Who we are

MylidAdvisory is a subsidiary of Mylid Company Limited, an African feminist-led boutique consulting firm incorporated in 2010.

We conduct independent investigations into Sexual Exploitation, Abuse and Harassment (SEAH), abuse of authority, retaliation, and serious safeguarding violations. We also advise boards and executive leadership on institutional safeguarding systems, compliance, governance risk, and gender accountability support.

Our work applies a feminist and intersectional lens, grounded in procedural fairness, survivor-centred practice, and strict confidentiality.

Our Services

  • We conduct remote and in-person investigations into:

    • Sexual exploitation

    • Sexual abuse

    • Abuse of power and authority

    • Retaliation and whistle blower complaints

    • Multi-complaint and pattern-of-behaviour cases

  • We support organisations managing sensitive or reputationally exposed cases.

    • Immediate allegation assessment

    • Risk mitigation planning

    • Interim safeguarding measures

    • Executive and board briefings

    • Cross-border case coordination

    • Safeguarding framework design

    • PSEAH system strengthening

    • Reporting pathway development

    • Case management protocols

    • Board oversight advisory

    • Ongoing retained safeguarding advisory

    • Organisational safeguarding audits

    • Donors compliance assessments

    • Gap analysis & corrective action planning

    • Post-investigation institutional reform advisory

    • Policy Development & Implementation

    • Gender Audit & Assessments

Why Engage MylidAdvisory

  • Independent and impartial

  • Survivor-centred and trauma-informed

  • Procedural fairness for all parties

  • Experienced across complex African operating environments

  • Board-level engagement capability.‍ ‍

Testimonials

“Iheoma and team led a sensitive safeguarding investigation for our organisation with professionalism and rigour. Their approach balanced survivor-centred practice with procedural fairness, and the final report gave us clear findings and practical recommendations”.

Head, Compliance and Investigations, International Donor.

“Iheoma supported our team to review and strengthen our safeguarding framework. Her advice was practical and grounded in field realities in Africa. The process helped us improve accountability to staff and communities."

Programme Director, International Foundation

“I would like to extend our sincere gratitude for your diligent efforts in conducting the recent investigation into incidents of SEAH. Your professionalism, thoroughness, and commitment to uncovering the facts are highly appreciated”

Investigation Manager, Sierra Leone

About the Founder & Principal Consultant

Iheoma K. Obibi is an African feminist leader, Ashoka Fellow, certified SEAH investigator, and safeguarding adviser with more than 25 years of experience across Nigeria and West Africa. Her work focuses on preventing and responding to sexual exploitation, abuse and harassment (SEAH), strengthening safeguarding systems, and advancing accountability in organisations working with communities.

Through MylidAdvisory, she provides independent investigation and advisory services to international organisations, foundations, civil society institutions, and private sector actors. Her work includes SEAH investigations, safeguarding and gender audits, institutional policy reviews, and advisory support to address safeguarding failures and strengthen accountability systems.

Iheoma is known for handling sensitive cases that require independence, discretion, and careful evidence assessment. She applies survivor-centred and trauma-informed practice while maintaining procedural fairness and strong documentation standards. Alongside her investigation work, she has contributed to feminist advocacy and movement building across Africa for over two decades.

Headquartered in Nigeria. We do work across West, East, Central and Southern Africa.

Where we work