Our Team

Management Team

The Management Team provides strategic leadership, operational oversight, and delivery assurance across LIFEWS programs.

Gabriel Sunday Ayayia
Gabriel Sunday Ayayia
Founder & Executive Director

Leads LIFEWS strategy, partnerships, program design, and institutional growth.

Rev. Sr. Bola Daramola
Rev. Sr. Bola Daramola
Director of Project Management

Oversees project planning, implementation tracking, reporting, and delivery standards.

Mr. Kene Valentine
Mr. Kene Valentine
Director of Strategy & Program Expansion

Leads expansion strategy, rollout planning, and scalable program development.

Mrs. Onosedeba Mary
Mrs. Onosedeba Mary
Chief Operating Officer

Coordinates operations, internal systems, workflows, and cross-team execution.

Dibia Emmanuel
Dibia Emmanuel
Human Resources & Administration Manager

Manages staff coordination, administration, documentation, and organizational support.

Mutiu B. Adeniyi, Esq.
Mutiu B. Adeniyi, Esq.
Legal Advisor & Compliance

Provides legal guidance, compliance support, risk review, and governance advice.

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Directorate

The LIFEWS Directorate provides strategic leadership, program oversight, partnership development, and stakeholder engagement to advance the Foundation’s mission across education, livelihoods, inclusion, sustainability, and community resilience initiatives.

Juliana Yepwi
Juliana Yepwi
Director, Disability Inclusion

Leads disability inclusion initiatives and promotes equitable access, participation, and accessibility across LIFEWS programs.

Oga-Chukwu Chineneremen
Oga-Chukwu Chineneremen
Director, AgriShine North Central

Provides regional leadership and coordination for AgriShine programs across North Central Nigeria.

Pascaline Anyiam
Pascaline Anyiam
Director, International Coordination

Supports international partnerships, strategic collaboration, and cross-border program engagement.

Hadiza Bello
Hadiza Bello
Director, AgriShine Schools Northwest

Oversees regional school engagement, educator support, and program implementation activities.

Raymond Chuks Orji
Raymond Chuks Orji
Director, Sponsorship & Partnerships

Leads sponsorship development, donor engagement, and strategic resource mobilization efforts.

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Advisory Board

The LIFEWS Advisory Board provides independent expertise, strategic counsel, and professional guidance to strengthen innovation, governance, education, research, communications, and organizational growth across the Foundation's initiatives.

Philip Akporduado Edema
Philip Akporduado Edema
Ethics & Governance Advisor

Provides guidance on institutional governance, ethical leadership, accountability, and organizational integrity.

Chad Higgins
Chad Higgins
Research & Innovation Advisor

Advises on research strategy, innovation systems, evidence generation, and technical excellence.

Ebalu Imoloame
Ebalu Imoloame
Growth & Impact Advisor

Supports organizational growth, impact measurement, strategic planning, and sustainable scaling.

Juliet Ese Archibong
Juliet Ese Archibong
Communications & Public Relations Advisor

Provides guidance on strategic communications, stakeholder engagement, visibility, and brand positioning.

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Programme & Operations Team

The Programme & Operations Team supports the implementation, coordination, and delivery of LIFEWS initiatives across education, livelihoods, inclusion, community engagement, and field operations.

Gbenga Oguntola
Gbenga Oguntola
Documentation & Records Lead

Manages documentation, records, and internal reporting while supporting structured communication across teams.

Emmanuel Animpuye
Emmanuel Animpuye
Operations & Logistics Coordinator

Coordinates logistics planning, field operations, and timely delivery of program resources.

Daniel Zekeri
Daniel Zekeri
Livestock Farmers Coordinator

Coordinates livestock farmer clusters, training activities, and adoption of climate-smart practices.

Usman Paul
Usman Paul
AgriShine Schools Lead – Niger State

Leads school-based climate literacy projects, teacher engagement, and program integration in Niger State.

Sunday Obeche
Sunday Obeche
Digital Outreach Officer

Supports digital platforms, online engagement, program visibility, and public communication.

Fatima Muhammed
Fatima Muhammed
Inclusive Education Support

Supports inclusive learning, accessibility, and education services for children with special needs.

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