Zainab Yahaya Tanko

Program Officer

Years in the Industry:

5+ Years

Background:

Master’s in Development Studies

Postgraduate Diploma in International Law.

Zainab Yahaya Tanko is a Program Officer at the Nigerian Women Trust Fund (NWTF), where she leads critical projects like the NWTF OSF-TIGN & NDI-FAA initiatives.

A dedicated advocate for gender balance, youth inclusion, and the girl child’s education, she brings a wealth of experience in governance, legal advisory, and project management. Zainab holds multiple degrees, including a Master’s in Development Studies and a Postgraduate Diploma in International Law.

She is currently pursuing another LLM while actively contributing to strategic litigation and gender advocacy in Nigeria.