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Team Members

Sani Muhammad

Founder / Executive Director

Fatima Musa Aliyu

Chief Operating Officer

Fatima Musa Aliyu

Chief Operating Officer

Fatima is a nonprofit leader with over a decade of experience building, leading, and strengthening mission-driven organizations and programs across gender equality, education, health, GBV prevention, child protection, and youth development. She currently serves as Chief Operating Officer at Bridge Connect Africa Initiative, providing strategic leadership across programs, operations, people management, partnerships, and fundraising. She bridges organizational strategy with on-the-ground realities to ensure sustainable, high-impact results. Her expertise includes organizational development, leadership, program oversight and team management. Fatima is passionate about initiatives that center women and girls, advance youth leadership, strengthen community-led GBV responses, and improve access to education and health for underserved populations. She applies a systems-thinking approach to ensure programs are well-managed, accountable, and positioned for long-term growth.
Three (3) Keywords Describing Your Work
1. Transformative Program Leadership
2. Strategic Operational Excellence
3. Collaborative Impact Mobilization

Phone:+1 (859) 254-6589
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Abdulazeez Musa

Director of Programs

Abdulazeez Musa

Director of Programs

Abdulazeez Musa works at the intersection of development strategy and programs leadership, supporting organizations to design, fund, and scale initiatives that expand economic, livelihood, education, and leadership opportunities for youth and women across fragile and underserved contexts. He brings expertise in program design and management, grant and proposal development, and resource mobilization, with a focus on translating strategy into implementable and scalable interventions. His work spans youth and women empowerment, livelihood resilience, and education equity, supporting institutions to strengthen impact, accountability, and learning. Abdulazeez has contributed to multi-stakeholder initiatives involving civil society, donors, and community actors, helping align local realities with global development priorities. He currently serves on the Youth Panel of the €10 million EU Youth Empowerment Fund with Global Youth Mobilization and is a ONE Champion with the ONE Campaign in Africa, engaging in advocacy for financing, policy reform, youth leadership and inclusive decision-making. He is driven by rigor, collaboration, and impact.
Three (3) Keywords Describing Your Work
1. Program Strategy
2. Resource Mobilization
3. Impact Scaling

Phone:+1 (859) 254-6589
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Fatima Muftau

MEL Officer

Fatima Muftau

MEL Officer

Fatima Muftau is the Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning (MEL) Officer where she leads the design and implementation of results-based MEL systems across programs. She supports evidence-based decision-making through data collection, research, reporting, and learning processes. Her work strengthens accountability, program quality, and adaptive management across BCAI’s thematic areas. Fatima is a member of the Nigerian Association of Evaluators, LEAP Africa Community of Practice, Women in Data and Women in Data Africa, Internet Society, and a graduate member of the Nigerian Society of Data Analytics & Business Intelligence Experts (NSDA-BIE). She brings strong experience in data, MEL, research, community and social impact interventions, needs assessments, and capacity strengthening for program teams, contributing to BCAI’s mission of advancing inclusive and sustainable community development.
Three (3) Keywords Describing Your Work
1. Monitoring, Evaluation, & Learning System
2. Data-Driven Decision-Making
3. Social Impact

Phone:+1 (859) 254-6589
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Halirah Onuh Hussein

Finance Officer

Halirah Onuh Hussein

Finance Officer

Halirat Hussein leads the Finance Department, where she oversees the financial management of all organizational projects. Her role covers end-to-end financial management, reporting, donor and regulatory compliance, budget planning and management, procurement processes, and other core financial operations that ensure accountability and effective project delivery. She also supports the Business development team by contributing to resource mobilization efforts. She is currently a member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria (ICAN) and brings strong analytical and technical expertise to supporting donor-funded and development-focused initiatives.
Three (3) Keywords Describing Your Work
1. Financial Management
2. Financial Reporting and Compliance
3. Supporting Business Development

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Sarah Comfort Adebiyi

Finance Associate

Sarah Comfort Adebiyi

Finance Associate

Sarah is the Finance Associate at BCAI with experience in financial record keeping, expenditure monitoring, and ensuring compliance with organizational procedures. Sarah has also supported budgeting, invoice processing, and financial documentation. She has also worked as a Data Validator for Safety And Antimicrobial Resistance Of Mass Administration of Azithromycin in Nigeria (SARMAAN) under eHealth, ensuring large datasets to ensure accuracy, consistency and reliability for reporting and decision making. She is highly organized, analytical and committed to maintaining and supporting effective financial operations through precise record management.
Three (3) Keywords Describing Your Work
1. Financial Documentation
2. Expenses Tracking
3. Disbursement Monitoring

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Faith Kattan Titus

Human Resources Officer

Faith Kattan Titus

Human Resources Officer

Faith Kattan Titus serves as the Human Resources Officer, where she leads talent management, staff development, and organizational capacity-building efforts. She leads the design and implementation of HR systems that enhance staff performance, promote accountability, and align human resources with program and institutional objectives. Faith works closely with management and project teams to ensure effective staffing, learning, and performance support across programs. Faith is also a Student Member of the Chartered Institute of Personnel Management (CIPM), she designs and coordinates staff training initiatives and peer-to-peer knowledge sharing, contributing to strong governance, institutional sustainability, and effective program delivery.
Three (3) Keywords Describing Your Work
1. Talent Acquisition & Recruitment
2. Policy & Compliance Management
3. Capacity Building & Training Needs Assessment

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Panawa Calvin Ulea

Office Administrator

Panawa Calvin Ulea

Office Administrator

Panawa serves as the Office Administrator at Bridge Connect Africa Initiative, playing a vital role in maintaining the smooth functioning of the organization. She is responsible for overseeing office operations, coordinating administrative tasks, and managing procurement processes to ensure the team has the resources needed to operate effectively. Panawa manages information flow, schedules and organizes meetings, prepares reports and minutes, and supports seamless communication across teams. Her attention to detail, organizational skills, and commitment to efficiency help enable the successful delivery of BCAI’s programs and advocacy initiatives, contributing directly to the organization’s mission and impact in the community.
Three (3) Keywords Describing Your Work
1. Administrative Support
2. Office Operation
3. Procurement Management

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Abbas Adamu

Program Manager

Abbas Adamu

Program Manager

Abbas is the Youth Engagement and Leadership Development Lead at Bridge Connect Africa Initiative (BCAI), where he designs and oversees programs that translate youth engagement into measurable policy and governance outcomes. He manages initiatives that equip young people to advocate effectively, participate in decision-making, and drive community accountability. With seven years of experience across Northern Nigeria, Abbas has led interventions that contributed to the domestication of Child Protection Laws and advanced implementation of the Violence Against Persons Prohibition Act. He applies evidence-based advocacy, stakeholder coordination, and youth mobilization to ensure programs deliver tangible results, including increased youth representation in local governance and strengthened mechanisms for community oversight. His work ensures BCAI delivers community-informed, youth-driven solutions that promote equitable governance and amplify young people’s role in decision-making.
Three (3) Keywords Describing Your Work
1. Youth Engagement
2. Gender and Child Protection
3. Policy Advocacy and Community Engagement

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Bilikisu Abdulgafar

Programs Officer

Bilikisu Abdulgafar

Programs Officer

Bilikisu leads the AGYW Digital Inclusion and Gender Norms Project at BCAI, focusing on expanding digital access, agency and opportunity for girls and young women. She is also a member of the Business Development team, where she contributes to resource mobilisation, funding research,proposal development and grant management. Her work is centred on education and digital inclusion for girls and young women, with experience supporting community-based projects across Kano and Kaduna States. Bilikisu works closely with diverse teams to strengthen organizational capacity and identify funding streams that align with organization vision. She is committed to building sustainable organizational systems and impactful initiatives that enable girls and women to lead dignified lives.
Three (3) Keywords Describing Your Work
1. Gender and Digital Inclusion
2. Program Leadership
3. Business Development

Phone:+1 (859) 254-6589
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Sadiq Abubakar Shehu

Program Officer

Sadiq Abubakar Shehu

Program Officer

Sadiq Abubakar Shehu is an experienced youth engagement and leadership development professional with a strong focus on advocacy around non-communicable diseases (NCDs) and community mobilization. He designs and implements programs that empower young people to lead impactful social change, particularly in health advocacy, youth leadership, and policy reform. His work centers on building the capacity of youth champions to engage effectively with stakeholders, influence policy decisions, and foster accountability within their communities. Sadiq has successfully coordinated initiatives in HIV awareness, tobacco control, and digital activism, contributing to increased youth participation in advocacy and public health campaigns targeting NCDs. He leverages data-driven strategies and culturally sensitive communication to ensure programs are impactful and sustainable, amplifying the voices of young people in governance and community development.
Three (3) Keywords Describing Your Work
1. Youth Mobilization
2. Policy-Oriented Advocacy
3. Community Health Leadership

Phone:+1 (859) 254-6589
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Amina Ibrahim Manzo

Program Associate

Amina Ibrahim Manzo

Program Associate

Amina leads policy advocacy and program implementation at Bridge Connect Africa Initiative, where she drives systems reform to advance girls’ education, accountability, and gender-responsive education financing. She oversees the design and delivery of the Bridging Access to Girls’ Education (BAGE) Project, strengthens partnerships with government and development actors, and supports resource mobilization efforts. Amina is a registered nurse and public health practitioner with strong experience in community development, stakeholder engagement, and policy influence. She brings strategic leadership and technical expertise to advancing equitable education systems and sustainable social impact.
Three (3) Keywords Describing Your Work
1. Policy Advocacy and Systems Reforms
2. Project Leadership and Implementation
3. Social Impact and Girls’ Education

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Ruqayya Abdulhadi Ahmad

Programs Associate

Ruqayya Abdulhadi Ahmad

Programs Associate

Ruqayya Abdulhadi serves as the Community Engagement Manager and Safeguarding Focal Person for the WAVES Project at Bridge Connect Africa Initiative (BCAI), where she bridges public health research with community-centered action. With over five years of experience, she specializes in translating quantitative data and qualitative stories into meaningful programming for climate resilience and health initiatives. Her expertise spans program coordination, safeguarding implementation, and stakeholder engagement—ensuring evidence-based strategies are ethically executed at the community level. Her approach centers on transforming research findings into actionable plans, and ensures documentation, logistics, and multi-stakeholder coordination ensures BCAI's interventions are both data-informed and human-focused, directly advancing the organization's mission of building sustainable community resilience.
Three (3) Keywords Describing Your Work
1. Public Health Research
2. Program Implementation
3. Community Mobilization

Phone:+1 (859) 254-6589
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Nathan Bako

Programs Associate

Nathan Bako

Programs Associate

Nathan leads the WAVES Project at BCAI, overseeing the design and delivery of integrated programs that build economic resilience for women and survivors of gender-based violence in Kano State. With a background in economics, he excels at translating research and policy into sustainable development outcomes. His work bridges grassroots engagement with systemic advocacy, ensuring that interventions promoting climate action, gender equity, and social inclusion are aligned with both stakeholder expectations and local realities. Nathan is an associate of the Nigerian Economic Society, a Positive Peace Ambassador at the Institute for Economics and Peace, and a scholar at the Institute for New Economic Thinking. Through strategic partnership coordination and evidence-based programming, he contributes to BCAI’s mission of fostering inclusive, resilient communities.
Three (3) Keywords Describing Your Work
1. Gender and Economic Empowerment
2. Integrated Program Leadership
3. Policy Research and Advocacy

Phone:+1 (859) 254-6589
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Sadiq Musa Sadauki

Programs Associate

Sadiq Musa Sadauki

Programs Associate

Sadiq Musa Sadauki is an emerging governance professional driving youth-led policy engagement and development impact across Nigeria. He currently serves as the Governance and Policy Engagement Associate at Bridge Connect Africa Initiative, where he leads the Youth Leading Change Program, empowering 35 youth leaders and coordinating a consortium of 20 youth-led organizations across seven states in Northwest Nigeria, shaping policy, supporting youth-driven advocacy, strengthening governance engagement.
Three (3) Keywords Describing Your Work
1. Youth-Led Governance and Leadership
2. Policy Advocacy and Influence
3. Strategic Coalition Building

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Hauwa Ibrahim

Communications Officer

Hauwa Ibrahim

Communications Officer

Hauwa is a communications professional with over 3 years' experience in the development space managing communications across projects in agencies and for organisations. Hauwa combines her writing and storytelling expertise with her passion for advocacy to contribute to impact-driven projects in the development space. Hauwa actively engages in campaigns advancing the girls education and wellbeing youth and women empowerment programs, and climate-friendly initiatives. She is skilled in writing, researching, branding, strategic communication and community mobilization, reaching over 3,000 people through the organisations she has served.
Three (3) Keywords Describing Your Work
1. Communications Management
2. Strategic Storytelling
3. Digital Campaigns for Advocacy

Phone:+1 (859) 254-6589
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Abraham Ocholi

Creative designer

Abraham Ocholi

Creative designer

Abraham Ocholi is a communications and media professional passionate about technology-driven storytelling and digital platforms. He operates at the intersection of media, innovation, and strategy, using design thinking and documentary storytelling to amplify social impact initiatives. With experience across education, governance, and youth-focused projects, he collaborates with multidisciplinary teams to transform ideas into meaningful digital experiences. Abraham contributes insights to the use of technology to advance BCAI’s vision through adapting creativity and technology to strengthen impact communication.
Three (3) Keywords Describing Your Work
1. Communication
2. Impact Storytelling
3.

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Ahmad Tijjani Abdulkadir

Visual Storyteller

Ahmad Tijjani Abdulkadir

Visual Storyteller

Ahmad Tijjani is a passionate Media and Communications Photographer dedicated to amplifying the voices of underserved communities through compelling visual storytelling. With strong experience in the development sector, he specializes in capturing authentic narratives that showcase the impact of organizational initiatives in areas such as girl-child education, gender-responsive education, and sexual and reproductive health. Driven by a commitment to social change, Tijjani combines technical expertise with a creative documentary approach to produce imagery that informs, inspires, and drives action. His work spans field photography and multimedia content creation, bridging the gap between organizations and their audiences. By collaborating closely with communities and stakeholders, he ensures stories are told with dignity, authenticity, and purpose—advancing advocacy, awareness, and meaningful impact.
Three (3) Keywords Describing Your Work
1. Storytelling
2. Purpose
3. Impact

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+234 706-934-7805

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