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Mosun serves as the Executive Director of LEAP Africa.

She joined LEAP as a Programme Coordinator to manage the Trendsetters Social Entrepreneurs' Programme, a joint initiative between LEAP Africa and the Schwab Foundation for Social Entrepreneurship. Mosun later served as the Manager for the Business Leadership and Special Projects Department. In that role she managed the Africa Leadership Initiative (ALI) West Africa, a joint initiative with the Aspen Institute, Databank Foundation and Technoserve that seeks to develop a new generation of community-spirited leaders in Ghana and Nigeria. She also managed the Nigeria 2025 Project, which is designed to develop a series of scenarios on how Nigeria could evolve in future. Mosun also served as a facilitator for LEAP's Business Leadership Programmes across Nigeria and represented LEAP at local and international events. Prior to joining LEAP, Mosun worked as Programme Coordinator at Rhythm Productions, a social development focused Production Company. During her National Youth Service, she served at UACN Property Development Company.

Mosun received a Bachelors degree in Urban and Regional Planning from Federal University of Technology Akure. She also obtained an M.Sc from Lagos State University, where she studied Environmental Resources Management. In addition, Mosun is a Kabissa Certified Trainer and an alumnus of the United States International Visitor Leadership Program.

Ndidi is the Founder/Director of LEAP Africa. She is also the founder of NIA (Ndu - Life, Ike- Strength, Akunuba - Wealth), a nonprofit organization committed to empowering female university students in Southeastern Nigeria to achieve their highest potential in life. Prior to establishing LEAP and NIA, she was the pioneer Executive Director of FATE Foundation Nigeria, a nonprofit organization which promotes entrepreneurship and business development. She also worked as a Management Consultant with the Bridgespan Group and with McKinsey & Company. During her time with McKinsey, she served the nonprofit sector and fortune 500 companies in the packaged goods, retail, pharmaceutical and insurance industries in Chicago, New York and South Africa.

Ndidi has also worked as a Consultant with the World Bank, IFC, DFID, Ford Foundation's West Africa Office and the Center for Middle East Competitive Strategy in Palestine and Israel. In addition, she has served on Presidential Commissions in Nigeria, and as an adviser to the Ministry of Education and the Ministry of Youth Development.

Ndidi holds a Master of Business Administration from the Harvard Business School. During her time at HBS, she initiated the Annual African Business Conference. Ndidi received her undergraduate degree with honors in Multinational and Strategic Management from the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania.

Ndidi serves as a Director for a range of nonprofit organizations in the United States and in Africa, including the Chike Okoli Foundation, the Aart of Life Foundation and Tax Assistance. In addition, she is the facilitator for the Nigerian Economic Summit Group's Policy Commission on Governance & Institutions.

Ndidi has received numerous honors and awards. She was recognized as a Global Leader of Tomorrow and Young Global Leader by the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland. She received a National Honor, Member of the Federal Republic, from the President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria in 2004 and was recognized as the Young Manager of the Year 2005 by THISDAY Newspapers.

Ndidi speaks widely on the issues of leadership, entrepreneurship, youth employment and ethics. In addition, her articles on these topics have been published in local and international journals and magazines. Her first book - "Walking for God in the Marketplace", was released in December 2005.

Ndidi is married to Mr. Mezuo Nwuneli and they have a son and a daughter, Udenna and Amara.

Ngozi serves as General Manager at LEAP Africa. Prior to this role, she was the Programmes Manager for its Youth Department, where she had to manage the activities of its Integrity Institute, Leadership for Health and Youth Leadership Programmes. As Programme Manager, she represented and made presentations on behalf of LEAP at several local and international conferences. She also serves as a facilitator for LEAP’s Programmes across Nigeria. She came to LEAP with over seven years of work experience in the Nigerian Corporate Environment. Prior to LEAP, she worked with Sea Petroleum & Gas Group of Companies in various departments including Marketing, Administration and Client/Public Relations.

Ngozi is a graduate of Theatre Arts from the University of Port Harcourt, Rivers State, Nigeria. She also has a master’s degree in Public & International Affairs from the University of Lagos, Nigeria. In addition, she is a member of the second cohort of the British Council organized Interaction Leadership Programme.

Prior to joining LEAP, Obiora worked as the Admin/Account Officer at Eddy Bakery and Confectionaries. During his National Youth Service, Obiora served as an Account Officer in the Reconciliation Department at the Office of the Account General, Ogun State.
Obiora holds a Bachelor of Science Degree in Accounting from Ambrose Ali University, Edo State. He is a member of the Nigerian Institute of Management. He is also a student member of ICAN and Institute of Cost Management Accountants.

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