Meet our Governance and Leadership team

At TAConnect, our leadership is driven by a shared commitment to improve healthcare systems and health outcomes for communities across Nigeria. Our Governance and Leadership team brings together diverse expertise, extensive experience, and a passion for making lasting impact in the healthcare sector.

Board of Directors

Our Board is made up of experienced professionals and visionaries who guide the strategic direction of TAConnect, ensuring accountability to our mission and upholding our values of trust, innovation, and sustainability.

Chairman, Board of Directors

Dr. Mohammed Kamal Abdurrahman

Chairman, Board of Directors

Decades of leadership in public health, governance, and organizational development. Strategic vision connecting technical expertise with policy-level decision-making.

Chair, HR and Operations Committee

John Ushahemba Pilaku

Chair, HR and Operations Committee

Fellow Certified National Accountant with 18+ years managing large-scale donor-funded budgets across health, nutrition, and governance sectors.

Executive Director

Dr. Lilian Anomnachi

Executive Director

Accomplished global health expert with 20+ years experience in large-scale health programs across Sub-Saharan Africa. Successfully mobilized over $600 million in funding.

Senior Management Team

Our Senior Management Team comprises dedicated individuals who manage and oversee the day-to-day operations of
TAConnect, bringing the vision of our Board to life with precision and excellence.

Executive Director

Dr. Lilian Anomnachi

Executive Director

Accomplished global health expert with 20+ years experience in large-scale health programs across Sub-Saharan Africa. Successfully mobilized over $600 million in funding.

Technical Director

Dr. Layi Jaiyeola

Technical Director

Seasoned public health physician with 18+ years providing strategic technical leadership in RMNCAH+N and Health Systems Strengthening across Nigeria.

Team Lead, Finance, Administration & Operations

Innocent Philips

Team Lead, Finance, Administration & Operations

Chartered Accountant with 18+ years managing complex multi-country programs. Successfully managed portfolios valued at over $850 million across Nigeria, Mozambique, Cameroon, and the United States.

Director, Monitoring, Evaluation, Research and Learning

Comfort Kaliyad Kingsley-Randa, MSc

Director, Monitoring, Evaluation, Research and Learning

Seasoned MERL professional with 18+ years in public health programming, systems strengthening, and data-driven program management.

Head, Subaward Unit

Abosede Asabazele

Head, Subaward Unit

Seasoned grants and financial management professional with 18+ years experience. Provides strategic leadership in managing donor-funded projects and ensuring compliance across implementing partners.

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