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 City, Florida, U.S.A., she received a Bachelor...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
Amara NwankpaDirector, Partnerships and Development
Amara Nwankpa is a civic technology and public policy expert with a passion for evidence-driven policy development and...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...more
Programme Team
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
Halima MohammedProgramme Officer
Halima Mohammed assists the Foundation's Partnerships and Development team with administrative tasks. Her role...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