Our Team
The Isa Wali Empowerment Initiative (IWEI) is driven by a dedicated team of professionals and visionaries committed to social change and the empowerment of women and girls in Nigeria. Our leadership combines decades of experience in law, social development, and community advocacy.
Board of Trustees
The Board provides strategic oversight and ensures the organization remains true to the legacy of Ambassador Isa Wali.
Mrs Maryam Uwais OON
Founder / Board Member
Alhaji Bashir M. Dalhatu, Wazirin Dutse
IWEI Board Chair
Yemi Candide-Johnson, SAN
Board Member
Mallam Bukhari Bello, MFR, mni, F.DRI.
Board Member
Hajiya Fatima Wali-Abdurrahman
Board Member
Rakiya Sarki Ibrahim (Mrs) MON
Board Member
Management Team
The management team is responsible for the day-to-day operations and the implementation of our various thematic programs.
Mrs Amina Hanga
Executive Director
Ismail Ismail Abdullahi
Programmes Manager
Abdulazeez Adeyemi
Finance Manager
Omolara Toluhi
Human Resource and Admin Manager
Aisha Aminu
Program Lead, Quality education
Nana Sule
Communications Officer
Amina Sulaiman
Program Lead, Protection and Justice
Abdullahi Muhammad Ahmad
Programs Lead, Livelihood Support
Field Staff and Volunteers
Beyond our core management, IWEI relies on a robust network of community mobilizers, field officers, and dedicated volunteers who work directly within the rural and urban communities to deliver our services. These individuals are the heartbeat of our initiative, ensuring that our programs reach those who need them most.
