Core Team

Yinka Taiwo-Peters

Founder
Yinka Taiwo-Peters resides in Abuja and is a Nigeria development enthusiast, especially in the areas of health and social entrepreneurship. She conceived the PhotoPower idea after a visit to Hope for Survival Orphanage in the summer of 2011. She is currently a Master of Public Health candidate at Yale University, USA and holds a Bachelor's degree in Neuroscience and Behavior from Wesleyan University, USA. 

Queen Nwokonneya

Operating Officer 
Queen is based primarily in Abuja, Nigeria. She holds a BSc (Hons) in Economics from the University of Nottingham, UK and is a Master of Public Administration candidate at London School of Economics’ International Development program. She has a strong passion for African development particularly in resource utilisation, gender empowerment and advocacy.

Chiviya Fariku

Logistics Officer
Chiviya was born and raised in Nigeria. He is currently a graduate Engineering student at Stevens Institute of Technology, USA and a holds a B.Sc. in Mechanical Engineering from Columbia University, USA. He has a passion for project management, charity, power generation and community development. 

Ummi Asma'u Yakubu

Public Relations/Advertisement Officer 
Ummi was born and raised in Nigeria. She is currently a student at both Carleton University & Algonquin College studying Interactive Multimedia and Design. She is devoted to the eradication of poverty as well as the betterment of underprivileged and underdeveloped communities in Nigeria