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
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
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
Anyalewa EjilaProgramme Administrator
Anyalewa Ejila provides administrative support to the Foundation’s Public Policy Initiative (PPI). She also coordinates the PPI...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 Assistant
Regina Alachi provides programme and administrative support to the Foundation’s Gender Justice programme. She also facilitates the...more
Rashidat Omolara SanusiProgramme Assistant
Rashidat Sanusi provides programme and administrative support to the Foundation’s Climate Advocacy programme. She has a background...more
Zainab IbrahimStaff Assistant
Zainab Ibrahim provides administrative and communication support to the Foundation’s Public Policy Initiative. She spearheads...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
Fatima Rilwan OdodoFinance Assistant
Fatima Rilwan Ododo assists with record management, book-keeping and payroll processing. She also provides administrative...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