Nigeria

Veronica has over the last eight years gained wide experience in business entrepreneurship, social advocacy, and volunteerism. She is a co-founder and executive director of Hush Smoothies & Juice where she ensures that an effective tripartite relationship among the supply chain, employees, and customers is effectively managed. Veronica Bakam also volunteers as a member of… read more »

Badejoko Adewale has over 5 years of experience in middle management and business consulting, with special interest in business development and marketing. Currently, Adewale is the Founder and Chief Marketing Officer at Heenspire Foods, a snack and beverage company that focuses on locally made and packaged products from farm produce that could have gone to… read more »

Titilope Babafunso is a lawyer with six years of post-call experience, specializing in securities market regulation. As an enforcement and compliance officer at the Nigerian Securities and Exchange Commission, she leads a team of law enforcement officers in the prosecution of erring market operators, clamping down on illegal operators, and recovery of investors’ funds. Passionate… read more »

Chibuzor Azubuike has over nine years’ experience in community development sector, specifically focusing on capacity building and portable water provision. She is the founder of Haske Water Aid and Empowerment Foundation, where she focuses on embarking on projects for youth empowerment and safe water provision. She is currently doing her master’s in Diaspora and Transnational… read more »

Lucky Aziken has over nine years of experience in community health and development. Currently, Lucky is the founder and chief executive officer of the Vision Care Givers International Initiative, a frontline nonprofit organization working in eye health, health education, and community development. The organization focuses on creating sustainable access to quality eye and health care…. read more »

Francis Ayomoh has over five years’ experience in clinical medicine and has worked as a public health practitioner for over two years. Currently, Francis is a senior medical officer in the federal Ministry of Health, where he focuses on health systems strengthening. He is a recipient of the prestigious President’s NYSC Honours Award and chairs… read more »

Peter Ayeni has over six years’ experience in information and communication technology, working with government agencies, corporate organizations, NGOs, and start-ups. Currently, Peter is the founder and chief technology officer of Mbele, a social enterprise in Nigeria. Peter Olamilekan Ayeni uses innovative technology to make quality education accessible, fun and rewarding for all, creating lifetime… read more »

Lois Auta has over five years of experience in the community development sector advocating for the betterment of persons with disabilities. She currently serves as the Executive Director of Cedar Seed Foundation, an organization that promotes the participation of women with disabilities into human rights based development in Nigeria. Lois is responsible for initiating and… read more »

Mulikat Tosin Austin has over six years of experience in the business and entrepreneurship sectors, focusing on skills acquisition, training, and empowerment. Currently, Mulikat Tosin is the Managing Director and CEO of Tosaus International Ltd., an organization that equips women and youth with skills and empowerment in various fields through her training institute in Nigeria…. read more »

Sephiny Smart has over 7 years of experience in Community Development and Gender Empowerment. Currently, Sephiny serves as the Director of Programmes for SmartSistas Foundation, an organization she founded that focuses on empowering widows, sponsoring young girls and orphans and enlightening them on life skills beyond what is taught in school.Sephiny holds a bachelor degree… read more »

Kenneth Ati has more than five years’ experience in various fields in the community development sector, particularly in youth empowerment and development. Currently, Kenneth is a director and senior partner at Think Benue Youth Initiative, where he focuses on initiating, designing, and implementing youth empowerment programs. He also volunteers in his community as a sanitary… read more »

Opeoluwa Ashimi is a pharmacist and digital health entrepreneur with a Master of Business Administration. She has ten years’ experience in the healthcare and pharmaceutical industry. She currently leads M’Care Health, where she is responsible for the strategic deployment of artificial intelligence-aided healthcare in Nigeria’s rural communities that do not have doctors. Opeoluwa Adetayo Ashimi… read more »

Efosa Asemota has over five years of experience in human resource management. Currently, Efosa is a human resource officer at the Federal Inland Revenue Service, where his primary role is to ensure the timely delivery of staff salaries and benefits. Efosa Aiyudubie Asemota holds a bachelor’s degree in International Relations and Diplomacy from the University… read more »

Arikawe Adeolu Oluseyi has over eight years’ experience in medical practice at various levels of healthcare delivery in Nigeria. He is currently a Medical Officer with the Federal Medical Centre, Abuja. Spurred by his desire for improved health indices of his home country, he joined Doctor On Call Health Support Initiative (NOVADOC), which advocates for… read more »

Anisah Ari Amunega is a project management professional with ten years’ work experience conceptualizing, designing, and implementing projects on gender, organizational development, governance, and leadership. She is currently interested in addressing gender inequality through legislative advocacy, demand-led campaigns, and dialogue. Anisah engages with leaders of faith and culture, parliamentarians, women collectives, and other key influencers… read more »