CAN Africa Board Members
Hardi Yakubu
Hardi Yakubu is the Movement Coordinator for Africans Rising, a Pan-African movement organizing African masses for unity, justice, and dignity. As Chair of the CAN Africa board, Hardi brings extensive experience in grassroots organizing, civic mobilization, and movement building. He has led campaigns on social, economic, and climate justice, amplifying African voices at regional and global levels. His leadership emphasizes solidarity, collective action, and people-driven transformation toward a united, just and dignified Africa.
Lorraine Chiponda
Lorraine Chiponda is a climate justice and feminist activist who serves as co-chair of CAN Africa. She works with GGON, where she leads efforts to challenge fossil fuel expansion and promote a just transition to renewable energy across Africa. Lorraine is widely recognised for her leadership in community empowerment, gender-responsive climate action, and advocacy for energy democracy. Her work ensures that Africa’s climate agenda remains equitable, inclusive, and centred on the rights and well-being of its people.
Justice Zvaita
Justice Zvaita serves as the Secretary General of CAN Africa and works with the African Coalition on Green Growth (ACGG). He is a seasoned development, environmental and climate governance practitioner with deep expertise in civil society coordination, movement building, policy advocacy, and accountability mechanisms. Justice has been instrumental in strengthening institutional frameworks that promote inclusive participation in climate action across the continent. His leadership reinforces CAN Africa’s commitment to transparency, collaboration, and unified advocacy in regional and global climate processes.
Anne Tek
Anne Tek is the Treasurer of CAN Africa and she is the Climate Justice Coordinator with the African Women’s Development and Communication Network (FEMNET). With a solid background in policy and advocacy,She has experience in applying a gender lens and advancing community-driven action on critical intersecting issues in conservation, environment, and climate change. Her work supports CAN Africa’s commitment to transparency, equity, and financial sustainability and will oversee the network’s financial systems and resource accountability
Kwame Andrews Daklo
Kwame Andrews Daklo is a dedicated advocate for social inclusion and climate justice who serves as a member of CAN Africa’s leadership. He works with the Africa Albinism Network, where he promotes the rights, visibility, and empowerment of persons with albinism. Kwame’s work highlights the intersection between disability inclusion, environmental justice, and sustainable development. Through his advocacy, he ensures that climate action in Africa is inclusive and leaves no one behind.
Marina Agortimevor
Marina Agortimevor is a certified professional electrical/electronics engineer of the Ghana Institution of Engineering (GhIE). She holds a Master’s in Business Administration.
She has a demonstrated history of working in the renewable energy sector(solar), power transmission and distribution sector, climate space, sales & business development field, and the electrical and electronic manufacturing industry.
She is an environmental activist, an RE Advocate and currently serves as the Coordinator for Africa Just Transition Network.
She is also a freelance Climate & Energy Consultant/Advisor, where she seeks to share her knowledge so as to help achieve the SDG goals.
Kenneth Nana Amoateng
Kenneth Nana is a policy analyst and climate campaigner who serves on the CAN Africa leadership team. He has been actively involved in promoting African-led climate advocacy and building regional collaboration around adaptation and renewable energy. Kenneth’s expertise in climate finance and policy engagement supports the strengthening of CAN Africa’s strategic interventions. He is deeply committed to advancing a resilient, inclusive, and sustainable Africa.
Nobert Nyandire
Nobert Nyandire is a climate advocate and environmental policy expert with Sustainable Climate Kenya. As a member of CAN Africa’s leadership, Nobert contributes to evidence-based advocacy and capacity building for civil society organisations across the region. His work focuses on climate adaptation, sustainable livelihoods, and strengthening community resilience to climate impacts. Nobert plays a key role in shaping CAN Africa’s engagement in regional and global climate dialogues.
Thuli Makama
Thuli Makama is the Africa Director at Oil Change International (OCI), a renowned environmental lawyer and a human rights defender. With decades of experience in environmental justice, she has championed community rights and accountability within the extractive and energy sectors. Thuli’s expertise gained from serving on governance structures of global, regional, and national networks strengthens CAN Africa’s advocacy for a just energy transition that prioritises people and the planet. Her leadership bridges human rights, democracy, and governance, in addition to environmental justice in Africa’s climate policy landscape.
