Nigeria Leaders

Program Manager, Speak Out Africa Initiative Blessing C. Agu is a dedicated advocate for women safety and rights within her community. Currently as the Program Manager at Speak Out Africa Initiative, she spearheads the Saving Women On Transit (SWOT) project, addressing the surge of one-chance crimes targeting women and girls in the Federal Capital Territory, Nigeria. Passionate about advancing women’s … Read More

Program Manager, Youth, Orphans and Widows Empowerment Eric John is a passionate advocate for the rights of marginalized groups. As a Program Manager with Youth, Orphans and Widows Empowerment (YOWE), he ensures programs have access to underserved communities. With a background in peacebuilding and extensive experience in community demand creation, Eric is dedicated to promoting justice, equity and dignity for … Read More

State President/Project Coordinator, National Council for Women Societies (NCWS), Anambra State Branch Theresa Ugoyibo Nnalue is the State President/Project Coordinator at the National Council for Women Societies (NCWS). Theresa is working to promote the economic and social welfare of women, girls, and children, with special emphasis on health education skills and vocational education. She sensitizes the people and advocates for … Read More

Executive Director, Women & Girls Capabilities & Empowerment Organization Oluwatoyin Olabisi a gender and development expert and the Executive Director of Women and Girls Capabilities and Empowerment Organization (WGCEO). In her current role, she is responsible for putting in place the organization’s strategic plans and working with the Board to analyze and assess the impact of program activities. Oluwatoyin is … Read More

Founder/Executive Director, Care For Healthy Life Initiative Darlington Ezeagu is very hardworking and passionate about health, education and economic empowerment, with over eight years of experience working in the nonprofit sector. He’s the Founder/Executive Director of Care For Healthy Life Initiative (CAHLIN), a non-governmental organization that is based in Nnewi-Anambra State, Nigeria, which was established to promote healthy lifestyles. Through … Read More

Founder/CEO, FunmiJoy Social Development Foundation (FSDF) Rashidat Raimi, an educator and advocate, is a 2020 Women Deliver Young Leader and serves as a Dove Youth Board Member. As the founder of FunmiJoy Social Development Foundation (FSDF), she envisions a world where women, children, and young people, particularly adolescent girls in Nigeria, possess the voice, choice, and agency to fulfill their … Read More

Dr/Coordinator, Healthy Life Development Initiative (HELDi) Dr. Mfon Clement Utin is a community advocate and the coordinator of the Healthy Life Development Initiative (HELDi). She is an activist and a feminist who is deeply passionate about creating a safe environment, promoting healthy living, and advocating for the rights of women, girls, and persons with disabilities. Through advocacy, awareness creation, education, … Read More

Deputy Executive Director, Film For Impact Foundation Maxwell Akujobi is a social development and project management professional, a strong advocate for gender equity, and youth and women participation/inclusion in governance and politics. As the Deputy Executive Director of Film For Impact Foundation, he has led several national and regional youth centric advocacy programs. The latest being the 2023 Film For … Read More

Executive Director, Legal Care Advocacy Foundation Jane Omonor Apollos-James, Esq. is a seasoned legal practitioner and an advocate of the rights of women and girls, especially victims of human rights abuse and domestic violence. She is the founder of Legal Care Advocacy Foundation where she partners with government ministries and NGOs for the rehabilitation of discharged inmates and accommodation of … Read More

Program Manager, Inclusive Friends Association (IFA) Stephen Idoko is a dedicated human rights advocate and civic leader with over six years of experience, currently serving as the Program Manager at the Inclusive Friends Association (IFA). Passionate about empowering women and girls with disabilities, Stephen is spearheading a project aimed at enhancing the capacity of persons with disabilities to champion their … Read More