LEAP Africa Appoints Olubode As New Board Member

LEAP Africa has appointed announce Iyadunni Olubode as a new board member.

LEAP is one of Africa’s foremost youth-focused leadership development non-profit organisation

Iyadunni Olubode is the director of Nigeria Programs, MSD for Mothers. In this role, she collaborates with stakeholders across various sectors to recognise and advance innovative solutions aimed at increasing access to high-quality, respectful maternity care for all Nigeria women.

After leaving the private sector to pursue an interest in the development sector, she served first in LEAP Africa as executive director, an experience that will be beneficial in executing her duties as a member of the organisation’s board. Iyadunni has supported strategic

development consulting efforts for multilateral organisations.

As an organisation focused on leadership development, LEAP Africa has been highly selective in appointing individuals to its governance level over the past two decades. These carefully chosen members provide essential strategic direction, helping to realise the organisation’s ultimate aim of raising leaders and transforming Africa.

According to the acting executive director, LEAP Africa, Kehinde Ayeni, “we are honoured to welcome our new Board Member to the LEAP Africa Board of Directors. The diversity of her experience and her unique experience as a former executive director makes a rich blend for us as we strive to achieve our mission across the Continent.”