About Our Foundation

RAPID ACTION AID INITIATIVE (RAAI) is woman led organisation and independent registered non-governmental, nonprofit, Non-religious and equal opportunity, civil society organization based in Maiduguri. RAAI is a registered organization with the Corporate Affairs commission here in Nigeria with a CAC/IT/NO 138018.The organization aimed to give her support across all sectors towards the affected populations within the BAY states to provide services towards their holistic development all round through capacity building, advocacy, Sensitization, Rapid assessment with inclusion of emergency response interventions in the areas towards early recovery to foster human development through SGBV programming, Sexual Reproductive health, Nutrition, WASH, General Food Distribution, CCCM, NFI, Shelter, HIV/AIDS Prevention & management, General health & hygiene, Education, women empowerment, livelihood, governance, free legal aid & human rights, registration and tracking of new arrivals who are displaced due to violence, conflict or man-made disasters such as Mainstreaming Peace Building in all round programming with many among others.



Meet our Team

Our board of trustees at Rapid Action Aid Initiative do the same for us. An initial push, some guidance when needed, a sharing of knowledge gained through years of experience—our mentors work to help further our cause and to help us realise our full potential, individually and as an organisation.

Mrs Lydia Wabba

Accomplished professional with 20 years of experience in Business Consultant, Entrepreneurship and Fund Management.

Mr Sakarwa Adamu Mshelia

Fellow Chartered Economist of Nigeria, also played a role in Marketing Strategist, Financial and Capital Market Analyst.

Mr Chadi Sokuma

Experienced Banking Professional with 15 years of experience in Banking & Finance, Business Analysis, and Financial Analysis.

Mrs Sikari Ali Mshelia

Advertising & Marketing Professional, also played a role Business Management, Marketing and Human Resources.