Board of Trustees

GOVERNANCE

The Torjir-Agber Foundation is governed by a Board of Trustees entrusted with safeguarding the Foundation's mission, values, resources and long-term sustainability. Drawing upon experience across faith leadership, law, education, public service, international development, enterprise and community engagement, the Trustees provide strategic oversight and help ensure that the Foundation remains accountable, responsibly governed and faithful to its commitment to human dignity, compassionate service and lasting impact.

The Foundation is currently completing a post-incorporation update of its Trustee records with Nigeria's Corporate Affairs Commission. The profiles presented here reflect the Trustees currently serving the Foundation. The website and statutory information will be updated as appropriate upon completion of the regulatory process.

FOUNDER & TRUSTEE

Rev. Fr. Daniel Msugh Agber

Rev. Fr. Daniel Msugh Agber is a Catholic priest, author, educator and humanitarian whose ministry spans Nigeria and the United Kingdom. Driven by an unwavering commitment to intellectual development and spiritual growth, he has pioneered several transformative community projects, establishing sustainable pathways for faith-based leadership and educational excellence.

Areas of contribution

Founding vision, faith leadership, education, community development and institutional legacy.

Serving Trustees

The Board

Dr Martín Luis Burt Artaza

Trustee

Dr Martín Burt is a pioneer in social entrepreneurship, founder of Fundación Paraguaya, and developer of the poverty Stoplight methodology, empowering thousands of global families out of poverty.

Areas of Contribution

Social Entrepreneurship, Microfinance, Global Poverty Stoplight Expansion

Caterina Montalto

Trustee

Caterina is an expert in global socio-economic inclusion, specializing in cross-sector partnerships, impact investments, and sustainable enterprise development for margin communities.

Areas of Contribution

Impact Investing, Strategic Alliances, Economic Development Strategy

Robert C. Watson Jr.

Trustee

Robert Christopher Watson Jr. is a legal visionary committed to global educational accessibility, providing structured governance models to foundations worldwide.

Areas of Contribution

Legal Advocacy, Fiduciary Governance, Educational Partnerships

Gabriel Ibu Esqr

Trustee

Gabriel Ibu serves as senior legal advisor in corporate compliance, managing public affairs and structural alignments for prominent philanthropic missions across Africa.

Areas of Contribution

Corporate Law, Statutory Compliance, Inter-Agency Coordination

Margaret Aul-Mku

Trustee

Margaret has driven grassroot-level public health interventions and community-led NGO models, transforming regional wellness structures through targeted advocacy.

Areas of Contribution

Public Health Advocacy, NGO Management, Community Outreach

Cecil Shom Verse

Trustee

Cecil is a strategic financial advisor dedicated to implementing ethical funding paradigms and expanding the long-term asset security of global non-profit initiatives.

Areas of Contribution

Financial Stewardship, Endowment Strategy, Asset Management

Hon. Justice Moses Abu Bello, OFR, FICMC

The late Hon. Justice Moses Abu Bello was a distinguished Nigerian jurist whose landmark rulings and unwavering commitment to alternative dispute resolution reshaped the nation's legal landscape. Serving with profound wisdom as the President of the Customary Court of Appeal, FCT, Abuja, his life's work stood as a testament to the pursuit of equity, judicial reform, and compassionate public service.

LEGACY CONTRIBUTION

Justice, governance, mediation, public service and institutional integrity.

Our Governance Commitment

The Trustees serve collectively as custodians, ensuring the legacy continues with the highest standards of transparency, ethical responsibility, and strategic oversight. Every decision aligns strictly with our foundational charter to preserve and grow trust for generations to come.

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