Guiding With Integrity, Accountability, and Care
The Board of Heka’s Hope Haven Initiative provides strategic oversight, ethical leadership, and governance support to ensure our work remains victim-centered, transparent, and safety-focused.
Our Board
Our Board is committed to upholding the values of compassion, confidentiality, and accountability while strengthening the organisation’s mission to protect and support victims of crime across Nigeria.
Henry Adegbemile
Henry has held senior legal leadership roles as Partner and Head of Litigation and has served in public service, advising on safeguarding, sexual and gender-based violence response, and public health initiatives impacting vulnerable communities. In the UK, he works directly within mental health services and victim support, bringing frontline insight into lawful, compassionate care.
Henry brings strong governance expertise, ethical leadership, and a deep commitment to dignity, safeguarding, and access to justice, supporting organisations to deliver meaningful and lasting social impact.
Dr. Victor Ayeni
Abimbola Oladunmiye
Doris A. Adegbemile, MSc
Our Role as a Board
The Board exists to safeguard the integrity and long-term sustainability of Heka’s Hope Haven Initiative. The Board is responsible for:
Strategic direction and long-term planning
Governance, compliance, and accountability
Oversight of policies related to confidentiality, safety, and victim protection
Financial stewardship and transparency
Risk management and ethical decision-making
Supporting partnerships and institutional credibility
Join Our Mission
If you are interested in supporting our governance, advisory work, or mission, we invite you to reach out through our official enquiry channel. Together, we can strengthen protection, close gaps, and build safer pathways to justice.