Our leadership
Meet the people guiding our mission and driving positive change in our communities.
Board of Trustees
Prof. Ayuba Ibrahim Zoakah
Board Chairman
Prof. Ayuba Ibrahim Zoakah
Board Chairman
Prof. Zoakah is a Professor of Clinical Epidemiology and Community Medicine at the University of Jos and a Consultant Physician at Jos University Teaching Hospital (JUTH), Nigeria. He is an experienced physician, academic, researcher and public health specialist with expertise in clinical epidemiology, community medicine and health systems.
He is a Fellow of the West African College of Physicians (FWACP), and holds postgraduate qualifications in Management and an MBA. He has held several academic and institutional leadership positions such as chief medical director and has contributed extensively to medical research, public health practice and health systems development in Nigeria.
As Board Chairman of CARSi, Prof. Zoakah provides strategic leadership and governance oversight in support of the organisation’s mission for resilient communities, sustainable development and improved wellbeing.
Dr. Solomon Peter Wante
Board Secretary
Dr. Solomon Peter Wante
Board Secretary
Dr. Solomon Peter Wante is a researcher and academic with expertise in biotechnology, plant science and environmental sustainability. He holds a PhD in Biotechnology from the University of Canterbury, New Zealand, and has undertaken research focused on plant responses to environmental stress, biotechnology applications and sustainable approaches to environmental challenges.
His research has contributed to studies on plant biotechnology, phytoremediation, agricultural sustainability and the effects of environmental contaminants. He has published in international scientific journals and has experience working across academic and research environments in Nigeria and New Zealand.
As Secretary of the CARSi Board of Trustees, Dr. Wante supports board governance, documentation, coordination and institutional administration, contributing to CARSi's commitment to evidence-based action, environmental sustainability and resilient communities.
Executive Management
Dr. Haruna Wante
Executive Director
Dr. Haruna Wante
Executive Director
Dr. Haruna is an academic, researcher and development professional with expertise in renewable energy physics, plasma science, materials research and environmental sustainability. He holds a PhD in Energy Physics and has extensive experience in teaching, research, scientific collaboration and academic programme development. He previously served as a postdoctoral research fellow at Universiti Malaya, Malaysia, and has published numerous articles in international scientific journals.
His research interests include environmental applications of plasma technology, and innovative approaches to addressing energy and environmental challenges. He has collaborated with researchers and institutions across Nigeria and Malaysia.
