Board of Trustees
Our Board of Trustees comprises accomplished professionals dedicated to the mission of the Safe Haven Foundation. Collectively working to combat domestic violence and provide critical support for survivors and their families.
Prof. Fatima Waziri-Azi, PhD
Prof. Fatima Waziri–Azi is a Professor of Public Law at the Nigerian Institute of Advanced Legal Studies (NIALS), a legal practitioner, an Associate Member of the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators (UK); a distinguished academic, a published author, a human rights activist, Notary Public for Nigeria and founder, Safe Haven Foundation (SHF).
Prof. Waziri–Azi is committed to championing the rights of the marginalized, particularly women and children, by undertaking sustainable reforms that enhance people-centered, access to justice. Throughout her illustrious career, Prof. Waziri-Azi has harnessed the power of the law as a force for positive change.
Her work experience includes-Director-General of the National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP) from 2021- August 2024; Senior Special Assistant to former President Muhammadu Buhari on Rule of Law, Office of the Vice President from 2019 to 2021; Attorney & Program Officer at Human Rights Law Service; Legal Associate at the New York City, Administration of Children Services, Division of Legal Services; Legal Fellow at Transparency International USA, (Washington, D.C.); Researcher at the Presidential Advisory Committee Against Corruption (PACAC).
Prof Waziri–Azi, has a Bachelor of Laws Degree from the Ahmadu Bello University Zaria; a Barrister-at-Law Degree from the Nigeria Law School Lagos; Master of Law Degree in International Law and Human Rights, from St Thomas University School of Law, Miami–Florida, USA; a Doctor of Juridical Science Degree (PhD in Law) from the University of Pittsburgh School of Law, Pittsburgh–Pennsylvania State, USA; and a Certificate in Public Leadership from the Harvard Kennedy School Executive Education Program, Boston-Massachusetts, USA.
Prof Waziri-Azi is the 2022 recipient of the prestigious University of Pittsburgh Sheth International Young Alumni Achievement Award. She is a member of the Nigerian Bar Association; Association of Women in Development; Women in International Security and the International Scrabble Club. Dr Waziri–Azi can be reached via email at fatima@safehaven-foundation.org
Patrick Nnamdi Azi
Patrick Azi is an engineer by training and a graduate of the University of Benin, Nigeria. During his early career as an Engineer, Patrick worked with various oil companies including Shell Nigeria. He later ventured off on his own to become an entrepreneur.
He is currently the Chief Executive Officer of 3D Hi-tech Limited. His area of focus is power generation.
As a distinguished philanthropist, Patrick is passionate about the plight of women and children. He seeks to contribute his quota to the betterment of these groups of persons by contributing to their cause.
Patrick enjoys traveling and exploring different cultures of the world.
He is a voracious reader and enjoys watching football.
Dr. Sandra Nneka Anyoha, DNP, FNP, MSN, MPH, APRN
Dr. Sandra Nneka Anyoha formed the National Association of Nigerian Nurses in North America (NANNNA) by contacting various Nigerian Nursing organizations. In 2007 when there were high incidences of domestic violence among Nigerians in the United States of America, she rallied all the chapter presidents of the Nigerian Nurses Association in USA and Canada to form NANNNA.
She is a board member of NANNNA and served as its first National Secretary. Dr. Sandra holds a Doctorate in Nursing (Family practice) from the University of Massachusetts Amherst USA with an emphasis on maternal child health. Dr Sandra obtained her Bachelor’s degree in Nursing from Hunter College. In addition, she has a master’s degree in Science and a Masters degree in Public Health (MPH) from Hunter College City University of New York.
Dr. Anyoha is currently the Chief Nursing Officer at Modern Era Pediatrics. She has an extensive experience as a Professional Registered Nurse, spanning over 16 years. She has worked in various fields of nursing; Critical care, adult nursing, public health, pediatric nursing, and management. She is also a staff member at Stamford Hospital where she is the chair of the Night council
Dr. Anyoha is a true visionary who understands that Nurses are first-line healthcare providers and have the necessary skills to impact healthcare. Sandra believes that Nigerian Nurses should participate in the health care policy in order to transform the current health care system in Nigeria to a truly holistic system where health care can be accessed by all. She is passionate about the health of women and children. Dr Anyoha is a recipient of the prestigious “Florence Nightingale “award in the state of Connecticut. She has received numerous patient satisfaction letters and a leadership award from NANNNA. Sandra was a research intern at (UNICEF) and participated in the publication of UNICEF work on “Girls’ Education”.
Sandra was a sub-investigator for a pediatric research project on Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome (NAS) Score at Stamford Hospital. This research could help us identify areas of the NAS Score that need improvement so that we can provide Supportive treatment to neonates withdrawing from opiates and was accepted for poster presentation by the Journal of Pediatrics in the USA.
Sandra participated in the Nigerian Ministry of Health roundtable discussion on “The effectiveness of Medical Mission in Nigeria “Sandra volunteers with Girls Scouts of America and is active in her local church. She enjoys reading, dancing, traveling, and yoga. She is married to a physician Dr. Anselm Anyoha, and they are blessed with three beautiful children.
Dr. Anyoha can be reached via email at sandra@safehaven-foundation.org
Jimmy Ashafa Waziri
Jimmy Ashafa Waziri is the Director, of Heritage Computer Services Limited, Nigeria. His high-level Information Technology skills took him to the level of an Advisor on Information and Communication Technology to two past governors of Kaduna State Governor. Jimmy also is an educationist and this aspect of his career elevated him to the position of Vice Principal, at Nigerian Turkish International College, Kaduna.
His love for the care and empowerment of women/children/youths motivated him to assume the duty of the Secretary-General, I Care Women and Youth Initiative a Pet Project of Her Excellency, Hajia Namadi Sambo, the wife of a former governor of Kaduna State and Vice President of Nigeria.
Dr. Diane Igoche
Diane A. Igoche, PhD is a passionate human rights advocate. Diane seeks to understand the underlying causes of domestic violence in the family setting. She volunteers with groups dedicated to the empowerment of survivors of domestic abuse, and she is dedicated to supporting the mission of Safe Haven to make a great impact in society.
Professionally, Diane is an Assistant Professor of Computer Information Systems with a budding expertise in grant writing. Diane can be reached via email at diane@safehaven-foundation.org
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