Who We Are

Empowering young people to drive change across Africa. Join us in our mission to create a brighter future for all

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Our Story

At Young Leaders Network (YLN), we believe in the power of young people to drive meaningful change. Founded on the vision of empowering youth and communities, YLN has been at the forefront of leadership development, education advocacy, and social impact initiatives across Nigeria.

Our journey began with a simple yet powerful idea: to equip young leaders with the skills, knowledge, and opportunities needed to create sustainable change in their communities. Over the years, we have translated this vision into action—mentoring young changemakers, strengthening education systems, and fostering civic engagement.

At YLN, we are more than an organization; we are a movement—a collective of passionate individuals committed to building a better future, one empowered leader at a time

Our Mission

To inspire and empower young people to drive social inclusion, policy change, and community development.

Young people leading change
Empowered youth across Africa

Our Vision

A thriving and inclusive Africa where every young person is educated, empowered and actively engaged in driving sustainable development.

What We Stand For

At Young Leaders Network, our core values guide our actions and decisions. They are the foundation of our commitment to empowering youth across Africa.

Inclusion

We ensure that every individual, regardless of background or status, can contribute and participate.

Excellence

We reject mediocrity and consistently push for quality and impactful results.

Synergy

We believe in teamwork that creates greater impact than individual effort.

Innovation

We embrace creativity, bold ideas, and adaptability in our approach.

Integrity

We are committed to honesty, transparency, and accountability.

Empathy

We approach our work with compassion and deep community care.

Meet Our Board

Dedicated leaders driving our vision for youth empowerment across Africa.

Mr. Dogara James Igbeji

Mr. Dogara James Igbeji

Chairman

Mr. Seun Justin Onarinde

Mr. Seun Justin Onarinde

Secretary

Mr. Adewale Adelasoye

Mr. Adewale Adelasoye

Member

Mrs. Mary Dauda Bamaiyi

Mrs. Mary Dauda Bamaiyi

Member

Haj. Hadiza Sagir

Haj. Hadiza Sagir

Member

Mrs. Jamila Daniel Rabo

Mrs. Jamila Daniel Rabo

Member

Mr. Sadiq Abubakar

Mr. Sadiq Abubakar

Member

Mr. Jeremiah Panshak Kassem

Mr. Jeremiah Panshak Kassem

Member

Meet the Team

Our dedicated staff members bring passion, expertise, and leadership to our mission every day.

Seun Justin Onarinde

Seun Justin Onarinde

Executive Director

Charity Solomon

Charity Solomon

Programs Manager, Quality & Inclusive Education

Moses Danjuma Kusko

Moses Danjuma Kusko

Program Manager, Active Citizen and Governance/Youth Leadership, Entrepreneurship and Empowerment.

Charity Solomon

Noadiah Babas

Knowledge Manager/Programs Manager, Climate Impact and Resilience

Moses Danjuma Kusko

Folashade Ipinlaye

Head of Admin and Finance

Charity Solomon

Dinah Dabo

State Coordinator, Nasarawa Office

Saipwa Yusuf

Saipwa Yusuf

Program Officer, Climate Impact and Resilience/Facility Manager

Dorothy Aaron

Dorothy Aaron

Monitoring and Evaluation Officer

Cletus Chibuike Ezeo

Cletus Chibuike Eze

Communications Officer

Victoria Ozioma Ezekiel

Victoria Ozioma Ezekiel

Finance Officer

Senan Dashe

Senan Dashe

Program Officer, Youth Leadership Entrepreneurial and Empowerment Program

Faith Musa Jomni

Faith Musa Jomni

Program Officer, Youth Leadership, Entrepreneurship and Empowerment.

Rhoda Isah Kalla

Rhoda Isah Kalla

Gender and Safeguarding Officer

Blessing Chinwendu Eze

Blessing Chinwendu Eze

Procurement Officer

Simon Adaofouyi Ekele

Simon Adaofouyi Ekele

Program Officer, Youth Leadership, Entrepreneurship and Empowerment.

John Ogah

John Ogah

Communications Assistant

Elizabeth Motunrayo Babatunde

Elizabeth Motunrayo Babatunde

Program Officer, Quality and Inclusive Education

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