Joan Agha is a graduate of the University of Benin and University of Lagos, where she obtained her first degree in Business Administration and an MBA in General Management respectively.

Her work experience includes her meritorious service of over 32 years in different renowned institutions; Federal Ministry of Education, Central Bank of Nigeria, Shell Nigeria Exploration and Production Company Limited (SNEPCO) and Shell Petroleum Development Company of Nigeria Limited (SPDC) where she worked until she retired in November 2011. She is currently the MD/CEO, Joan Consulting, Director, Joan Agha Life Coaching Academy (JALCA) and Founder and President of Joan Agha Foundation (JAF). Also, she is President of United Nations Association of Nigeria (UNAN).

Over the years, she has undergone Professional, Management and Leadership training such as; Certified Life Coach (Inspired Spirit Coaching Academy, Australia), Leadership Development Forum for Women Executives (Leading Edge Academy, Malaysia), General Management for Specialist (Cranfield School of Management, UK), Consulting Skills (Technique for Change, UK), and Professional Development Programs (Harvard Extension School) amongst other national and international courses.

She is an Accredited Management Trainer, a Certified Management Consultant and a Fellow of The Institute of Management Consultants. She has co-authored an international book titled “In the Spirit of Abundance” with world-class motivational speakers and renowned bestselling authors such as Brian Tracy and Jack Canfield.

She has successfully trained top management staff nationally and internationally on numerous occasions.

She is happily married to Dr. Billy Agha, and they are blessed with children and grandchildren.

Ijeoma Otuodichinma Nweke is a graduate of University of Nigeria Nsukka where she obtained her Bachelor of Science in Health Education. She bagged her PGD in Health Safety and Environmental Management, Msc. in Public Health, both from the University of Lagos.

She has over 20 years of experience in the developmental space having worked with the Nigerian Red Cross Society in Lagos State both as a volunteer and at Managerial levels including health related projects of the organisation. She voluntarily retired as the National General Secretary, Young Women’s Christian Association of Nigeria (YWCA). She is a strong advocate for women’s empowerment especially the young ones, violence against women and actions to bring about gender equality.

She is a woman leader at the World YWCA,

Geneva and an active member of YWCA of Nigeria giving consultations where needed.

She is currently the Vice President of United Nations Association of Nigeria. Her wealth of experience over the years can be traced to various leadership and skills trainings she underwent including on the job trainings.

• She successfully planned, organized, and carried out a parallel session for YWCA of Nigeria – United Nations Commission on the Status of Women – 2009 and 2019 in New York.
• As the Branch Health Manager with the Nigerian Red Cross Society, she successfully introduced HIV/AIDS annual quiz competition among schools in Lagos State, an educative, interactive and informative forum.
• She had her Abstract published on the conference CD-ROM and website of the 16th International AIDS Conference held in Toronto Canada, 2006 with Ref. no. CDC0971
• She had a call for poster presentation at the 15th International symposium on HIV AND Emerging Infectious Diseases in Toulon France, with Ref. no. PC1/15.
• Attended two International Conferences on HIV/AIDS: ICASA 2005, Abuja Nigeria and AIDS 2006, Toronto Canada.
• Took part in the development of the 2006 2010 Lagos State HIV/AIDS Strategic Plan.
• A 2 time working committee member of the Lagos State NGOs Summit on HIV/AIDS (2005 and 2006)
• Worked as a committee member of the Lagos State Accelerated Measles Campaigns for the October 3rd – 10th 2006 Measles vaccination.

Worked as an independent monitor for WHO in Lagos State, during the National Immunization Days in 2007. (in and end processes).

• 2012 – Received a recognition Award from the Lagos State Government in commemoration of the Emergency Preparedness Summit.
• 2013 – Received a recognition Award from the Nigerian Institute for Medical Research (NIMR) as a Guest Speaker at their symposium.
• Worked with the Epidemiology team as a contact tracer during the Ebola Outbreak in Nigeria.
• Worked with the National Training Team as a Trainer for infection control during the Ebola outbreak in Nigeria.

These were here works driven by her passion to serve humanity.

At her leisure, she loves reading, writing, baking, gardening and travelling.2022

Busola Oladunjoye is the Assistant Secretary General. She has over 6 years’ experience in programme communications, monitoring research and evaluations. She had served with United Nations Information Centre as well as Leap Africa. Busola speaks French and English fluently. Busola holds two master’s degrees: Master in Public Administration and Masters of Art in Foreign Language and Literature (French. She currently working as a Programs Officer with African Foundation for Young Media Professionals.

Illuminating Lives, Nurturing Talent, and Leading Change

Ifeoma Nwuke, a graduate geographer from Abia State University, Uturu, is an example of versatility, dedication, and compassion. Her academic journey equipped her with the skills to understand the intricacies of our diverse world, a foundation she has used to build an extraordinary career.

Ifeoma’s journey in interior design began under the mentorship of the prestigious Dorothy Van’Triet Academy in South Africa. For two decades, she has owned and steered the helm of Simply Gifts & Interiors Ltd, where her innate creativity transforms spaces and her gift consultancy adds thoughtfulness and elegance to every present.

As the CEO of SimplyKlean Ltd, she has masterminded janitorial services and facility management, bringing order and cleanliness to a range of spaces with a meticulous eye for detail.

Ifeoma heart for service and leadership shines through her role as a woman leader, fervent advocate for youth development, and dedicated humanitarian. Alongside her foundation, Claritus Foundation, she actively contributes to her community, empowering women and nurturing the potential of the next generation.

Her commitment transcends borders as a programme officer and volunteer with the United Nations Association of Nigeria, where she works tirelessly towards global change.

In her spare time, she’s a published author, with her book “Soothing Waters” available on Amazon, where her words offer solace and wisdom, touching hearts worldwide.

In a dynamic array of roles as a geographer, interior designer, gift consultant, service provider, woman leader, youth developer, humanitarian, author, and UN volunteer, Ifeoma Nwuke stands as a guiding light, illuminating lives, nurturing talent, and leading change.

Nnenna Ukoha is the former National Executive President of the All Nigerian United Nations Students and Youths Association (ANUNSA); currently the project coordinator of Women in Charity and a member of the United Nations Association of Nigeria. She is a unique strategist and renowned capacity builder, peace builder and conflict resolutionist, with extensive experience and expertise in training of trainers, specialized skill development, Early childhood Education, youths, and women development.

Amb. Nnenna is very passionate for the development of youths, women and children as she strongly believe that women has natural endowment which when carefully harnessed, the world will be a better place, she also believe that catching them young that children and youths will instill the right attitude and knowledge that will mould them for positive change as the Bible says train up a child in the way it should go, when he or grows he will not depart from it.

She is a motivational speaker, an inspirational leader that is ready to help everyone irrespective of tribe or religion,a grass root reformer, giver, mentor and care giver. She is an educationist and a graduate of Education Accountancy from the prestigious Abia State University Uturu and also obtained her masters in Early Childhood Education from the premier University of Ibadan. Her personal experiences growing up aroused the interest and passion for the development and empowerment of young people and women to be self-reliant.

Amb. Nnenna has attended so many training, workshops and conferences both locally nationally and internationally, she has represented Nigeria in so many United Nations and youth conferences without sponsorship from anyone so long as it’s about acquiring knowledge. She has also replicated the trainings by training so many Nigerian youths and women to be self-reliant and peace-builders. She is a selfless and respected community leader who inspires anyone that comes around her. Her experience at the women peace makers program, a training the trainers’ workshop which she attended in Netherlands in 2004 and 2005 changed her perspective to life and made her the change agent that she is today. She has coordinated several high level seminars and events and is also a recipient of so many awards. She has represented Nigeria in Harvard world model United Nations conference in Netherlands in 2010.

Boboye Adeniji, is an international development and business advisory consultant and the Managing Partner of PELSE Consulting, offering management consulting services specifically for SMEs to foster their sustainability, profitability, and scalability.

He is passionate about Youth Development and Transitioning and has a wide experience supporting Youth Employment and Business Development, in cooperation with international development partners such as USAID, the US consulate, UNICEF, ILO, Ford Foundation, etc.

With over 15 years of working experience, he supports both non-profit development organizations and SMEs with Business Intelligence (BI), Data Analysis, Financial Plan development, Process Development, Strategy Design, Business Optimization, Innovation Management, Monitoring & Evaluation (Policy and Plan), Project Design, and the development of a symbiotic Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) model for organizations.