Legatum Development Initiative

Legatum Development Initiative
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Meet the People Behind the Mission

Our Team

Dedicated professionals, visionary leaders, and committed advisors working together to transform communities across Nigeria through sustainable development.

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Leadership
5
Advisory Board
12
Staff Members
Executive Leadership

Leadership Team

Visionary leaders steering Legatum Development Initiative toward impactful and sustainable community transformation.

Kevin Ogbajie - Founder/Lead Director
Founder / Lead Director

Kevin Ogbajie

Vision alignment, fundraising, stakeholder relations

Drives institutional vision alignment, high-level donor relations, and strategic stakeholder engagement across all LDI operations.

Dr. Uchechukwu Oke - Director of Programs
Director of Programs

Dr. Uchechukwu Oke

Cross-cutting project execution, donor reporting

Provides strategic leadership and technical oversight for all programmatic interventions across LDI's four strategic pillars.

Anita Nkechi Antasor - Director of Finance & Admin
Director of Finance & Admin

Anita Nkechi Antasor

Fiduciary integrity, statutory compliance, HR

Ensures fiduciary integrity, SCUML/CAC compliance, human resources management, and sub-grantee auditing.

Faith Agbor - Gender & M&E Officer
Gender & M&E Officer

Faith Agbor

GALS frameworks, data quality, impact measurement

Deploys Gender Action Learning System frameworks, monitors data quality, and measures systemic impact across all interventions.

Strategic Guidance

Advisory Board

Esteemed professionals providing governance oversight, strategic counsel, and sector expertise to ensure institutional excellence.

Place Holder 1 - Board Chair
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Board Chair

Place Holder 1

Strategic Governance & Oversight

Provides strategic governance oversight and chairs all board meetings, ensuring alignment with LDI's mission and vision.

Place Holder 2 - Food Security
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Food Security

Place Holder 2

Agricultural Policy & Nutrition

Advises on agricultural productivity, nutrition programs, and sustainable food systems for rural communities.

Dr. Grace Oluwaseun - Gender & Social Inclusion
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Gender & Social Inclusion

Dr. Grace Oluwaseun

Gender Mainstreaming & Social Justice

Expert in gender mainstreaming, social justice, and inclusive development programming across West Africa.

Barr. Udo Chukwuka - Legal & Governance
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Legal & Governance

Barr. Udo Chukwuka

Nonprofit Compliance & Regulatory

Provides legal counsel on nonprofit compliance, institutional governance, and regulatory frameworks.

Engr. Ibrahim Suleiman - Rural Infrastructure
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Rural Infrastructure

Engr. Ibrahim Suleiman

Water, Road & Energy Systems

COREN registered engineer advising on water, road, and energy infrastructure for sustainable rural development.

Organizational Structure

Staff Structure

A lean, efficient, and impact-driven team organized across departments to deliver sustainable development outcomes.

Programs Department

Designs, implements, and monitors all field interventions

4 Staff
Tochukwu Ikonne
Research & Advocacy Coordinator
Faith Agbor
Gender & M&E Officer
Victor Obidike
Humanitarian Response Coordinator
Nkechi Azuano
Capacity Building & Training Coordinator

Administrative Arm

Finance, communications, grants, and community mobilization

4 Staff
Adams Maccido
Finance Officer
Rhamat Ibrahim
Communications & Media Officer
Maureen Ogbajie
Grants & Partnership Officer
Prosper Asiegbu
Volunteer & Community Mobilization Officer
12
Total Staff
Full-time & Contract
4
Leadership
Executive Team
5
Advisory Board
Strategic Counsel
8
Staff Officers
Programs & Admin
Get Involved

Join Our Mission

Whether you are seeking a career in development or looking to partner with us, there is a place for you at Legatum Development Initiative.

Careers & Volunteering

Join our team of dedicated professionals working to transform communities across Nigeria. We offer rewarding career opportunities and meaningful volunteer roles in program management, research, communications, and field operations.

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Partner With Us

Collaborate with LDI to amplify impact. We welcome partnerships with international organizations, government agencies, private sector entities, and academic institutions to drive sustainable development across Nigeria.

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