Nigeria

Chidinma Peace Mbanasor is a midwife and reproductive health provider with over three years’ experience in community development work. She initiated an occupational rehabilitation and economic empowerment project for vesicovaginal fistula patients who are trained on skill acquisition and entrepreneurship, hygiene, and reproductive health. They are also empowered with free start-off packages in their chosen… read more »

Uzochukwu Mbamalu has over five years of experience in the solar energy industry. Currently, Uzochukwu is a co-founder and solar design engineer at Manamuz Electric LTD, where he leads the organization’s efforts in addressing the challenge of energy poverty in Nigeria. The organization installs sustainable solar energy systems for homes and businesses and provides training… read more »

Kelechi Mbah has over a decade’s experience in the media telecoms and service industry. Currently, she is the founding MD/CEO of Service Desk Ltd, a business-process outsourcing firm, where she focuses on initiating, designing, and implementing business strategies for the organizations’ growth. Kelechi Tobechi Mbah also founded The Business Leader Network Forum, an initiative with… read more »

Esther Onyinyechi Mark has over six years’ experience in journalism and volunteering, specifically focusing on development journalism in areas of health, education, entrepreneurship, and women and children. Currently, Esther is the Content Development Editor at Scholars Hub Africa, an online opportunities portal for African students and Editor of Edufrica Media, an education-centered online media that… read more »

Oluwabusola has over two years’ experience in working and volunteering as a teacher, life coach, and student counselor. She is passionate about education and its role in economic development. Oluwabusola is currently the convener of Teen Leadership Sessions – a program targeted at bridging the gap in conventional education to develop appropriate leadership and life… read more »

Hauwa Liman is an entrepreneur with a deep-rooted desire to help tackle women and youth unemployment in her community. As a fashion entrepreneur with over five years’ experience ,she hopes to use fashion as a tool for development. She is the CEO/creative director of the clothing line AFRIK ABAYA that specializes in African-inspired apparel. Her… read more »

Atinuke Lebile, a young female farmer, has over five years’ experience in agriculture and its value chain. Her passion for feeding the nation and ensuring food security has made her the Chief Strategic Officer for Ogunmod Farms and Farmers’ Academy and the COO and Production Manager of Cato Foods and Agro-allied Global Concepts, an organization… read more »

Usman Ali Lawan is an entrepreneur with over eight years of experience in business finance, strategic management, agribusiness and entrepreneurship development. He is the Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Usaifa International Ltd, an integrated farm focused on the production of poultry, livestock, snails, and rabbits, located in Nasarawa State, Nigeria. He holds an M.Sc…. read more »

Lukman Lawal has several years of experience in various fields in agribusiness, process-plant design, information technology, oil and gas, agriculture, education, and health in Nigeria. Currently, Lukman is the chief executive officer of Zamfarms and the founder of the Mareri Fish Farmer Fadama II user group, where he focuses on free training and capacity building… read more »

Olumayowa Anike Edun has over seven years’ experience in business development and management. Currently, Anike is the founder of Mamalette, where she focuses on researching, developing, and launching community programs, products, and services for pregnant women and mothers. She holds a master’s degree in Law and Accounting from the London School of Economics and a… read more »

Shade Ladipo is a media entrepreneur and social activist. She currently serves as the Country Director for WEConnect International in Nigeria. Shade founded Avienti Limited, a destination management company. She has worked with United Nations Volunteers-Nigeria and advertising agencies where she specialized in event management, account management, and client services. Shade is one of the… read more »

Rashidi is the organizational director of Queer Alliance Nigeria. Trained as a science laboratory technologist at Accra Polytechnic, he left the field science to pursue his passion for change regarding discriminatory laws and policies around sexual orientation and gender identity. His advocacy has seen him address challenge, and address government on the constitutionality of the… read more »

Debola Deji-Kurunmi is a development sector consultant, corporate trainer, and author. She has extensive experience, spanning almost a decade, in human capital development, social innovation management, as well as driving multi-sectoral collaborations within Nigeria’s non-profit space. She is the Founder of Ideation Hub Africa, an incubator providing Africa’s change-makers, NGO leaders and social entrepreneurs with… read more »

Enitan Oluwayomi Kuku is experienced in finance and has a passion for driving social change in rural communities. She currently serves as Finance Coordinator with BAT Nigeria where she is responsble for providing transactional finance support for corporate social responsibility (CSR) projects and other activities commissioned within the organization across West Africa. Enitan Oluwayomi Kuku… read more »

Olumide Kola-Lawal is a visionary leader, public speaker, and politician. He has over five years’ experience in policy formulation and youth advocacy. He works at the National Assembly as a legislative assistant, where he is responsible for drafting legislative bills as well as coordinating and scheduling the introduction of legislation in the chamber. As a… read more »