Nigeria Leaders

Program Director, Our Mission Human and Social Impact Initiative Zubairu is a civil society leader and the Executive Director of Our Mission Human and Social Impact Initiative, overseeing programs on gender equity, climate justice, governance, and social inclusion in Nasarawa State, Nigeria. He advances social justice by promoting girls’ education, leadership opportunities, and safe spaces while dismantling cultural and systemic … Read More

Founder/CEO, Women Against Violence and Expediency Handling Initiative Lara Rowland is the Founder of Women Against Violence and Expediency Handling Initiative (WAVEHI), a nonprofit dedicated to women’s empowerment and gender equality. She holds a master’s degree in international relations from the University of Ibadan and a bachelor’s degree in political science from the University of Lagos. Lara leads the strategic … Read More

Program Officer, Network for Health Equity and Development ltd/gte Amira is a peace and conflict resolution specialist with extensive experience in humanitarian and development programs. She holds master’s degrees in peace and conflict resolution studies and English language. As a Program Officer at Network for Health Equity and Development, Amira leads initiatives advancing community health, nutrition, and social equity, with … Read More

Programme and Partnership Lead, Every Girl Initiative (EGI) Dennis is a community development leader and Program and Partnership Lead at Every Girl Initiative (EGI), where he designs and implements programs that empower young women and marginalized communities. He holds master’s degrees in international relations and strategic studies, and gender studies, a postgraduate diploma in education, and a BA in philosophy, … Read More

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