Name
Role
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Young African Leaders Initiative — Nigeria
Empowering Nigeria's
Future Leaders
YALI Network Nigeria connects, trains, and equips the next generation of African leaders committed to transforming their communities, their country, and the continent.
12,500+
Members
36
State Hubs
200+
Programmes
2014
Founded
YALI Network Nigeria
Part of the global Young African Leaders Initiative — the United States' signature effort to invest in Africa's next generation of leaders.
Our Mission
Building Leaders for a
Better Nigeria
YALI Network Nigeria is the official national chapter connecting civic leaders, entrepreneurs and public management professionals across all 36 states and FCT.
Leadership Training
World-class courses delivered through Mandela Washington Fellowship and YALI's online learning platform.
Community Impact
Our members lead development projects transforming communities across Nigeria's 36 states and FCT.
Pan-African Network
Connect with 600,000+ YALI members across 54 African nations through our global network.
Innovation & Enterprise
Supporting young entrepreneurs with business development resources and funding pathways.
Leadership
National Executive Council
The two principal national officers steering YALI Network Nigeria's strategic direction.
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Adaeze Okafor
National Secretary
Civic leader & development practitioner coordinating all national secretariat functions and inter-state communications.
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Emmanuel Danjuma
National Head
Provides overall strategic leadership, building YALI Nigeria's national presence and international partnerships.
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Board of Trustees (BOT)
Providing oversight, governance and institutional continuity for YALI Network Nigeria
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Prof. Ngozi Eze
BOT Chair
Distinguished academic and governance expert. Chairs the Board of Trustees overseeing institutional integrity and long-term strategic direction of YALI Network Nigeria.
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Barr. Chukwuma Nwosu
BOT Secretary
Legal practitioner and governance specialist. Serves as BOT Secretary, managing board records, correspondence, and ensuring compliance with the organisation's constitutional framework.
Across Nigeria
State Coordinators
Our network of past and present state coordinators who have championed YALI's mission across Nigeria's 36 states and FCT.
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Amaka Chukwu
State Coordinator
📍 Abuja (FCT)
Community development expert leading FCT chapter with over 1,200 active members.
Tenure2022 – Present
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Tunde Fashola
State Coordinator
📍 Lagos State
Tech entrepreneur driving innovation programmes across Lagos chapter's 2,000+ members.
Tenure2023 – Present
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Hauwa Musa
State Coordinator
📍 Kano State
Education advocate growing YALI presence in Northwestern Nigeria.
Tenure2021 – Present
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Emeka Obi
State Coordinator
📍 Rivers State
Championing economic diversification and youth enterprise in Rivers State.
Tenure2022 – Present
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Kemi Adeyemi
State Coordinator
📍 Oyo State
Building a thriving YALI community across Ibadan and Oyo State.
Tenure2023 – Present
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Tenure—
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Dr. Yemi Adesanya
Former Coordinator
📍 Lagos State
Pioneered YALI Lagos chapter, growing membership from 80 to over 3,000 in 4 years of service.
Tenure2015 – 2019
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Barr. Chidi Okonkwo
Former Coordinator
📍 Anambra State
Human rights lawyer who championed civic education and voter participation programmes.
Tenure2016 – 2021
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Hajia Ramatu Garba
Former Coordinator
📍 Kaduna State
Peacebuilding expert who led interfaith dialogue programmes across Kaduna State.
Tenure2014 – 2020
Member Services
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NIGERIA CHAPTER · OFFICIAL MEMBER CARD
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Member ID
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✅ Official YALI Network Nigeria digital membership card — valid at events, programmes and official functions.
Monitoring & Evaluation
Monthly Reports System
Submit state and programme reports through our structured M&E reporting system.
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Monthly Activity Report
Submit your state/chapter monthly report
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Programme Impact Report
Document specific programme outcomes
Data Collection
KoboToolbox Integration
Embed live surveys, assessments and M&E tools directly from your KoboToolbox account.
Collect. Analyse. Impact.
Our integrated KoboToolbox space lets YALI Nigeria coordinators run data collection surveys, programme assessments, and M&E tools directly from this platform.
Programme registration and participant data forms
Real-time data dashboard and impact visualization
Geo-mapped survey data across all 36 states
Export to Excel, PDF and SPSS for reporting
Latest Updates
News & Announcements
Latest activities, programmes and announcements from YALI Network Nigeria.
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Leadership
YALI Nigeria Hosts 2025 National Leadership Summit in Abuja
Over 500 young leaders from all 36 states gathered for a 3-day summit on civic responsibility and economic development.
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Community Impact
Member-led Solar Project Powers Rural Communities in Plateau State
YALI Plateau chapter installs solar panels in 12 rural communities, benefiting over 3,000 households across the state.
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Fellowship
12 Nigerian YALI Members Receive 2025 Mandela Washington Fellowship
Twelve outstanding Nigerian youth leaders selected for the prestigious Mandela Washington Fellowship at top US universities.
Get In Touch
Contact Us
Reach out to YALI Network Nigeria for enquiries, partnerships and membership support.
National Secretariat
Plot 1234, Constitution Avenue
Central Business District, Abuja
Federal Capital Territory, Nigeria
info@yalinigeria.org
membership@yalinigeria.org
Call Us
+234 800 000 0000
Mon – Fri, 9am – 5pm WAT
Social Media
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