Nigeria Leaders

Acting Executive Director/Policy and Advocacy Strategist, Advocacy Hub for Women Adolescent and Children Initiative Adenike is a public health and social development leader with over 24 years of experience advancing gender equity, reproductive, maternal, newborn, child, and adolescent health (RMNCAH) across Nigeria and Africa. As Policy and Advocacy Strategist and Acting Executive Director at A-H4WAC, she provides strategic leadership to … Read More

Director, Care and Development Centre Rhoda is a social entrepreneur, patient advocate, and the Executive Director of the Care and Development Centre (CADEC), leading programs that improve the well-being and socio-economic welfare of vulnerable communities. She has worked with local and international NGOs since 2003, focusing on women’s health, sustainable livelihoods, and cultural promotion. Rhoda holds an MSc in Gender … Read More

Executive Director, Faucet for the Vulnerable Child Initiative Faith is a development practitioner and youth advocate with extensive experience in project management, life skills coaching, and community initiatives for vulnerable populations, including children, adolescents, and women. As the Executive Director of Faucet for the Vulnerable Child Initiative, she leads teen counseling and life skills programs while overseeing administrative and project … Read More

Executive Director, Soteria Aid and Development Precious is a development practitioner and gender advocate focused on promoting social inclusion and gender equality in marginalized communities. As the Founder and Executive Director of Soteria Aid and Development, she leads community-based programs addressing SRHR, menstrual hygiene management, food security, and advocacy on gender-based issues for girls, women, and gender-nonconforming people. She designs … Read More

Program Manager, Ondugbe Initiative for Women and Girls with Disabilities Habibatu is a community development leader and Project Manager at the Ondugbe Initiative for Women and Girls with Disabilities, where she implements programs that advocate for the inclusion and empowerment of vulnerable populations. She advocates for gender equity in healthcare, education, climate adaptation, employment, and social participation, and co-authored “Too … Read More

Executive Director, Beyond the Classroom Development Foundation Raquel is an education advocate and social impact leader passionate about empowering girls and transforming communities. As Founder of Beyond the Classroom Foundation, she leads initiatives like Project Red Robots and the award-winning GO FLOW board game, providing stigma-free education on SRHR and menstruation while supporting girls to return to school and thrive. … Read More

Programs Advisor & Board Chair, Voice Persons with Disabilities Community of Practice Network Kaseina is a leader in inclusive community development, serving as Board Chair and Programs Advisor for the Voice Persons with Disabilities Community of Practice Network. She helps coordinate strategic initiatives to empower persons with disabilities and amplify marginalized voices, with a focus on women and girls. With … Read More

Senior Advocacy and Communication Officer, Centre for Environment, Human Rights and Development Josiah is a community and social development leader and Senior Advocacy, Communications, and Human Rights Officer at the Centre for Environment, Human Rights and Development. He designs and implements projects addressing gender-based violence, women’s empowerment, and social equity, benefiting communities across the Niger Delta. Josiah has over a … Read More

Executive Director, Development Centre for Orientation, Discovery and Empowerment (DeCODE) Cynthia is a Health and Community Development Advocate leveraging technology to empower women and girls. As the Founder of Development Centre for Orientation, Discovery and Empowerment (DeCODE) and a Women Techmakers Ambassador, she leads initiatives promoting menstrual health, mental well-being, GBV prevention, and women’s economic empowerment through advocacy, education, and … Read More

Executive Director, Hope for Tomorrow Initiative Dr. Prince Eze is a scholar, educator, and advocate for governance, gender equality, education, development, environmental justice, and peace. As the Founder and Coordinator of Hope for Tomorrow Initiative, he bridges academic research with grassroots solutions, empowering women, girls, youth, and marginalized communities. A Lecturer at Ignatius Ajuru University of Education and Research Associate … Read More