Our People

Meet Our Leadership

A dedicated team of professionals and community changemakers driving the Be My Hand mission forward every day.

Dr. Esther Isah Bila — Founder & Executive Director

Founder & Executive Director

Dr. Esther Isah Bila

Dr. Esther Isah Bila is the visionary founder of Be My Hand Initiative. A dedicated healthcare professional and community development advocate, she established BMH to address the unmet needs of women, girls, and children in underserved communities across Nigeria.

The Team

Our Team Members

Hambe Eli Abafras — Team Member
Hambe Eli Abafras
Programme Coordinator

Hambe leads the coordination of BMH field programmes, ensuring that each initiative reaches the right communities and delivers measurable impact on the ground.

Yusuf Elisha Karu — Team Member
Yusuf Elisha Karu
Communications & Engagement Lead

Yusuf drives BMH's storytelling and stakeholder engagement, helping the organisation share its impact story and build relationships with donors, partners, and communities.

Sandra Sarma — Team Member
Sandra Sarma
Operations Officer

Sandra manages the day-to-day operational functions of BMH, ensuring programme delivery is efficient, compliant, and well-documented.

Hyelsinta William — Team Member
Hyelsinta William
Community Liaison Officer

Hyelsinta builds and maintains relationships between BMH and the communities it serves, facilitating needs assessments and ensuring grassroots voices shape programme design.

Barnabas Bala Lass — Team Member
Barnabas Bala Lass
Digital Media Officer

Barnabas leads BMH's digital content creation and social media presence, producing creative assets that amplify the mission and engage online communities.

Join Our Growing Team

We're always looking for passionate people to volunteer their time, skills, and expertise.