Our Team 
Amb. Emmanuel Ferdinand Uchemmadu is the Director of Ferdzan Institute of Leadership and Management Studies and the Pioneer Leader of the African Youth Network, a transformational leader dedicated to promoting good governance, democratic values, and sustainable development goals in Africa. Ishkama Global Change, UK, Country Youth Chair for African Youth Network. With a strong background in the 17 Sustainable Development Goals, he has organized over 20 webinars.
– He is the Director, Sustainable Development Awareness Campaign, United Nations Youth Association-Nigeria, Abia State Chapter.
-He holds a Higher National Diploma (HND) in Office Technology and Management.
– He obtained a Certificate of Recognition in Transformational Leadership and Organizational Performance from Pinnacle College of Corporate Leadership and Management Studies.
– He has a Professional Diploma in Peace and Sustainable Development from the Institute of Global Peace and Conflict Management, Abuja.
Memberships:
– Nigerian Institute of Management, Chartered (MNIM)
– UNITED PEOPLE GLOBAL CHAMPION (UPG) & Sustainability Leader
– United Nations Youth Association-Nigeria, Abia State Chapter
His civic engagement and community programs:
African Youth Network (AYN) is a youth led non-governmental organization that promotes good governance, democratic values and focusing on key SDGs: 2, 3, 4, 13, 16, and 17.
• Vision: To have a united and empowered African youths driving good governance, promoting sustainable development, and peace building.
•Four Pillars (YEAN) Youth Inclusiveness, Empowerment, Awareness, and Networking
Dr. Daniel Ojo is a Leadership enthusiast who holds an honorary doctorate in leadership and strategic management, a bachelor’s degree, and numerous Diplomas in different studies. He is passionate about education and research.
Daniel Ojo is a lecturer at Uma Ukpai Polytechnic Asaga Ohafia Abia State and P.A to Barr. Clement. PhD., the Rector of Uma Ukpai Polytechnic, on academic matters. He is the Director of Academics at Top Hill University of Ministerial Arts and Management Studies, an Aspire Leaders Alumnus, and A Teach For Nigeria Fellow. Daniel is a seasoned writer, speaker, a researcher par excellence, an administrator, a graphics and website designer.
Besides academics, Daniel sees the youth (including himself) as leaders who have the power to dictate their future through advocacy and strategic actions. He is the programmes and media director for the African Youth Network, a youth led organisation Passionate about Youth inclusiveness in governance and UN sustainable development.
Rubuiya Y. Zannat is a Co-founder of Ferdzan Institute of Leadership and Management Studies. She is an international relations specialist, policy advisor, and SDG leader with global experience across Europe, the Middle East, and Africa. She holds an MSc in International Relations from Royal Holloway, University of London, and completed advanced research training at the University of Oxford, focusing on qualitative and quantitative political analysis. Her academic and professional work explores soft power, sports diplomacy, governance, gender equality, and climate action.
Rubuiya has advised international organisations, youth networks, and traditional leadership institutions, including serving as Global Board Advisor to the African Youth Network and Strategic Advisor to HRM Queen Ameenata Koita in Ghana. She has led UN-aligned advocacy initiatives, contributed to policy briefs for governments, and managed high-level projects linked to FIFA and international development. A multilingual speaker and award-winning humanitarian leader, Rubuiya is a passionate advocate for women’s rights, youth empowerment, and inclusive global diplomacy.
Timothy Ayodele is an agribusiness and agricultural development professional with over 10 years of experience across agronomy, agro-processing, value chains, food systems, and smallholder farmer integration. He holds a degree in Agriculture from the Federal University of Agriculture Abeokuta, Nigeria and a professional certificate in Agribusiness Entrepreneurship from Business School Netherlands.
Having lived in Nigeria and Kenya, Timothy brings a strong cross-cultural perspective and has
worked at both operational and strategic levels, supporting agribusiness growth and development initiatives especially in the private sector where he has worked in senior management roles with companies such as Cato Foods, Ogunmod farms and farmers Academy and Optimum Valorem Consults Limited. He has also worked on impact projects facilitated by International organizations such as IITA,IFAD, IFDC,GAIN, HARVESTPLUS, IDH and USAID, focusing on capacity building, strategy, stakeholder coordination, inclusive farmer engagement and out-grower development. He is currently an Advisory and Oversight Service Provider, helping Agribusiness with strategic growth pathways development. Beyond his professional work, Timothy volunteers as a life skills coach and mentor, supporting youth in behavioral and career development, and serves on the Advisory Board of Sarauniya International Development Organization, USA, advancing strategy and community impact to women, youths and children in undeserved communities in Africa and the diaspora through health, education and economic programs.
Empowering individuals and organizations through education, expert leadership and management consulting services, driving innovation, excellence, and sustainable growth.
→ Organized over 20 webinars on SDGs and in commemoration of notable international days. → Prison visitation and support to inmates. → Charity & orphanage visits → School visits to promote education and nutrition → Reached 50 street kids through Zero Hunger campaign in Abia State, Nigeria. → Planted 30 trees and flowers in Abia State supporting environmental sustainability. → Established presence in 10 African countries, including Nigeria, Ghana, Uganda, Kenya, and others. → Supported over 50 young girls with sanitary pads in commemoration of the 2025 international Day of the girl child.
→To develop leaders and managers with global perspectives and competencies. →To provide high-quality education and training in leadership and management. →To foster innovation, entrepreneurship, and community development.
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