In January 2009, in search of private-sector experience, he moved to CMC Connect Burson-Marsteller (Perception Managers) to head the marketing communication firm's public affairs office based in Abuja.
He transitioned to CMC Connect Burson-Marsteller (Perception Managers) in January 2009, seeking private-sector experience, and assumed leadership of the company's public affairs office based in Abuja.