Nigeria

Chioma Tanwa Okereke is a financial and economic analyst passionate about building the people and institutions that will create economic prosperity for Africa, the world’s youngest continent. She currently works at FBNQuest where she serves clients across sectors. Through her social impact endeavour, Volunteer in Nigeria, Chioma Tanwa Okereke enables organizations to gain access to… read more »

Nonso Peter Okafor has over eight years of experience training young people in entrepreneurship skills with a goal to make them job-creators instead of job seekers and to decrease the unemployment rate in Nigeria. He is the founder of Operation Be Your Own Boss Initiative where he organizes workshops that have empowered over 57,000 youths…. read more »

Akachukwu Nnaemeka Okafor has over ten years of experience in policy formulation, developing and managing projects across different development sectors such as energy, water and sanitation, education, and information communications technology. Currently, Akachukwu Nnaemeka Okafor is the Lead Consultant at Change Partners International, where he focuses on leading sustainability, environment and energy research, market analysis,… read more »

Rebecca Yetunde Ojedele is a Social and Behavior Change Communication (SBCC) specialist with over 16 years combined experience. Rebecca currently works as Project Coordinator at the African Radio Drama Association (ARDA). She has written and produced over 15 different radio programs, several short videos and documentaries, and a toolkit app on various health, social, and… read more »

Mojisola Esther Ojebode has two years of experience conducting research on the biological control of pest insects and the assessment of treated crops, especially cowpea seeds. Mojisola Esther Ojebode is the founder of Moepelorse Bio Resources, a startup venture for the production, sale and distribution of healthy, environment-friendly organic pesticides made from medicinal plants. She… read more »

Stephen Ogirima Ohize has over three years of experience in the public health sector, specifically focusing on breast and cervical cancer screening and prevention therapy. Currently, Stephen is the Project Coordinator for Raise Foundation, where he heads the Breast and Cervical Cancer Prevention Program. He also serves as a member of the Niger State steering… read more »

Sanusi Mohammed Ohiare is a rural electrification expert and advocate. Sanusi Mohammed Ohiare has over 10 years of experience advising public and private entities on electricity access planning, mini-grid regulations, renewable energy policies and data management system for unelectrified communities in Nigeria. In April, 2017, he was appointed by the Nigerian President as the Executive… read more »

Fatu Ogwuche has five years’ experience in the public sector and is the new media consultant at the Independent National Electoral Commission where she’s instrumental in project management, capacity development, and developing strategies for citizen engagement. Fatu worked with the African Elections Project in the 2012 Ghanaian elections by sharing knowledge of new media tools… read more »

Oluwatoyosi Esther Ogunseye has over 10 years of experience working as an investigative journalist on topics such as politics, crime, business, health, and environment. Oluwatoyosi Esther Ogunseye currently serves as the first female editor of Punch Newspaper, Nigeria’s most widely read newspaper. She is responsible for ensuring that her staff of over 90 reporters, deliver… read more »

Feyisara Morenikeji Ogunranti has about five years’ experience in food-technology, and is an expert in food safety and formulation. Currently, Feyisara Morenikeji Ogunranti works with Standards Organization of Nigeria (SON) as a standards officer, quality-management system (QMS) auditor, and hazard analysis and critical control points (HACCP) expert. He is also involved in training local food… read more »

Olumide Usman Ogunlana is the co-founder of PrepClass, an online platform that connects learners to vetted tutors for physical and practical exchange of knowledge. PrepClass helps improve the overall academic performance of learners while providing lucrative means of income for tutors, and was featured on Fast Company as one the most innovative startups in Africa… read more »

Ahmed Oluwagbemi Ogunlaja is a medical professional and currently the executive director of Open Access Nigeria, a research and advocacy organization working to promote research activity (especially among students), free online access to peer-reviewed scholarly publications, and the use of open educational resources. Ahmed Oluwagbemi Ogunlaja has three years’ experience mobilizing and organizing volunteers across… read more »

Izuchukwu Michael Offiaeli works in Nigeria’s public sector as a Public Health and Nutrition Programs Manager. He holds a masters’ degree in Public Health. Izuchukwu has worked for over seven years in designing and implementing evidence-based, high-impact, cost-effective, community-based primary health/nutrition care approaches (delivered at scale) to improve outcomes for the population, especially women and… read more »

Abiola Odunaiya (Biola) has over five years’ experience in the community development sector with a particular focus on Information and Communication Technology (ICT) education. Abiola Odunaiya (Biola) is the program manager for Fedora Global Initiative, where she focuses on initiating, designing, and implementing ICT education and youth empowerment activities with a focus on girls in… read more »

Olusegun Gbenga Odunaiya has over six years of experience working in the renewable energy sector with a focus on solar energy systems. Olusegun Gbenga Odunaiya currently serves as the founder and Operations Officer for Havenhill Synergy Limited where he oversees the implementation of End Blackout, a project that provides small micro off-grid solar systems with… read more »