Dr. Prince-Charles Omin Itu is the Program Director of Hopeland Community Initiative for Peace and Social Development. He is a passionate researcher and peacebuilding practitioner with a strong background in eco-tourism, geography, and environmental science. He holds a Ph.D. in Eco-tourism and Recreational Planning from the University of Calabar, where he also earned his M.Sc. in Population and Development Studies and a B.Sc. in Geography and Environmental Science.

Over the years, he has been actively involved in research and peacebuilding initiatives across the Niger Delta, serving as a research coordinator, enumerator, and facilitator in projects focused on addressing communal conflicts and strengthening social cohesion. His work spans environmental management, gender-related conflict issues, and community development.

Dr. Itu has presented at several conferences and published in reputable local and international journals. Fluent in multiple languages and skilled in advanced research methodologies, he remains committed to using research-driven approaches to improve livelihoods and promote lasting peace.

Favour Chimamaka is a Project Manager with a strong focus on development practice, peacebuilding, and community-driven interventions. She has acquired practical field experience in the Niger Delta, where she has contributed to research and enumeration activities supporting projects aimed at addressing socio-economic and environmental challenges.

Through this work, she has developed a solid foundation in data collection, stakeholder engagement, and project coordination, with a clear commitment to ensuring that interventions are both impactful and responsive to community needs.

With an academic background in International Studies, Favour brings a well-rounded and thoughtful approach to project management. She is particularly interested in initiatives that advance sustainable development, especially those that promote social cohesion, environmental sustainability, and inclusive growth.

Ugochukwu Ayodeji Alilonu supports the work of Community Initiatives for Peace & Social Development (CIPSD) through research, content development, and project documentation, playing a key role in shaping clear and impactful narratives around the organization’s initiatives. With a background in Environmental Resource Management, he brings a thoughtful, analytical, and detail-driven approach to development work, enabling him to translate complex ideas into accessible insights that inform action and strengthen program delivery.

His interests in climate justice, digital storytelling, and mental health inform a well-rounded, multidisciplinary perspective on the intersections between environmental and social systems, particularly within fragile and underserved communities. Driven by a strong sense of purpose, he is committed to advancing initiatives that foster meaningful social impact, build community resilience, and amplify underrepresented voices across Nigeria.