Governance and people

The people accountable for the work.

Journalism, education, nursing, procurement, agriculture, technology and religious leadership. Roles are held on competence, integrity and commitment.

Draga Osman Brahan

Director and Chief Executive Officer

Journalist, community leader and progressive farmer who sets the Network's strategic direction.

Hon. Avako Naima Musa Gule

Founding Member and Patron

Educationist and legislator who champions the Network's work on education and inclusion.

Fatuma Jamila

Secretary and Founding Member

Academic and procurement specialist who holds the Network's governance and administrative systems.

Rose Candiru

Head of Health Department

Registered nurse leading the Network's health programmes and community health interventions.

Sheikh Adam Okua

Head of Muslim Projects

Amir coordinating water, mosque, orphan support and seasonal relief programmes.

Baiti Jamal

Head of Information Technology and Communications

Leads the Network's digital systems, communication platforms and information management.

Afeku Ronald

Founding Member

Agriculture and land management specialist supporting food security and climate-smart farming.

Tabu Sam

Founding Member

Entrepreneur and farmer connecting the Network to private sector and community networks.

Isa Abas

Senior Advisor

Retired educator providing counsel on community development, education and ethical leadership.

Membership is open to individuals and institutions that share the objectives of the Network.

Professionals, community-based organisations, faith institutions, academic institutions and private sector partners are all welcome, irrespective of religion, ethnicity, gender or political affiliation.

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