Meet Our Leadership
We provide legal assistance to the indigent and vulnerable by connecting them to volunteer lawyers willing to render pro bono legal services.
Yusuf Temilola Nurudeen
Yusuf is a legal practitioner with a bias for public interest law and litigation. He
is driven by the desire to utilise the full strength of the law to help those in
need find trust and solace in the Nigerian legal and justice system. He
possesses cognitive knowledge of civic engagements and peerless expertise in
Human Rights and Constitutional issues.
Yusuf is an alumnus of the Non-Profit Management Programme at Lagos
Business School and a Leadership in Public Management from Bridgewater
State University, being a 2023 Mandela Washington Fellow and a Fellow of The
Hague Institute for Innovation of Law (HiiL). He was a member of the Nigerian
Bar Association National Executive Working Committee (NBA-NEC).
For his works, Yusuf has been recognised and won awards. He was the Most
Outstanding Young Person in Law in Lagos State in 2022, HEAD Resource
Centre and MacArthur Foundation Outstanding Impact Award 2020.
Kehinde Adeyemi Adetola
Director, Legal Services
Kehinde specialises in protecting the fundamental rights of people. He is well-
versed in child protection, gender justice, human rights and criminal defence.
Excellent at conducting investigations and acquiring evidence for legal
proceedings, he conducts the foundation’s litigation strategies. He believes law
is the instrument for social re-engineering.
Mariam Odunayo Arole
Director of Programmes
Mariam is versatile in creating, managing and implementing programmes. Her
expertise stems from volunteering with reputable organisations such as the
Refugee Council in the United Kingdom. She is profound in protecting the
rights of young women and girls who faced discrimination in education,
employment, public service access, and voting.
She holds a Master of Law Degree (LL.M) in International Law (Human Rights,
Conflicts and Security) from the University of Hull, United Kingdom. She is a
2024 Mandela Washington Fellow.
Aisha Lawal
HR/Head Administration
Aisha is a seasoned project manager and HR expert; she crafts impactful
initiatives, uplifting communities and inspiring collective action. She is
passionate about issues of justice for girls and women. She is a Chartered
Institute of Personnel Management (CIPM).
Halima Toyin Usman
Head, Research and Policy
Halima has a diverse background in research, business, and administration. She
manages our data, conducts research, and compiles materials to support
informed decision-making. Halima holds a Bachelor’s and Master’s degree in
Political Science (Public Policy) from the University of Ibadan.
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Balikis Anoba
Research Officer
Balikis is true to the intersection of data and development. Balikis supports
social justice initiatives, focusing on advancing gender equity and instituting
meaningful correctional reforms. Through research and advocacy, she is
determined to foster a society where every individual can thrive with
transformative impacts.
Omotosho Benjamin Olusope
Research Officer
Benjamin has over a decade of experience in research. He is a Research
Associate/Lecturer in the Department of Nutrition and Dietetics at Moshood
Abiola Polytechnic, Abeokuta. He is a renowned agribusiness expert. He is
committed to youth development.
Daniel Padonu
Research Assistant
Daniel committed to promoting Sustainable Development Goals 6 and 13. He
believes that with good laws, the society would be better. He is working hard
on advocacy for human rights and sustainable development.
Musodiq Adeniyi Abdulhameed
Creative Director
Musodiq is a proficient visual designer. He specialises in building visibility and
brand communication for sustainability and impact. He advocates and believes
in a society where justice and collective responsibility promote national
development.
Olowolagba Saheed Abiodun
Director of Communications
Saheed is responsible for crafting and delivering the foundation’s narratives,
values, and purpose to boost our reputation and brand awareness. He has a
Linguistics and Communication Studies at the University of Port Harcourt.
Raheem Dolapo (Hamdallah)
Administrative Assistant
Dolapo is an ardent disability advocate. She is keen on fostering awareness
and inclusion for people living with disabilities and creating inclusive spaces.
She is a trained Counsellor for people with special needs. For her, justice
means empowering people with special needs and promoting an inclusive
society.
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