Our Team

CEDI Nigeria Our Team

CEDI staff and volunteers are passionate about empowering lives and building sustainable communities. We are committed to seeing individuals and families in vulnerable communities taking back their futures and living impactful lives.

Dr. Abiodun Momodu
Executive Director
He is a Senior Research Fellow at the Centre for Energy Research and Development, Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, Nigeria and an Associate Lecturer,
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Barr. Tokunbo Gatta
Gender and Social Development/Legal
She holds LLB and has vast experience in mobilizing women and community members on WASH, Clean Energy and Environmental issues.
Israel Onuvae
Director, Partnership and fundraising
He is a graduate of Business Administration with over 15 years experience in building partnership and fundraising. He has managed several environmental projects.
Olanike Olugboji
Senior Advisor, Clean Energy and Environment
She is an environmental advocate passionate about sustainability and economic independence for women. She has held capacity building trainings for over 3,000 women to develop entrepreneurial skills to run their own Clean Cookstove businesses with a Masters Degree in Urban and Regional Planning.
Obiora Chukwumba
Executive Advisor, Communication and Advocacy
He read journalism and has been active in the profession for some decades. He has edited a couple of national titles. He has served in the senior management position in some of the strategic media houses in Nigeria including African Concord, TELL Magazine,
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Onuvae Osamede
Senior Advisor, Programmes
She has over 10 years experience in research, conducting surveys, monitoring and evaluation, project management, administrative and organizational development for the World Bank, Nigeria Infrastructure Advisory Facility, European Union, Australian Aid etc. She has also managed over 100 partners of the Nigerian Alliance for Clean Cookstoves. She holds a Masters degree in Economics.
Mimi Ayala Aiyele
Senior Associate, Education and Health
She is a hardworking, innovative, confident, enthusiastic and resourceful individual who is passionate about health and education. She can work as a team and committed to work with little or no supervision. She holds a Masters in Research degree (with distinction) Biomedical Science and Translational Medicine, University of Liverpool, United Kingdom and is currently pursuing a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) degree in Pharmacy, University of Tasmania, Australia.
Joshua Omeiza
Executive Associate, Clean Energy and Environment
He has strong leadership capabilities and ability to direct complex projects from conception to fully operational status. He is a polish trained Nigerian, Navigator and Maritime Economist with over 34 years of active employment and cognate experience at management level in the Nigerian Maritime sector and infrastructural logistics services and provisions.
Titilayo Ayemoba
Senior Advisor, Human Resources
She holds a Bachelor of Art degree in History and a master degree in Industrial and Labour Relations. She has a wealth of experience in Human and Labour Relations and is an expert in conflict resolution.
Charles Adelekun
Head, Programmes and partnerships
He has over 20 years experience in technical, project and administrative management and has served as coordinator on several campaign and advocacy activities. He represents CEDI at several professional and administrative meetings. He has a graduate with major in quantity survey and project management. He is a fellow and researcher at the Centre for International and Strategic Studies (CISS)
Wajim Nuhu
Business Development Officer
He has over 9 Years’ experience in business development. He is a green ambassador and a member of the Carbon Credit Network, a network for marketing clean Cookstoves. He has broad knowledge on business, entrepreneurship, leadership etc. He has conducted several business development training and holds a Masters degree in International Business.
Tega Ukoko
Project Officer, Clean Energy and Environment
He is vast in project management and has managed several projects like Plusfactor International Ltd, Cleanscape Nigeria Ltd etc prior to joining CEDI.
Engr. Henry Ogbonna
Communications and Public Relations Manager
He has over 5 years experience in writing reports, proofreading, writing and editing scripts and journalism. He is proficient in has a proven ability to translate research into effective advocacy, lobbying and negotiations tools with a Masters (in view) degree in Engineering. He has published many works of fiction like Echoes of the Dark in 2015, the Last Dike in 2017 etc.
Rakiya Jatto
Finance Officer
She is goal oriented, self motivated and proficient in using spreadsheets and basic accounting softwares with first degree in Accounting.
Bridget Osarumwense
Gender and Social Development Officer
She has over 5 years’ experience on gender issues and community mobilization, a graduate of Educational Psychology, University of Abuja.
Mr. Charles Ekpo
Project Officer, Health and Education
Charles Ekpo is a Public Health expert with a Master’s degree in Public Health. He has worked with FHI 360, Sidhas project as well as the Epidemiology unit in ministry of health Cross Rivers State. He likes working with data and carrying out researches.
Caroline Edwin
Programme Manager
Emmanuel Ikobulu
Administrative Officer
Iregbu Kalu
Senior Communication Associate
He has over 10 years experience working on energy and climate change. He is a communication specialist with expertise in writing reports, scripts, documentary etc. He has a proven ability to translate research into effective advocacy, lobbying and negotiations tools with a Masters degree in Political Science.
Pharm Ernest Chima Okoli
Executive Advisor, Health
He has over 35 years experience in health management and pharmaceutical care. He has served as a National Deputy President of the Pharmaceutical body. He is a seasoned health manager & also an Alumnus of the African Business School, Abuja. He has attended many local &
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Dr. Igwe Peace Chinyere
Senior Advisor, Health (MBBS, WACS, NPMCN)
She is a highly reputed and widely consulted medical doctor with specialty in obstetrics and gynecology. She has served in both private and public health institutions where she has successfully managed series of high risk pregnancies among other
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Dr. Ajibogun Fidelia Halima
Programme Advisor
She has a Masters Degree in Microbiology with over 14 years experience working in the area of project management, report writing, conducting trainings, conflict resolution, administration and managing different programmes. She has good leadership and interpersonal skills. She is a team player with strong communication skills and ability to manage people and resolve conflict of interest in a peaceful manner.
Iregbu Kalu
Senior Associate, Communication and Advocacy
Iregbu Kalu has over 10 years experience working on energy and climate change. He is a seasoned communication specialist with expertise in writing policy briefs, reports, script writing and documentary production. He has a proven ability to translate research into effective and powerful advocacy, lobbying, and negotiations tools. He holds a Masters degree in Political Science.
Udochukwu Onuoha Emmanuel
Project Assistant, Health
He is a Laboratory Scientist with experience working in private organizations and non-governmental organization. He is a talented public speaker, life coach and counselor. He has project management and good communication skills.
Ambrose Oshionefa Gabriel
Solar PV Officer
He is an Electrical Electronic Engineer with over 5 years experience in solar PV installation, inverter installation, industrial and house wiring and CCTV Operator.
Friday Osagie
Community Development Officer
He is a graduate of Sociology from Ambrose Alli University. With over 8 years experience overseeing projects and outreaches. He has strong ability to plan, delegate, manage time and money, communicate effectively and make sound decisions.