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Senior Management

<a href='http://yaraduafoundation.org/smyf/jacqueline-farris.html'>Jacqueline Farris</a>
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
<a href='http://yaraduafoundation.org/smyf/team/babatunde-ahmadu.html'>Babatunde Ahmadu</a>
Babatunde AhmaduChief Operating Officer
Babatunde Ahmadu oversees the day-to-day administrative and operational functions of the Yar'Adua Foundation. Fiscal responsibilities...more
<a href='http://yaraduafoundation.org/smyf/team/amara-nwankpa.html'>Amara Nwankpa</a>
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
<a href='http://yaraduafoundation.org/smyf/team/sayo-samuel-dada.html'>Sayo Samuel-Dada</a>
Sayo Samuel-DadaProgramme Manager
Sayo Samuel-Dada manages the day-to-day implementation of programmes and projects under the Foundation’s Public Policy Initiative....more

Programme Team

<a href='http://yaraduafoundation.org/smyf/team/mary-amos.html'>Mary Amos</a>
Mary AmosProgramme Officer
Mary Amos is the Programme Officer for Governance and Accountability, Resource Governance and Climate Advocacy...more
<a href='http://yaraduafoundation.org/smyf/team/nafisa-atiku-adejuwon.html'>Nafisa Atiku-Adejuwon</a>
Nafisa Atiku-AdejuwonProgramme Officer
Nafisa Atiku-Adejuwon is an advocate for young people in politics and is one of the founding members of LASO Youths, an organization...more
<a href='http://yaraduafoundation.org/smyf/team/anyalewa-ejila.html'>Anyalewa Ejila</a>
Anyalewa EjilaProgramme Administrator
Anyalewa Ejila provides administrative support to the Foundation’s Public Policy Initiative (PPI). She also coordinates the PPI...more
<a href='http://yaraduafoundation.org/smyf/team/zainab-iliyasu.html'>Zainab Iliyasu</a>
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
<a href='http://yaraduafoundation.org/smyf/team/regina-alachi.html'>Regina Alachi</a>
Regina AlachiProgramme Assistant
Regina Alachi provides programme and administrative support to the Foundation’s Gender Justice programme. She also facilitates the...more
<a href='http://yaraduafoundation.org/smyf/team/rashidat-omolara-sanusi.html'>Rashidat Omolara Sanusi</a>
Rashidat Omolara SanusiProgramme Assistant
Rashidat Sanusi provides programme and administrative support to the Foundation’s Climate Advocacy programme. She has a background...more
<a href='http://yaraduafoundation.org/smyf/team/zainab-ibrahim.html'>Zainab Ibrahim</a>
Zainab IbrahimStaff Assistant
Zainab Ibrahim provides administrative and communication support to the Foundation’s Public Policy Initiative. She spearheads...more

Facility Management

<a href='http://yaraduafoundation.org/smyf/team/loveth-owunezi.html'>Loveth Owunezi</a>
Loveth OwuneziConference Coordinator
Loveth Owunezi manages the Yar’Adua Centre facility rentals, including reservations for meetings, seminars, conferences...more
<a href='http://yaraduafoundation.org/smyf/team/abraham-agharite.html'>Abraham Agharite </a>
Abraham Agharite is responsible for general administration of the Yar’Adua Centre Library. His duties include member registration...more
<a href='http://yaraduafoundation.org/smyf/team/fatima-uwa-udodo.html'>Fatima Rilwan Ododo</a>
Fatima Rilwan OdodoFinance Assistant
Fatima Rilwan Ododo assists with record management, book-keeping and payroll processing. She also provides administrative...more
<a href='http://yaraduafoundation.org/smyf/team/morris-daniel.html'>Morris Daniel</a>
Morris DanielMaintenance Officer
Morris Daniel conducts routine inspections and maintenance of the Centre facilities. He provides technical support and event management...more
<a href='https://yaraduafoundation.org/smyf/component/sppagebuilder/137-emmanuel-abaagu.html'>Emmanuel Abaagu</a>
Emmanuel AbaaguAssistant Facility Manager
Emmanuel Abaagu assists with oversight and management of the Yar’Adua Centre, including liaising with external contractors...more

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