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Who We Are
About CHSS
Center for Health Social Services is an impact-driven, Nigerian non-profit organization committed to improving the well-being and opportunities of vulnerable and underserved populations, particularly women, children, young people, and marginalized communities.
Registered with the Corporate Affairs Commission · RC 1904028About Us
Center for Health Social Services
CHSS is registered with the Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC) as RC 1904028 and works in partnership with communities, government institutions, civil society organizations, development partners, and other stakeholders to address critical social and public health challenges.
A multidisciplinary network
CHSS brings together an assemblage of public health and development professionals, including:
This multidisciplinary network provides the organization with the technical capacity to design and implement evidence-based interventions across different states and communities in Nigeria.
Key areas of intervention
The organization’s key areas of intervention include:
Our approach
CHSS adopts a community-centered and locally led approach, working with communities to:
Through its programs and partnerships, the organization has supported thousands of individuals and communities, with particular attention to women, children, young people, and other populations experiencing barriers to essential services and opportunities.
Vision & Values
Our vision is to build resilient communities where women, youth, and children thrive.
Our work is guided by the values of
Equity
Innovation
Integrity
Empowerment
Governance
Board of Directors
Prof. Bernadine Nsa Ekpenyong
Board Chairman
Professor Bernadine Nsa Ekpenyong is a distinguished Nigerian academic, researcher, epidemiologist, and optometrist with an outstanding career spanning over two decades in teaching, research, and public health practice.
She is a Professor in the Department of Public Health at the University of Calabar (UNICAL), where she has made significant contributions to public health education, epidemiological research, and health systems strengthening in Nigeria and beyond.
Prof. Anthony Asuquo Ikaiddi
Board Member
Prof. Anthony Asuquo Ikaiddi is a lecturer at Georgia State University, Perimeter College, in the Department of Chemistry and Integrated Sciences, with academic interests in general chemistry, environmental science, and STEM education.
Over the years, he has contributed significantly to undergraduate science education through classroom teaching, laboratory-based instruction, and interdisciplinary learning. Beyond academia, Prof. Ikaiddi is widely recognized for his philanthropic contributions and commitment to community development, supporting welfare in Oro Nation, Akwa Ibom State, and across Nigeria.
He has provided financial support and educational assistance to numerous indigent but exceptionally intelligent students at undergraduate, graduate, and postgraduate levels, including sponsorship and mentorship extending to PhD studies.
Omolara Balogun
Board Member
Omolara Balogun is Country Lead for WACSI NODE, Nigeria and Head of Policy Influencing and Advocacy. She is an experienced international development practitioner and advocacy strategist.
Dedicated to strengthening civil society in Nigeria, she leads initiatives focused on democracy, governance, and civic resilience.
Mr. Ekele Nwabuisi
Board Member
Ekelechukwu Nwabuisi is a seasoned MEAL professional with over 15 years of experience in public health, humanitarian, and development programming across Nigeria and West Africa.
He holds a B.Sc. (Hons.) in Statistics from Abia State University and an M.Sc. in International Cooperation and Humanitarian Aid from KALU Institute, Spain. He has worked with FHI360, AHNI/USAID SHARP, Africare, ECOWAS Commission, John Snow Inc., the World Bank-funded IMPACT Project, and Peltom Global Services.
His expertise spans M&E systems strengthening, data quality assessment, donor reporting, health systems strengthening, and regional development frameworks, with contributions to major donor-funded initiatives supported by USAID, Global Fund, ECOWAS, and the World Bank.
Arda Yilmaz Pisirici
International Consultant
Arda Yilmaz Pisirici is a Turkish professional with experience in stakeholder engagement, youth leadership, community development, and organizational representation.
He has been actively involved in youth-focused and outdoor development initiatives in Türkiye, particularly through civic and sports-oriented platforms that promote leadership, teamwork, social inclusion, and active citizenship.
He works with Lykia Scouting and Nature Sports Club Association (LİDOSK), a youth-focused NGO based in Antalya, Türkiye, established in 2010. LİDOSK works with young people across Europe through training courses, youth exchanges, volunteering placements, and community-based projects, and is particularly active in Erasmus+ and European Solidarity Corps (ESC) programmes.
Arda has served in representative and leadership capacities connected to youth and sports development, including engagements with the Türkiye Oryantiring Federasyonu. His professional interests include strategic coordination, organizational development, stakeholder collaboration, youth empowerment, and sustainable community engagement across diverse sectors.
Leadership
Management Team
Dr. John Etim Edet
Executive Director & Founder
Dr. John Etim Edet is an Organizational Development Expert and Public Health Specialist with over 15 years of progressive experience in project management, institutional capacity strengthening, and health systems strengthening.
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History
Our History
Established in response to persistent challenges
Center for Health Social Services (CHSS) was established in Nigeria in response to the persistent health, social, educational, and economic challenges affecting vulnerable populations, especially young people, women, and children. The organization emerged from a recognition that many communities continue to experience inequalities in access to healthcare, education, social protection, skills development, and other essential services despite the presence of government and development interventions.
Bridging the gaps
From its establishment, CHSS has focused on bridging these gaps by promoting community participation, capacity strengthening, public health interventions, youth development, and locally driven solutions. The organization has progressively built a multidisciplinary team of professionals and developed partnerships with government agencies, civil society organizations, development institutions, and community stakeholders.
Expanding across Nigeria
Over the years, CHSS has expanded its interventions across FCT, Nasarawa, Niger, Akwa Ibom, Cross River, and other parts of Nigeria, implementing and supporting programs in areas including HIV/AIDS, tuberculosis, education, early childhood development, technical and vocational skills development, WASH, gender-based violence, child protection, and community health systems strengthening.
A significant milestone
A significant milestone in the organization’s development has been its involvement in the IDEAS-TVET/Early Childhood Care and Development (ECCD) program, implemented with support from the Federal Ministry of Education and the World Bank, through which CHSS has contributed to skills development and improved capacity for early childhood care and education.
IDEAS-TVET/ECCD program — supported by the Federal Ministry of Education and the World Bank.
Today
Today, CHSS continues to strengthen its institutional and technical capacity while expanding its partnerships and programs.
The organization remains committed to its founding purpose of serving communities, strengthening local systems, creating opportunities for young people, and contributing to healthier, safer, and more resilient communities across Nigeria and Africa.
What We Do
Thematic programme areas
Let’s work toward stronger, healthier, more resilient communities
We welcome enquiries about our programmes, training, partnerships, and collaboration.