SFH Nigeria Website 
Society for Family Health was founded by three eminent Nigerians; Late Professor Olikoye Ransome-Kuti, Late Mallam Dahiru Wali and Hon. Justice Ifeyinwa Nzeako. The Founder of the DKT International, Phil Harvey was also a notable contributor to the founding of Society for Family Health. SFH Nigeria is currently governed by highly reputable members of the Board of Trustees led by Professor Ekanem Ikpi Braide.
Management Staff and Board
SFH Society for Family Health’s organisational structure promotes efficiencies and accountability at every level, leading up to the donors. The organisation, led by the SFH board of directors, SFH executive management, project steering committee members and project partners have clear functions in the oversight of the purpose and status of projects and programs. This facilitates quick decision making and knowledgeable support to project level activities that ensure that programme/project goals are achieved
Management Staff
Dr Omokhudu Idogho
Managing Director of Society for Family Health (SFH)Dr. Idogho is an experienced leader with a background in public health and policy. He has a strong track record of driving organizational growth and utilizing communication for social and behavioral change in the context of global development.
Dr Jennifer Anyanti
Deputy Managing Director Strategy Technical and GrowthDr. Anyanti is a public health expert with extensive experience in strategic behavioral communication and public health programming. She has a strong background in health advocacy and research, contributing to policy change in the field of public health.
Pharmacist Kenechukwu Eruchalu
Deputy Managing Director Programme DeliveryKenechukwu Eruchalu, a pharmacist, brings nearly three decades of experience to his role as Deputy Managing Director. He has held various leadership positions within SFH, demonstrating a long-standing commitment to the organization’s success.
Joseph Ani
Chief Finance OfficerJoseph Kaemesili Ani is an accomplished finance and banking professional with an extensive career spanning auditing, banking, and non-profit financial management. His professional journey reflects a strong track record of leadership, strategic financial oversight, and operational excellence across multiple sectors. He began his career as a Manager with Deloitte, one of the world’s leading professional services firms, where he developed expertise in audit, risk assessment, and financial advisory services for clients across diverse industries. In this role, he honed his analytical skills, built a deep understanding of financial systems, and provided strategic recommendations that improved clients’ operational efficiency and compliance. Following his tenure at Deloitte, Joseph transitioned into the banking sector, serving as an Internal Auditor with Liberty Bank. Here, he was responsible for evaluating the bank’s internal controls, identifying operational and financial risks, and ensuring adherence to regulatory requirements. His work strengthened the bank’s governance framework and enhanced transparency in financial reporting. Joseph later joined Centre Point Bank Plc, where he rose to become the Head of Corporate Banking. In this strategic leadership role, he managed high-value corporate client portfolios, oversaw the structuring and negotiation of complex financial transactions, and drove business growth through innovative banking solutions. His leadership helped the bank build strong client relationships and expand its presence in the corporate banking market. Currently, Joseph serves as the Chief Finance Officer (CFO) with the Society for Family Health (SFH), one of the largest and most impactful not-for-profit organisations in Nigeria. In this role, he provides strategic financial leadership, oversees budgeting and financial planning, ensures donor fund accountability, and drives operational efficiency in line with SFH’s mission to improve public health outcomes. His stewardship has been instrumental in sustaining the organisation’s financial health, enabling it to deliver large-scale health interventions across the country. With a career marked by integrity, strategic vision, and a passion for excellence, Joseph Kaemesili Ani continues to contribute meaningfully to Nigeria’s financial and developmental landscape. His experience bridges the corporate and development sectors, making him a valuable leader in advancing both business performance and social impact.
Mr Dennis Aizobu
Director International Development and Market InnovationWith over 20 years of demonstrated experience, Pharm Dennis Aizobu has pioneered and led the drive for a total market approach to health solutions across several disease areas with a strong focus on the promotion of efficiencies in the private sector. He has strong technical, managerial, and financial leadership experience with core competencies, including project management, fund mobilisation, supply chain, market innovation, product and market development, project management, managing multi-partnership, and strategic engagement.
Dr Anthony Nwala
Chief Programme OfficerDr. Anthony is an experienced medical doctor and public health specialist with a substantial background in public health interventions. He has contributed significantly to health policy development and refinements in Nigeria, working closely with government health agencies.
Pharm Emeka Okafor
Chief of Party, IntegratE Project and Lead, Pharma PHC Practice AreaEmeka Emmanuel Okafor is the Chief of Party, IntegratE Project and Lead, Pharma PHC Practice Area at the Society for Family Health. He is a seasoned private health sector engagement expert with over 19 years of experience managing complex public health interventions in Nigeria.
Ifeanyi Romanus
Consultant ( TB Technical Specialist and Private Sector)Mr Ifeanyi Okekearu is a Consultant ( TB Technical Specialist and Private Sector) at the Society of Family Health. He is a social development professional with over 20 years of experience and has contributed to programme management, training and capacity development for researchers and data collectors, development of winning project proposals, and implementation of several projects.
