Our Team
Our Board of Trustees
Our Board of Trustees provides strategic oversight, safeguards AWJAI’s values and ensures accountability in the pursuit and delivery of our mission.
Founder & Chairman, Board of Trustees
Asabe Waziri, Founder & Chair, Board of Trustees
Petroleum Engineer with over 25 years working experience in the Oil and Gas Industry in the United Kingdom and Nigeria. Currently, business manager at NNPC Ltd.
Board Member
Prof. Olanrewaju Aladeitan, Board member
An esteemed Professor of Energy and Natural Resources Law at the University of Abuja, who stands as a multivalent strategist and results-oriented team player, possessing high exceptional analytical prowess and strategic planning abilities.
Prof. Aladeitan combines strong leadership, administrative and organizational acumen derived from an extensive background encompassing academic excellence and professional expertise in law, management and impactful development initiatives.
Board Secretary & Board Member
Henry Kelechukwu Eni-Otu Esq.. Board secretary & Board member
A Lawyer, he is co-founding Partner and the Lead Partner of The Law Corridor, Abuja. Henry is an astute and avid Litigator and Advocate in the protection and fight against abuse and infringements of rights of individuals.
Mr Eni-Otu has extensive and expansive Courtroom experience, defending and protecting Clients in challenging disputes on issues of Civil and Criminal Liabilities and wrongs.
Board Member
Chimaobi John Abengowe, Esq, Board member
Board Member
Board member Olukayode Abimbola Thomas, Board member
Board Member
Board Member Peter Mustapha Waziri, Board member
A highly esteemed educator and civil servant with over 35 years of experience in education. Â Renowned for his outstanding leadership as a Chemistry teacher and administrator, he has been honoured with numerous awards.
During his tenure as Principal of Federal Government College (FGC) Ganye, Adamawa state; he spearheaded inclusive administration, enforced discipline, and upheld a zero- tolerance policy against exam malpractice.
Beyond his career, Mr Waziri passionately advocates for peace and justice. Â His interests include football, cooking and photography.