Umar Farouk Bala
Umar Farouk Bala is a researcher, policy analyst, and strategic communications professional focused on governance, security, economic development, and public policy.
National Headquarters • Abuja, Nigeria
Meet the people supporting YADI's national programmes, partnerships, operations, and youth-led disaster resilience work from our headquarters in Abuja, Nigeria.
Our National Team
Based in Abuja, Nigeria, our national staff support the coordination and delivery of YADI's work across programmes, partnerships, administration, and community engagement.
Umar Farouk Bala is a researcher, policy analyst, and strategic communications professional focused on governance, security, economic development, and public policy.
Saad Shuaib is an accomplished accounting and finance professional with over seven years of experience in financial management, auditing, business strategy, and financial analysis.
As-sayyidul Arafat Abdulrazaq is a digital media strategist, communications professional, and public-interest storyteller focused on media, technology, and strategic communication.
Mukhtar Ya'u is a journalist with a multidisciplinary academic and professional background spanning plant sciences, journalism, strategic communication, and defence and security studies.
Rahma Olamide Oladosu is a Nigerian development communication specialist, journalist, broadcast producer, and author who uses media to drive positive social change.
Fom Gyem Pam is a communications and media professional experienced in journalism, strategic communications, public relations, digital advocacy, and stakeholder engagement.
Zeenat Sambo is a public relations and communications specialist with experience in emergency response, disaster management, crisis communication, media relations, and stakeholder engagement.