🏛️ Board of Trustees

Guiding with Vision, Integrity, and Service

The Board of Trustees of the Chris Agara Golden Jubilee Foundation provides the strategic direction, governance, and oversight that ensure the Foundation remains true to its mission — empowering young minds through education and service.

Each trustee embodies the values of integrity, compassion, and leadership, bringing decades of experience from diverse fields including business, education, public service, and philanthropy. Together, they uphold the Founder's vision of transforming lives and building sustainable legacies across Cross River State and beyond.

Our Role

The Board is entrusted with ensuring that every decision of the Foundation aligns with its mission and values.

Their responsibilities include:

🎯 Overseeing scholarship policies and selection standards.
📊 Guiding financial management and accountability frameworks.
🤝 Establishing partnerships and collaborations that extend the Foundation's reach.
🎓 Mentoring scholars and supporting leadership development initiatives.
✔️ Upholding transparency, ethics, and community trust in all Foundation activities.

Through this stewardship, the Board ensures that the Foundation remains both visionary and responsible, committed to the highest standards of excellence and service.

Leadership Built on Purpose

At the heart of the Board's work is a shared belief that education is the most powerful tool for empowerment.

Every member contributes unique expertise and perspective, united by a commitment to:

"Creating opportunities that empower Cross River indigenes to lead with knowledge, integrity, and purpose."

Their leadership ensures that the Foundation not only funds education but also nurtures leaders who give back to their communities with empathy and vision.

Meet Our Board

Experienced leaders committed to the Foundation's mission

CEO/Founder

Barr. Chris Agam Agara

Chief Executive Officer & Founder

A visionary philanthropist and business leader with over three decades of experience in community development and education advocacy. Chief Agara founded the Foundation with a mission to transform lives through education and charitable initiatives. His leadership has empowered thousands of students and vulnerable families across Cross River State.

Philanthropy Leadership Community Development

Director

[Director Name]

Executive Director

A seasoned administrator with extensive experience in educational program management and strategic planning. Oversees the day-to-day operations of the Foundation, ensuring alignment with the Board's vision and strategic objectives. Leads scholarship selection processes and beneficiary engagement initiatives.

Program Management Strategy Education

Manager

[Manager Name]

Operations Manager

A dedicated professional with proven expertise in non-profit operations and stakeholder engagement. Manages Foundation programs, coordinates outreach activities, and ensures effective implementation of scholarship and charity initiatives. Passionate about community impact and organizational excellence.

Operations Outreach Project Management

CFO

[CFO Name]

Chief Financial Officer

A certified finance professional with extensive experience in non-profit financial management and accountability. Oversees the Foundation's financial planning, budgeting, and reporting. Ensures fiscal responsibility, transparency, and compliance with all regulatory standards, safeguarding donor contributions.

Financial Management Compliance Transparency

Commitment to Transparency and Impact

The Board's approach to governance is rooted in accountability and measurable outcomes.

Through rigorous monitoring, strategic planning, and continuous evaluation, the Trustees ensure that every scholarship awarded delivers tangible, long-term benefits — both for the individual and the society they serve.

A Legacy of Trust

The Chris Agara Golden Jubilee Foundation Board of Trustees stands as the cornerstone of the Foundation's sustainability and credibility.

Their collective wisdom, foresight, and dedication ensure that Chief Chris Agam Agara's vision — to empower through education and compassion — remains alive for generations to come.