| Organizational structure: |
HEDA’s organisational structure consists of the general assembly, the board of trustees, a board of Governors, an advisory board and the secretariat. The organisation is managed by the board of governors, the policy-making organ, which is made up of core professionals, each of whom has supervisory responsibility for a directorate within the organisation. HEDA relies on a network of willing local and international experts and professionals who from time to time make their expertise available for the execution of projects undertaken by the organisation. The organisation implements its project through constant cooperation of its advisers and trustees, who act as consultants and resource persons in the design and implementation of its projects. |
| Number and type of members: |
The number and types of members are: They are listed below: Prof. Pascal Mihyo, Association of African Universities, Ghana- Researches and Projects Adviser Prof. David McQuoid Mason, University of Natal, South Africa – Human Rights Education and Development Adviser Dr. Abubakar Momoh, Lagos State University, Lagos – Governance and Political Reforms Adviser. Bar. Olawale Fapohunda, Legal Resources Consortium, Lagos – Lobby and Advocacy Adviser Mr. Tunde Akanni, LASU/CFS - Media Relations and Campaigns Adviser Mrs. Abiola-Akiode-Afolabi, WARDC, Lagos - Gender Adviser Bar Nurudeen Ogbara, Citizen’s Assistance Centre /Nigerian Bar Association - Legal Adviser Mrs. Ayo Atsenua, Centre for Human Rights, University of Lagos – Human Rights Adviser Dr. Saheed Adejumobi, Governance Consultant, ECOWAS Secretariat, Abuja – Publications and Training Adviser. Board of Trustees: 1) Prof. Oluwole Agbede, University of Lagos. 2) Mrs. Ayo Atsenua, Centre for Human Rights, University of Lagos. 3) Bar. Nurudeen Ogbara, Citizens Assistance Centre. 4) Bar. Olawale Fapohunda, Legal Resources Consortium. 5) Mrs. ‘Biola Akiode-Afolabi, Women Advocates Research and Documentation Centre, 6) Dr. Saheed Adejumobi, Economic Community of West African States. Members of Governing Board: (1) Olanrewaju Suraju- Head, Human Rights Project (Chairman) (2) Suraj Bashir- Head, Legal Education and Assistance Project (3) Arigbabu Sulaimon- Head, Environment and Sustainable Development Project (Executive Secretary) (4) Adams Unaji- Head, Conflict Management and Mediation Project (5) Dorothy Igunbor- Member (6) Kunle Adegoke- Head, Youth Development Network Project (7) Olatunde Olasogba- Head, Citizenship and Governance Project (Treasurer) (8) Kola Ogunbiyi- Head, Paralegal Project Secretariat staff/fulltime employees are: Olanrewaju Suraju – Head of Secretariat Sulaimon Arigbabu - Executive Secretary Adams Unaji – Head, Conflict Management and Mediation Khadijat Ilavbare– Legal and Gender/ Senior Program Officer Akin Akinkunmi- Accountant Adeola Bodunrin – Climate Change and food security desk Anjorin Hafeez Account Officer Cyril Dike – Security officer Blessing Abiliti – Office Assistant |
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