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MEET ACTIONAID NIGERIA'S BOARD MEMBERS

Rabi Isma
Rabi Isma- Consultant (AIKI Consulting) and Board Director.
Professor Ezebunwa E. Nwokocha
Professor Ezebunwa E. Nwokocha- Dean, Faculty of the Social Sciences
Oladele Afolabi
Oladele Afolabi- Financial Consultant at Delti Associates
Hon. Justice Mojeed Adekunle Owoade
Hon. Justice Mojeed Adekunle Owoade is a renowned Nigerian jurist with an impressive career spanning over four decades. Born on October 19, 1952, in Ibadan, he began his academic journey at Ibadan Grammar School and later studied law at the University of Lagos [biography]. After being called to the Nigerian Bar in 1975, he embarked on his National Youth Service in Kano State, serving as a State Counsel under the tutelage of Late Honourable Justice Sylvester Onu.

Justice Owoade's illustrious career includes serving as a High Court Judge of the High Court of Oyo State, and later being elevated to the Court of Appeal in 2006 ¹. He presided over numerous cases, both civil and criminal, and served as Presiding Justice in Ilorin, Calabar, and Kaduna Divisions before retiring on October 19, 2022. His academic and professional accomplishments are a testament to his dedication to the legal profession and his commitment to upholding justice in Nigeria.
Dr. Hassana Yahaya Bello
Dr. Hassana Yahaya Bello is an accomplished academic with a strong background in sociology. Born on February 28, 1966, she holds a Bachelor's, Master's, and PhD in Sociology. As a faculty member at Gombe State University, Dr. Bello's research focuses on critical areas such as health, illness, healthcare, education, nutrition, development, and gender-related issues.

A devoted family woman, Dr. Bello is married with four children. Her work extends beyond academia, contributing to the betterment of her community, particularly in North-Eastern Nigeria.