National Leadership
The Driving Forces making real change in the forest Sector
Annie Jerrue
National President
National President: Represents NUCFDCs nationally and internationally, acts as CEO and spokesperson, supervises activities, chairs meetings, appoints committee members, serves as secretary to the Board of Advisors, and is a primary signatory for accounts.
Eward Q. Teah
Vice President for Administration
Vice President for Administrations: Assists the President, presides over meetings in the President's absence, coordinates CFDC activities, and succeeds the President if necessary.
Rosetta K. M. Toe
Vice President for Operation
Vice President for Operations: Assists the President, presides over meetings in the absence of the President and VP of Administration, coordinates NUCFDC operations, and succeeds the President if the President and VP of Administration are unable to serve.
Abu M. Kamara
Secretary General/Secretariat Administrator
General Secretary: Manages documents and information, prepares correspondence and reports, organizes meetings, confirms appointments, administers the secretariat, assists the Head of Secretariat, and provides secretariat activity reports.
Matiida Gbeclay
Assistant Secretary General
Assistant General Secretary: Assists the General Secretary, assumes the General Secretary's responsibilities in their absence, and succeeds the General Secretary if necessary.
Baindu Y. Getaweh
Treasurer
Treasurer: Manages NUCFDCs' funds, is a primary signatory for accounts, issues receipt, keeps cashbooks updated, makes payments with receipts and invoices, manages petty cash, and assists in financial report preparation.
K. Robert Mayango
Financial Secretariat
Finance Secretary: Prepares and circulates financial reports, submits financial reports to leadership and the General Assembly, supports the President in annual report preparation regarding finances, and is a secondary signatory for accounts.
Betty Gbeada
Chaplain General
Chaplain: Facilitates spiritual aspects at NUCFDC gatherings, provides spiritual guidance to the Union, and offers spiritual counseling when needed.
J. Augustus F. Kwalah
Chairperson, Board of Advisors,
The Chairperson of the Board Advisor of the NUCFDCs plays a crucial role in leading the Board of Advisors, which acts as a knowledge hub and provides guidance to the organization's leadership. The Chair is responsible for ensuring that the Board effectively supports the NUCFDCs in achieving its goals and objectives. Key responsibilities include overseeing the review and approval of annual reports, budgets, and policy documents, as well as facilitating communication and collaboration among board members to maintain the organization's functionality and strategic direction.
National Secretariat
Making A Better Committee
Andrew Y. Y. Zelemen
Head of Secretariat/National Facilitator & National Program Coordinator
The primary responsibilities of the Head of Secretariat/National Facilitator & National Program Director include leading the Secretariat team in implementing day-to-day operations, developing and managing projects aligned with the NUCFDCs' strategic direction, and collaborating closely with the national leadership to diversify activities and enhance service to the represented communities, building upon your instrumental role since 2016 in establishing the NUCFDCs Strategic Plan and shaping the NUCFDCs.