Trustees
Dedicated stewards of the Great Nigerian Assembly's mission, entrusted with fiduciary oversight, governance integrity, and the long-term sustainability of our vision for Nigeria.
Alhaji Musa Abdullahi
Chairman of Trustees
Philanthropist, Abdullahi Foundation
A respected philanthropist and former civil servant with 35 years of public service. Alhaji Abdullahi oversees GNA fiduciary governance, ensuring transparency in resource management and strategic investment of institutional assets.
Alhaji Musa Abdullahi
Chairman of Trustees
Chairman of Trustees, GNA CAA Foundation
Alhaji Musa Abdullahi is a respected community elder and philanthropist with over four decades of experience in governance advisory. He brings deep knowledge of Nigerian traditional institutions and modern governance frameworks to the GNA CAA platform.
Dr. Ngozi Obi
Vice Chairman, Board of Trustees
Vice Chairman, Board of Trustees, Center for Civic Engagement
Dr. Ngozi Obi holds a PhD in Public Policy from the University of Lagos. She has served as a policy advisor to three state governments and is passionate about community-driven governance reform.
Chief Sunday Adeleke
Trustee Member — Legal & Governance
Trustee Member — Legal & Governance, Adeleke & Associates
Chief Sunday Adeleke is a Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN) with expertise in constitutional law, electoral reform, and grassroots legal empowerment. He champions legal literacy for underserved communities.
Dr. Fatima Idris
Trustee Member — Health & Welfare
Trustee Member — Health & Welfare, Rural Health Initiative Nigeria
Dr. Fatima Idris is a public health specialist with 25 years of experience in rural healthcare delivery. She has led community health initiatives across Northern Nigeria and is a WHO consultant.
Engr. Peter Okonkwo
Trustee Member — Infrastructure & Technology
Trustee Member — Infrastructure & Technology, Okonkwo Engineering Ltd
Engr. Peter Okonkwo is a civil engineer and technology advocate who has overseen infrastructure projects in 12 states. He believes sustainable development begins at the local government level.
Mrs. Grace Ajibade
Trustee Member — Women & Youth Empowerment
Trustee Member — Women & Youth Empowerment, Women in Governance Network
Mrs. Grace Ajibade is a gender equality advocate and social entrepreneur. She founded the Nigerian Women in Governance Network and has trained over 5,000 youth leaders across the nation.
Prof. Ibrahim Danjuma
Trustee Member — Education & Research
Trustee Member — Education & Research, Ahmadu Bello University
Prof. Ibrahim Danjuma is a professor of Political Science at Ahmadu Bello University. His research focuses on federalism, local government autonomy, and democratic consolidation in Nigeria.
Mrs. Angela Okafor
Trustee Member — Diaspora Affairs
Trustee Member — Diaspora Affairs, Nigerian Diaspora Alliance
Mrs. Angela Okafor is a diaspora engagement strategist who coordinates Nigerian professional networks across Europe and North America. She bridges the gap between home and abroad for development.
Alhaji Sani Umar
Trustee Member — Agriculture & Rural Development
Trustee Member — Agriculture & Rural Development, Northern Farmers Cooperative
Alhaji Sani Umar is an agricultural economist and farmer advocate. He has worked extensively on rural development policy and food security frameworks for Northern Nigerian states.
Dr. Yemi Adeniran
Trustee Member — Finance & Sustainability
Trustee Member — Finance & Sustainability, Fiscal Transparency Institute
Dr. Yemi Adeniran is a chartered accountant and financial sustainability expert. He ensures the GNA CAA operations remain transparent, accountable, and financially viable for long-term impact.