The advisory board will provides expert, guidance and strategic advice to the NORTPADEC team, helping with decision-making, risk assessment, and the exploration of new opportunities. The board will use their specialized knowledge and diverse perspectives to offer recommendations, identify risks, and serves as a valuable resource to improve governance, build capacity, and enhance strategic planning
5.1 Core Functions of the NORTPADEC Advisory Board
- Strategic Advice:
Offers expert insights to help leadership make informed decisions and shape the NORTPADEC strategic direction.
- Risk Identification and Mitigation:
Helps identify potential risks and suggests opportunities for improvement and growth.
- Expertise and Knowledge Sharing:
Provides access to specialized knowledge, experience, and industry trends that may not be available internally.
- Problem-Solving:
Stimulates robust discussions and offers new perspectives to deal with complex business or operational problems.
- Stakeholder Engagement:
Facilitates communication and input from various stakeholders, fostering greater engagement and accountability.
- Capacity Building:
Contributes to building internal capacity by sharing knowledge about emerging technologies and best practices.
Funder Engagement:
The Board members can help build relationships with potential donors and lenders, lend credibility to the organization, and facilitate fundraising efforts.
- Specialized Expertise:
The NORTPADEC members are selected for their specific expertise in areas relevant to the organization’s goals, providing diverse viewpoints.
- Complementary Role:
The NORTPADEC advisory board will complement the team by providing a unique external perspective and specialized support.
Members of NORTPADEC Board
| No. | NAME | STATUS | REMARKS |
| 1 | Buipe Wura Abdullai Jinapore II | Paramount Chief of Buipe TraditionalVice President of National House Chiefs Ghana | Chairman |
| 2. | Alhaji Alhassan Issahaku | Former Chief Director, NRCC | Member |
| 3. | Osman Mubarik Abu | President/CEO NORTPADEC | Member |
| 4. | Lawyer Abdul-Aziz Gomda | Private Legal Practitioner | Member |
| 5. | Mr. Alhassan Sherif | Business Development Consultant | Member |
| 6. | Mr. Osman Mutaru | Business Development Consultant | Member |
| 7. | Hajia Abubakari Karima | Entrepreneur | Member |
| 8. | Hajia Abukari Maria | Entrepreneur | Member |
| 9. | Alhaji Yussif Abdul Mumin | CSO | Member |
| 10. | Hajia Sakara Fauzia | Public Servant | |
| 11. | Mr. Karimu Hardi | Private Security Expert | Member |