Board of Directors

Professor Adenike Grange

CHAIRMAN

Professor Adenike Grange is a distinguished professor of Paediatrics and the Founder and CEO of the Adegrange Child Foundation, an organization dedicated to improving maternal, child and family health in underserved communities. With a career spanning several decades, Professor Grange has been a staunch advocate for children’s rights and improved healthcare access for families and communities.

Mazi Obi Okoli

VICE CHAIRMAN

Godwin Okoli is a seasoned IT professional with over 15 years of expertise in Test Management, Quality Assurance, and Defect Management across a range of industries, including pharmaceuticals, public service, financial services, transport, retail, and utilities.

Professor Mondy Gold

BOARD MEMBER

Professor (Amb.) Mondy Gold is a dedicated scholar and leader with doctorate degrees in Business Management and Entrepreneurship and Enterprise Management. As the President of the Ijaw Diaspora Council, Amadabo of the Ijaw Diaspora, he has committed his life to advancing innovation, leadership, and socio-economic empowerment of Ijaw Nation.

Hon. (Dr.) Kenneth Chibuogwu Gbandi

BOARD MEMBER

Dr. Kenneth Chibuogwu Gbandi is a distinguished Diaspora leader, media consultant, and peacebuilding advocate with over 28 years of experience championing the interests of more than 20 million Nigerians abroad. As the longest-serving Nigerian Diaspora representative, he has played a pivotal role in fostering international collaborations…

Dr. Charles E. Orbih

BOARD MEMBER

Dr. Charles E. Orbih stands as a beacon of excellence in the fields of travel, learning and development, and technology. A visionary entrepreneur, he is the esteemed Founder of Jacoo Travels and the dynamic Co-Founder of Cyber Training & Consulting Services.

Madam Patience Ndidi Key

BOARD MEMBER

Madam Patience Ndidi Key is a distinguished leader and the President and Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerians in Diaspora Chamber of Commerce (NiDCC), a pioneering initiative she conceptualized and launched during her tenure as Chairman of NIDO Americas USA.

Chima Nwosu, PH.D, MBA, FIIAS

BOARD MEMBER

Dr Chima Nwosu is the President of Carochen International Group Inc. and also the CEO of Africa Trade Office, Raleigh, North Carolina. The Carochen International Group is a North Carolina, USA registered corporation established in 1997 and has interests in Real Estate Management, Construction, Energy, Oil, Project Management, Import & Export.

Philomena Obasogie-Asidi, RN, BSN, SCRN

BOARD MEMBER

Philomena Obasogie-Asidi has been a registered nurse for about 40 years. She began her nursing career in Nigeria in 1985, emigrated to the States 17 years later, and has been practicing in different parts of the country. She is currently a Stroke Certified Registered Nurse in the past 10 years, practicing in the neuroscience department in one of the major hospitals in North Carolina.

Dr. LaBode Obanor

BOARD MEMBER

Dr. LaBode Obanor is a renowned lawyer, scholar, and visionary leader in law, finance, and public policy. He holds a BA in Political Science and Diplomacy from Seton Hall University, a Master of Accountancy in Taxation from Rutgers University, and an Executive Juris Doctorate from Purdue University Global. Currently, he is a scholar and fellow at Cornell University’s Jeb E. Brooks School of Public Policy.

Olorogun Dr. Bernice Onome Dema

BOARD MEMBER

Born in Nigeria. Attended Federal Government Girls’ College, Benin City( Pioneer Set 1973). Attended The University of Benin, Nigeria. Graduated from The School of Optometry in 1985. In the quest for more knowledge, she migrated to London, UK and then later New York, USA. Dr. Dema has practiced Optometry for over three decades in New York.

Chief Oremeyi Kareem

BOARD MEMBER

Chief Oremeyi Kareem is a distinguished entrepreneur, media personality, and healthcare advocate with a remarkable career spanning almost two decades. She is a dynamic leader and multi-award-winning professional. Chief Kareem is the CEO and Editor-in-Chief of VOME’ Magazine, where she amplifies voices and stories that inspire and empower communities.

Jumoke Akin-Taylor

BOARD MEMBER

Jumoke Akin-Taylor is a passionate and dedicated advocate and strategist for responsible, ethical, and accountable leadership in the pursuit of good governance, as well as for promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion in nation-building.

Amos Tarfa

BOARD MEMBER

Amos Tarfa is a Diagnostic & Nuclear Medicine Physicist and a distinguished STEM pioneer, educator, humanitarian, and entrepreneur committed to transforming science and mathematics education. Through his innovative methodology, he seamlessly integrates the History and Philosophy of Science with real-world STEM applications, fostering a deeper and more impactful learning experience.

OBEHI LUCY ORIBHABOR

BOARD MEMBER

Obehi is a distinguished legal advisor and strategic business leader at the forefront of technology law, data protection, and digital innovation. With a track record of excellence and immeasurable impact, she brings a rare fusion of legal expertise, business acumen, and a passion for transformative change in the global tech landscape.

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