Nigeria

Dr Salamatu Silvia Akor has four years’ experience in the community development sector thereby improving the standard of living among the less privileged teenagers and orphans. Currently, Salamatu is organizing an oral health awareness program which is scheduled to take place in the last quarter of this year, the aim of which is to reduce… read more »

Olushola Akinyemi is a social entrepreneur with over seven years of experience in human capital development. He works with bourgeoning entrepreneurs by providing strategic support to help their ideas thrive and come alive. Shola guides them to explore, incubate, nurture, grow and translate raw business ideas into veritable business ventures that power the Nigerian and… read more »

Olufunto Towobola Akinterinwa is a professional and qualified lawyer in Nigeria. She is the author of a novel, Stranded on Foreign Soil (Ibadan, Bolytag International Publishers, 2011), and also authored Activities of the House of Representatives Committee on Diaspora under the chairmanship of Honorable Abike Dabiri-Erewa. She has nine further books awaiting publication. Olufunto invented… read more »

Damilola Akinsulire is a medical doctor with over 8 years’ experience in various community oriented programs and projects. She is a consultant public health physician with considerable experience in research, health systems, strengthening, and evidence-based programming. She works at the Lagos University Teaching Hospital applying her research and analytical skills to effectively design and implement… read more »

Akinlade Akinwaleola has 10 years experience as an oral physician. Currently, he works as a Senior Member of the Maxillofacial Team in Aminu Kano Teaching Hospital Kano where the emphasis of his team is to reconstruct and manage conditions of the mouth and face. He is also the founder of Wellness Smiles Foundation, a non-profit… read more »

Abayomi Akinbo has over three years’ experience in budget transparency advocacy and citizen engagement. Currently, Abayomi is a Project Manager for BudgIT where he focuses on budget access and governance policy, ensuring citizens understand government expenditure. Abayomi holds a Bachelor’s degree in Statistics from Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta. Abayomi Azeez Akinbo is a 2016… read more »

Charles Immanuel Akhimien is the co-founder of MOBicure, producers of the multi-award-winning OMOMI mobile app platform. MOBicure is a social enterprise providing mobile technology solutions in healthcare for Nigeria and other developing nations. Charles is the head of operations and is tasked with staff recruitment, marketing, and organizing medical outreaches for rural communities. He has… read more »

Blessing Oluwatosin Ajimoti works towards the development of youth-led startups in Nigeria. Currently, Blessing Oluwatosin Ajimoti manages Digital Business Development at She Leads Africa (SLA) and previously managed the 2017 SLA Accelerator, funded by Oxfam and Venture Capital for Africa, for the growth of Nigeria‘s innovative young women-run businesses. In 2016, she worked at the… read more »

Oluwatobiloba Iseoluwa Ajayi has over seven years’ experience in the development sector in Nigeria, primarily working with and for persons living with disabilities. Oluwatobiloba Iseoluwa Ajayi has also done a 20-month stint with the FoodBanking Network in the UK, helping to provide food for people in crisis. Currently, she is secretary to the board of… read more »

Inioluwa Odunayo Ajayi has over five years of experience in the business sector, focusing on fashion design and garment manufacturing. Currently, Inioluwa is the Head Designer at the House of Dabira Limited/Dabira Bridals where she specializes in designing, producing and styling wedding gowns. Inioluwa Odunayo Ajayi holds a Bachelor’s degree in Law and was called… read more »

Nnamdi Augustine Ajah has over five years of experience in school administration and management, specifically focusing on early years and elementary school. Currently, Nnamdi Augustine Ajah is the Founder and Director of Academic Planet School, where he focuses on providing good and qualitative education to children from 2-11 years of age in a conducive learning… read more »

Folahanmi Aina, Since 2011, Folahanmi Aina has worked extensively in the area of strategic data collection, data analysis and research (using qualitative and quantitative techniques). Working at the National Bureau of Statistics, he prepares and revises technical and official statistical reports in addition to coordinating technical sessions and meetings with donor agencies. He is a… read more »

Amina Garuba Ahmed has seven years of experience working as a public servant in the criminal justice and dispute resolution sector. Amina Garuba Ahmed currently serves as Senior Magistrate and District Court Judge with the Bauchi State Judiciary. Amina holds several diplomas and certificates including a master’s of dispute resolution degree in Law from the… read more »

Muhammad Saddiq Ahmad has over eight years of experience in humanitarian and community development services. Currently, Muhammad is the founder and chief executive officer at Rural Health Mission Nigeria, which focuses on designing and implementing community health interventions with the specific objective of providing sustainable access to essential health care services in hard-to-reach and underserved… read more »

Emmanuel Chibikonye Agunze has over six years of experience in the not-for-profit sector and over three years’ experience in the community development sector, specifically focusing on slum-reorganization and education for children living in slums. Emmanuel Chibikonye Agunze is the founder of The Makoko Dream where he has successfully advocated for the placement of more than… read more »