Dr Adun Okupe is a researcher and practitioner in the fields of tourism and leadership for societal change. She is a proponent of the responsibility we have to contribute to change in our environment through advocacy, participation, and intervention.

Adun has a PhD in Tourism Leadership from the University of Surrey, a Masters in Development Studies from the School of Oriental and African Studies (SOAS). University of London, and a first class degree in Business Economics from the University of Keele.

She has worked with several organizations including the Lagos Business School, the Universities of Edinburgh and Surrey, the World Travel & Tourism Council, KPMG London and the W Hospitality Group. She is a senior advisor with Red Clay Advisory, a tourism advisory practice committed to harnessing the transformative potential of sustainable tourism in Africa. She is an active member of the Zonta Club of Lagos l, an NGO committed to advancing the cause of women, the Nigeria Field Society, Legacy 1995 and is on the advisory group of Open House Lagos and the board of Zonta.

She is the office administrator at The Sahara Center, she received her B.ED from The University of Ilorin.

She’s passionate about learning new things and also working in team.

She is our research coordinator at The Sahara Centre. She manages all our research activities. She is keen on research being an important tool in driving a sustainable growth and development as a factor to promote lasting impact.

Matthew Arogunyo is our programmes Officer. Graduated from the University of Lagos with B.A in English and literature. He is creative and passionate about Programmes.

He is also a strong believer in the power of knowledge sharing and constructive dialogue. Using his creative skills in his capacity to organize all our programmes and events at The Sahara Centre.

She is a Research Assistant, she has a first class degree in Urban and Regional Planning from the University of Lagos, Akoka.