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Terna Segher

TERNA SEGHER – HR GENERALIST/DIRECTOR

Mr. Segher has over 25 years post graduate experience managing HR programs in international and local organizations including the following:

Senior HR Officer (Head), Family Health International Nigeria at inception of FHI Nigeria from 2004 to 2007.

HR Administrator (Head), US Government’s Education for Development and Democracy Initiative Community Resource Center Project in Nigeria in 2003 to 2004. Country Human Resources Manager Asea Brown Boveri Nigeria (ABBNG) 2009 -2010; Personnel and Administration Manager, West Africa Milk Company (Nig.) Plc. (Friesland Dairy Foods of Holland) – Integrated Dairy Farm Division, 1993 – 2001; Head of HR, Suburban Telecommunication West Africa (Nig.) Ltd) 2008. HR Manager at Consolidated Breweries (Nig.) Plc. Nigeria.

Other Appointments:

Appointed by the ENHANSE (USAID)/Futures Group International, Washington DC in 2008 to create a staff manual for National AIDS & STD Control Program (NASCP) of Nigeria within the context of public service rules and regulations and NASCP goals, objectives, strategies and key components. (2008).

Appointed as National Consultant to work on the UK Department for International Development (DFID) support program for PRINN to review the distribution and utilization of health human resources in Jigawa state Nigeria within the context of the minimum health package. (2008).

Appointed by development Research and Projects Centre (dRPC) Kano under organization by the Institute of International Education (IIE) USA to coordinate an assessment study of organizations providing leadership development training in Nigeria (2008).

Mr. Segher has attended several local and international HR trainings, has a BA degree in Public Administration from Ahmadu Bello University in 1986 and is pursuing an MBA degree in Human Resources Management with the National Open University of Nigeria (NOUN). He is Associate, Chartered Institute of Personnel Management of Nigeria (ACIPM), Associate, Chartered Nigerian Institute of Management (AMNIM).

He is married with children.

Julius Abunde

JULIUS MSUEGA ABUNDE MBA, CNA, ACTI, FRC, AMNIM.
Payroll, Finance & Tax Management Expert

Julius is a dynamic leader and seasoned professional in payroll management, finance, taxation, and operations management. With over 15 years of experience driving strategic financial initiatives and operational excellence, Julius’ expertise spans across payroll administration, finance, tax, compliance, risk management and human resources where he has consistently delivered results in high-stakes environments.

Adept at building and leading high-performing teams, Julius has successfully overseen complex payroll and financial operations, ensuring rigorous compliance with donor and regulatory requirements. He has played a key leadership role in providing technical assistance to partner organizations, spearheading capacity-building efforts, and fostering financial sustainability.

Julius’s strategic mindset and analytical strength are evident in the timely, comprehensive payroll and financial reports and insights he produces—enabling executive teams to make data-driven decisions. He is highly proficient in modern financial technologies, including Microsoft Dynamics NAV (Navision), Power BI, Tableau, advanced Excel and payroll software, which he leverages to develop intuitive dashboards and enhance financial transparency and accountability.

As a transformational leader, Julius is committed to excellence, integrity, and continuous improvement in all aspects of financial and operational management.

Christiana Gyang

Christiana Gyang

Christiana is a graduate of Master of Business Administration and Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from Webster University, Saint Louis, Missouri, USA, and Fontbonne University, Saint Louis, Missouri, USA respectively. She also holds an Associate of Science in Accounting from Southwestern Illinois College, Belleville, Illinois, USA.

Upon completion of her studies in the United States and before returning to Nigeria, Christiana gained valuable professional experience at the American Cancer Society, Saint Louis, Missouri, USA. She also worked with Scott Properties, Saint Louis, Missouri, USA, and the Alzheimer’s Association, Saint Louis, Missouri, USA.

After relocating to Nigeria, Christiana built a progressive 6-year career with the Central Bank of Nigeria, serving from 2018 to 2024.

Christiana is an Associate Chartered Accountant (ACA) and a Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Commonwealth of Massachusetts, USA.

Her scholarly recognitions include:

  • Academic Scholarship Recipient
  • Financial Executives Institute (FEI) Scholarship Recipient
  • Outstanding Accounting Student Award Recipient
  • Academic Excellence Award Recipient
Dr. Ogunmola Udofe Afolabi

Dr. Ogunmola Udofe Afolabi

Dr Ogunmola Udofe Afolabi holds a PhD in Management Sciences from Ignatus Ajuru University of Education, Port Harcourt, Rivers State, Nigeria. He is an experienced financial management expert with over 20 years of professional experience.

As a member of the Association of National Accountants of Nigeria (ANAN) and the Chartered Institute of Taxation of Nigeria (CITN), he has managed several donor-funded projects, designing efficient financial management and internal control systems and compliance.

Dr Afolabi has successfully designed and played key roles in the management of donor funds for prestigious organizations such as FHI360, Catholic Relief Services, John Hopkins University under USAID for the Pepfar project. Others include FCDO (formerly DFID), EU, Ford Foundation, MacArthur Foundation, OSIWA, UNDEF, DUTCH Netherlands as well as the SURE-P project under the Federal Ministry of Health of the Government of Nigeria.

A thorough bred management and finance professional, he has developed a detailed skill set in financial modelling and cashflow management, payroll planning and analysis, grants administration, taxation and tax management, budgeting, forecasting, risk management analysis, process management, and overall organizational development and improvement.

Mathias Terhemba Sendave

MATHIAS TERHEMBA SENDAVE MBA, FCA – SENIOR ASSOCIATE

Mr. Mathias Terhemba Sendave graduated from Ahmadu Bello University Zaria in 1987 with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Business Administration. On completion of his mandatory one year service, he started his professional training with the then Peat Marwick Ani Ogunde & Co, during which time he studied and wrote the examination of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria (ICAN). He qualified as a Chartered Accountant later in 2003 under the rebranded firm of KPMG. He later joined Deloitte and rose to the position of Assistant Manager until 2015 when he left for American University of Nigeria (AUN) as a Director of Financial Operations. He left the University voluntarily as a Senior Director in 2015 to join the Nigerian Export Import Bank (NEXIM) in 2018 for greener pastures.

Mr Sendave, who was admitted as a Fellow of the Institute in 2014, also bagged his Master of Business Administration (MBA) from Modibbo Adama University of Technology, Yola in the same year. He is a sound and experienced Chartered Accountant both in training and learning.

He has more than 15 years in both internal and external audits. During these years, he headed audits of several financial institutions including the Central Bank of Nigeria, many commercial and development banks, manufacturing companies, international and local NGOs, universities, investment houses, airlines, and more.

He also handled taxation and tax-related matters including filing both Income Tax and Pay-As-You-Earn (PAYE) at various levels. On a number of occasions, he worked in the Nominees Department attending Board meetings and filing minutes on behalf of clients.

In AUN, he was responsible for supervising the following areas among others:

  • Payroll preparation and disbursement, resolving payroll-related issues
  • Developing efficient use of resources and procedures, providing strategic recommendations
  • Maintaining solutions to business and financial problems
  • Analyzing and advising on business operations including revenue and expenditure trends, financial commitments and forecasts
  • Continuous management and support of budget and forecast activities
  • Stores and stock management, among others

He headed the Internal Audit Department of NEXIM Bank (2015–2018) and also carried out Internal Self-Assessment for the Bank for the Association of African Financial Institutions. He also carried out internal training for the staff of his department.

He has attended several local and international trainings.

He is happily married with children.

Habila Amos

HABILA AMOS Ph.D – HR GENERALIST/SENIOR ASSOCIATE

Dr. Amos is a seasoned Human Resource Professional and trainer. He graduated with a Second Class Upper Degree (2.1) in Public Administration from Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, where he was the best graduating student in the Faculty of Administration in July 1986. Habila obtained his Master’s Degree in Personnel Management from the University of Lagos in July 1992. In 2015, Habila was conferred with the Doctorate Degree in Humanities (Honoris Causa) by the Victoria Global University, United Kingdom.

He has had 30 years of hands-on experience in human resource management and leadership in three sectors of the Nigerian economy: Public, Manufacturing, and Banking. He has worked as a human resource manager for Nigerian Bottling Company (Coca-Cola) and three banks. He was the Assistant General Manager and Group Head responsible for Human Resources Management in the Intercontinental Bank Group, comprising over 360 branches in Nigeria and 3 in foreign countries with a total employee population of more than 15,000. After the merger with Access Bank in 2010, Habila was appointed as Group Head, Learning & Development in the Access Bank Group, a position he held until he exited in September 2012. He possesses deep skills in leadership, people management, training need identification, design and delivery of training interventions, and evaluation of impact of training on organizational performance.

Dr. Amos is a serial award winner, garnering several commendations and recognitions for productivity, including the Industrial Training Fund (ITF) Most Outstanding Learning & Development Team in Nigeria Award in 2009.

He has attended several training courses at home and abroad and is an alumnus of the prestigious Ross School of Business, University of Michigan, USA, where he successfully attended the Advanced Human Resource Executive Programme (AHREP), the premier human resource training programme in the world, in December 2007.

His professional qualifications include:

  • Fellow, Chartered Institute of Administration (FCIA)
  • Fellow, Institute of Credit Administration (FICA)
  • Fellow, Institute of Management Consultants (FIMC, CMC)
  • Fellow, International Association of Research Scholars and Administrators (FIARSA)
  • Member, Chartered Institute of Personnel Management of Nigeria (MCIPM)
  • Honorary Senior Member, Chartered Institute of Bankers of Nigeria (HCIB)
  • Member, Nigerian Institute of Training and Development (MNITAD)
  • Associate, Nigeria Institute of Management (ANIM)

He is married with children.

Christiana Iduozee

Christiana Iduozee – Associate/HR Generalist

Christiana Iduozee graduated in 2014 with an M.Sc in Global Human Resource Management from the University of Liverpool, United Kingdom. She previously attended the University of Calabar and Auchi Polytechnic, where she obtained a Post Graduate Diploma in Business Management and an HND in Mass Communication.

Prior to joining ACE, Mrs. Iduozee served in various HR management roles, including HR Manager at Best Options Electric Nigeria Limited, Ikorodu, Lagos, and Edo Transport Service Limited, Benin, amongst others. She has also gained tremendous insight and knowledge since joining ACE, where she has become a valuable resource in generalist HR management and people training.

Christiana is an Associate Member of the Chartered Institute of Personnel Management (ACIPM) and a licensed practitioner of CIPM.

Christy is happily married.

Ms Charity Anande

Ms. Charity Anande – HR Generalist

Ms. Charity Anande is a seasoned HR Generalist with in-depth HR practice experience across numerous organizations and sectors.

Charity worked as Human Resources Executive with the Lekki Concession Company (LCC), Lekki, Lagos State from 2016 to 2019. She also worked as Human Resources Assistant with Tedxpeal Maritime Service, Apapa, Lagos from 2012 to 2014.

Her professional hands-on experience includes recruitment, managing work attendance, maintaining personnel records, employee relations, and other routine HR responsibilities.

Ms. Charity holds an MBA in Human Resources Management from Benue State University and is a Chartered Member of the Institute of Personnel Management of Nigeria (ACIPM).

She is married with children.

Mr. Okpanachi Faith Omachoko

Mr. Okpanachi Faith Omachoko – HR, Accounting & Compliance Expert

Mr. Okpanachi Faith Omachoko is a distinguished professional with over 17 years of experience in Human Resources Management, Accounting, and Internal Control and Compliance. He is a licensed HR professional with credentials that reflect his dedication to academic and professional excellence.

Faith has a proven track record of enhancing organizational efficiency, ensuring regulatory compliance, fostering workplace harmony, and aligning operational goals with strategic objectives, which has established him as a leader in driving impactful business solutions.

He is skilled in designing organizational structures and HR policies in line with statutory and labour laws, particularly for enterprises in the Telecommunications and Oil & Gas industries. He has successfully managed payroll and staff welfare for group companies and their subsidiaries.

Faith obtained a B.Sc in Accountancy and an MBA in Human Resources Management, along with certificates in Accounts and Audits. He has attended numerous professional trainings, including Health, Safety and Environment, Customer Relationship Management, Talent and Succession Planning, Mentoring and Coaching, Advanced Human Resource Management, and Labour & Employment Relations— all aimed at enhancing workforce capacity and organizational excellence.

He is a Fellow of the Institute of Professional Managers and Administrators (FIPMA), an Associate Member of the Chartered Institute of Personnel Management (ACIPM), and a member of both the Nigerian Institute of Management (Chartered) and the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria (student member).

Josh Anozie

Josh Anozie – Lead Web Programmer

Josh Anozie is the ICT Officer at Ace. He is a versatile professional with a degree in English, combining technical expertise with strong creative writing skills. He is also the Founder of TechuGuys.com.

With advanced proficiency in Python, PHP, JavaScript, Java, and modern web technologies, Josh has developed secure, responsive, and performance-driven solutions. His portfolio includes a wide range of projects such as affiliate networking platforms, e-commerce webshops, corporate websites, and online magazines and news portals. He has also developed electronic medical applications, websites for hospitals and NGOs, as well as record-keeping applications for stores and shopping malls. His focus is on delivering solutions that are not only technically sound but also aligned with business strategy, user experience, and scalability.

Beyond software development, Josh is a passionate writer, with interests in poetry and screenplay writing, blending creativity with technical innovation.

Whether building a secure enterprise platform, optimizing websites for SEO, or training future developers through the Academy, Josh Anozie stands out as a dynamic innovator bridging technology, business, and creativity.