BECOME A CERTIFIED HUMANITARIAN
BECOME A CERTIFIED HUMANITARIAN AND NGO MANAGER BY APPLYING FOR IHSD PROFICIENCY CERTIFICATE COURSES FOR 2024 PROGRAMS
The Institute for Humanitarian Studies and Social Development (IHSD) in partnership with the United Nations Institute for Training and Research (UNITAR) announces its training programs for the year 2021 as follows:
- 3 days (Executive) Proficiency Certificate course in Humanitarian Service and NGO Management Dynamics.
- 1 Month (4 weekends, Saturdays only); Proficiency Certificate Course in Humanitarian Services/NGO Mgt.
ABOUT THE INSTITUTE
The Institute is registered in Nigeria and has the approval of the Federal Ministry of Education and Federal Ministry of Justice. Our training curriculum was developed in partnership with the Abia State University while our programs are recognized by the United Nations Institute for Training and Research (UNITAR), Nigeria.
The Institute was officially launched on 12th August, 2010 where the certificate was presented by His Excellency, Chief Emeka Anyaoku, CFR, former Common Wealth Secretary General who represented the President and Commander-In-Chief of the Armed Forces of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, President Goodluck Ebele Jonathan. The Chairman of the Institute’s Governing Council is His Excellency, Senator (Gen.) Ike Nwachukwu, mni, CFR, GCMG who succeeded the late Pioneer President-His Excellency Amb. Segun Olusola OFR.
IHSD is the Nigeria coordinating body and office of the Chair for the ‘Hope for Children’ CRC Policy Center in Cyprus; promoting the UN Convention on the rights and protection of the Child. The United Nations Institute for Training and Research (UNITAR) is a principal training arm of the United Nations with its headquarters based in Geneva, Switzerland. UNITAR provides innovative learning solutions to individuals, organizations and institutions to enhance global decision-making and support country-level action for shaping a better future.
Driven by the imperative of scaling up our training programs in the country and work jointly in helping to address some of the humanitarian challenges in the society, UNITAR and IHSD has entered into partnership, to deliver some training programs which respond to the country’s needs.
The Institute was officially launched on 12th August, 2010 where the certificate was presented by His Excellency, Chief Emeka Anyaoku, CFR, former Common Wealth Secretary General who represented the President and Commander-In-Chief of the Armed Forces of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, President Goodluck Ebele Jonathan. The Chairman of the Institute’s Governing Council is His Excellency, Senator (Gen.) Ike Nwachukwu, mni, CFR, GCMG who succeeded the late Pioneer President-His Excellency Amb. Segun Olusola OFR.
IHSD is the Nigeria coordinating body and office of the Chair for the ‘Hope for Children’ CRC Policy Center in Cyprus; promoting the UN Convention on the rights and protection of the Child. The United Nations Institute for Training and Research (UNITAR) is a principal training arm of the United Nations with its headquarters based in Geneva, Switzerland. UNITAR provides innovative learning solutions to individuals, organizations and institutions to enhance global decision-making and support country-level action for shaping a better future.
Driven by the imperative of scaling up our training programs in the country and work jointly in helping to address some of the humanitarian challenges in the society, UNITAR and IHSD has entered into partnership, to deliver some training programs which respond to the country’s needs.
OUR TRACK RECORDS
Because of the confidence and trust IHSD has been able to build over the years in its working relationship with relevant organizations; Federal Government Ministries, Commissions and Agencies at the Presidency, today we are enjoying even stronger partnership and support which is due to our consistency in the delivery of training.
Since 2016, the National Boundary Commission (The Presidency) has remained our host-partner for the Abuja Batch ‘A’ Class of every year. The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA)-Presidency, keyed in by hosting the 2018 batch ‘B’ of our Proficiency-Professional Certificate Course in Humanitarian Services while the National Orientation Agency also keyed in by hosting the 2019 batch-B and also the 7th Annual Humanitarian Public Lecture.
From our record, the following government establishments have benefited from our training program which has improved the capacities and skills of their staff:
Since 2016, the National Boundary Commission (The Presidency) has remained our host-partner for the Abuja Batch ‘A’ Class of every year. The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA)-Presidency, keyed in by hosting the 2018 batch ‘B’ of our Proficiency-Professional Certificate Course in Humanitarian Services while the National Orientation Agency also keyed in by hosting the 2019 batch-B and also the 7th Annual Humanitarian Public Lecture.
From our record, the following government establishments have benefited from our training program which has improved the capacities and skills of their staff:
- Federal Ministry of Education (NGO Unit),
- National Orientation Agency,
- National Emergency Management Agency,
- National Youth Service Corps,
- National Boundary Commission,
- Border Communities Development Agency,
- Federal Ministry of Women Affairs and Social Development,
- Nigerian National Merit Award House and the Lagos State AIDS Control Agency
- Federal Ministry of Youth & Sports Development,
- The Federal Road Safety Corps,
- National Commission for Refugees, Migrants & Internally Displaced Persons,
- including other non-governmental organizations such as Jaiz Charity and Development Foundation and the Victims Support Fund among others.
So far, we have conducted a total of 42 Sets of training under the Proficiency Professional Certificate Course and have graduated a total of 2,579 persons as certified humanitarian practitioners with functional Alumni Association inaugurated.
IHSD training is more than just a capacity building, apart from just awarding the proficiency certificate which the Federal Ministry of Education approved, we engage participants in various participatory and individual rigorous learning processes using multi-dimensional methodologies in delivering our carefully researched topics which are not commonly found in schools and consultancy firms.
There are endless testimonies from our graduates who are doing very well either in their own private NGOs or with International Development Agencies both within and outside Nigeria.
The Institute shall soon be launching a National Diploma Program in Humanitarian Studies & Social Development which students will be admitted through JAMB for a-two-years period to study all aspects of humanitarianism and social development.
IHSD training is more than just a capacity building, apart from just awarding the proficiency certificate which the Federal Ministry of Education approved, we engage participants in various participatory and individual rigorous learning processes using multi-dimensional methodologies in delivering our carefully researched topics which are not commonly found in schools and consultancy firms.
There are endless testimonies from our graduates who are doing very well either in their own private NGOs or with International Development Agencies both within and outside Nigeria.
The Institute shall soon be launching a National Diploma Program in Humanitarian Studies & Social Development which students will be admitted through JAMB for a-two-years period to study all aspects of humanitarianism and social development.
AREAS TO BE COVERED (COURSE CONTENTS)
1. Humanitarian Services-NGO Management
- Introduction to non – profit/humanitarian organization; essentials and dynamics running an NGO;typology and classifications, how to distinguish Foundation and Association from other NGOs; formation and registration.
- Structures of an NGO: Managing Board of Trustees, Human Resource /Administrative Structure and Staffing in NGO.
- Advocacy: Advocacy issues, developing advocacy messages, using advocacy to influence policies and effect social change, advocacy in child’s rights and protection
- Community Mobilization and Participation.
- How to develop Work Plan /Strategic Action Plan.
2. Fundraising and Grant Proposal Writing for Sustainability
- Introduction to fundraising
- Methods and options in fundraising
- Strategies to succeeding in your fundraising
- Fundamental facts you need to know
- Justifying the Needs Assessment/Community Needs Appraisal with M & E component.
- Introduction to proposal writing and guidelines
GOAL AND OBJECTIVE
- The course is designed to enhance professionalism and equip participants with the necessary skills in tandem with global best practices and international standard in the management of humanitarian and non-profit programmes.
- To add value cum intellectual direction to the field of non-profit and humanitarian programs through qualitative training thereby harnessing the potentials and increasing efficiency in the sector
WHO CAN APPLY?
- Heads and Officers of NGOs, CSOs, CBOs, Foundations, Associations including Religious Organizations and groups concerned about the welfare of Children, Youth and Women and those advancing social development.
- Individual development consultants, students and workers in the government and private sectors who wish to enhance their skills and build a career in development/humanitarian sector.
- However, under-graduates or serving youth corps members may also apply as long as they have passion for humanitarianism and interest in the development sector, and can communicate well in English.
QUALIFICATION
- Applicants in this program are expected to have attended other formal higher education with certificates obtained. Applicant must prove that they understand and can communicate very well in English.
- Individual development consultants, students and workers in the government and private sectors who wish to enhance their skills and build a career in development/humanitarian sector.
- However, under-graduates or serving youth corps members may also apply as long as they have passion for humanitarianism and interest in the development sector, and can communicate well in English.
DATE AND VENUES FOR THE TRAINING PROGRAMMES:
ABUJA
1st Batch
Total Fee: ₦55,000.00 | Training Programme Details:
1st Batch Course Title
Proficiency certificate course in Humanitarian service and NGO management.
Location
VIRTUAL – GOOGLE MEET
Duration
30th, 31st January and 1st Feburary, 2024
Fee
Course Fee: ₦45,000.00 + Membership Fee: ₦10,000.00
Batch A
Total Fee: ₦55,000.00 | Training Programme Details:
1st Batch Course Title
Proficiency certificate course in Humanitarian service and NGO management.
Location
VIRTUAL – GOOGLE MEET
Duration
30th, 31st January and 1st Feburary, 2024
Fee
Course Fee: ₦45,000.00 + Membership Fee: ₦10,000.00
Batch B
Total Fee: ₦55,000.00 | Training Programme Details:
Batch A Course Title
Proficiency certificate course in Humanitarian service and NGO management
Location
ABUJA TRAINING CENTRE
Duration
18th – 21st May, 2021
Fee
Course Fee: ₦45,000.00 + Membership Fee: ₦10,000.00
2nd Batch
Total Fee: ₦55,000.00 | Training Programme Details:
2nd Batch Course Title
Proficiency certificate course in Humanitarian service and NGO management (Weekend Classes Only)
Location
ABUJA TRAINING CENTRE
Duration
5th, 12th, 19th and 26th June, 2021
Fee
Course Fee: ₦45,000.00 + Membership Fee: ₦10,000.00
Batch C
Total Fee: ₦55,000.00 | Training Programme Details:
Batch C Course Title
Proficiency certificate course in Humanitarian service and NGO management
Location
ABUJA TRAINING CENTRE
Duration
3rd – 6th August, 2021
Fee
Course Fee: ₦45,000.00 + Membership Fee: ₦10,000.00
3rd Batch
Total Fee: ₦55,000.00 | Training Programme Details:
3rd Batch Course Title
Proficiency certificate course in Humanitarian service and NGO management (Weekend Classes Only)
Location
ABUJA TRAINING CENTRE
Duration
4th, 11th, 18th and 25th September, 2021
Fee
Course Fee: ₦45,000.00 + Membership Fee: ₦10,000.00
Batch D
Total Fee: ₦55,000.00 | Training Programme Details:
Batch D Course Title
Proficiency certificate course in Humanitarian service and NGO management
Location
ABUJA TRAINING CENTRE
Duration
9th – 12th November, 2021
Fee
Course Fee: ₦45,000.00 + Membership Fee: ₦10,000.00
Abuja Batch A
Abuja Batch B
Abuja Batch C
DATE AND VENUES FOR THE TRAINING PROGRAMMES:
LAGOS
Batch A - LAGOS
Total Fee: ₦45,000.00 | Training Programme Details:
Batch A Course Title
Proficiency certificate course in Humanitarian service and NGO management
Location
LAGOS TRAINING CENTRE
Duration
13th – 16th APRIL, 2021
Fee
Course Fee: ₦35,000.00 + Membership Fee: ₦10,000.00
Batch B - LAGOS
Total Fee: ₦45,000.00 | Training Programme Details:
Batch B Course Title
Proficiency certificate course in Humanitarian service and NGO management
Location
LAGOS TRAINING CENTRE
Duration
14th – 17th SEPTEMBER, 2021
Fee
Course Fee: ₦35,000.00 + Membership Fee: ₦10,000.00
Lagos Batch
DATE AND VENUES FOR THE TRAINING PROGRAMMES:
PORTHARCOURT
Batch A - PORTHARCOURT
Total Fee: ₦45,000.00 | Training Programme Details:
Batch A Course Title
Proficiency certificate course in Humanitarian service and NGO management
Location
PORTHARCOURT TRAINING CENTRE
Duration
23rd – 26th MARCH , 2021
Fee
Course Fee: ₦35,000.00 + Membership Fee: ₦10,000.00
Batch B - PORTHARCOURT
Total Fee: ₦45,000.00 | Training Programme Details:
Batch B Course Title
Proficiency certificate course in Humanitarian service and NGO management
Location
PORTHARCOURT TRAINING CENTRE
Duration
21st – 24th SEPTEMBER, 2021
Fee
Course Fee: ₦35,000.00 + Membership Fee: ₦10,000.00
Owerri Batch
DATE AND VENUES FOR THE TRAINING PROGRAMMES:
JOS
Single Batch - JOS
Total Fee: ₦45,000.00 | Training Programme Details:
Single Batch Course Title
Proficiency certificate course in Humanitarian service and NGO management
Location
JOS TRAINING CENTRE
Duration
6th – 9th APRIL , 2021
Fee
Course Fee: ₦35,000.00 + Membership Fee: ₦10,000.00
Jos Batch
DATE AND VENUES FOR THE TRAINING PROGRAMMES:
ENUGU
Single Batch - ENUGU
Total Fee: ₦45,000.00 | Training Programme Details:
Single Batch Course Title
Proficiency certificate course in Humanitarian service and NGO management
Location
ENUGU TRAINING CENTRE
Duration
4th – 7th MAY , 2021
Fee
Course Fee: ₦35,000.00 + Membership Fee: ₦10,000.00
Enugu Batch
DATE AND VENUES FOR THE TRAINING PROGRAMMES:
OWERRI
Single Batch - OWERRI
Total Fee: ₦45,000.00 | Training Programme Details:
Single Batch Course Title
Proficiency certificate course in Humanitarian service and NGO management
Location
OWERRI TRAINING CENTRE
Duration
8Th – 11TH JUNE , 2021
Fee
Course Fee: ₦35,000.00 + Membership Fee: ₦10,000.00
Owerri Batch
DATE AND VENUES FOR THE TRAINING PROGRAMMES:
DELTA
Single Batch - DELTA
Total Fee: ₦45,000.00 | Training Programme Details:
Single Batch Course Title
Proficiency certificate course in Humanitarian service and NGO management
Location
DELTA TRAINING CENTRE
Duration
13th – 16th JULY , 2021
Fee
Course Fee: ₦35,000.00 + Membership Fee: ₦10,000.00
DATE AND VENUES FOR THE TRAINING PROGRAMMES:
GOMBE
Single Batch - GOMBE
Total Fee: ₦45,000.00 | Training Programme Details:
Single Batch Course Title
Proficiency certificate course in Humanitarian service and NGO management
Location
GOMBE TRAINING CENTRE
Duration
20th – 23rd JULY , 2021
Fee
Course Fee: ₦35,000.00 + Membership Fee: ₦10,000.00
REGISTRATION, PAYMENT AND VENUE FOR THE ONE MONTH (WEEKEND CLASSES)
Candidates seeking to enroll into the one-month (weekend) training program should read the below information carefully:
- The weekend classes would run only in our Abuja office in Gwarinpa and other designated centers within Abuja alone, and shall run every Saturdays between 12:30pm to 5pm. In each quarter of the year, we would conduct a-one-month weekend program.
- The registration and payment should be done within the first month to the 15th day of the second month of each quarter while the class would commence by the first Saturday of the last month of each quarter.
- For the first quarter of 2020, registration and payment of N52,000 would be expected to be concluded by February 15th while the class will commence by first Saturday of march. For second quarter, the class starts by first Saturday in October and registration and payment ends in September 20th.
NOTE: Youth Corps members should contact our office for their special package.
To complete the online application click the application button below
Alternatively applicants can send their details to our email or whatsapp number (08181100041) for manual registration.
Please indicate if you are applying for the weekend program or 4 days class including your preferred batch and center.
All online applications should be completed one-month before the date of training while payment should be completed at least two weeks before the commencement of each of the training for the various centers. Manual registration by text or email can be accepted from late applicants (a week to the training) with extra ₦3000 fee for late registration. However, seat reservation is based on first come, first served. Safer to pay early!
Minimum of four (4) days depending on the participant’s availability and ability to complete the course contents.
One month for the weekend classes (4 Saturdays only) .
One Month internship/field experience would be required as a prerequisite for the award of course transcript.
One month for the weekend classes (4 Saturdays only) .
One Month internship/field experience would be required as a prerequisite for the award of course transcript.
IHSD reserves the right to adjust dates of training should any eventuality arise or public holidays fall within the set dates.
The Institute does not refund money paid for training when candidate fails to attend a registered class without a formal notice in writing at least two weeks to the program’s date.
However, a candidate can write to swap to another center in case of relocation or can defer admission to attend another batch.
However, a candidate can write to swap to another center in case of relocation or can defer admission to attend another batch.
Proficiency Certificate shall be issued upon satisfactory completion of the program by Institute for Humanitarian Studies and Social Development (IHSD) in partnership with the United Nations Institute for Training and Research (UNITAR).
The Institute has always enjoyed the presence of the Federal Ministry of Education at every closing ceremony of Abuja Class where the Ministry joins other stakeholders and partners of the Institute in presenting certificate to the graduates..
Certificate of participation will be awarded to those who did not complete the entire course contents/class works.
Special awards will be given to participants that graduate with distinction including those with best behaviors.
Professional Membership Certificate will be awarded upon graduation to those who paid their membership fee.
The Institute has always enjoyed the presence of the Federal Ministry of Education at every closing ceremony of Abuja Class where the Ministry joins other stakeholders and partners of the Institute in presenting certificate to the graduates..
Certificate of participation will be awarded to those who did not complete the entire course contents/class works.
Special awards will be given to participants that graduate with distinction including those with best behaviors.
Professional Membership Certificate will be awarded upon graduation to those who paid their membership fee.
Abuja, FCT Classes (Course Fee N40, 000 + Membership Certificate N10, 000 + Graduation Gown & Lapel Pin N2,000).Total=52,000.
IHSD treats participation in this training based on first-come-first-served basis; in terms of application and payment.
Applicants are encouraged to apply and pay earlier as we have a stipulated number of participants that must be accommodated in each class, therefore priority will be accorded to the first numbers of participants that pay to make up the required numbers for the class.
Candidate who wish to pay at the training venue will have to pay extra 5000 naira, late entry fee.
Transcripts will only be issued to those who complete their one-month internship, field or volunteering assignment; which means that a candidate may be assigned to a particular organization for a-one-month field experience.
A candidate may choose to use his or her present workplace as a platform to step down the knowledge on others or carry out the said field work as long as such platform is relevant to the candidate’s field of training. A candidate who took part in this field or volunteering assignment must submit a written report or research paper and a letter from the head of the organization where candidate has been engaged in such assignment to the Institute’s Registrar.
There would be membership induction for new members during the closing/graduation day of each class, except for classes conducted few days or weeks to the annual humanitarian public lecture.
IHSD treats participation in this training based on first-come-first-served basis; in terms of application and payment.
Applicants are encouraged to apply and pay earlier as we have a stipulated number of participants that must be accommodated in each class, therefore priority will be accorded to the first numbers of participants that pay to make up the required numbers for the class.
Candidate who wish to pay at the training venue will have to pay extra 5000 naira, late entry fee.
Transcripts will only be issued to those who complete their one-month internship, field or volunteering assignment; which means that a candidate may be assigned to a particular organization for a-one-month field experience.
A candidate may choose to use his or her present workplace as a platform to step down the knowledge on others or carry out the said field work as long as such platform is relevant to the candidate’s field of training. A candidate who took part in this field or volunteering assignment must submit a written report or research paper and a letter from the head of the organization where candidate has been engaged in such assignment to the Institute’s Registrar.
There would be membership induction for new members during the closing/graduation day of each class, except for classes conducted few days or weeks to the annual humanitarian public lecture.
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Account Name: Institute for Humanitarian Studies and Social Development
Account No: 1012-3860-61
Bank Name: Zenith Bank Nigeria PLC
Please scan or submit your evidence of payments to the Registrar for confirmation/ verification, at least two weeks before training commencement. Transfer is acceptable.
Announcer: The Registrar/Training Committee
Account Name: Institute for Humanitarian Studies and Social Development
Account No: 1012-3860-61
Bank Name: Zenith Bank Nigeria PLC
Please scan or submit your evidence of payments to the Registrar for confirmation/ verification, at least two weeks before training commencement. Transfer is acceptable.
Announcer: The Registrar/Training Committee
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Entry Requirements
Five Credit Passes at not more than two sittings {or its equivalent} in SSCE / O’ level, GCE, NABTEB, TCII II, NECO. One of the credit passes shall be in English Language. Evidence of previous practical experience in Social work would be an advantage.
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Barrister Mirian Ezinwa Onu hails from Onicha Mbaise, In Ezinihitte Local Government of Imo State. She graduated from from Faculty of law university of Calabar, Calabar, Cross River State in 2001, and was called to the Nigerian Bar in 2003. She is the Managing Solicitor of Lumen Christi Consult, a firm of Barristers, Solicitors and Arbitrators located in, Port Harcourt, Rivers State of Nigeria. She is also associate member Chartered Institute of Arbitrators, United Kingdom and also a member of the Nigeria Chapter.
HISTORIAN, ACCOMPLISHED PUBLIC SERVANT AND INTELLECTUAL BUREAUCRAT
Nonye Nweke is the founder and CEO of Cerebral Palsy Center (CpCenter) the first center in Nigeria to solely manage children with Cerebral Palsy (CP) a congenital disorder that affects part of developing infant’s brain. CpCenter since inception in 2010 has provided children with CP with free therapies, care, boarding and respite to the families.
Adaora Onyechere, Is a Broadcast Journalist Extraordinaire, An Enigmatic, mind gripping On AIR Personality with African Independent Television AIT.Her intellectual Foray on Kaakaki the African Voiceadds that deep, intuitive edge that wasn’t existent afore, Producer and Presenter of AIT’s Gender Agenda Africa’s Number 1Premium program detailing the issues from across Africa on Gender on AIT.
Sadiya Umar Farouq hails from Zurmi Local Government Area of Zamfara State of Nigeria. She grew up in Zamfara State and attended the Federal Government Girls College, Gusau, Zamfara State. Sadiya Umar Farouq, upon completion of her Secondary education, proceeded to Ahmadu Bello University (ABU), Zaria, Kaduna State where she studied Business Administration, with specialization in Actuarial Science. She also earned two Masters Degrees; Masters in International Affairs and Diplomacy and Masters in Business Administration (MBA) from ABU in 2008 and 2011, respectively.
Tunde Oderinde is a seasoned program manager with over 20 years of experience in project design and implementation, specializing in private sector and market development across a range of sectors, including the agribusiness industry.
Mr. Okechukwu Jude Chinedu is a Graduate of Accountancy. He attended Federal College of Education (Technical) Omoku, Federal Polytechnic Oko and Adasin University Akoko.
ROTARIAN STANLEY CHINAEMEREM EGEGE was born to the family of Mr. and Mrs. Nathaniel Egege from Obi-Ngwalocal government area of Abia State.
Sir (Chief) Emmanuel Mark (JP) was born in Port Harcourt and he hails from Omagwa Town in Ikwerre Local Government Area of Rivers State.
Dr. Abali Chuku is a post-independence child having been born on November 23, 1962 in Port Harcourt, Rivers State. He hails from Amaeke Item, Bende Local Government in Abia State.
Chief Igdan Godwin was born on 2rd July, 1956, in the city of Benin Edo State. He attended St. Peter Primary School in Benin City and kpolo Grammar School in Edo State. He did his A/level in Holy Trinity Grammar School Sabon Gida Ora, Edo State.
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MR. Felix Ndukwe (JP)was born on the 141H of April, 196S, in Abiriba, Abia State. He has been involved in so many Humanitarian activities which include:
She is a self motivated, creative, analytical, proactive and highly intuitive woman. Born on 3rd March 1970, She bagged her degree in Mass Communication from University of Ife (now Obafemi Awolowo University) in 1994.
Was born on 21st September 1965 in Miango Bassa LGA of Plateau State.
Mrs. Joy Sheila Bob-Manuel is presently the Director- General of the Legal Aid Council Nigeria. She is the Chief Executive Officer and the Chief Financial Officer of the organization where she is responsible for managing the day-day affairs of the Council together with a team of management staff of the most senior Directors of the Council.
He was among the Nigerian ambassadors to Ghana who helped to strengthen the establishment of Ghana Network of People living with HIV and AIDS in 2005.
Barr. (Mrs.) Maimagani Justina Avong was born at Gidan Bako Zagon Kataf, Kaduna State, in the year 1961 into the family of John and Rose Bako. Barr.
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Ralph Uka Okoro is a Sociologist, though a Federal Civil Servant with the Nigeria Custom Service; he is very passionate about humanitarian services and is committed to the amelioration of the conditions of the poor and providing succour to the needy that come across him.
Dr. Muhammad Muhammad Saleh is a medical doctor with (MBBS) degree and a master’s degree in Public Health (MPH) and Business Management (MBM).
Rev. Mr. Godwin Inalegwu Abba is the founder and President, WORD ALIVE CENTRE INTERNATIONAL, with its Headquarter at Gwarimpa, Abuja-Nigeria and has branches in some major districts in the Abuja Metropolis.
Pastor Mrs. Anthonia Adegbemi, she was born on the 22nd of February 1956, by Late Chief Julius Obanla and Late Madam Comfort Obanla at Ikare-Akoko in Akoko West of Ondo State, Nigeria.
Mrs. Ukwuori N. Kalu was born into the family of Elder UdeOkerekeUche of blessed memory and Madam Udunma Ude Okereke Uche of Abiriba Community in Ohafia Local Government Area in Abia State. Mrs, Kalu started her career with the Nigeria Prison Service in 1982.
Mr. Ozigi Michael Aziz was born on the 11th of February 1975, into a Christian home in Okene Kogi State. He attended University Staff Primary School and University Secondary School respectively, before he proceeded to Federal Government College, llorin (WASC).
Was born on October 28th, 1977.As we learnt recently, Shettima has being acclaimed on Berekete (Love FM) program for his patriotism, integrity and selfless humanitarian services to Nigeria.
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Was born on June 4th 1969 at Aiyebabiri Local Government of Bayelsa State in a Christian home and Rivers state by Marriage.
He is a legendary Nigerian Business Executive, an entrepreneur par excellence, the moving spirit of educational transformation in Nigeria, a philanthropist and humanitarian; born on December 10,1963 in Kaduna were his parents, natives of Uturu, lived then and worked.
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MR. GBENGA MICHEAL ARULEBA, was born Sixty – One Years ago into the Family of Prince David Aruleba of Ikere-Ekiti.His immense contribution to the establishment of Ray power FM, Nigeria’s Premier Independent Radio Station, broadcasting 24hours, complete indigenous programming was further challenged, as he was pulled along with his team to start off what is today the largest private television station on the continent, Africa In dependent Television (AIT).
Oluwatosin Abimbola Dopkesi was born on July 12,1969 in Lagos, Nigeria, to Prince Kola & Mrs Carolyn Odukoya. Tosin has worked with two multi media organizations as a Presenter and Programme Producer before joining DAAR Communications in 1996. However, her gifts and passion for broadcasting were further exposed when she joined the DAAR Family;
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Sir (Dr.) Mike Okiro, CFR, NPM, mni a Fmr. indigenous Inspector-General of Police of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, was born on the 24th of July, 1949. While in office he worked tirelessly to provide secure environment for the actualization of Mr. President’s Vision of placing Nigeria among the world’s top 20 economies by the year 2020. This he had ably done by partnering effectively with the Ministry of Police Affairs and the Police Service Commission, in a conscious effort towards repositioning the Nigeria Police Force in the areas of Quality Training, Behavioral and Attitudinal Change, Community Policing and Service Delivery.
Sani Sidi was born on 12th August 1966 in Jere, Kagarko Local government Area of Kaduna State. Alhaji Sani was appointed Director General of the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) in September 2010 and recently re-appointed for a second term in office by the President, Dr Goodluck Ebele Jonathan GCFR.
T.B Joshua was born on 12th June, 1963 by Pa Kolawale Balogun and Madam Folarin Aishatu Adesiji Balogun in Ondo state. He was no doubt preordained by God due to the mysteries surrounding his birth. It took his biological mother 15 months of pregnancy before his birth and at a very tender age, he escaped narrowly an accident within the home leading to the inscription name Temitope giving to him-meaning,worthy of thanks.
John Momoh, Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Channels Television is a renowned broadcast Journalist with a vast experience spanning 33 years.
ed teacher and a good administrator. She is a US trained beautician hence she is called the “lya Oge” and also a peace maker. She is a member of trustees, a patron and chairman to organisations such as Nigerian-South African Chamber of Commerce, Nigeria-American Chamber of Commerce to mention a few.
r Humanitarian Studies and Social Development in 2009 following his outstanding humanitarian track records which equally earned him the award as MOST HUMANITARIAN FRIENDLY GOVERNOR in the same year.
graduate of the Morris Cerullo School of Ministry and Rhema Bible Training Center, Tulsa, Oklahoma. She has attended many Christian Leadership Conferences both home and abroad and was ordained into the full time ministry on the 15th of August 1982.
Dr. Mrs. Aderienne Tikolo is the Head of Newland School in Lagos.
Aderemi Desalu was born on the 29th of August 1962, at the Lagos Island Maternity Hospital, Lagos State; where he received his primary secondary and tertiary education. He received his Bachelor of Dental Surgery at the College of Medicine, Lagos University Teaching Hospital in 1986, where he passed out with a Distinction. He got his primary FFD from the Royal College of Surgeons Ireland and has a Certificate in Ethics from the Harvard School of Public Health Boston USA, a Diploma in HIV/ AIDS prevention from the College of Veneral Disease Prevention UK and a Certificate in Institutional Development from the Royal Institute of Public Administration (RIPA) London, UK. He also has numerous certificates from courses and seminars attended. He was appointed to serve on the Lagos State Transition Committee on Health by the Governor of Lagos State in 1999 and later into the Board of the Lagos State Football Association where he served as the chairman of the Health and Medical Committee. Nigeria, St. James the Great Ang. Church, Ibadan, etc. She is happily married with children served as the chairman of the Health and Medical Committee.
CHIEF (MRS.) GRACE EBUN DELANO