Board of Directors

Aliko Dangote (GCON)

Aliko Dangote is the Founder and President/Chief Executive of the Dangote Group, the largest conglomerate in West Africa. A committed philanthropist, Dangote made an initial endowment to the Dangote Foundation in March 2014, enabling it to expand its work in health, education, and economic empowerment. He sits on the board of the Corporate Council on Africa and is a member of the Steering Committee of the United Nations Secretary-General’s Global Education First Initiative.

Aliko Dangote (GCON)

Founding Patron

Aliko Dangote is the Founder and President/Chief Executive of the Dangote Group, the largest conglomerate in West Africa. A committed philanthropist, Dangote made an initial endowment to the Dangote Foundation in March 2014, enabling it to expand its work in health, education, and economic empowerment. He sits on the board of the Corporate Council on Africa and is a member of the Steering Committee of the United Nations Secretary-General’s Global Education First Initiative.

Mr. Jim Ovia (CFR, CON)

Forbes Africa called him the “Godfather of Nigerian banking,” and for good reason: since founding Zenith Bank, which began with $4 million in shareholder funds, he has transformed Zenith into a financial services conglomerate with more than $16 billion in assets. Today, he is a well-known philanthropist and his foundation awards educational scholarships to the less privileged.

Mr. Jim Ovia (CFR, CON)

Co-chair

Forbes Africa called him the “Godfather of Nigerian banking,” and for good reason: since founding Zenith Bank, which began with $4 million in shareholder funds, he has transformed Zenith into a financial services conglomerate with more than $16 billion in assets. Today, he is a well-known philanthropist and his foundation awards educational scholarships to the less privileged.

Prof. Muhammad Ali Pate

Prof. Muhammad Ali Pate (CON) is the incoming CEO of Gavi the Vaccine Alliance. He has led several international organizations working in capacities such as Global Director – Health, Nutrition, and Population Global Practice at the World Bank. He is a seasoned public health specialist with experience, and a medical doctor trained in both internal medicine and infectious diseases, with an MBA from Duke University in the United States. He served as Nigeria’s Minister of State for Health between 2011 and 2013.

Prof. Muhammad Ali Pate

Co-chair

Prof. Muhammad Ali Pate (CON) is the incoming CEO of Gavi the Vaccine Alliance. He has led several international organizations working in capacities such as Global Director – Health, Nutrition, and Population Global Practice at the World Bank. He is a seasoned public health specialist with experience, and a medical doctor trained in both internal medicine and infectious diseases, with an MBA from Duke University in the United States. He served as Nigeria’s Minister of State for Health between 2011 and 2013.

Aigboje Aig-Imoukhuede (CON)

Aigboje Aig-Imoukhuede is a lawyer, banker, entrepreneur, and philanthropist. He is the Founder and Chairman of Coronation Capital. Previously, he was Group Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of Access Bank Plc, where he led the bank’s transformation into one of Africa’s leading banks.

Aigboje Aig-Imoukhuede (CON)

Director

Aigboje Aig-Imoukhuede is a lawyer, banker, entrepreneur, and philanthropist. He is the Founder and Chairman of Coronation Capital. Previously, he was Group Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of Access Bank Plc, where he led the bank’s transformation into one of Africa’s leading banks.

Zouera Youssoufou is the CEO of the Aliko Dangote Foundation, the largest private foundation in sub-Saharan Africa. She previously worked with the European Union on private sector development in Niger and was a management consultant with Deloitte in Ghana. She is passionate about children, disaster relief and humanitarian aid, health, and poverty alleviation.

Zouera Youssoufou

Board Member

Zouera Youssoufou is the CEO of the Aliko Dangote Foundation, the largest private foundation in sub-Saharan Africa. She previously worked with the European Union on private sector development in Niger and was a management consultant with Deloitte in Ghana. She is passionate about children, disaster relief and humanitarian aid, health, and poverty alleviation.

Vashti Samdi is a Chartered Banker with 20+ years’ experience across banking sectors, specializing in leadership, governance, and risk management. She is passionate about advancing women in leadership. She holds an MBA and Postgraduate Diploma, has completed executive programs at Harvard and IMD Singapore, and is a member of professional bodies with certifications including ACIB, RBA1, MCBI, and FCILRM.

Vashti Samdi

Board Member

Vashti Samdi is a Chartered Banker with 20+ years’ experience across banking sectors, specializing in leadership, governance, and risk management. She is passionate about advancing women in leadership. She holds an MBA and Postgraduate Diploma, has completed executive programs at Harvard and IMD Singapore, and is a member of professional bodies with certifications including ACIB, RBA1, MCBI, and FCILRM.

Mojisola Ogunlade is a seasoned Tax Executive and Chartered Accountant with 18+ years experience across multinational and advisory sectors, currently serving as Group Head, Strategic Tax and Compliance at Dangote Industries, with prior roles at Oando PLC and PwC. She holds a Master’s in Accounting and is a member of ICAN and CITN, bringing strong governance, regulatory insight, and collaborative leadership.

Mojisola Ogunlade

Board Member

Mojisola Ogunlade is a seasoned Tax Executive and Chartered Accountant with 18+ years experience across multinational and advisory sectors, currently serving as Group Head, Strategic Tax and Compliance at Dangote Industries, with prior roles at Oando PLC and PwC. She holds a Master’s in Accounting and is a member of ICAN and CITN, bringing strong governance, regulatory insight, and collaborative leadership.

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