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GADA STAFF PROFILE |
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Ms Nkoyo Toyo
Founder of GADA
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She holds an LL.B and LL.M degree in law and an M.A degree on Governance and Development from the Institute for Development Studies (IDS), University of Sussex in the United Kingdom (U.K.).
She has made key Presentations and has participated in key International trainings such as “New Approaches in Participatory Development in Canada.
She is also part of an ongoing research involving 5 countries on Rights Based Development and ways groups are linking Rights and Participation, the research is carried out by the Participation Group of IDS in the University of Sussex.
• She is currently a member, Board of Governors, Commonwealth Foundation.
• Also a member Civil Society Advisory Committee, Commonwealth Foundation.
• And was chair of the Steering Committee of the 2003 Commonwealth People Forum.
Nkoyo has demonstrated skill in Programme Development and Management with specialization in |
Gender issues and the use of Participatory Methodologies and Learning. She has provided Consultancy Services for several National and International organizations to mention a few;
1. Federal Ministry of Women Affairs
2. UNIFEM
3. The British Council
4. USAID
5. Common Wealth Foundation
6. IDASA
7. Action Aid
8. European Union |
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Ms Susan Bassey Duke
Programme Director
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Susan holds a B.Sc. degree in Communication Arts and a P.G.D in Management Studies from the University of Uyo and University of Calabar respectively. Susan joined GADA, Lagos in 2001 and has since networked with several civil society groups to secure the rights of women within a clear framework of international standards. Some of Susan’s engagements and activities include;
• Debates on Politicization of Constitutional Reforms from a Gender Perspective
• African Women & the New Partnership for Africa’s Development, (NEPAD)
• Regional Conference For African Parliamentarians on the recent Strategic Development initiatives in Africa
• A workshop on National Strategic meetings on Affirmative Action and Quotas for Women in Political Parties Prior to her joining GADA, She worked in the external relations function of SPDC as a Government Relations Adviser for Bayelsa state, Rivers state, and Akwa Ibom state, Still within the same function she had a stint with the Media and Community relations activities |
of SHELL. Susan has a broad knowledge and workings of activities of key stakeholders in the Niger Delta.
Susan has demonstrated skill in mobilizing and empowering women in the areas of Information, networking and training. She has strong programme management skills.
Susan is currently involved in Advocacy efforts with policy makers on a gender responsive budget and accountability in Rivers State and also part of an Expert’s Consultative Process on the Affirmative Action Bill.
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Ms Deborah Effiong
Programmes Manager
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Deborah holds an LL.B and B.L degrees in Law from the University of Calabar and the Nigerian Law School, respectively. Deborah joined GADA in 2001 and has since demonstrated great experience in women’s human rights advocacy. Deborah has actively engaged in series of programmes and platforms which provide insights into Women’s Experiences, notable amongst them are;
1. The National Coalition on Affirmative Action.
2. Gender Coalition on Constitutional Reforms
3. The Feminist Movement in Nigeria (FEMIN)
4. The Nigerian Gender Budget Network (NGBN)
5. NDI- Research on Women’s Electoral Experiences
6. National Campaign on Violence against Women
7. Challenging Patriarchy Project
Deborah is a civic educator and has facilitated / partnered with FIDA, IFES and RSIEC in providing civic education training for women Aspirants, Election monitors, youth groups, CSOs and CBOs.Deborah is also a trained Peace Advocate in Conflict Management and Peace Building by IDASA and IFESH and has also received trainings on Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR). |
She has facilitated in conflict management training workshop /FGDs for women in Okrika and Erema communities in Rivers state as well as Otuasega and Biseni communities in Bayelsa State.
Deborah was also a participant at the 8th WAMM meeting on Financing Gender Equality for Development and Democracy of the Commonwealth Foundation in Uganda in June, 2007.
Deborah was also part of an Expert’s Consultative forum in Addis Ababa, to develop a legislative framework within the United Nations (UN) and Economic Commission for Africa (ECA) to address Violence Against Women.
In addition, Deborah’s engagements at the 54th Session of the Commission on the Status of Women in New York exposed her to the broader dimensions of gender issues.
Deborah is currently involved in Development Planning, Facilitation and Networking for GADA and is also facilitating a legislative agenda through an Affirmative Action Bill to address the historical marginalization of women in politics. |
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Nkoyo Toyo
GADA's Founder &
First Executive Director
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