Odeh Friday is a deeply committed development professional and advocate for youth inclusion, human rights, and good governance, currently serving as Country Director for Accountability Lab Nigeria.
With a strong background in monitoring and evaluation, child protection, and philanthropic innovation, he spearheaded the establishment of Accountability Lab’s Nigeria chapter, scaling it from a small volunteer initiative to a respected institution with multiple impact-driven campaigns.
In this capacity, he has led critical efforts, including the Integrity Icon awards, digital rights advocacy, and procurement transparency tools, anchoring principles of accountability and integrity in governance
. As a board member of Kavod Relief, he brings governance experience, strategic oversight, and a passion for adolescent transformation, strengthening the organisation’s mission to protect, empower, and uplift underserved youth in Nigeria.