Dr. Isaac Yaw Asiedu
President / Board Chair
Provides overall vision, public leadership, strategic direction, and high-level representation for AFAM.
Leadership
AFAM’s leadership combines strategic oversight, governance, accountability, operational coordination, and student representation to support a strong, credible, and forward-looking organization.
Board of Directors
The Board of Directors provides strategic leadership, institutional direction, governance oversight, and long-term continuity for AFAM.
Boubacar Sow
Vice President
Supports the President and helps ensure continuity, coordination, and stable leadership across AFAM’s growth.
Prof. Suematsu Kazuko
Board Member / Advisory Member
Provides strategic academic guidance and mentors student wing, strengthening intercultural learning, student integration, and Africa-Japan collaboration.
Sumiyoshi Noboru
Board Member / Advisory Member
Supports AFAM’s long-term direction through governance insight, institutional guidance, and strategic advice.
Angela Wiljanen
Board Member / Advisory Member
Contributes to AFAM’s governance strength through thoughtful counsel, professional knowledge, and strategic engagement.
ThankGod Ikpe
Board Member / Advisory Member
Helps reinforce AFAM’s institutional credibility through oversight, advisory support, and professional insight.
Dr. Emmanuel Dansu
Board Member / Advisory Member
Provides guidance that supports AFAM’s mission, institutional relationships, and long-term sustainability.
Yusuke Matsui
Board Member / Advisory Member
Contributes experience and perspective to strengthen AFAM’s leadership, partnerships, and organizational growth.
Dr. Joshua Owoyemi
Board Member / Advisory Member
Strengthens AFAM through advisory leadership, community insight, and professional experience.
Auditors
AFAM’s Auditors support transparency, accountability, and sound organizational practice through independent review and oversight.
Weldon Siele
Auditor
Supports accountability and helps ensure that AFAM’s governance and operations are carried out with integrity and transparency.
Dr. Ismail Issah
Auditor
Helps reinforce organizational credibility through independent review, sound practice, and accountability support.
Kikuchi Isao
Auditor
Helps reinforce organizational credibility through independent review, sound practice, and accountability support.
Central AFAM Body
The Central AFAM Body leads day-to-day coordination, program delivery, communications, partnerships, publications, and member engagement.
Dr. Ujuagu Akunna Francess
Secretary General
Coordinates AFAM’s operational activities and helps translate strategy into action across the organization.
Manami Sato
Deputy Secretary
Supports internal coordination and helps maintain continuity across AFAM’s administrative and operational functions.
Jamila Abbas Osman
Treasurer
Oversees financial stewardship, accountability, and sustainability planning within AFAM’s operations.
Aki Mori
Programs & Events Coordinator
Leads the design and implementation of seminars, cultural events, public forums, and member-focused programs.
Isaac Kobina
Communications & Media Lead
Oversees branding, digital communication, publicity, media engagement, and AFAM’s public voice.
Akemi Ishigaki
Partnerships & External Relations Lead
Strengthens AFAM’s links with universities, embassies, institutions, local governments, and partner organizations.
Cisse Seck Ahmed Tidiane
Culture, Art & Sports Lead
Plans and lead implementation of AFAM's culture, art and sports initiatives.
Kanako Kinoshita
Steering Committee Leader
Provides strategic direction, oversight, and guidance for projects or initiatives, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and effective decision-making.
Sylvia Taka
Director Student Affairs
Connects student wings to the central body and supports student integration, participation, and leadership development.
Student chapter presidents from participating universities join the wider AFAM leadership structure by linking campus-based activities with the Central AFAM Body, ensuring unity, continuity, and stronger coordination across the Tohoku region.
Student Wings Leadership
AFAM Student Wings are recognized university chapters within the wider AFAM structure. Their leadership helps coordinate student participation, local chapter activities, and representation at the central level.
Amela Lokima Bosekwa Peter
President, Tohoku University Student Wing
Leads AFAM’s student chapter at Tohoku University and represents the chapter in the broader AFAM structure.
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President, Miyagi University Student Wing
Coordinates student activities and strengthens AFAM’s student presence and participation at Miyagi University.
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President, Yamagata University Student Wing
Supports chapter-building, student inclusion, and AFAM’s expanding presence at Yamagata University.
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President, Akita University Student Wing
Leads student representation and helps connect local student participation to AFAM’s regional mission.
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President, Iwate University Student Wing
Represents AFAM’s student chapter at Iwate University and contributes to inter-campus coordination and visibility.
See How AFAM’s Leadership Fits into the Full Structure
Explore the relationship between the Board of Directors, Auditors, the Central AFAM Body, the unified membership system, and student wings across Tohoku.
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