Our Team
The founding Board of Trustees.
Three founders bring governance, operational and program leadership to RootsToRise Youth Empowerment Foundation — appointed at our inaugural meeting on 18 May 2026.
Ajulu Alagbu
Chairman, Board of Trustees
Provides overall governance leadership and represents the Foundation at a strategic level.
- Presides over Board & general meetings
- Provides governance leadership
- Represents the Foundation strategically
Zubairu Usman
Secretary / Executive Director
Manages day-to-day operations and coordinates program delivery across the Foundation.
- Manages day-to-day operations
- Maintains official records
- Coordinates programs & executes Board decisions
- Manages partnerships
Flora Solomon
Trustee / Program Director
Designs and supervises programs, overseeing training implementation and impact.
- Designs & supervises programs
- Coordinates training implementation
- Monitors program effectiveness
Governance Structure
How leadership works at RootsToRise.
Our Constitution defines clear terms for how the Board operates and is held accountable.
4-Year Tenure
Trustees serve four-year terms, renewable once.
Quarterly Meetings
The Board convenes every quarter to review progress.
Financial Accountability
Accounts are audited annually by an independent auditor.
Conflict of Interest
Trustees disclose conflicts and abstain from related decisions.