Odoziaku Ndidi Nwuneli who is the founder of the African NGO,LEAP Africa, has been appointed to one of the most prestigious foundations in the United States, the Rockefeller Foundation.
“Ndidi has worked with the public and private sectors to champion solutions that have improved the lives of vulnerable people in Nigeria and around the world.
Their deep personal commitment and extensive experience will make them invaluable to our efforts to advance The Rockefeller Foundation’s mission to inspire and foster large-scale human impact that promotes the well-being of humanity throughout the world.”
In her words, Nwuneli says it is an honour to join the board to help meet the needs of the most vulnerable communities across the world.
“The Rockefeller Foundation’s efforts to scale innovations that help meet the needs of the most vulnerable communities around the world are just as important now as they were when the foundation was founded.
“I am honoured to join the board of trustees to support the foundation as it continues to build on its legacy of leveraging data, technology and innovation to improve the well-being of humanity,” said Ndidi Okonkwo Nwuneli.
With more than 23 years of experience in international development, Nwuneli was recognized as a young global leader by the World Economic Forum, received a national honour (Member of the Federal Republic) from the Nigerian government and has been listed as one of the 20 Youngest Power African Women by Forbes.
SOURCE: https://www.thecable.ng/ndidi-nwuneli-appointed-board-member-the-rockefeller-foundation
