Development Sociologist | Social Work Professional | Chartered Administrator | HSE Expert | Researcher | Humanitarian & Community Development Practitioner
Dr. Emmanuella Dike is a Development Sociologist, Social Work Professional, Chartered Administrator, Health, Safety and Environment (HSE) Expert, researcher and humanitarian practitioner with over 18 years of experience in social development, community outreach, research, monitoring and evaluation, advocacy and humanitarian programming.
She holds a Ph.D. in Development Sociology from the University of Calabar (2023), with doctoral research focused on the socio-economic wellbeing of women during the COVID-19 pandemic. She also holds a Diploma and B.Sc. in Social Work and Administration from the University of Jos.
Dr. Dike founded Deeds Support Initiative International (DSII) in 2020 out of a deep commitment to changing lives, empowering vulnerable people and giving women, girls and children a stronger voice. Her professional interests include women and girls’ empowerment, child protection, community development, public health, mental health awareness, HSE, social protection and research.
As an HSE professional and member of the Institute of Safety Professionals of Nigeria (ISPON), she is committed to promoting safety awareness, responsible practices and wellbeing across communities and development programmes.
A key part of her vision is to improve access to mental health awareness and psychosocial support in Nigeria, while creating meaningful opportunities for social workers to apply their expertise within communities. She envisions a future where professional counselling and support can be just a call away.
Through her leadership of DSII, Dr. Dike is committed to turning compassion into action and contributing to a society where vulnerable people are protected, empowered and given opportunities to thrive.