Our Leaders
Meet the Faces Behind Borno Development Foundation (BDF)
Meet our Board of Trustees (BOT) & Board of Governance (BOG)
BOARD OF TRUSTEES (BOT)
1. Air Marshall Al-Amin Daggash – Chairman
2. Sen. Maina Ma’aji Lawan
3. Mr. Mohammed Hayatu-Deen
4. Hajiya Inna Ciroma
5. Hon. Mohammed U. Kumalia
6. Alhaji Kashim Imam
7. Barrister Joe K. Gadzama, SAN
Air Marshal Al-Amin Musa Daggash (Retired), CFR
Chairman
A highly respected former Chief of Defence Staff known for his distinguished service and unwavering commitment to national security.
Sen. Maina Ma’aji Lawan
Member
H.E. Senator Maina Ma’aji Lawan, C.O.N., is a Nigerian politician, businessman, and farmer who served as Borno State’s first elected Governor and a four-time Senator for Borno North.
Mohammed Hayatu-Deen
Member
Prior to his establishing Alpine Investment Services, Mr. Hayatu-Deen was the Pioneer Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer, FSB International Bank Plc (1990-2001).
Hajiya Inna Ciroma
Member
Hajiya Inna Maryam Ciroma, CON, is a prominent Nigerian leader, former Minister of Women Affairs, and recipient of the CON National Honor.
Hon. Mohammed Umara Kumalia
Secretary
Hon. Mohammed Umara Kumalia is a lawyer by profession with almost four decades of work experience in both the public and private sectors.
Alhaji Kashim Imam
Member
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Barrister Joe Kyari Gadzama, SAN
Member
Chief Barrister Joe-Kyari Gadzama (SAN); a Senior Advocate of Nigeria since 1998, is a legal expert in arbitration and energy law, serving as Chair of JICAM’s Board and a mentor to young lawyers.
BOARD OF GOVERNANCE (BOG)
1. Mohammed Hayatu-Deen – Chairman
2. Hon. Mohammed Kumalia
3. Dr. Lucy Surhyel Newman
4. Engr. Babagana Zanna
5. Engr. Goni Musa Sheikh
6. Hajiya Inna Ciroma
7. Engr. Mohammed Amate
8. Dr. Aisha Waziri Umar
9. Alhaji Gambo Dori
10. Hon.Umar Mustapha Kumshe
11. Ambassador Usman Sarki
12. Dr. Fatima Akilu
13. Dr. Mohammed Kyari Dikwa
14. Hon. Sani Zoro
15. Alhaji Kashim Bukar Shettima
16. Amb. Dauda Danladi
17. Barrister Ummahani Amin
18. Mr. Kyari Abba Bukar
19. Prof. Rahila Gowon
20. Alhaji Bulama Korede
21. Arc. Ibrahim Audu
Mohammed Hayatu-Deen
Chairman
The Chairman - Prior to his establishing Alpine Investment Services, Mr. Hayatu-Deen was the Pioneer Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer, FSB International Bank Plc (1990-2001).
Hon. Mohammed Kumalia
Secretary
Hon. Mohammed Umara Kumalia is a lawyer by profession with almost four decades of work experience in both the public and private sectors
Dr. Lucy Surhyel Newman
Member
International Consultant, Policy Advisor and Author, with almost four decades’ experience. Considers herself a global citizen, proudly African, of Nigerian descent and North Eastern Nigerian Extraction.
Engr. Babagana Zanna
Member
Baba Gana Zanna, a seasoned civil engineer with decades of experience, retired as a Federal Civil Service DG in 2008 and now leads Zanna & Associates.
Engr. Goni Musa Sheikh
Member
Engr. Goni M. Sheikh, a Fellow of the Nigerian Society of Mining Engineers, has over 35 years of experience in Mining, Oil and Gas operations, and managing several mining companies.
Hajiya Inna Ciroma
Member
Hajiya Inna Maryam Ciroma, CON, is a prominent Nigerian leader, former Minister of Women Affairs, and recipient of the CON national honor.
Engr. Mohammed Amate
Member
Registered with the Council of the Nigerian Mining Engineers and Geoscientists (COMEG), He is also a Fellow of the Nigerian Mining & Geosciences Society (NMGS).
Dr. Aisha Waziri Umar
Member
Dr. Aisha sits on various Boards including those of Jaiz Bank Nigeria, Berger Paints PLC, and NGX Real Estate Limited (A subsidiary of the Nigerian Stock Exchange Group).
Alhaji Gambo Dori
Member
An administrator with extensive managerial experience at state and national levels, serving as permanent secretary in Borno State and later in the Presidential Villa, Abuja, during three presidential tenures.
Hon. Umar Mustapha Kumshe
Member
In addition to his political and professional work, Kumshe has vast consultancy experience, particularly in procurement, project implementation, and corporate relations.
Ambassador Usman Sarki
Member
Ambassador Sarki’s career highlights consisted largely of policy and programmes development at the United Nations and at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
Dr. Fatima Akilu
Member
Executive Director of Neem Foundation. She is a trained psychologist with over 25 years’ experience in the field of mental health, psychology, Preventing Violent Extremism (PVE) and communications.
Dr. Mohammed Kyari Dikwa
Member
Dr. Mohammed Kyari Dikwa is a renowned figure in the field of Public Financial Management (PFM) Reforms within the Nigerian Public Service.
Hon. Sani Zoro
Member
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Alhaji Kashim Bukar Shettima
Member
Our BOG Member. Empowering others, igniting potentials. See Alhaji Kashim Bukar Shettima’s mission to inspire.
Amb. Dauda Danladi
Member
Ambassador Dauda Danladi, mni, is a former Nigerian High Commissioner to Pakistan with a distinguished career in civil service and diplomacy.
Barrister Ummahani Amin
Member
Ummahani’s legal practice is marked by her precision, strategic insight, and innovative approach to solving complex legal challenges.
Mr. Kyari Abba Bukar
Member
Kyari Abba Bukar is until recently the MD/CEO, Africa Operations of
Inlaks Computers Ltd., one of leading Information technology Companies in Africa.
Prof. Rahila Gowon
Member
Rahila P. Gowon, Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Academic) at the University of Jos, specializes in Literacy, Communication, and Gender Studies.
Alhaji Bulama Korede
Member
Alhaji Bulama Korede is a member of the Board of Governance.
Arc. Ibrahim Audu
Member
Arc.Ibrahim Audu is a member of the Board of Governance.