Nigeria

Mustapha Dauda Gwary worked with the National Polio Emergency Operations Center as Monitoring and Accountability Officer where he was responsible for monitoring polio eradication activities. Mustapha Dauda Gwary is the founder and Project Coordinator of Water for Sustainable Living Initiative, an NGO that focuses on providing communities with access to clean water and informing them… read more »

Ruqayat Olapeju Giwa is a fashion entrepreneur with over three years’ experience in the industry. Prior to her venture in business, Ruqayat worked in the private and non-governmental sectors providing marketing and strategy expertise and studied at several Universities in Nigeria and the UK. Ruqayat Olapeju Giwa is currently Founder/CEO of Covered and Chic Limited,… read more »

Adekunbi Gbemisola Adeoye (Kunbi) is the executive director of SESEWA; a company she founded while still in university in 2009. She holds an LLB from Obafemi Awolowo University and was enrolled as a solicitor and advocate of the Supreme Court of Nigeria in 2010. Her company, SESEWA is at the forefront of providing internship and… read more »

Janet Uosu Gbam has over three years’ experience offering pro bono legal service to indigent persons in her community, specifically focusing on the rights of women. She is a Barrister and Solicitor of the Supreme Court of Nigeria. Janet Uosu Gbam is also certified in Basic Counseling and Rehabilitation skills from the Benue State University… read more »

Danbala Garba is a lawyer and human rights officer with over five years of experience working to promote the rights of prisoners in Nigeria. He provides lectures and trainings for staff at Nigerian prisons regarding the fair treatment of prisoners and also provides support and assistance to prison inmates on their rights. Upon completion of… read more »

Farouk Garba is a doctor specializing in Ophthalomogy. Farouk Garba currently serves as the Senior Resident and Lecturer in the Department of Ophthalmology at Ahmadu Bello University Teaching Hospital and works in the eye care facility at the same university. He also provides free consultations and treatment to communities in underdeveloped areas. Farouk holds a… read more »

Nana Samuel Ganda is an entrepreneur with over five years’ experience in agriculture. She is currently the founder of Fresh Field Agro Consult and Organics Ltd, an agro-allied company that produces organic fertilizer and offers consultancy and training for youths and women in agricultural-related topics. Nana holds a bachelor’s degree in Agricultural Extension from the… read more »

Kyela Happiness Gadi is a development practitioner with seven years’ experience in designing and managing crosscutting development interventions on sub-national, national and international levels. She’s the center and programs manager at Center for Policy Research and Development Solutions. Kyela Happiness Gadi manages diverse interventions in strengthening the capacities of institutions to better deliver on their… read more »

Tukur Garba Gada is a medical doctor in Sokoto State, Nigeria. He is currently involved in championing the reduction of child and maternal mortality, as well as advocating for girl-child education.Tukur Garba Gada has over seven years’ experience in patient care, particularly emergency obstetrics care and malnutrition at governmental and nongovernmental organizations. Tukur holds an… read more »

Member Hembadoon Feese has about five years of experience in development finance, especially focusing on encouraging entrepreneurship to grow the Nigerian economy. Member currently works in the Development Finance Department at the Central Bank of Nigeria, where Member Hembadoon Feese manages the Entrepreneurship Development Centers and Youth Entrepreneurship Development Program initiatives of the bank. Member… read more »

Segun David Fatudimu has over eight years of experience as a Youth Development Strategist. Segun David Fatudimu is the founder and Director of the Sozo networks ( www.sozo.com.ng), an NGO that focuses on increasing the participation of youth in leadership and reducing unemployment in Nigeria using a two-pronged approach that provides professional and leadership development for… read more »

Haruna Fatawa Ndahi is an emerging entrepreneur and youth volunteer motivator with over five years’ experience in the livestock sector. Haruna is currently the overseer of Hirkur Hyel Vocation, a small scale business enterprise he established, which focuses on the production of poultry eggs, chickens, fish and livestock, as well as auto-poultry processing. Haruna offers… read more »

Ebunoluwa Alaba Farinde is an entrepreneur with over 10 years’ experience in the fashion business. She started Gallereno Works Ltd as a hobby, and the company has grown to employ and empower several women. A graduate of Electrical and Electronics Engineering from the University of Nigeria, Ebunoluwa Alaba Farinde moved on to be an alumnus… read more »

Emmanuel Bamiyo Falude is a Director at Litedares, AlgumWoods and Proxiestudios, a firm that designs and builds modern, energy efficient buildings and Building Elements. He holds a master’s degree in Architecture and a PhD in Civil Engineering. Emmanuel Bamiyo Falude also runs an after-college school focused on training startups, entrepreneurship and business solutions. A percentage… read more »

Chinenye Gift Ezeakor is founder of the African Sisters in Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) network. She has a Bachelor degree in Electrical/Electronic Engineering, and is committed to improving the inclusion of women in the STEM disciplines. Chinenye Gift Ezeakor has volunteered and partnered with various international organizations in her projects and has received… read more »