Our Leadership
Board of Trustees & Management
Our leadership brings decades of combined experience in security, law, development studies, and humanitarian service.
Arifu Mukhtar Usman
A multidisciplinary security and migration intelligence professional with over a decade of experience in Border governance and Migration Management. He serves with the Nigeria Immigration Service, leading interagency coordination, para-military operations, border surveillance, threat analysis, and emergency preparedness. The Founder of SCRF, he has contributed to national and international workshops on migration data, border security, and document fraud detection. His work reflects a commitment to ethical service delivery, security practices, and resilience building for communities.
Aisha Auwal Gabari
A committed legal professional, serving in the Legal Department of Aminu Kano Teaching Hospital, Kano, since 2022. She was called to the Nigerian Bar in 2018. Her expertise spans criminal and civil law practice, client engagement, Mediation and solicitor's work. She is recognized for her strong communication skills, contributing meaningfully to the legal profession and the healthcare sector.
Nurudeen Ahmad
A sociologist by training and holds a postgraduate background in development studies. He is an immigration professional with experience spanning banking and retail, public service, border management, data migration analysis, border patrol, administration, and team leadership on a national security assignment. He has a strong interest in social development, research, and continuous learning, with a background that supports both field operations and policy-related work.
Our Governance Structure
SCRF operates under a robust governance framework that ensures transparency, accountability, and effective oversight of all programs and resources.
As an Incorporated Trustee registered with the Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC) of Nigeria, the foundation maintains a clear separation between governance and management functions, with the Board of Trustees providing strategic oversight while the management team handles day-to-day operations.
Corporate Metadata
Values-Driven Leadership
Our leaders are committed to the nine core values that define SCRF's approach to community development and humanitarian service.
Want to Collaborate?
We welcome partnerships with organizations and individuals who share our vision of resilient, equitable communities.
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