— Executive Leadership
Management Team.
Dedicated professionals driving impact and putting smiles on communities across Nigeria.
LHI has over 350 staff members and more than 700 community volunteers, with an active Board of Trustees and a National Management Team made up of the Senior Leadership Team and the State Office Coordinators, who run day-to-day operations.

“Over 350 dedicated humanitarian professionals driving change across 11 states.”

Tayo Fatinikun
Executive Director· FICA, FIMC, CMC
Provides overall leadership of LHI, working with the Board of Trustees and the National Management Team to deliver the vision of “a more fulfilled life for everyone”.

Hadiza Ibrahim Yaro
Director, Safeguarding, Accountability & Gender
Coordinates safeguarding, accountability to affected populations, feedback mechanisms and inclusive gender programming across all projects.

Kolawole Adeniyi Famokun
Director, Program
Coordinates and provides leadership across all six thematic areas of LHI's work.

Taiye Lawal
Director, Business Development, Partnership & Grants
Leads resource mobilisation, partner relationships, research into fundable opportunities and overall grant management.

Precious Afuaman
Director, Monitoring, Evaluation, Research & Learning
Coordinates data management, operational and programmatic research and assessment, knowledge management and learning.

Dapo Ogunyemi
Director, Compliance & Internal Audit
Ensures policy and procedural compliance across the organisation and upholds internal financial integrity.

James Olasunkanmi David
Director, Operations
Oversees administration, security, supply chain and general logistics.

Ijeoma Beatrice Ekpunobi
Director, Finance
Coordinates and manages all financial transactions and documentation.
National Management Team
State Office Coordinators
Responsible for the day-to-day operations of LHI in each state, working with the Senior Leadership Team.
Zamfara
Dr Yakubu Lawali
yakubu@lhinigeria.orgKebbi
Habakkuk Ohu
ohuh@lhinigeria.orgBauchi
Nankwat Joseph
nankwatj@lhinigeria.orgBorno
Fatima Ibrahim Nikau
fatimaibrahim@lhinigeria.orgYobe
Najaatu Ali Ibrahim
najaatuali@lhinigeria.orgAdamawa
Jumbu Luka
jumbuluka@lhinigeria.orgKatsina
Lawal Musa
lawal.musa@lhinigeria.orgPlateau
Martina Nuwan Alex
malex@lhinigeria.orgEbonyi
Ndidi Nkadi
ndidi@lhinigeria.orgFCT (Liaison Office)
Emelda Augustine
emelda.augustine@lhinigeria.org
Field Operational Rigor
Offices in 11 states, over 350 staff and 700+ community volunteers ensuring continuous service delivery.
Zero Tolerance (PSEA)
Strict safeguarding guidelines enforced across every staff member, contractor, and volunteer.
People-Centered Impact
Putting a smile on every face — touching lives, transforming households, and impacting communities.
