Ismail Ismail Abdullahi

Ismail is the Programme Manager at Isa Wali Empowerment Initiative (IWEI), where he brings over 5 years of specialized experience in designing and implementing high-impact, human-centered programs for marginalized and vulnerable populations—particularly women, girls, and children. Since 2020, he has led grassroots initiatives impacting thousands across Northern Nigeria, notably anchoring the strategic collaboration with the Kano State Government to domesticate the Kano State Women’s Economic Empowerment (KANOWEE) Policy.

Supporting IWEI’s role as the regional anchor for the Grassroots Justice Network in West and Central Africa, Ismail actively drives inclusive governance and legal empowerment strategies across the region. He holds a PGD in NGO Management and is uniquely dually certified in Project DPro and Program DPro. Backed by robust technical expertise in data systems and project management, Ismail excels at leading cross-functional teams to transform complex developmental challenges into sustainable opportunities for justice, quality education, and resilient livelihoods.