Meet Our Team
TIHRAD is led by a core team of researchers and professionals who came together from different disciplines with a shared commitment to evidence-driven, community-centred health work.
Yusuf Tajudeen
Director of Research, Innovation and Public Health Programs
Yusuf drives TIHRAD’s field programs and public health initiatives, from grant development and epidemiological research to health advocacy and outbreak response. He is the bridge between TIHRAD’s science and the communities it serves.
Habeebullah Oladipo
Director of Research, Policy Development and Organizational Strategy
Habeebullah leads TIHRAD’s engagement with government, think tanks, and multilateral bodies. He shapes the organization’s policy positions, strategic planning, and knowledge systems, ensuring that TIHRAD’s research influences real decisions.
Iyiola Oladunjoye
Director of Research, Strategic Planning and Scientific Advancement
Iyiola leads TIHRAD’s scientific direction, overseeing research design, interdisciplinary collaboration, and the organization’s engagement with global academic and policy networks. He ensures that TIHRAD’s work meets the highest standards of rigour and impact.
Mutiat Mustapha
Secretary and Operations Lead
Mutiat keeps TIHRAD running. She manages the organization’s administrative operations, compliance, records, and coordination — the backbone of everything TIHRAD does.
Buhari Abdulrahman
Research Intern/IT Specialist
Buhari Abdulrahman is a Research Intern at TIHRAD, where he is actively learning and supporting public health research. In parallel, he manages websites for multiple organizations, including IPSF AfRO and ASBE Global.
Rashidat Yusuf
Program Manager
Rashidat supports the design and coordination of TIHRAD’s programs across research, community engagement, and advocacy. She works to turn ideas into actionable projects, ensuring activities are structured, people-centred, and aligned with TIHRAD’s mission. Her role bridges research and implementation to drive real-world impact.
