Dr. Maulud Tafida-Isa is a confident, analytical, and highly experienced Chartered Environmentalist and Sustainability Expert with a strong track record of advising governments, international financial institutions, and private sector organisations on climate resilience, sustainable finance, and low-carbon development. He has worked across multiple countries including the UK, Nigeria, Ghana, Kenya, Uganda, and Italy. Dr. Tafida-Isa currently serves as Senior Partner at 1st Avenue Consulting, where he leads strategic sustainability initiatives and supports clients in achieving impactful environmental outcomes.

Olawunmi Olatunji is a clean energy finance advisor, project strategist, and entrepreneur with over 15 years of experience in Africa’s energy, infrastructure, and climate sectors. She is the CEO of Brockville Investments and Founder of Outlier Venture Lab, helping early-stage ventures and infrastructure developers become investment-ready. She advises global programs like GET.invest and PFAN, drawing on her background in geoscience, economics, and certifications like FMVA® and CGIA®. As the author of Idea Meets Market and creator of the Think Finance framework, she is committed to driving Africa’s green transition through innovation and inclusive development.

Dr. Kabari Sam is a Senior Lecturer in Environmental Systems at the University of Portsmouth and a Chartered Environmentalist with a strong focus on climate resilience and sustainability. A Fellow of the Higher Education Academy, he teaches a range of undergraduate and postgraduate courses, including Contaminated Land, Sustainability, and Coastal Management. His research emphasizes community-driven, context-specific solutions to environmental risks. Dr. Sam is known for his academic leadership, collaborative research, and commitment to sustainable environmental development.

Fatima Isa Tafida is a humanitarian logistics and supply chain expert with nearly 20 years of experience in international health and emergency operations. She serves as Regional Supply Chain Lead for WHO Africa’s Emergency Preparedness and Response, managing critical health commodity delivery across 47 countries. With a background in UN peacekeeping missions, she excels in complex supply chain management and inter-agency collaboration. Fatima is a recognized leader in strengthening health emergency systems and advocates for integrating logistics into broader crisis response frameworks.

Fidel Abowei is a geopolitical analyst and research consultant specializing in international relations and security studies. A PhD candidate at the University of Buckingham’s BUCSIS, his research explores Nigeria’s soft power and regional influence in West Africa. With experience in public-sector advisory, digital diplomacy, and user-centered research across the UK and West Africa, he blends policy insight with academic depth. Fidel frequently writes on political risk, conflict, and international development, driven by a passion for African agency in global affairs.

Soji (Olasoji) Fagbola, FICRS, is a sustainable development expert and Country Director at Mon Club International in Nigeria. He leads humanitarian and climate-focused initiatives, particularly in North-East Nigeria, to improve livelihoods in vulnerable communities. A Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Risk and Security, Soji specializes in Social Impact, ESG, Climate Venture Philanthropy, and Inclusion. He is also a passionate environmental advocate, known for promoting tree planting, grassroots conservation, and climate action.

Ihechiluru Charles Osueke is a data and reference management expert leading Reference Data Strategy & Adoption at Citi’s Enterprise Chief Data Office in Dallas. With extensive experience in global financial services, he specializes in building data frameworks, driving governance, and enabling cross-functional decision-making. Charles blends technical execution with strategic vision to enhance data integrity and operational efficiency. He is passionate about analytics-driven insights and advancing organizational growth in complex regulatory environments.

Mohammad exemplifies the bridge between Sahelian tradition and global commerce, blending local insights with a global perspective. His background from Kano’s commercial heart and academic prowess from the University of Liverpool equips him to elevate Sahelian commodities on the world stage.

Ibrahim Bashir is a seasoned product leader and procurement expert with over 20 years of experience in technology, supply chain, and entrepreneurship. He is the co-founder and product owner of Dillali, where he leads the development of digital financial tools for small businesses across Africa. A Chartered member of CIPS UK with a background in public procurement, he brings strategic and operational depth to every project. Ibrahim is passionate about scalable innovation, team mentorship, and using tech to empower businesses in emerging markets.