Nigeria Leaders

Executive Director/Programme Coordinator, Beacon Youth Initiative (BYI) Envoh Emmanuel Okolo is the Executive Director/Programme Coordinator at Beacon Youth Initiative (BYI) in Nasarawa State, Nigeria and has over 15 years of progressive experience in the developmental sector and nonprofit leadership. His work has focused on sexual and reproductive health and rights, social justice, climate justice, health system strengthening, leadership/governance, advocacy driven … Read More

Service Writer/Community Involvement Team Leader, Cummins West Africa Limited Tina Ndam started her career with the Women Advancement Program, a nongovernmental organization that empowers women in skill acquisition like soap making, knitting, and sewing cloth to be self-reliant and independent. In her current role, Tina serves as the service writer, branch cash manager for both cash inflow and outflow. Tina … Read More

Monitoring and Evaluation Officer, Back to School Educational Initiative (BASEI) As an experienced professional in education and development, Ahmadu offers a rich background and diverse skill set. His education includes qualifications in human resource management, cooperative studies, social development, accounting, audit, education, and management, demonstrating my commitment to continuous learning and growth. Over 15 years, Ahmadu has passionately worked in … Read More

Chief Operating Officer, 21st Century Community Empowerment for Youth and Women Initiative Adekunle Lukman Adefolahan is a human rights activist and campaigner, a development consultant, a gender analyst and advocate and community development consultant and mobilizer. Lukman has worked in the area of poverty alleviation, micro-credit scheme, NGO capacity building, human rights, environmental/community health, and gender for over a decade … Read More

Operation and Maintenance Administration, Cummins West Africa Limited Ngozi Ofino is one of the Community Involvement Team (CIT) leaders who is passionate about giving back to her community through leading and involvement in projects dealing with environmental factors, education and equal rights of women and the girl-child in society. Ngozi has pioneered many projects and also contributed immensely to Cummins … Read More

Project Manager, Mother & Child Care Enhancement Foundation Alhassan Adams is a seasoned professional with over 15-years of multifaceted experience in various leadership capacities, showcasing a profound commitment to gender advocacy and development. With a background spanning civil society and public and private sectors, Adams has consistently demonstrated a passion for driving transformative change and making a lasting impact in … Read More

Process Improvement and Compliance Manager, ThriveAgric Sarah Mari is a Process Improvement Manager at ThriveAgric. In this role, she is a part of the Gender and Youth Empowerment and Inclusion Team and leads the organization in implementing processes and programs that improve the services rendered to agrarian communities with a major focus on gender inclusion. She is passionate about women’s … Read More

Executive Director, Pride of Sheba Salome Irimekyen Samuel is a peace activist and advocate for diversity, equity, and inclusive rights. Irimekyen currently serves as the Executive Director of Pride of Sheba, a nonprofit committed to transforming stereotypes around diversity, equity, and inclusion through peacebuilding. Irimekyen envisions fostering unity within individuals and communities through transformative peacebuilding initiatives. A fervent champion for … Read More

Executive Director, Centre for Human Rights Health Ethnic Harmony and Livelihood Development Dandyson Harry Dandyson is a researcher, conflict analyst, and advocate for social justice with a wealth of experience working in fragile and conflict-prone environments. He is dedicated to promoting peace, equity, and opportunity for girls, youth, and women. Dandyson’s career has been marked by his commitment to empowering … Read More

Program Manager, Barr Chika Okwuosa Foundation (BCROF) Anastesia Ezeolisa is a program manager at Barr Chika Okwuosa Foundation (BCROF), a woman-led national organization. Anastesia is an advocate for gender-based violence survivors, a gender action learning system champion and has a professional certificate in human and capital management. She is passionately driven by gender transformation, inclusion and gender justice. Rise Up … Read More