Our Team
Senior Management
Jacqueline FarrisDirector General
Mrs. Jacqueline Farris has served as Director General of the Yar’Adua Foundation from its inception in 1998 till date. Born in Panama...more
Babatunde AhmaduChief Operating Officer
Babatunde Ahmadu oversees the day-to-day administrative and operational functions of the Yar'Adua Foundation. Fiscal responsibilities...more
Amara NwankpaDirector, Public Policy Initiative
Amara Nwankpa is a civic technology and a public policy expert with a passion for evidence-driven policy development and...more
Vivian EmeheluDirector, Administration and Finance
Vivian Emehelu is a Lean Six Sigma Green Belt Certified process improvement specialist. She oversees daily operations,...more
Anyalewa EjilaHuman Resources Manager
Anyalewa Ejila manages HR operations. Her responsibilities include recruitment and performance evaluations, coordination of staff...more
Programme Team
Mary Opeyemi AmosProgramme Manager
Mary Opeyemi Amos is the Programme Manager for Governance and Accountability. She is responsible for the daily management of the...more
Halimatu Sadiya OchekliyeProgramme Manager
Sadiya Ochekliye is the Programme Manager for Gender Justice. She is responsible for the daily management of the...more
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
Zainab IbrahimProgramme Officer
Zainab Ibrahim provides administrative and communication support to the Foundation’s Public Policy Initiative. She spearheads...more
Kenneth EmeribeIntern
Kenneth Emeribe supports the Foundation with advocacy messaging, content development and programme-related research...more
Abdulwaheed AbdulwaliuIntern
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