BOARD OF DIRECTORS & GOVERNANCE

Meet Our Leadership Team

Tonia Edwards
Chairman/President & Excecutive Director
Role Summary:
 
– Provides overall strategic leadership, governance, and executive oversight of HADIF
– Leads donor relations, partnerships, and high-level stakeholder engagement
– Oversees programme implementation and ensures alignment with strategic objectives
– Supervises programme directors and senior management team
– Ensures effective execution of organisational strategy and donor reporting compliance
– Guides institutional growth, sustainability, and impact expansion
 
 Core Competencies
 
– Strategic leadership & governance
– Organisational management & oversight
– Donor relations & partnership development
– Programme supervision & impact accountability
– Financial oversight & institutional planning
– NGO leadership & social development strategy
 
 Qualifications: 
 
– MBA, Management
– BSc, Accountancy, Finance & Banking
– Diploma in Bank Management
– Social Sector Management Certification
 
 Experience: 
 
– 20+ years professional experience
– 15+ years leadership experience in education
– 10+ years NGO management experience
Favour Adeyemi
Board Treasurer - Trustee

Role Summary

– Responsible for financial management, reporting, compliance and administrative systems
– Oversees budget planning, financial controls and donor reporting
– Ensures transparency, accountability, and proper financial governance of HADIF

Core Competencies

– Financial Management & Reporting
– Budget Planning & Financial Controls
– Compliance & donor accountability
– Administrative Systems Management
– Organisational financial governance

Qualifications & Experience

– PGD in Education
– 15+ years administrative experience

Juliet Onyeke
Board Secretary - Trustee

Role Summary:

– Manages day-to-day administrative operations
– Coordinates programme logistics across centres and zones
– Oversees facilities and learning environments
– Manages procurement, supplies, and inventory
– Maintains records, documentation, and operational systems
– Ensures safe and functional programme delivery spaces

Core Competencies

– Administrative management
– Operational coordination
– Facilities & infrastructure management
– Procurement & inventory control
– Organisational efficiency & systems management
– Compliance support & record keeping

Qualification:
– B.Sc Computer Science

Years of Experience:
– 5 years

Grace Nwachukwu
Outreach manager - Youth & Welfare

Role Summary

– Coordinates youth engagement programmes, leadership clubs and advocacy initiatives
– Leads community mobilisation for girls’ and youth participation in HAGEEP activities
– Supports safeguarding systems to ensure the safety and wellbeing of children, young people, and adults across all programme sites
– Works with schools, communities and partners to strengthen outreach and inclusion
– Supports mentorship iand positive youth development initiatives across zones

Core Competencies

– Youth development & mentorship
– Community mobilisation & engagement
– Safeguarding, child protection & welfare systems
– Advocacy and leadership development
– Stakeholder coordination

Qualification & Experience:

– B.Sc in Geography
– 8+years

Malachi Ukuame
Programme, M&E & Training Manager

Role Summary:

– Plans and coordinates programme implementation across zones
– Designs and implements monitoring & evaluation systems
– Tracks learning outcomes, attendance and impact
– Prepares reports for stakeholders and donors
– Designs and delivers training for staff, teachers and facilitators
– Ensures quality delivery of literacy, STEM, GAPCOP and life skills programmes

Core Competencies

– Training design & pedagogy
– Monitoring & evaluation systems
– Data collection & impact assessment
– Human capacity development
– Programme coordination & quality assurance

Qualification & Experience:

– B.Sc Computer Science Education
– 12+ years

Regina Akonjom
HR, Strategy & Development Manager

Role Summary:

– Manages recruitment, onboarding and welfare of staff and volunteers
– Coordinates volunteer deployment across zones and centres
– Leads staff training and capacity development
– Drives strategic planning and organisational growth
– Develops HR policies and internal systems

Core Competencies

– Human resource management
– Strategic planning & organisational development
– Training & capacity building
– Volunteer coordination
– Policy development & systems management

Qualification:

– BSc Economics
– MSc Business Admin

Experience:

– 16+ years

Sunday Salami
ICT/Digital & Online Services Manager

Role Summary

– Oversees ICT systems, infrastructure and digital platforms
– Manages websites, online services and digital tools
– Ensures data security, storage and system efficiency
– Supports data analysis for programme monitoring and reporting
– Creates and manages digital media and online presence
– Supports implementation of technology for service delivery
– Coordinates IT support and troubleshooting
– Drives digital innovation and improvements across operations

Core Competencies

– ICT systems management
– Digital platforms & website administration
– Data analysis & reporting
– Digital media creation & online engagement
– Cybersecurity & data management
– Technical support & troubleshooting
– Digital innovation in service delivery

Qualifications

– HND, Estate Management
– PGDE, Educational Management

Experience:

– 18 years professional experience

Shima Angi
Field Programme Coordinator

Role Summary:

– Supports implementation of HAGEEP activities across zones and centres
– Coordinates field supervision during literacy, STEM, GAPCOP and life skills sessions
– Supports mobilisation of schools, communities and participants
– Assists Programme, M&E & Training Manager in data collection and attendance tracking
– Provides on-the-ground coordination during trainings, events and outreach activities
– Ensures smooth execution of programme schedules at community level.

Core Competencies

– Field coordination & community engagement
– Programme support & supervision
– Data collection & reporting support
– Stakeholder mobilisation
– Basic monitoring & implementation tracking
– Team coordination & problem-solving

Higher National Diploma (HND) Business Admin.

Qualification & Experience:

– National Diploma (ND) Business Admin
– Higher National Diploma (HND) Business Admin
– 10+ Experience

Friday Okenyi
Communication, Advocacy & Marketing Lead

Role Summary:

– Develops and implements communication and visibility strategies
– Leads advocacy efforts on girls’ education and community impact
– Manages branding, storytelling, and public engagement
– Oversees marketing, promotions and awareness campaigns
– Handles social media, content creation and media relations
– Supports partnerships and stakeholder engagement.

Core Competencies

– Strategic communication & messaging
– Advocacy & stakeholder engagement
– Marketing & promotions strategy
– Content development & storytelling
– Media relations & public engagement
– Digital communication & social media management

Qualification:

BSc Economics

Experience:

20years

Cynthia Osigwe
Digital Learning & Engagement Coordinator

Role Summary:

– Supports digital delivery of learning content and online engagement activities
– Coordinates online literacy, STEM and life skills sessions where applicable
– Manages digital learning platforms and participant engagement tools
– Supports communication team with online content distribution
– Assists in tracking digital participation and feedback from learners
– Promotes safe and inclusive online learning environments for girls

Core Competencies

– Digital education & e-learning support
– Online community engagement
– Basic ICT tools & platform management
– Youth digital literacy support
– Content coordination & facilitation
– Safeguarding in digital spaces

Qualification & Experience

– BSc Accointing
– 8+years .

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