LEAP Africa, one of Africa’s foremost youth-focused
leadership development non-profit organisation is pleased to announce the appointment of
Iyadunni Olubode as a new Board Member.
Iyadunni Olubode is the Director of Nigeria Programs, MSD for Mothers. In this role, she collaborates with stakeholders across various sectors to recognise and advance innovative solutions aimed at increasing access to high quality, respectful maternity care for all Nigeria women. After leaving the private sector to pursue an interest in the development sector, she served first in LEAP Africa as Executive Director, an experience that will be beneficial in executing her duties as a member of the organisation’s board. Iyadunni has supported strategic development consulting efforts for multilateral organisations.
As an organization focused on leadership development, LEAP Africa has been highly selective
in appointing individuals to its governance level over the past two decades. These carefully
chosen members provide essential strategic direction, helping to realize the organization’s ultimate aim of raising leaders and transforming Africa.
Iyadunni Olubode will be joining a board of dynamic industry experts and astute leaders, including Dr. Joe Abah, Country Director, DAI; Tola Adeyemi, Regional Senior Partner and Chief Executive, KPMG; Uche Pedro, Founder, Bellanaija; and Sadiq Usman, Head, Corporate Business Development, Flour Mills of Nigeria Plc; Mr Larry Ettah, Vice Board Chair, LEAP Africa; and Mrs. Claire Omatseye, Board Chair LEAP Africa.
According to Kehinde Ayeni, the Acting Executive Director, LEAP Africa, “We are honoured to
welcome our new Board Member to the LEAP Africa Board of Directors. The diversity of her
experience and her unique experience as a former Executive Director makes a rich blend for us as we strive to achieve our mission across the Continent.”
For over 20 years, LEAP Africa continues to uphold its leadership values as it positions to actualise its set goals, pushing the frontiers of leadership in Africa, LEAP Africa will continue to raise leaders that will transform Africa.
