Our Executive Leadership Team

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 Adegbenga Samuel Ojo is the President of the Nigerian-Canadian Association of Newfoundland and Labrador (NCANL) Inc.  With over 17 years of relevant experience in the education industry as a teacher, youth care worker, administrator and consultant, among several awards, he is responsible for providing strong leadership by working with other members of the executive team and Board of Directors in developing and implementing short and long-term goals, plans and strategies for our great association and  strengthening civic engagement and integration. .

He is a graduate of Economics Education from University of Ibadan, Nigeria; obtained two masters degrees in Educational Administration and planning, and Educational Leadership Studies from the National Open University of Nigeria (NOUN) and Memorial University of Newfoundland (MUN), respectively.  He is a professional member of the Teacher’s Registration Council of Nigeria, Nigeria Institute of Management and Institute of Strategic Management Nigeria. He is the CEO of Saocom Global Educational Services. 

He is happily married to his beautiful and elegant wife, Oluwakemi Comfort Ojo.

Chioma Ezera is the Vice President of the NCANL Inc. She partners closely with, and assists, the President in making sure that the Association gets only the best in the delivery of programs and initiatives that fosters a strong and dependable Nigerian community in Newfoundland and Labrador. She is a strong advocate of fairness, justice, transparency, and inclusiveness of everyone.

She has previously volunteered as the Treasurer/Director of Finance for The Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) in Cross River State, Nigeria; The Financial Secretary for The Memorial University Student Parent Association and has been volunteering with the NCANL since 2014, most recently as the Chair, Social Committee of the NCANL. Her dedication and selfless service has earned her a prestigious service award by the MDGs, Nigeria. She Holds a Degree in Banking and Finance (BSc.) and a diploma in Supply Chain and Logistics. She is a Member of the Nigeria Institute of Management Charter and Professional Management (NIM- Chartered). 

Chioma is a mum to her two beautiful daughters Eleonora and Federica whom she loves with all of her heart.

Anita Ineh is the general secretary of the NCANL Inc. She helps coordinate the day-to-day affairs of The Association, including accurate record keeping and ensuring timely correspondence, and works closely with other executive members to support the smooth running of the association to meet the set goals and objectives.

She hails from Delta state, Nigeria, and is a highly motivated young adult. She has several volunteer experiences with reputable organizations including Bethesda Pentecostal Church, MUN, NCANL among others. 

She has an Associate of Science diploma (USA), and a bachelor’s degree in Biochemistry and Chemistry from Memorial University of Newfoundland (MUN). She was a member of Phi theta kappa in Illinois, USA (honors society), and also served as Secretary of Memorial University Biochemistry Society.

 During her leisure, Anita loves to travel, enjoy sports and hanging out with her friends and loved ones .

Dr. Akinola Alafiatayo is the treasurer of the Nigerian Canadian Association of Newfoundland and Labrador (NCANL) Inc. He has the responsibility of managing the Association’s financial resources and ensuring financial accountability. 

He is passionate about giving back to the society and enjoys the opportunity the NCANL has presented to allow him to do just that. Akinola is a strong advocate of having a closely knitted Nigerian community in Newfoundland and Labrador and takes every opportunity to lead by example through his active involvement in the Association affairs. He volunteers for United Nations High Commission for Refugee (UNHCR) and is currently the lead for Atlantic provinces for Covid-19 Resource Canada - a national platform responding to the Covid-19 pandemic in Canada. 

He holds a bachelor’s degree in Biochemistry from Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, Nigeria and a Ph.D. degree in Genetic Engineering and Molecular Biology from University Putra, Malaysia. Akinola is a seasoned academician and a biomedical scientist. He enjoys playing and watching soccer during his leisure. 

Pearl Ugah is the Director of Finance at NCANL Inc., where her key responsibility is on maintaining the financial records and accounting of the organization in accordance with the Co-operative Act of Newfoundland and Labrador while also managing other financial matters of The Association. 

She is a chartered accountant and holds a BSc. in Accounting from the University of Benin, Nigeria. Pearl has extensive experience in financial reporting, accounting, and auditing, most of which has been gained from working with two of the Big 4 accounting firms. Over the years, Pearl has been recognized for numerous deliveries of exceptional client experience. 

Pearl hails from Imo State, Nigeria. She is a mother of two lovely kids and is married to Uchenna.

Pearl Ashibuogwu is the Director of Social and Welfare of the NCANL Inc. She is responsible for planning, organizing and implementing all social and welfare initiatives, activities and events of the Association. 

Pearl has been actively involved in the Association's social events, including the Nigeria Week dance shows, as well as the multicultural dance shows in NL, and is passionate about building a strong social and cultural connection amongst members of the association, and the province at large, by providing value-added welfare support programs and multicultural events. 

She hails from Ogwashi-Ukwu, Delta state. She is a final year Architectural Engineering Student with a graduate certificate in interior design. She is also the CEO and owner of Capearla Store, a beauty platform that promotes Afro-fashion culture. She enjoys traveling and dancing during her leisure.

 Tamunonengiofori Christopher Ogolo is the Director of Youth, Students and cultural Affairs of the NCANL Inc. where he oversees the affairs of youth members of the Association, including students, and is the liaison person for Nigerian students' matters within Newfoundland and Labrador. 

Christopher hails from the oil rich Rivers State, Nigeria and has a deep faith and belief in Nigeria and her people. He is always excited to contribute to the progress of Nigeria and her people in any capacity and is passionate about his current role in the Association. In this role, while working with other executive members, he is committed to tackling youth and student issues within the Association's limits and promoting cultural diversity within the Association and enhancing the multicultural landscape of the Province. 

Christopher is currently a Mechanical Engineering Student at Memorial University. He has worked in various engineering-related roles as an intern and actively contributes to the NL community by volunteering in his spare time. He enjoys playing soccer.