BUSARI ABBASWelcoming New Trustees onto the Board
NNNGO welcomes Dr Eugene Itua, Dr Gladys Ihunda, Dr Hassana Shuaibu and Alhaji Habib Isa Dutse to its Board of Trustees. They join Mr Femi Lijadu, Ms. Yemisi Ransome-Kuti, Dr Abiola Tilley-Gyado, Ms. Shade Bembatoum-Young and Otunba Dele Ajayi-Smith, long time members of the board of trustees of NNNGO.
These new members bring a wealth of experience and expertise that will enhance the Network’s mission to strengthen sector governance, support civil society organisations in navigating a challenging economic landscape and promote sustainable development in Nigeria.
Dr Eugene Itua is an environmental sustainability expert, CEO, Natural Eco Capital and the National Project Coordinator for the elaboration of Nigeria’s Long-Term Low Emissions Development Strategy (LT-LEDS). He is also the Regional Coordinator for the West Africa Capitals Hub and has served as the Policy & Advocacy Coordinator for Natural Capital in African Development Finance (NC4 ADF), an initiative by AfDB and the Green Growth Knowledge Partnership. His expertise will aid NNNGO’s new strategic priority of promoting the climate change discourse.
Dr Gladys Ihunda is the Acting Secretary/Registrar at West Africa Health Examinations Board. She attended Houdegbe North American University Benin and has had a long career working at the Federal Ministry of Health, Nigeria to improve healthcare in Nigeria.As NNNGO’s first program officer at its inception, she brings institutional knowledge with expertise from working in the Nigerian public sector to support NNNGO’s engagements with government and other relevant stakeholders.
Dr Hassana Shuaibu is a senior program officer at ACE Charity who has a BSc in Human Anatomy and an MSc in Public Health and completed her PhD program in Community Education and Development. Her experience will support NNNGO’s goal to encourage more youth participation in its leadership.
Alhaji Habib Isa Dutse is a highly experienced banking and finance professional with over three decades of experience in the industry. A dedicated and established achiever in the Banking & Finance sector with great knowledge of business processes, administration and economic weathers. With a strong track record of success in various roles, including Investment Banking, Risk Management, Financial Analysis, Human Capital Management and development. He will provide NNNGO with valuable insights garnered from his years of experience in the private sector.
Ms. Yemisi Ransome-Kuti, speaking for the board, at the just concluded annual board retreat welcomed the appointments, stating:
“We are pleased to welcome our new trustees who bring invaluable skills and experience to our board. Their insights will help us navigate a changing landscape and ensure that NNNGO continues to provide robust support to nonprofits across Nigeria”
Speaking on the appointments, Oyebisi Oluseyi, Executive Director of NNNGO, stated:
“We are thrilled to welcome these accomplished professionals to our Board. Their collective experience in governance, policy advocacy, and nonprofit management will be invaluable in guiding NNNGO’s strategic direction. As we continue to drive positive change in Nigeria’s civil society space, their leadership will help us strengthen our impact and sustainability.”
The new board members will support NNNGO’s ongoing efforts to improve nonprofit sector effectiveness, enhance transparency and accountability, and foster collaboration among civil society organisations (CSOs) in Nigeria. We remain committed to promoting a vibrant, resilient, and well-governed nonprofit sector that contributes to national development.
