Our Team

The People Powering Change

Board Of Trustees

Engr. Bethel Esamah

Chairperson, Board of Trustees

Bethel is a COREN-registered engineer and Certified Management Consultant with 9+ years’ experience across oil & gas, manufacturing, and clinical research sectors. She has led strategy and operations at Quest Oil Group, managed business development at Offshore Dimensions, and overseen regulatory compliance at a U.S.-based clinical research firm. Currently, she supports U.S. startups in execution strategy and leads CITIZINRE’s board, driving civic reform and inclusive development in Nigeria.

Zullaihat Muhammad Ohiare B.L., MA.

Founder & Executive Director

Zullaihat is a lawyer, policy advisor, and advocate for social justice with experience in legal reform, conflict resolution, and public service. As CITIZINRE’s founder, she leads youth-driven efforts to empower communities, promote civic engagement, and challenge injustice through law, advocacy, and creative expression.

Orifa Joy Omokoshe

Secretary

Dr. Yishawu Azeezat Iyabo

Member Board Of Trustees

Saleeman yusuf Issah

Member Board Of Trustees

Barka Duwara Esq

Member Board Of Trustees

Executives

Damilola Victoria Alabi

Head of Admin/ Disability Inclusion focal person

Damilola is a legal practitioner and Principal Partner at Exton Legals, Abuja, with expertise in intellectual property, health law, dispute resolution, and legal education. She coordinates the IPLAN Law Clinic and serves as Publicity Secretary of the NBA Garki Branch. A passionate advocate for inclusion, she has held key roles in the NBA Young Lawyers’ Forum and Lawyers with Disabilities Forum.

Lawal Yusuf kamaldeen

Head of Finance/Accounting

Yusuf is an accountant and ICAN student member with experience in audit, consultancy, and advisory services. He holds an HND in Accounting and a PGD from the University of Abuja

Itoro Miacheal

Policy & Advocacy Lead

Itoro is a lawyer with interests in corporate law, cybersecurity, and data protection. She is a certified Data Protection Officer (IIM) and holds a Certified in Cybersecurity (CC) credential from ISC2. She supports businesses in achieving data compliance and mentors youth on privacy and personal development.

Alex Onofeghara

Alex is a legal professional with experience in litigation, contracts, and advisory. He has worked with top firms and public agencies, and previously led product operations at a VR tech company. A certified intellectual property expert, he holds an LLM from the University of Exeter and is passionate about youth empowerment and advocacy.

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