Meet the Team

Meet Our Management

Dr. Ahaneku, Ekenedirichukwu Blasingame is the Executive Director of BLAS Initiative for Health Education. He is a licensed medical doctor, public health advocate, and humanitarian with a strong commitment to strengthening Nigeria’s primary health care (PHC) system and expanding access to life-saving services at the grassroots.
 
With over a decade of experience in community health, and humanitarian response, Dr. Ahaneku specializes in PHC service delivery, health systems strengthening, and the development and use of data systems for health program planning, monitoring, and evaluation. His work focuses on promoting evidence-based interventions, integrating technology in PHC, and designing impactful outreach programs that address non-communicable diseases, epidemic outbreaks, and emergency medical needs in underserved communities.
 
He has held various leadership roles, including Medical Officer of Health, Data Systems Manager, National Disaster Response Team member with the Nigerian Red Cross Society, and WHO Primary Health Care Youth Leader. His leadership at BLAS Initiative reflects a passion for innovation, health equity, and people-centered care.

Osinachi Gospel, Emeka is a purpose-driven professional with over 8 years of experience in the IT and financial services sectors. He holds a first-class degree in Computer Science and has worked with leading institutions such as GTBank, Stanbic Bank, and reputable IT firms, where he developed strong competencies in technology-driven service delivery, cybersecurity, and digital transformation.

In addition to his current role as a Relationship Manager at Stanbic Bank—serving high-net-worth clients, including executives and International Oil Companies—Osinachi is a skilled website developer with hands-on experience in building secure, user-centric platforms. He is passionate about leveraging his combined expertise in IT and finance to support NGOs and development-focused organizations in driving transparency, digital inclusion, and community empowerment through technology.

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