Policy and Advocacy Counsel Torkuma Michael Igbudu, Esq. is a seasoned legal practitioner and policy advocate with a passion for driving systemic change in entrepreneurship and youth empowerment across Benue State. As Policy and Advocacy Counsel at Benue Entrepreneurs Empowerment Network (BEEN), he leads strategic efforts to influence government policy, promote regulatory reforms, and amplify the voices of small business owners and micro-entrepreneurs in underserved communities. With a strong background in legal research, legislative engagement, and public policy formulation, Mr. Igbudu serves as a legal compass for the organization, ensuring that all programs are both impactful and compliant with state and federal regulations. His work bridges the gap between grassroots entrepreneurship and institutional policy frameworks, making him an indispensable part of BEEN’s mission to build a legacy-driven enterprise ecosystem.

Founder/Executive Trustee Mr. Michael Orya ( MBA, FIPMD, SOHS-YINTWOMENHEALTH – Stanford Online, PFMx – IMF) Mr. Michael Orya is the Founder and Executive Trustee of the Benue Entrepreneurs Empowerment Network (BEEN) — a legacy-driven initiative dedicated to empowering micro and small-scale entrepreneurs, promoting inclusive economic growth, and transforming communities across Benue State and Nigeria. A dynamic social entrepreneur and development strategist, Mr. Orya holds an MBA in Strategic Management and is a Fellow of the Institute of Policy Management Developement (FIPMD). He also earned a certificate in Young International Women’s Health (SOHS-YINTWOMENHEALTH) from Stanford Online, and a certificate in Public Financial Management (PFMx) from the International Monetary Fund (IMF). As Executive Trustee, Mr. Orya provides strategic leadership and governance oversight for BEEN, ensuring that its mission is realized through impactful programs in entrepreneurship development, youth and women empowerment, prison reintegration, and grassroots enterprise. He is known for his visionary leadership, policy advocacy, and deep commitment to human capital development and economic justice.