Nkiruka Mbaneto

Nkiruka Favour Mbaneto is a humanitarian and protection specialist based in Lagos, Nigeria, with over a decade of experience in refugee status determination, immigration case management, and customer service leadership. She currently serves as a Refugee Status Determination Officer at the National Commission for Refugees, where she applies international legal frameworks to assess asylum claims and streamline resettlement processes. Her collaborative work with global stakeholders has led to a 25% increase in successful refugee resettlements.

Nkiruka holds a B.Sc. in Hospitality & Tourism Management from Imo State University and has earned certifications in Sexual Exploitation and Abuse (PSEA), Gender-Based Violence (GBV), and Emergency Preparedness from UNHCR, UNICEF, and other leading humanitarian bodies. She is proficient in proGres database management, conflict resolution, and adolescent-focused planning, and is deeply committed to ethical humanitarian practices.

Beyond her professional roles, Nkiruka actively engages in community outreach, youth empowerment, and emergency response volunteering. Her passion lies in building inclusive systems that protect vulnerable populations and foster long-term resilience.