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National Headquarters • Abuja, Nigeria

Staff

Meet the people supporting YADI's national programmes, partnerships, operations, and youth-led disaster resilience work from our headquarters in Abuja, Nigeria.

7Staff profiles
AbujaNational headquarters
1National team
Portrait of Umar Farouk Bala
PROGRAM COORDINATOR Umar Farouk Bala

Our National Team

Our Staff at National Headquarters

Based in Abuja, Nigeria, our national staff support the coordination and delivery of YADI's work across programmes, partnerships, administration, and community engagement.

Portrait of Umar Farouk Bala
PROGRAM COORDINATOR

Umar Farouk Bala

Umar Farouk Bala is a researcher, policy analyst, and strategic communications professional focused on governance, security, economic development, and public policy.

Research & Policy Strategic Communications
Portrait of Saad Shuaib
Finance Manager

Saad Shuaib

Saad Shuaib is an accomplished accounting and finance professional with over seven years of experience in financial management, auditing, business strategy, and financial analysis.

Finance & Administration Financial Management & Analysis
Portrait of As-sayyidul Arafat Abdulrazaq
Communication Officer

As-sayyidul Arafat Abdulrazaq

As-sayyidul Arafat Abdulrazaq is a digital media strategist, communications professional, and public-interest storyteller focused on media, technology, and strategic communication.

Communications & Media Digital Media & Public Awareness
Portrait of Mukhtar Ya'u
Field Coordinator

Mukhtar Ya'u

Mukhtar Ya'u is a journalist with a multidisciplinary academic and professional background spanning plant sciences, journalism, strategic communication, and defence and security studies.

Field Operations & Coordination Crisis Communication & Security Reporting
Portrait of Rahma Olamide Oladosu
Community Accountability Officer

Rahma Olamide Oladosu

Rahma Olamide Oladosu is a Nigerian development communication specialist, journalist, broadcast producer, and author who uses media to drive positive social change.

Community Accountability & Engagement Development Communication & Social Inclusion
Portrait of Fom Gyem Pam
Gender & Protection Officer

Fom Gyem Pam

Fom Gyem Pam is a communications and media professional experienced in journalism, strategic communications, public relations, digital advocacy, and stakeholder engagement.

Gender & Protection Strategic Communications & Digital Advocacy
Portrait of Zeenat Sambo
Program Manager, Emergency Response & Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR)

Zeenat Sambo

Zeenat Sambo is a public relations and communications specialist with experience in emergency response, disaster management, crisis communication, media relations, and stakeholder engagement.

Emergency Response & DRR Crisis Communication & Disaster Management