Our Team

The people behind the work

Our board of trustees provides governance and strategic direction; our senior management team leads program delivery across every state we work in.

Senior Management Team

Sunny Airenakhor Eseigbe

CEO / Executive Director

Sunny Airenakhor Eseigbe

CEO / Executive Director

A highly experienced professional with a strong track record of over 16 years in project management, policy development, and stakeholder engagement. As the CEO/Executive Director of SAVE Initiative, he has successfully led projects and programs focused on Agribusiness, Researches, HIV/AIDS, Malaria, TB services, and support for Orphans and Vulnerable Children (OVC), demonstrating expertise in driving impactful initiatives in the Agricultural and health sector.

Steven Batanda, PhD

Program Coordinator

Steven Batanda, PhD

Program Coordinator

A foreign expert with extensive international experience, having worked in over 13 countries, bringing a wealth of knowledge and achievement to SAVE Initiative. As a versatile professional, he leverages his expertise in organizational management, communication, and problem-solving to provide technical support, facilitate partnerships, and ensure smooth program implementation, playing a key role in driving the organization's mission forward.

UanzeKin Scholastica, PhD

Finance Manager

UanzeKin Scholastica, PhD

Finance Manager

A seasoned professional with expertise in finance, public administration, IT, health, and education. She has worked in the department of Banking and finance in the university of Benson Idahosa University (BIU). As Finance Manager at SAVE Initiative, she leverages her skills in finance, leadership, and management to oversee financial risks and ensure responsible resource management, contributing to the organization's financial sustainability and impact.

Silas Oduh Idoko, PhD

Monitoring & Evaluation Specialist

Silas Oduh Idoko, PhD

Monitoring & Evaluation Specialist

A seasoned Monitoring and Evaluation Specialist with a strong background in Agro-data, HIV/TB and OVC programming, humanitarian work, and project management. Dr. Silas has worked with US Department Of Defense (DOD) coordinating programs funded by USG across the whole of Nigeria. He brings over 14 years of experience in leveraging data analysis and management skills, utilizing various computer applications and databases to drive results

Mariam Jeffrey-Obiora Isegen

Head, Administration

Mariam Jeffrey-Obiora Isegen

Head, Administration

A highly experienced professional with over 11 years of expertise in management, administration, and resource mobilization in humanitarian programming, focusing on staff capacity building, right and Protection, and relations. As Head of Administration at SAVE Initiative, she plays a crucial role in ensuring the smooth operation of the organization and supporting its mission.

Andrew Adaji, PhD

Program Lead

Andrew Adaji, PhD

Program Lead

A strategic leader with expertise in Agricultural Sciences, program management, stakeholder engagement, and team leadership. At SAVE Initiative, he drives impactful initiatives that empower communities and promote sustainable development across various states in Nigeria, contributing to the organization's mission to create lasting change.

Board of Trustees

Chief Engr. George Izobo

Chairman, BOT

Chief Engr. George Izobo

Chairman, BOT

Chief Engr. George Izobo brings a wealth of leadership and public service experience to his role as Chairman of the Board of Trustees for SAVE Initiative. He is the Former National Chairman of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), where he provided leadership to journalism practice and press advocacy at the national level, and he previously served as the Local Government Chairman of Owan East, Edo State, bringing firsthand experience in grassroots governance and community development. His distinguished record across media leadership and local government administration lends SAVE Initiative deep credibility, strong institutional judgment, and a steady hand in guiding the organization's mission to serve underserved communities.

Ujiagba Claudia Christiana

Secretary, BOT

Ujiagba Claudia Christiana

Secretary, BOT

Mrs. Ujiagba Claudia Christiana serves as Secretary of the Board of Trustees for SAVE Initiative, bringing with her a wealth of experience as a veteran entrepreneur and finance and business consultant. Her deep grounding in enterprise development, financial strategy, and business advisory work equips her with the sharp organizational acumen and fiscal discipline essential to sound governance. Her presence on the Board strengthens SAVE Initiative's institutional capacity and reinforces the financial stewardship and strategic clarity needed to advance the organization's mission of serving underserved communities.

Obasi Joyce Ukamaka

Treasurer, BOT

Obasi Joyce Ukamaka

Treasurer, BOT

Mrs. Joyce Ukamaka Obasi serves as Treasurer of the Board of Trustees for SAVE Initiative, bringing with her over 10 years of seasoned experience as an accountant and educationist. Her strong background in financial practice, coupled with her dedication to education, equips her with the precision, integrity, and disciplined oversight essential to sound financial stewardship. Her presence on the Board strengthens SAVE Initiative's financial accountability and transparency, reinforcing the organization's commitment to responsible resource management in service of underserved communities.

Chief Engr. Omozore Osaze Churchill

Member, BOT

Chief Engr. Omozore Osaze Churchill

Member, BOT

Chief Engr. Omozore Osaze Churchill serves as a Member of the Board of Trustees for SAVE Initiative, bringing with him the technical expertise and leadership of a prominent Mechanical Engineer, currently heading the Engineering Unit at the prestigious University of Benin. His strong background in engineering and infrastructure management brings valuable technical insight and disciplined problem-solving to the Board, strengthening SAVE Initiative's institutional capacity as it works to build lasting infrastructure and solutions for underserved communities.

Onoh Chinonso Paul

Member, BOT

Onoh Chinonso Paul

Member, BOT

Mr. Onoh Chinonso Paul (MSc, PGD, BSc) serves as a Member of the Board of Trustees for SAVE Initiative, bringing with him over 15 years of renowned experience in humanitarian programming. His strong academic foundation, combined with extensive field expertise in designing and delivering humanitarian interventions, equips him with deep insight into community needs and program effectiveness. His presence on the Board strengthens SAVE Initiative's strategic direction and reinforces its commitment to impactful, well-designed programming for underserved communities.

+234 813 718 1090

savefng@gmail.com

No. 9 Victory Estate, Iuleha Street Kubwa, Abuja

The people behind the work

Senior Management Team

Sunny Airenakhor Eseigbe

Steven Batanda, PhD

UanzeKin Scholastica, PhD

Silas Oduh Idoko, PhD

Mariam Jeffrey-Obiora Isegen

Andrew Adaji, PhD

Board of Trustees

Chief Engr. George Izobo

Ujiagba Claudia Christiana

Obasi Joyce Ukamaka

Chief Engr. Omozore Osaze Churchill

Onoh Chinonso Paul

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+234 813 718 1090

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savefng@gmail.com

www.saveinitiatives.com

No. 9 Victory Estate, Iuleha Street Kubwa, Abuja