Osuigwe Joseph
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Osuigwe Joseph
Joseph Osuigwe is a human rights advocate, social entrepreneur, and author with over 12 years of experience in the human rights field and educational sector.
During his National Youth Service in 2013, he initiated a groundbreaking community development project aimed at training over 2000 students and teachers across five communities in combating human trafficking and providing educational support. This project received an award from the Federal Capital Territory and later evolved into the establishment of Devatop Centre for Africa Development, a human rights organization officially incorporated in 2016.
As the visionary founder of TALKAM Human Rights Initiative, Joseph drives a transformative civic tech initiative that harnesses innovative technologies like the TALKAM App to catalyze actions towards the promotion and protection of human rights in Africa.
He is the initiator of The Academy for Prevention of Human Trafficking and Other Related Matters (TAPHOM).
In 2018, he was selected by the U.S Government for an International Visitors Leadership Program focusing on anti-trafficking efforts in the United States.
He has served as a technical advisor to European Union-funded project (The Action Against Trafficking in Persons and Smuggling of Migrants in Nigeria)
As the Executive Director of Devatop Centre for Africa Development, Joseph has worked with his creative team to propel the organization to the forefront of civic-tech utilization in human rights advocacy. Under his leadership, the organization has globally deployed TALKAM Human Rights App(www.talkam.app), thereby expanding its impact “From Africa to the World.”
PAULA OKO
HR/ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER
Paula Oko
Paula Oko is a human rights activist and writer. She is passionate about educating people about the ills of illegal migration.
PROGRAM MANAGER
Jubilee Ibik
Programs Assistant (Enugu)
Jubilee
Jubilee is a creative free thinker with excellent communication and project management skills. With a keen eye for detail, she ensures seamless execution of all programs in Enugu
Matthew Animasahun
PROJECT ASSISTANT (SOKOTO)
Matthew Sunday Animasahun
Matthew Sunday Animasahun is a Project Assistant at Devatop Center For Africa Development in Sokoto State with more than Five years working experience in the Humanitarian Sector. I am a graduate from Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto. Currently serving as the focal person in Sokoto State for TATIP project funded by USAID and Palladium and Implemented by Devatop Centre for Africa Development.
Jennifer Ikwueze
CORPS MEMBER
FINANCE OFFICER
JULINAN ONOUHA
Juliana Onuoha is a first-class graduate from Bingham University with a BSc in Accounting (Honors). She is an associate chartered accountant with ICAN and is experienced in the intricacies of tax, audit, financial management, and internal control systems. She has served in various capacities as a Financial Consultant to industries such as Oil & Gas, Hospitality, Education, NGO and the Real Estate Sector. She is self-motivated, smart and full of energy to work in any given capacity, especially in the areas of Strategic Planning, Vision mapping and Financial Management. She is a high executioner who hopes to expand in Financial Technology and Forensic Accounting via a Masters’s Programme in the aforementioned field. She enjoys travelling, YouTubing, Researching Mentorship, and writing
Monitoring & Evaluation OFFICER
UBOHO ANTHONY
Uboho Anthony is a public health consultant and Monitoring, evaluation, learning and knowledge management expert and has navigated the development sector for half a decade now. He is an indigen of Akwa Ibom state, a graduate of Biochemistry from the University of Uyo with a master’s degree in public health(completing) from Amadu Bellow University, Zaria. He is a passionate reader and positive thinker who advocates for the rights of orphans and vulnerable children as well as human rights through participatory processes of various projects he co-implemented. He hopes and believes that through his concerted effort, the world can be co-created in a more meaningful way so that every member of society, irrespective of race, tribe, class, etc., has a sense of belonging with zero stereotypes.
Janet Homo
Project Lead, Lagos State
Janet Homo
PETER MADUOMA
Audiovisual/Graphics ASSISTANT
Jennifer Ikwueze
COMMUNICATION ASSISTANT
Matthew Animasahun
PROJECT ASSISTANT (SOKOTO)
Matthew Sunday Animasahun
Matthew Sunday Animasahun is a Project Assistant at Devatop Center For Africa Development in Sokoto State with more than Five years working experience in the Humanitarian Sector. I am a graduate from Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto. Currently serving as the focal person in Sokoto State for TATIP project funded by USAID and Palladium and Implemented by Devatop Centre for Africa Development.
FINANCE Intern
WINIFRED IORKAHA
My name is Winifred Iember Iorkaha, and I am from Benue State, specifically from the Buruku Local Government Area. I have a background in Accounting. Currently, I am serving as the Finance Intern at the Devaatop Centre For Africa Development in Abuja. In my leisure time, I enjoy discovering new things and reading.
Olushi Sunday Ibirogba
ADMIN LEAD, Lagos State
OLUSHI SUNDAY IBIROGBA
Graduate of Auchi Polytechnic, Edo State & National Open University of Nigeria, Lagos. Passionate about social, community and humanitarian development.
Praise Eseagwu
ADMIN INTERN (nysc)
PRAISE ESEAGWU
Alheri
CASE MANAGER & VICTIM SUPPORT ASSISTANT
Alheri
With over 8 years of experience in Mental Health and Psychosocial Support (MHPSS), Alheri is a compassionate and impact-driven professional committed to the healing and empowerment of vulnerable populations. As a Case Management and Survivor Support Assistant, she brings a trauma-informed, survivor-centred approach to psychosocial care, ensuring that individuals, particularly, receive the support they need to recover and rebuild.
Alheri is skilled in coordinating esteem-building programs, facilitating gender-based violence (GBV) awareness campaigns, and connecting survivors to vital resources and services. Her background in project management and social advocacy enhances her ability to design and implement holistic interventions that foster emotional resilience and social reintegration.
Known for her empathetic nature and strategic mindset, Alheri is deeply passionate about creating safe, inclusive spaces where individuals can thrive mentally, emotionally, and socially. Her work reflects a lifelong dedication to human dignity, mental wellness, and transformative support.
Victor
Community Liaison Assistant, Lagos State
Victor
Victor Abba is a dedicated community development professional with over a decade of experience working at the grassroots level to drive social impact. At DEVATOP, he serves as a Community Liaison Assistant, supporting community engagement, awareness campaigns, and local partnerships to combat human trafficking and exploitation.
Victor has previously worked with the Nigerian Red Cross Society as a Community Field Officer, where he mobilized and sensitized communities, facilitated change-oriented initiatives, and led project implementation. His experience also includes roles in project management, client liaison, and administrative consulting with organizations such as Empowering Eve, Enovell Telecoms, and 3HF Foundation.
With strong interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills, Victor plays a vital role in fostering community trust and collaboration in DEVATOP’s field operations. He is passionate about education, youth empowerment, and social justice.
Hannah Okodike
Community Liaison Assistant, Lagos State
Hannah Okodike
Peculiar Inana
Monitoring &Evaluation Lead, Lagos State
Peculiar Inana
Muhammed Suleiman
Admin Assistant (Intern)
Muhammed Suleiman
Muhammed Suleiman is a Mass Communication Graduate from Kaduna Polytechnic and he is interests include Research, Traveling, Football and Serving Humanity.
Program INTERN (NYSC)
SIMIAT KOTUN
ICT OFFICER
Chiamaka ikwuexe
Emmanuel Augustine is a seasoned IT Specialist with over six years of experience in IT Administration. His expertise spans a wide range of functions, including system and network support, hardware/software installation, deployment, and troubleshooting, ensuring the smooth and reliable operation of computer systems.
He has a proven track record of coordinating and managing the communication aspects of international donor-funded projects such as USAID, UNFPA, the US Embassy, and the Freedom Fund.
Emmanuel’s skill set is diverse and includes hardware/software configurations, backup and disaster recovery management, and communication strategy development and implementation. He also possesses strong competencies in website design and management, search engine optimization, and digital media.
In addition to his technical skills, Augustine is adept at social media campaign creation and marketing. His diverse proficiencies enable him to contribute effectively to any organization’s IT and communication needs. His commitment to excellence and broad skill set make him a valuable asset to any team.
Ozor Ugonna Kingsley
Project Assistant, Enugu State.
OZOR UGONNA KINGSLEY
Ozor Ugonna Kingsley is a Community Development enthusiast, serial Volunteer, Social Crusader and Human Capital Development specialist. Ozor’s special interest is on Youth, Technology and Agricultural Development. With vast experiences in community organizing, he has a great knack for working in Rural Communities owing to his passion in closing the vulnerability gaps in all facets of human interactions especially as it affects underprivileged groups.
Ozor, is currently serving in different leadership capacities within the Civic Space as a member of various local and international Civil Society Coalitions and his disposition to excellence fused with active Civic Engagement has sustained his relevance in the Sector while he is contributing significantly to the grooming of young Change Makers since 2005 leading to his impressive track records.
Ozor has not compromised consistency since he chose the path of Charity and Activism hence his far-reaching humanitarian impacts.
He is a trained and certified Community Volunteer (CV), Community Facilitator (CF), Community Mobilizer (CM), Case Manager (CM), Field Enumerator (FE), Field Assistant (FA), Election Observer (EO), Community Champion and Leadership Coach.
As a renowned Rural Advocate, he is also a trained Sociologist and Anthropologist with Enugu State University of Science and Technology, (ESUT).
Augustine Emmanuel
ICT OFFICER
Janet Homo
Admin Lead, Lagos State
Janet Homo
Osuigwe Joseph
Executive Director
Osuigwe Joseph is anti-human trafficking advocate, author, educator, and gender equality champion. He studied education and mathematics from University of Nigeria Nsukka.
Emmanuel Obiabor
Grant & Program Coordinator
Grace Kalu
Program OFFICER
Shaibu Tahir
ACCOUNT OFFICER
Paula Oko
HR/Administrative Assistant
Paula Oko is a human rights activist and writer. She is passionate about educating people about the ills of illegal migration.
