Our Team
Senior Management
Amara NwankpaActing Director General
Amara Nwankpa is an experienced civic technology and public policy expert committed to context-specific, evidence-based policy development that aligns with the complex social...more
Babatunde AhmaduDirector, Finance
Babatunde Ahmadu is a finance expert with over 15 years of experience overseeing the day-to-day financial operations of the Yar'Adua Foundation. Fiscal responsibilities include...more
Vivian EmeheluDirector, Programmes and Administration
Vivian Emehelu is a Lean Six Sigma Green Belt Certified process improvement specialist. She oversees the development, implementation, and evaluation of the Foundation’s...more
Programme Team
Zainab IliyasuDigital Support Officer
Zainab Iliyasu provides digital and operational support to the Foundation’s Public Policy Initiative. She also contributes to advocacy messaging...more
Regina AlachiProgramme Officer
Regina Alachi provides programme and administrative support to the Foundation’s Gender Justice programme. She also facilitates the...more
Rashidat Omolara SanusiProgramme Officer
Rashidat Sanusi provides programme and administrative support to the Foundation’s Climate Advocacy programme. She has a background...more
Lilian MbaegbuProgramme Officer
Lilian Mbaegbu designs and implements monitoring and evaluation frameworks for the Foundation’s programmes, projects and activities...more
Kenneth EmeribeProgramme Officer
Kenneth Emeribe supports the Foundation with advocacy messaging, content development and programme-related research...more
Abdulwaheed AbdulwaliuProgramme Officer
Abdulwaheed Abdulwaliu curates relevant documents and content regarding the legacy of Shehu Musa Yar’adua. He assists with managing ...more
Facility Management
Loveth OwuneziConference Coordinator
Loveth Owunezi manages the Yar’Adua Centre facility rentals, including reservations for meetings, seminars, conferences...more
Abraham Agharite Librarian
Abraham Agharite is responsible for general administration of the Yar’Adua Centre Library. His duties include member registration...more
Morris DanielMaintenance Officer
Morris Daniel conducts routine inspections and maintenance of the Centre facilities. He provides technical support and event management...more
Emmanuel AbaaguAssistant Facility Manager
Emmanuel Abaagu assists with oversight and management of the Yar’Adua Centre, including liaising with external contractors...more