Nnenna Idika Ugbor
Volunteer Adviser, Program and Resource Mobilization (APRM) – FIGCI
Nnenna Idika Ugbor is a gender equality advocate, development practitioner, and social impact leader with over half a decade of experience designing, managing, and implementing transformative programmes that advance women’s rights, gender justice, inclusive governance, peacebuilding, and community development in Nigeria.
She serves as the Acting Executive Director and Programme Coordinator of Gender And Development Action (GADA), where she provides strategic leadership for programme implementation, organizational development, partnerships, and resource mobilization. She works collaboratively with government institutions, development partners, civil society organizations, traditional leaders, and grassroots communities to promote gender equality and women’s empowerment.
Nnenna has led the implementation of projects supported by development partners including UN Women, Ford Foundation, ActionAid Nigeria, Cuso International and other national organizations.
Her expertise spans women’s political participation and leadership, prevention and response to gender-based violence, women’s peace and security, economic empowerment, climate justice, advocacy, coalition building, and institutional strengthening.
She has spearheaded innovative community-based initiatives that strengthen local systems for preventing gender-based violence, increase women’s participation in political and governance processes, build community resilience, and foster meaningful engagement between citizens and public institutions. Her work has contributed to influencing public policy, strengthening women’s movements, and amplifying the voices of women and marginalized groups across Nigeria.
She is passionate about advancing policies and programs that expand opportunities for women and girls, strengthen institutions, and foster inclusive, resilient communities. Her work is driven by a commitment to gender justice, strategic collaboration, and sustainable social impact.