Our Board

Mallam Ibrahim Aliyu is a visionary leader who builds not just infrastructure, but opportunities. An alumnus of Ahmadu Bello University and Harvard University, his impressive career has spanned leadership positions as Secretary to a State Government, Permanent Secretary of Communications (Federal), and Permanent Secretary of Industry (Federal). Currently at Urban Shelter Limited, he uses his expertise to develop outstanding real estate projects in Abuja.

Engr. Olubunmi Peters brings over 28 years of public service experience to his diverse portfolio.  He has served as Managing Director/CEO of the Federal Road Maintenance Agency (FERMA), and his expertise extends to board positions at Roads Nigeria Plc, First Central (formerly XDS) Credit Bureau Limited, and Shaw University in Raleigh, North Carolina, USA.

Shaping the future of power across Southern and West Africa, Engr. Emmanuel Katepa brings a global perspective honed at prestigious institutions. He is a Fellow of the Engineering Institution of Zambia, a member of the Nigerian Society of Engineers and the Institute of Asset Management (IAM) UK, and a distinguished alumnus of the University of Birmingham, Augsburg University of Applied Sciences, and Copperbelt University in Zambia.

Engr. Sani Ndanusa, an alumnus of the University of Loughborough, has held key government positions such as Permanent Secretary of the Niger State Water Board, Hon. Commissioner for Works & Infrastructural Development, Hon. Commissioner for Transportation & Infrastructural Development, and Hon. Minister of Sports for Nigeria. He is also a fellow of the Nigeria Society of Engineers and a member of the Council for the Regulation of Engineering in Nigeria (COREN). 

With a wealth of experience as a Director in multiple departments and stepping up as the Acting Director-General of the Bureau of Public Enterprise, she is a dynamic leader and visionary. Currently, she is pursuing a PhD in the Legal Perspective of Public Enterprises Management and Reform. 

With a career marked by strategic brilliance and a commitment to public service, he has excelled as the Head of Strategy and Multilateral Relations in the Bureau of Public Enterprises. His role as PPP Coordinator and Special Adviser to the Hon. Minister of Finance showcases his expertise and dedication. He is an alumnus of the University of Lagos, University College London, the University of Hull, and the University of Oxford.

Steering the course at Urban Shelter Ltd. as Managing Director/CEO, She brings a leadership compass honed across diverse industries. Beyond Urban Shelter, her governance expertise extends to boardroom roles at Shelter Suites & Hotels Ltd and Urban Shelter Infrastructure Ltd. An alumna of Brunel University and the School of Oriental & African Studies, University of London, her academic foundation fuels her strategic vision.

An alumnus of Mercer University and Macon State College in Georgia, USA, he honed his communication skills in theatre arts before embarking on a successful entrepreneurial journey with LegalShield in 2004. Now, as Vice President of OPEC Investments in Atlanta, Georgia, he leverages his diverse background to drive success for the company

A visionary in real estate development, with over a decade of expertise. As the Managing Director of Shelter Suites Hotels, a premier hotel development and operating company in Nigeria, he has shaped the luxury hospitality landscape. Armed with a Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology from Drexel University, Philadelphia and a Master’s in Real Estate Development from Georgetown University, Washington DC, he seamlessly blends tech-savvy insights with profound industry knowledge.

Umar Usman Nagogo is a skilled professional with extensive experience in general management, negotiations, and interpersonal communication. He attended the Global Change Agents course at Harvard Kennedy School in May 2014, and studied Leadership, Ethics, and Corporate Governance at the University of Pittsburgh in October 2013. Umar holds a Master’s in Public Administration from the Nigerian Defense Academy and is based in Minna, Niger State, where he is fluent in English and Hausa.