Girmah Institute for Leadership

THE GIRMAH GOVERNING COUNCIL

GOVERNING COUNCIL

Stewarding the Vision of Girmah

The Governing Council provides the vision, integrity, and strategic direction that guide Girmah.

Composed of respected leaders and seasoned professionals, the Council ensures the Institute remains anchored in excellence, relevance, and long-term impact.

Their stewardship strengthens our mission to develop leaders and entrepreneurs who will shape the future of Africa.
At Girmah, governance is not oversight alone.

It is a commitment to purpose, standards, and a lasting legacy.

Strategic Oversight

The Council safeguards Girmah’s long-term direction, ensuring alignment with our mission and growth objectives.

Ethical Stewardship

Integrity and accountability remain central to every decision, policy, and institutional framework.

Sustainable Impact

hrough disciplined governance, the Council protects the Institute’s relevance and legacy for generations to come.

Haruna Musah Kalamulai: Public Health and Institutional Development Leader

Haruna Musah Kalamulai is a public health and institutional development leader with extensive experience in healthcare delivery, governance, and multi-sector entrepreneurship. As Founder and CEO of M K Group of Companies, he has led the establishment of key institutions across healthcare, education, and leadership development, expanding access to essential services and creating over 100 direct employment opportunities.

With a background in clinical practice and service on national and regional governance bodies, he brings expertise in strategic planning, institutional oversight, regulatory compliance, and workforce development. His leadership is grounded in integrity, accountability, and a strong commitment to building sustainable institutions that advance national transformation.

Dr. Justine Chinoperekweyi: Scholar-Practitioner in Leadership and Governance

Dr. Justine Chinoperekweyi is an internationally recognized expert in corporate governance, organizational development, and leadership. As CEO of the Centre for Organization Leadership & Development (COLD), he advises directors and C-suite executives on strategic alignment and governance beyond compliance.

Blending indigenous African philosophy, particularly Ubuntu, with modern management practice, he drives sustainable transformation across Africa and the Middle East. He is also an accomplished author and respected global facilitator shaping the next generation of leaders.

Mr. Iddrisu A. Tanko

Accomplished Health Management ,Planning and Policy professional well versed in programme management and department leadership. Demonstrable capacity to leverage knowledge and abilities to take on challenging new position. Industrious individual with many years of experience liaising between executives, local managers, and third-party industry representatives to optimize productivity and enhanced client experience. Collated and analyzed performance data to inform strategic decision making, advice on expenditure management and represented company at Inter-agency levels. Innovative professional driven by passion for results through new approaches to achieving objectives and exceeding targets.