About SECHILD

Board of trustees

SECHILD is governed by a board of trustees responsible for strategic oversight, accountability, and safeguarding our mission.

Bar. Aver Gavar

Chair, Board of Trustees

Barrister Aver Gavar, Director of Human Rights Education at Nigeria's National Human Rights Commission, has over 30 years of legal experience. She holds an LL.B from the University of Jos and specializes in strategic planning, program development, and policy advocacy. Aver is a dedicated advocate for children's rights and the disability act in Nigeria. She represents Nigeria on the AU Committee for children's rights and chairs SECHILD, promoting the rights of children with disabilities.

Kawan Aondofa-Anjira

President, SECHILD (Mrs, FIMC, MILM, CILRM)

Kawan Aondofa-Anjira is a committed leader with over 20 years in banking. She holds a BA in Mass Communications and founded SECHILD in 2011 to support children with cerebral palsy. She has built strategic partnerships, developed health education programs, and advocates for policy changes. As a mother of four, including two children with cerebral palsy, her personal experience fuels her dedication. She has received numerous humanitarian awards.

Aondofa Anjira

Vice President, SECHILD

Aondofa Anjira, Vice President of SECHILD and a father of four, is a passionate advocate for children with special needs. He holds a BSc in Computer Science from the University of Ibadan and works at the National Pension Commission (PENCOM). Inspired by his two children with cerebral palsy, Sedoo and Aondofa, he actively supports and guides other fathers, advocating for the rights of children with disabilities.

Dr. Ver-Or Ngutor

Trustee

Dr. Ver-or Ngutor, a Consultant Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon, brings vast expertise to our board. With a BDS from the University of Ibadan and FWACS from the West African College of Surgeons, he has served as CEO/Surgeon at the Oral Health Advocacy Initiative and Consultant at the University of Abuja Teaching Hospital. He has performed over 9,400 cleft lip surgeries through Smile Train and is a recognized thought leader with numerous publications. His humanitarian efforts earned him the National Honors Award (MON).

Jessica Ofem-Arikpo

Trustee

Jessica Ofem-Arikpo is a dedicated professional with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Political Science from Benue State University, Makurdi. Passionate about human rights advocacy, Jessica channels her efforts into her role at the National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons and other related Matters. As a staunch advocate for child rights, she fervently works towards creating a safer and more equitable environment for children.

Weyinmi Eribo

Member

Weyinmi Eribo is the Founder of Zenforte Consulting, where she leads strategic partnerships and advisory initiatives supporting inclusive economic growth, women's entrepreneurship, and sustainable development across Nigeria and Africa. She has extensive experience in public-private partnerships, financial inclusion, and women's economic empowerment. Previously, as pioneer Director-General of the Women Chamber of Commerce, Industry, Mines and Agriculture, she led initiatives that trained more than 2,600 women entrepreneurs, expanded market access for women-owned businesses, and secured strategic partnerships and grants. Recognized among Top African Women Leaders, she continues to build high-impact partnerships that support women, youth, smallholder farmers, and inclusive enterprise.

Pius Ogbu Sunday

Member

Pius Ogbu Sunday is a development practitioner and project management professional with more than two decades of progressive leadership experience in programme design, implementation, monitoring, evaluation, and learning. As Head of Programmes & Operations at The Leprosy Mission Nigeria, he oversees multi-state health, disability, and mental health interventions while supporting project teams and partners. His expertise includes organizational governance, strategic planning, safeguarding, risk management, resource mobilization, and capacity building. He serves on several boards and national technical working groups focused on disability, assistive technologies, and mental health, and is committed to helping SECHILD strengthen its impact, accountability, and long-term sustainability.

Afa Mark-Iber

Trustee

Afa Mark-Iber (Mrs) is a dedicated child rights advocate and currently serves as the General Manager at the Federal Housing Authority (FHA) in Abuja. With Bachelor and Master of Science Degrees in Economics from the University of Maiduguri and the University of Jos respectively, Afa brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise to her role. A certified National Accountant and a member of the Nigeria Economic Society, she combines her professional acumen with her passion for social welfare.

Bar. Adegoke Oluyede

Member

Bar. Adegoke Oluyede is a lawyer and entrepreneur with interests across many fields of human endeavour. He is committed to human development and believes that the best version of ourselves, as designed by God, is found in Christ. He is happily married with two children.