Board of Trustees

Human Development Initiatives Foundation (HDIF) was conceived in 1996. It had its first public event in 1997 and was registered as a not for profit organisation in 1998.

The main objectives of the organisation are to build human capacity with emphasis on development; promote human development ideals; propagate and disseminate information on human development ideals and civic education at the grassroots and other levels of education; engage in developmental/educational activities such as research studies, seminars, conferences, street law programmes; investigate social malaise, prepare reports and publication.

Prof. Sarah B. Oloko – Ph.D (Chairperson BoT)

Prof Sarah B. Oloko is a Professor of Sociology of Education and former Director of the Distance Learning Institute at the University of Lagos. Her specializations include child development and children in need of special protection measures. She has pioneered different studies in different geo-political zones of Nigeria with the support of international organizations such as Ford Foundation, UNICEF, ILO, UNDP, IWGCL as well as the Federal Government of Nigeria.

Prof. Bolaji Owasanoye – (Member BoT)

Prof Bolaji Owasanoye is a socio-legal human rights advocate with over 30 years of experience in social development. He began his career as a lecturer at the Lagos State University before moving over to the Institute of Advanced Legal Studies. Professor Owasanoye served as the pioneer Executive Director of the Human Development Initiatives for over 19 years. He was Ex ICPC Chairman, he was appointed the Executive Secretary of the Presidential Advisory Committee on Anti-Corruption (PACAC), before he was appointed the Chairman of the Independent Corrupt Practices and other related offences Commission (ICPC). He consults for various national and international bodies, including Federal and State Ministries and Agencies, including the United Nations Institute for Training and Research (UNITAR), UNICEF, DFID, the World Bank, among others.

Hon. Justice Amina Adamu Augie. (Member BoT)

Hon. Justice Amina Adamu Augie retired as a Justice of the Supreme Court of Nigeria in September 2023. Formerly a Justice of the Appeal Court who was appointed a Justice of the Court of Appeal in 2002. She was a former Lecturer at the Nigerian Law School, Lagos between 1984 and 88 as well as a Lecturer at the Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria. Justice Augie moved to the judiciary after a stint as Senior State Counsel in the Office of the Chief Counsel to President Shehu Shagari in 1982/84. She was Chief Magistrate, Sokoto State Judiciary, 1988 -92; High Court Judge, Sokoto State Judiciary, 1992-2002.

Prof. Oluyinka Esan – Ph.D (Member BoT)

Professor Oluyinka Esan – has a Ph. D in Sociology from University of Glasgow (1993). She is a Professor in Media Studies at the University College, Winchester, UK, with research interest in the impact of the media on society particularly from a development perspective. Her work has focused on the social relevance of media messages, audience reception (women and children), studies on production practices and advocacy on child rights and health issues. She has a broad portfolio of consultancy experience in advocacy and behavior change communication, working with agencies, international bodies and local NGOs in Nigeria.

Prof. Omololu Soyombo – Ph.D (Member BoT)

Prof. Omololu Soyombo Graduated from the University of Lagos with a B.Sc in Sociology in 1977 and obtained his masters degree in Sociology from the University of Essex, England. He is a Professor of Sociology with the Department of Sociology at the University of Lagos; former Managing Director at University of Lagos Consult and former Dean faculty of Social Sciences. Prof. Omololu Soyombo has researched and published extensively, he is also a consultant sociologist for various institutions and Government agencies. He is a member of the Nigerian Anthropological and Sociological Association and member Integrated Transport Initiative. One of his areas of specialisation is sociology of deviant behaviour in youths.

Dr. Ngo Iyagba – Ph.D (Member BoT)

Dr. Ngo Iyagba graduated from the University of Ibadan with an M.B.B.S in 1976 and obtained a fellowship from the University of Lagos Teaching Hospital in 1987. Formerly lecturer at the Lagos University Teaching Hospital, she is a Fellow of the West Africa College of Surgeons (FWACS 1997), Fellow of Nigeria College of Obstetrics and Gynaecology (FMACO 1987). Dr. Ngo Iyagba is currently Medical Director/Consultant Obstetrician Gynaecologist at the Ultimate Charry Medical Center which is one of the leading gynaecological medical centers in Nigeria. She has a number of articles in her area of specialization. She is a member of the Society of Obstetrics and Gynaecology of Nigeria (SOGON), a member of the Nigeria Medical Association, and a member of the Nigeria Women Medical Association. She is very active in sports (Athletics), loves community health delivery programmes, and music.

Mosopefoluwa Owasanoye (Member BoT)

Mosopefoluwa graduated from the University of Coventry with an LL.B and went on to further her education at the Nigerian Law school. shortly after her call to bar, Mosope branched into the world of business operations consultancy and process improvement and has been a dynamic leader with over 8 years of experience driving operational excellence, customer success, and business transformation in fast-paced tech startups and global enterprises. Proven track record of scaling teams, implementing process improvements, and delivering measurable results. Six Sigma certified with deep expertise in SaaS, fintech, insurtech, and supply chain. She is a member of Operations Nations and the Black Ops community.
Mosope also qualified as an Advanced Chartered Insurance practitioner in Nigeria and has been a volunteer for Compassion Canada since the year 2021, reaching out, writing and praying for children all over the world who need our love and support. Mosope currently works as a Business Support Officer for the Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea.

Mrs. Olufunso Owasanoye – Executive Director (Secretary BoT)

Mrs. Olufunso Owasanoye is an Educator, Mediator, children’s rights advocate, Counselor, former Healing Facilitator, and social worker; she holds a Master’s Degree in Educational Management and Administration, as well as another Master’s in Social Work and Community Development. She possesses a Diploma in Adolescent and Family Counselling (DipSw) and a Diploma in Social Work, both from the United Kingdom. She is the current Executive Director of the Human Development Initiatives (HDI), and manages the affairs of the organization. She focuses on Children, Youths, Adolescents, and families and organizes seminars for Adolescents, School Counselors, children, and widows. She is the coordinator and facilitator of several student leadership training and capacity-building programs. Her hobbies are reading, community service, singing, and teaching.

Segun Alade, FCA, FCTI, CPA, FCMA, CGMA, FCIB, FNIM, MCIPM, MBA

Segun Alade is a New York Institute of Finance and London School of Business & Finance trained business leader with an impeccable eye cum sagacity for financial data. He is a highly sought-after professional by indigenous & international organizations. A dynamic and highly analytical professional with outstanding service delivery in audit & assurance, accounting, finance, business process, tax planning, training, and consulting. He holds an MBA degree and he is a fellow and member of various professional bodies, including; the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria, Chartered Institute of Taxation of Nigeria, Chartered Institute of Management Accountants – UK, Association of International Certified Professional Accountants – US, Chartered Professional Accountants – Canada, Nigerian Institute of Management, Chartered Institute of Bankers of Nigeria, Chartered Institute of Personnel Managers, amongst others. Segun’s tenacious capacity and stellar touch to every client engagement in both the private and public sectors is certainly one of a kind. Segun sits on the board of various organizations.