Our team

Meet the people growing BruvsChess across Nigeria.

Our team coordinates school programs, private lessons, evaluation sessions, and state operations with a shared commitment to thoughtful chess education.

Leadership and state support

Program leads

Director of Operations Nationwide

Oluwakemi Oniyide

Oluwakemi oversees operations for BruvsChess Educational Services, helping coordinate program delivery, state activities, and the operational systems that keep school and private chess programs running smoothly.

Go-to-Market Strategist Nationwide

Samuel Abah

Samuel leads BruvsChess go-to-market strategy nationwide, supporting school outreach, partnership growth, private lesson enquiries, and the expansion of chess education opportunities across markets.

National Advisory Senior Advisor, Programs and Development Nationwide

Engr. AbdulYazid Aliyu

Engr. AbdulYazid Aliyu serves as Senior Advisor, Programs and Development at BruvsChess Educational Services. In this role, he provides strategic guidance on program development, chess education initiatives, instructor support, partnerships, and nationwide growth.

State Program Director FCT Headquarters

Mary Aniefuna

Mary leads FCT program coordination from the BruvsChess headquarters, supporting school partnerships, learner evaluation, and the planning of chess education activities across Abuja.

State Program Director Rivers State

Happiness Koya

Happiness guides BruvsChess programming in Rivers State, working with schools, families, and learners to support consistent chess instruction and meaningful program growth.

Student Assistant Edo State

Laura Osa-Edohen

Laura supports BruvsChess as a Student Assistant in Edo State, contributing to learner engagement, program assistance, and the day-to-day support that helps students participate confidently.