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Expert mentors and facilitators dedicated to nurturing the next generation of climate justice leaders.

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Facilitators

Dr Azeezat Yishawu

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Dr Azeezat Yishawu is a Medical doctor and policy advocate with a deep-rooted commitment to climate justice and systems reform.

Dr Azeezat Yishawu

Senior Special Assistant on Policy to the Honourable Minister of Youth Development

Bem Asen

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Bem Asen holds a Bachelors and Masters in Zoology at the University of Ilorin, and a PhD in Post-Harvest Technology (Fisheries) at Benue State University.

Bem Asen

PhD in Post-Harvest Technology (Fisheries) & Global Ageing and Policy Expert

Chefor Ngwenyi Meungwe

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Chefor Ngwenyi Meungwe is a development economics specialist and gender activist with over 8 years of experience in monitoring, evaluation, research, and policy development across Africa.

Chefor Ngwenyi Meungwe

Development Economics Specialist & Gender Activist

Funmilayo

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Funmilayo is a development professional with expertise in policy advocacy, research analysis, and project management.

Funmilayo

Program Officer at Dataphyte

Kehinde Ogunyale

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Kehinde Ogunyale is a data journalist, analyst, and media trainer at Dataphyte who uses storytelling and visualizations to hold governments accountable.

Kehinde Ogunyale

Data Journalist & Media Trainer at Dataphyte

Lawrence Akpoterai

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Lawrence is a first-class graduate of Geography from the University of Ibadan and holds a master's degree in Climate Change Adaptation from the University of Nairobi.

Lawrence Akpoterai

Climate Leadership Fellowship

Core Team

Ngozi Edum

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Ngozi leads the Partnership and Innovation at the Development of Educational Action Network.

Ngozi Edum

Project Manager

Doreen Mennom Oho

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Doreen Mennom Oho is a development practitioner currently serving as the Technical Programs Lead at DEAN Initiative, a youth-led organization dedicated to enhancing healthy communities for young people.

Doreen Mennom Oho

Project Officer

Uche Arinze

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Uche Arinze is a dynamic educator, development strategist, and communications expert passionately shaping narratives that drive impact.

Uche Arinze

Project Communications Officer

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