Team Members
Olanrewaju Adewole
Executive Director / President
Jay Adewole is a passionate youth activist and pan-African advocate, dedicated to driving positive change across the continent. As a successful entrepreneur, Jay has founded and led several ventures, leveraging innovation and business acumen to create impact. Jay Adewole's unwavering commitment to empowering youth and fostering pan-African unity continues to make a lasting impact."
Yannick Nvo Nkogo
Country Director - Equatorial Guinea
Yannick Nvo Nkogo is a young man who loves politics, history and culture. He is the founder and president of a youth forum called the intergenerational forum of Equatorial Guinea "FIGE". Their aim is to empower and promote the outstanding youth of the country and make them useful in any sector.
Anthonia J Oprah
Senior-Editor - Pan African News Media
Anthonia J. Oprah is a highly successful coach specializing in helping individuals and organizations improve their productivity and happiness levels. With over 4 years of experience in the field, she has become a renowned expert known for her proven strategies and practical tips. Anthonia is the author of the book "Mastering Productivity and Happiness," a comprehensive guide designed to help readers achieve true satisfaction in their lives by taking control of their time, setting priorities, and creating a fulfilling life.
Ewelike Francis Chukwuma esq.
Legal Advisor
Ewelike Francis Chukwuma Esq., LL.B (Hons), BL, ACIArb (UK) is the Principal Partner at ACE & CIEL Attorneys, a leading law firm based in Abuja, Nigeria. With a distinguished academic background and professional qualifications, he has carved a niche for himself as a seasoned legal practitioner with extensive experience in various areas of law.
Mutesi Oliver
Financial Secretary / Vice President I
Oliver Mutesi is the Vice President of the East Africa Region at the Pan African Youth Union. With a Masters in Public Administration and Management, as well as a Masters in Gender and Women Studies, Oliver is dedicated to promoting youth empowerment and gender equality across Africa.
Yvonne Nyongo
West African Director
Yvonne Nyongo is a dynamic political leader and youth activist with a strong background in public service. As a former member and chaperon of the junior parliament and subsequently a contributor to the "journal des juniors", a magazine sponsored by UNICEF, she has a deep understanding of youth empowerment and advocacy.
Eddy Musoke Daniel
Grants Director - African Coalition for Development
Eddy Musoke Daniel is a passionate young leader from the Democratic Republic of Congo who has dedicated his entire childhood and youth advocating, defending, and protecting children's rights, youth participation in leadership and governance, refugees, and internally displaced persons (IDPs) among many other vulnerable people in vulnerable areas.
Gedeon Baleke
Secretary General / Vice President II
Gédéon Baleke is a trained diplomat, a political actor a business consultant from the Democratic Republic of Congo, he is also the founder of Congolese Young Leaders a youth-led organization, that aims to promote the Sustainable Development Agenda of the United Nations in the DRC
ABDELKADER ILAAJI
North African Director
Abdel is a dedicated and passionate individual who serves as the President of the Anchor's organization of the United Nations Development Programme . With a strong background in international development, Abdel works tirelessly to promote sustainable development, eradicate poverty, and address global challenges.
Taiwo Omirinde
Country Director - Nigeria
Taiwo Omirinde is currently serving as the Country Director for Nigeria at the African Coalition for Development. With over a decade of experience in design strategy, Taiwo is committed to using his expertise to drive social impact and make a positive difference in his community.
Adewale Emmanuel Omitiran
Communication Director- 50 Under 50 MIA
Adewale Emmanuel Omitiran is the founder and CEO of Surge Plus Consulting, a firm targeted to helping businesses and individuals grow with Disruptive innovative strategies, he is also the pioneer of the 1% club a club created to bring like minds and great minds together, who are willing to change the narrative and scale up to becoming part of the 1% in the society with help of ideas and disruptive innovations .