Board of Trustees

Dr. Zainab Imam earned her medical degree from the University of Ibadan in 1991 and trained in General Practice before retraining in Psychiatry in the UK, where she obtained her CCT in General Adult Psychiatry. With nearly 20 years of psychiatric practice, she is Division Chief of Women’s Mental Health and Training Director for the Perinatal Psychiatry Fellowship at Sidra Medicine, Qatar. A Fellow of the Royal College of Psychiatrists, she co-founded the Foundation for Refugees Economic Empowerment and serves as trustee for Nigeria’s IDP Diaspora Support Group. She is married with four children and a granddaughter.

Dr Ike Anya is a public health specialist, author, and co-founder of EpiAfric, Nigeria Health Watch, the Abuja Literary Society, and TEDxEuston. A graduate of the University of Nigeria and the London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine, he is a Fellow of the UK Faculty of Public Health with leadership experience in the NHS, local government, and non-profit sectors. An honorary lecturer at Imperial College, he has taught at several universities and published widely. A TED Global Fellow and author of Small by Small, Dr. Anya is also a frequent media contributor and event host.

Dr. Olusola Aruna, a Fellow of the UK Faculty of Public Health, earned her medical degree from the University of Ife in 1984 and an MPH with distinction from the University of Leeds as a Chevening Scholar. With prior experience in Child Health and Paediatrics across Nigeria and the Caribbean, she became a Consultant in Public Health Medicine in the UK NHS in 2007. She later led the UK Health Security Agency’s IHR Strengthening Programme in West Africa (2018–2025) and now serves on the Pandemic Fund’s Technical Advisory Panel. She enjoys gardening and dancing.

Mr Joseph Kaemesili Ani is a seasoned finance and banking professional with extensive experience in auditing, banking, and non-profit financial management. He began his career at Deloitte as a Manager before serving as Internal Auditor at Liberty Bank and later Head of Corporate Banking at Centre Point Bank Plc. Currently the Chief Finance Officer at the Society for Family Health (SFH), he provides strategic financial leadership and ensures donor accountability for nationwide health programmes. His career embodies integrity, strategic vision, and a strong commitment to business excellence and social impact.

Mr Yakubu Yakubu Abdullahi is the Senior Special Adviser to the Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare on HIV/AIDS, TB, and Malaria. Formerly Director of Human Resources and Administration at the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC), he has over 30 years of experience in public health and governance. He previously served as Commissioner in three ministries, chaired Bauchi State’s SURE-P, and advised the Federal Ministry of Health. He contributed to establishing the ECOWAS Centre for Surveillance and Disease Control and the NCDC Act, and is recognised for his leadership during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Vivienne Ifeoma Onwuocha is the Founder and Managing Partner of SlingStone Business Consulting, where she leads organisations through digital transformation. A Fellow of ACCA and Harvard-trained strategist, she blends financial acumen with expertise in AI, ERP systems, and innovation. Passionate about data-driven decision-making and intelligent automation, she helps professionals—especially from non-technical fields—transition into tech-enabled roles. Vivienne serves on several boards, offering strategic and governance insights. Her leadership emphasises responsible innovation, ensuring that AI and automation empower people and strengthen organisational resilience.