TAF HOUSE STRATEGIC ADVISORY COUNCIL (THSAC)
Trusted Minds. Shared Vision. Lasting Legacy
TAF House is more than a hospitality facility. It is envisioned as a mission-supporting social enterprise capable of providing excellent hospitality while contributing to the long-term sustainability of the Torjir-Agber Foundation. The TAF House Strategic Advisory Council (THSAC) brings together professionals and experienced individuals from different fields who offer strategic guidance, technical insight and practical support towards the development of TAF House. The Council advises on hospitality and guest experience, financial sustainability, governance, branding and digital visibility, infrastructure, partnerships, research and quality assurance. THSAC serves in an advisory and strategic-support capacity. It does not replace the statutory authority of the Torjir-Agber Foundation's Board of Trustees or the operational responsibilities of TAF House management. Its purpose is simple: To help TAF House become professionally managed, financially sustainable, internationally presentable and faithful to the charitable mission it exists to support.
COUNCIL LEADERSHIP
Rev. Fr. Daniel Msugh Agber
Founder & Vision Bearer
whose ministry spans Nigeria and the United Kingdom. His life and vocation have been shaped by faith, resilience, gratitude and a sustained commitment to education, pastoral service and human development. He founded the Torjir-Agber Foundation as an enduring expression of gratitude and a practical means of creating opportunities for others. TAF House forms part of his wider vision for an institution that combines hospitality with purpose—creating a professionally managed asset capable of strengthening the Foundation's long-term sustainability and service to humanity. Within THSAC, Fr Agber safeguards the founding vision and helps ensure that the development of TAF House remains aligned with the mission, values and legacy of the Torjir-Agber Foundation.
Council focus: Vision, mission alignment, institutional development and legacy.
Most Rev. Isaac Bundepuun Dugu
Patron
Most Rev. Isaac Bundepuun Dugu is the Catholic Bishop of Katsina-Ala Diocese and an experienced pastoral leader whose ministry has included priestly formation, pastoral administration and service within the wider Catholic Church in Nigeria. His leadership reflects a strong concern for faith, human dignity, social responsibility, peace and the wellbeing of vulnerable communities. As Patron of TAF and a member of the strategic leadership of THSAC, Bishop Dugu provides pastoral wisdom, moral guidance and a broad perspective on partnerships, service and institutional responsibility.Council focus: Pastoral guidance, values, strategic partnerships and institutional integrity.
Sir James Aondoakaa Iorpuu, PhD
Vice-Patron
Sir James Aondoakaa Iorpuu, PhD, is a humanitarian leader, public administrator and development practitioner with substantial experience in emergency management, public service and humanitarian response. He serves as Executive Secretary of the Benue State Emergency Management Agency, where his responsibilities include coordinating humanitarian interventions, emergency response and support for displaced and vulnerable communities. Within THSAC, Sir James contributes experience in strategic leadership, public administration, humanitarian management, institutional partnerships and sustainable development.Council focus: Humanitarian leadership, public administration, finance, strategic growth and partnerships.
Prof. Joseph K. Achua
Chairman & Convener
Prof. Joseph K. Achua is an academic, researcher and finance professional whose work spans accounting, finance, banking, corporate governance, public-sector accountability, economic policy and financial regulation. His scholarly work has addressed issues including corporate governance, public procurement, financial markets, accountability and economic development, providing him with a strong analytical foundation for institutional planning and oversight. As Chairman and Convener of THSAC, Prof. Achua provides strategic coordination across the Council's specialist units and helps promote disciplined planning, evidence-based decision-making, financial sustainability, performance monitoring and long-term institutional development.Council focus: Strategic leadership, finance, research, governance, quality assurance and institutional development.
Mrs Tonia Avhioboh - Facility Manager
Mrs Tonia Avhioboh serves as Facility Manager of TAF House and provides the essential operational link between the strategic direction of THSAC and the day-to-day experience of guests and users of the facility. Her responsibilities encompass operational coordination, accommodation standards, guest experience, maintenance, service delivery and the practical implementation of agreed improvements. As Facility Manager, she helps ensure that strategic recommendations are translated into consistent standards of hospitality, efficiency, safety and care.Council focus: Operations, guest experience, facilities coordination and service standards.
Barr. Mchivir Rachael Adashio - Council Secretary
Barr. Mchivir Rachael Adashio is a legal practitioner and serves as Secretary of the TAF House Strategic Advisory Council. She supports the orderly administration of the Council through documentation, records, correspondence, meeting coordination and follow-up on agreed actions. Her legal background also provides useful perspective in matters relating to compliance, contracts, policies and institutional governance. As Council Secretary, she helps ensure that THSAC operates with clarity, continuity and appropriate documentation.
Council focus: Council administration, legal affairs, governance, documentation and compliance.
THE SEVEN STRATEGIC UNITS
HOSPITALITY, OPERATIONS & GUEST EXPERIENCE UNIT
Creating a Standard of Welcome
Mission: To ensure excellence, consistency and professionalism in the day-to-day operation of TAF House and in every aspect of the guest experience.
Core Responsibilities: Hospitality standards, Room quality and presentation, Food and catering, Customer service, Guest feedback, Security, Maintenance coordination, Operational procedures, Service improvement.
Director
Ms Amaka Aham: Ms Amaka Aham is a hospitality professional with experience in hotel operations, sales, marketing and guest-service environments. Her practical understanding of hospitality contributes directly to the Council's ambition to position TAF House as a welcoming, professionally managed and commercially sustainable facility. As Director of the Hospitality, Operations & Guest Experience Unit, she helps guide standards relating to service quality, customer experience, room presentation and the continuous improvement of hospitality operations.
Unit focus: Hospitality, customer experience, service standards and commercial awareness.
Assistant Director / Secretary - Ms Tonia Avhioboh — Facility Manager
Members:
-Princess Odufa Aliyu
-Msugh Dim
MARKETING, BRANDING & DIGITAL VISIBILITY UNIT
Making TAF House Visible to the World
Mission: To strengthen the visibility, occupancy, reputation and digital presence of TAF House through strategic communication and responsible brand development.
Core Responsibilities: Brand positioning, Website and digital platforms, Social media, Online booking channels, Advertising, Public relations, Corporate promotion, Strategic communications, Information technology, CCTV and relevant digital systems. Reputation management.
Director - Mrs Mary Terseer Akile: Ms Mary Terseer Akile leads the Marketing, Branding & Digital Visibility Unit and brings a strong practical understanding of digital presentation, brand development, web communication and audience experience. She has played a central role in translating the vision of The TAF Legacy into its developing digital platform, helping establish a more coherent and internationally presentable public identity for the Foundation and TAF House. Within THSAC, she leads efforts to strengthen visibility, digital engagement, online discoverability, brand consistency and the positioning of TAF House within an increasingly competitive hospitality environment.
Unit focus: Digital strategy, branding, communications, online visibility and guest acquisition.
Secretary - Msugh Dim
Members
-Mrs Amaka Aham
-Godfrey Amiokhe
-Austine Otafo
FINANCE, INVESTMENT & STRATEGIC GROWTH UNIT
Building Financial Sustainability
Mission: To strengthen the long-term financial viability, responsible growth and mission-supporting potential of TAF House.Core Responsibilities: Budgeting, Financial planning, Revenue development, Investment thinking, Fundraising, Sponsorship, Cost management, Strategic growth, Business development, Financial sustainability.
Director of Finance & Strategic Growth - Sir James Aondoakaa Iorpuu, PhD: Sir James brings extensive experience in public administration, humanitarian management, organisational leadership and resource coordination. Within this Unit, he helps guide strategic thinking around sustainability, partnerships, revenue opportunities, responsible growth and the mobilisation of resources required to strengthen TAF House over the long term.
Secretary - Princess Odufa Aliyu
Members
- Prof. Joseph K. Achua
-Godfrey Amiokhe
-Isaiah Ukor
LEGAL, GOVERNANCE & HUMAN RESOURCES UNIT
Protecting the Institution
Mission: To safeguard TAF House through sound governance, responsible administration, legal awareness, appropriate policies and effective management of people and risk.
Core Responsibilities: ContractsPolicies and procedures, Regulatory matters, Registration and compliance, Human resources, Employment matters, Risk management, Governance support, Ethical standards, Documentation.
Chairman - Godfrey Amiokhe: Godfrey Amiokhe is an accounting and hospitality administration professional whose experience brings a useful financial, organisational and people-management perspective to THSAC. As Chairman of the Legal, Governance & Human Resources Unit, he helps coordinate the development of sound internal systems, responsible organisational practice, risk awareness and appropriate administrative standards for TAF House.
Unit focus: Organisational administration, financial awareness, human resources, governance and risk management.
Director / Secretary - Barr. Mchivir Rachael Adashio: Barr. Adashio provides legal and administrative support to the Unit, particularly in relation to documentation, policies, contracts, compliance and governance procedures.
Members:
-Austine Otafo
-Mrs Amaka Aham
-Msugh DimIsaiah Ukor
INFRASTRUCTURE, FACILITIES & DEVELOPMENT UNIT
Building for Excellence and Longevity
Mission: To oversee the physical development, reliability, safety, maintenance and progressive improvement of TAF House and its supporting infrastructure.
Core Responsibilities: Electricity and power systems, Transformer and energy requirements, water supply, renovation, preventive maintenance, furnishings, landscaping, physical development, facility improvement, long-term capital planning.
Chairman - Prof. Joseph K. Achua: Prof. Achua provides strategic coordination and oversight to the Unit, helping ensure that infrastructure development is approached through disciplined planning, budgeting, prioritisation and long-term sustainability.
Secretary - Princess Odufa Aliyu
Members
-Simon Mgonga
-Isaiah Ukor
-Mrs Tonia AvhiobohMsugh Dim
VISION, PARTNERSHIPS & LEGACY UNIT
Looking Beyond Today
Mission: To protect the long-term vision of TAF House, cultivate strategic relationships and identify opportunities capable of strengthening its contribution to the wider mission of the Torjir-Agber Foundation.
Core Responsibilities: Strategic partnerships, Networking, Institutional relationships, Expansion, Strategic planning, International linkages, Mission alignment, Legacy development, Stakeholder engagement.
Chairman - Most Rev. Isaac Bundepuun Dugu. Bishop Dugu provides moral and strategic leadership to the Unit, helping ensure that partnership development remains consistent with the values, mission and social purpose of TAF.
Members
-Sir James Aondoakaa Iorpuu, PhD
-Rev. Fr. Daniel Msugh Agber
-Austine Otafo
-Dr Raymond Opara
-Princess Odufa Aliyu
Secretary - Barr. Mchivir Rachael Adashio
RESEARCH, MONITORING & QUALITY ASSURANCE UNIT
Learning. Measuring. Improving.
Mission: To promote continuous improvement through research, performance monitoring, customer feedback, benchmarking, innovation and evidence-based decision-making.
Core Responsibilities: Quality assurance, Customer feedback, Performance indicators,Benchmarking,Data collection,Data analysis, Research, Innovation, Service evaluation, Performance review.
Chairman - Prof. Joseph K. Achua: Prof. Achua leads the Unit's emphasis on evidence, disciplined evaluation and continuous improvement. His academic and research background supports the development of appropriate measures through which TAF House can assess service quality, operational performance, financial progress and strategic development.
Secretary - Msugh Dim
Members
-Mrs Mary Terseer Akile
-Godfrey Amiokhe
-Princess Odufa Aliyu
HOW THE COUNCIL WORKS
THSAC operates through collaboration rather than hierarchy alone. The seven Units provide specialist attention to different aspects of TAF House, while the Council leadership helps ensure that recommendations are coordinated around one shared objective: to build a TAF House that combines excellent hospitality, responsible management, financial sustainability and enduring social purpose. Recommendations requiring formal governance approval remain subject to the appropriate authority of the Torjir-Agber Foundation's Board of Trustees. Operational implementation remains the responsibility of authorised TAF House management.
OUR SHARED COMMITMENT
Members of the TAF House Strategic Advisory Council offer their experience, professional insight and goodwill in support of a shared vision. Together, they seek to ensure that TAF House becomes: welcoming in hospitality; disciplined in management; responsible in finance; visible in the marketplace; sound in governance; excellent in facilities; measurable in performance; and enduring in purpose. Trusted Minds. Shared Vision. Lasting Legacy.