Denis Ityavar

Board Chair

Prof. Ityavyar has served as Social Development expert and consultant to Many multinational agencies including UNICEF, UNFPA, UNDP, UN Women, World Bank, DFID, USAID, and European Centre, Jos from 1996-2015 where along with Ford Foundation, he provided empowerment for over 1000 women and youths in Benue, Nasarawa and Plateau States.

Dr. Lydia Umar

Executive Director.

Dr. Lydia Umar is an educationist and development professional with a background in Curriculum Studies (Social Studies). In addition to lecturing for over 30 years, she co-founded Gender Awareness Trust (GAT) in 2000 to promote peace and gender equity.

Mrs. Patricia Danmaida

Board Member

Mrs. Danmaida has served in different capacities as a teacher, head teacher, Head of department, Principal, Lecturer, Catering Officer, LG Chairperson. She enjoys working to assist widows, orphans, the disabled and the less privileged.

Justice Dupe Atoki

Board Member

Justice Dupe Atoki is a judge of the ECOWAS Court of Justice has behind her over four decades of legal practice. She was the principal partner in the law firm of Gbenga Atoki Chambers, with specialised practice in commercial as well as human rights law.

Sammie Ihejirika

Board Member

Executive Director at Strategic Empowerment and Mediation Agency(SEMA)

Mrs. Esther Hadiza Ijeaku

Board Member

Esther Hadiza Ijeaku is a certified Project Management Professional and team lead with many years work experience in development. She worked several roles in both local and international organizations in Nigeria.