Nigeria

Olivia Chinwendu Nwankudu is an endometriosis advocate and founder of EndoSurvivors International Foundation, a non-profit organization committed to ending the ten-year delay of an endometriosis diagnosis. The organization promotes discussion on stigmatized menstruation issues, encourages symptom-tracking and treatment-seeking behavior among adolescent girls, and provides affordable health care to women living with endometriosis in Nigeria. She… read more »

Chiedozie Nwafor has over four years’ experience in the health sector. His early career focused on medical laboratory diagnostics. Chiedozie now develops health systems in response to some of the biggest global health concerns. He serves as the Community Health Systems Manager for the World Economic Forum’s Abuja Global Shaper’s Hub while running his own… read more »

Amina Nur Alkali has seven years’ experience working in the education sector. She is currently working as a lecturer at the University of Maiduguri where she is undertaking research on the plight of Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) in North Eastern Nigeria. She has a passion for uplifting disadvantaged persons and volunteers to collect and distribute… read more »

Safiya Nuhu has over five years of experience as a lecturer in the Department of Public Law at Bayero University,Nigeria. and over six years of experience engaged in civil society activities. She is the Research Coordinator for Kano Civil Society Forum and also a Director at Green Horizon Law and Development Consultancy firm, where she… read more »

Margaret Nongo-Okojokwu has over seven years of experience in the media industry, focusing on energy reporting. Currently, Margaret is the Editor of Orient Energy Review, where she promotes local content development across the entire energy value chain in Africa. The Orient Energy Review is a choice medium for accurate information dissemination on energy events in… read more »

Nnadi Emmanuel Ebuka is a practicing medical laboratory scientist and the director and founder of Bonitas Medical Diagnostics, a Nigerian healthcare start-up. The company assists in patient management through the provision of quality, affordable, and reliable diagnostic services. Emmanuel Ebuka Nnadi is responsible for designing new test procedures, performing routine laboratory investigations for patients, training… read more »

Rukayya Nasir Sani has over three years’ experience in general medical practice. She is currently a research clinician cum medical officer with the CAPIBD Research Project (Community Acquired Pneumonia and Invasive Bacterial Diseases in Nigerian Children). In this capacity, she resuscitates, treats, and follows-up with patients while enrolling them in the study. She is part… read more »

Muhammad Muhammad Saleh is a public health worker with seven years’ progressive experience in the areas of maternal, newborn and child health, and HIV/AIDS. He is currently project director for the Partnership in Advocacy for Child and Family Health (PACFaH), and in this role focuses on capacity and synergy building, and coordinating a coalition of… read more »

Nneamaka Faith Mokwe has over ten years experience integrating children with developmental challenges into society. Nneamaka is the founder/coordinator at Eliakim Global Resources Limited, which focuses on mainstreaming children with developmental challenges into regular schools. Nneamaka also volunteers her services by training and equipping learning support assistants to provide one on one integration techniques and… read more »

Fatima Mohammed is a medical doctor currently undergoing her residency training in Family Medicine in Aminu Kano Teaching Hospital, Nigeria. She has been practicing medicine for seven years and is especially passionate about issues pertaining to women and children, their health, education, and financial sustenance. In addition to her job, which involves counseling patients in… read more »

Fauzia Chevonne Mohammed has four years’ experience in the energy sector, specifically focused on increasing electricity generation, transmission, and distribution for Nigeria. She currently works with Niger Delta Power Holding Company (NDPHC) on strategies and mechanisms for achieving uninterrupted power supply in Nigeria through the National Integrated Power Projects (NIPP). NDPHC owns ten gas-fired power… read more »

Amina Mohammed-Jaji is a Dentist with over five years’ experience in the field of dentistry. She is currently in a residency program at The Aminu Kano Teaching Hospital, Nigeria, training to become an oral and maxillofacial surgeon. Amina holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Dental Surgery from The University of Maiduguri. Amina works as a volunteer… read more »

Muazu Alhaji Modu has over three years of professional experience in rural community development, focusing on promoting transparency, accountability, and environmental sustainability. Muazu is a currently the chapter lead fellow at Connected Development, where they improve access to information and empower local communities in Africa. Muazu is the co-founder and executive director of Youth For… read more »

Hajara Metcho is a training coordinator for the Discovery Learning Alliance DP2 Fitila Project (DLA-FITILA). She coordinates educational activities in inclusive education, girls’ empowerment, community engagement, and life skills for children, especially girls. She serves as a consultant and facilitator for NGOs in Nigeria. Hajara Mohammed Metcho also worked as a lead trainer and community… read more »

Judy Melifonwu has over eight years of experience working with the public sector on international trade, economic policy, and development. She holds a degree in business and creative writing. Currently, Judy heads Government Relations for IBM, covering West and Central Africa. She is a volunteer with a number of programs that support female empowerment in… read more »