local businesses & suppliers

Site-work contractors, equipment suppliers, maintenance providers, and complementary service businesses.

05

Community & education partners

Community organizations, colleges, training programs, and local leaders working toward stronger local capacity.

06

Public-sector & response partners

Public agencies and response organizations exploring practical water and environmental support for communities.

As agreements are completed, confirmed partners may be listed here with their approval. A conversation or inquiry does not create a partnership, endorsement, agency affiliation, or contract.

Build with us

Could your expertise strengthen the work?

Tell us who you serve, what you do well, where you work, and the kind of collaboration you have in mind.