Nigerian Young Professionals Forum boasts a highly experienced and knowledgeable executive team. They develop and delivers the organization’s strategy as approved by the trustees. The team is also responsible for identifying and recommending new opportunities; developing and implementing ideas; monitoring performance; allocating resources; and forging partnerships.
The Executive Team
David Osadolor
President NYPF
David Osadolor is a highly accomplished professional with a strong background in microbiology and strategic management. He has demonstrated expertise in sales, retail management, and strategic leadership throughout his career. From his early days as a Sales Executive to his current role as Sales Director at Zakaa, David has consistently driven growth and innovation within the luxury retail sector. His extensive experience in managing boutique operations, retail sales, and strategic planning has contributed to the success and expansion of the companies he has worked with.
He also seats as the CEO of Pomona consulting , a firm dedicated to security hardware and renewable energy.
With a passion for excellence and a commitment to continuous learning and development, David Osadolor is poised to make significant contributions and difference as the 1st President of the Nigerian Young Professional Forum, NYPF.
Alkasim Zangina
Vice Chairman
Alkasim works with Growth and Employment in States (GEMS 1) Department for International Development (DFID) funded program in Kano State. He has trained over a hundred Business Membership Organizations (BMOs) in advocacy, planning and organizational management across the country. He is the founder/chairman of Arewa Youth Peace Ambassadors, Youth Movement for Better Nigeria, Northern Nigeria Youth Leadership Forum (NNYLF), Northern Nigerians in Diaspora Youth Coalition (ZUMUNTA), World Youth Movement for Democracy.
Alkasim is the President of Akazio Investment and Consult Limited. He is a member of the Nigeria Youth Council; National Association of Nigerian Small Industries, Kano State; Kano State Chamber of Commerce Industries Mines & Agriculture (KACCIMA). He holds Master’s Degree in Business Administration (MBA) from Bayero University Kano; Master in International relation and Diplomacy, Ahmadu Bello university Zaria; and Certificate in Management in Public Sector from Ecole National D’Administration, Paris, France.
Damy Balogun
Coordinator, United Kingdom
Damy Balogun is the NYPF UK Co-Ordinator and a leader in SPAC Nation, one of the fastest growing movements in Europe, comprising thousands of young and progressive change agents interfacing in community initiatives and every sphere of industry.
A First Class graduate in Electrical and Electronics Engineering from the University of Greenwich, London, and at 24 was the youngest to be approved by the Engineering Council UK as a Chartered Engineer.
He has over 10 years of experience in the design, build, operation, asset management and project development of major railway projects including High Speed 1, Crossrail, The Great Western Electrification Project, Midland Mainline Electrification and the East Coast Mainline Power Supply Upgrade projects.
Okenfe Lebarty
Coordinator, United State of America
Okenfe Lebarty is founder of Liberty Leadership Foundation, a non profit that supports the much needed work of bringing about changes within the Nigerian Socio-political landscape. Its mandate it’s carried out in partnership with Liberty Leadership Academy, a bold new middle and high school that is set to take on the leadership vacuum. Currently, he directs the community engagement outreach for a major New York City Hospital. Okenfe was previously a Senior Associate at Families USA Foundation in Washington DC, working to advance healthcare justice. He is the Senior Community Engagement Specialist at Maimonides Medical Center Depart
Seun Ben–Omotehinse
Legal
Seun Ben–Omotehinse who will serve as in house counsel to the organisation was admitted to the Nigerian Bar in December 2010. Since then, he has been actively engaged in the practice of law in expansive areas of law ranging from legal and transactional advisory, dispute resolution, compliance, maritime, energy etc. He has worked on wide spectrum of commercial legal transactions, interface with government departments and other regulatory bodies.
