Meet Our Board of Trustees For 2024- 2026
Serran Odiase AIRIAVBERE
President
Serran Odiase Airiavbere received his early education at Agbor Model Primary School and Ika Grammar School, Agbor, Delta State. He later pursued higher education, earning a Bachelor of Engineering degree in Electrical/Electronic Engineering from Ambrose Alli University, Ekpoma, Edo State, in 2003, and a Master of Business Administration degree from Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, Osun State, in 2014.
With over a decade of experience as a Network Transport Specialist in the telecommunications industry, Serran Airiavbere has worked with several multinational companies.
His passion for the priesthood and religious vocations led him to join the Serra Club of Maryland in May 2017, and he was officially inducted on May 5, 2018, at the 6th Serra International District 130-B Convention in Ikorodu, Lagos.
Serran Airiavbere has been distinguished in the club for his candour, dedication, and proactive approach to service, contributing to various committees and ad hoc teams. He has held leadership roles in the club, including been Secretary (2018–2020), Vice President for Membership (2020–2022), and Chairman of the 2022 planning committee for the club’s annual flagship programme, Dinner with Priests and Religious.
He is happily married to his beautiful, hardworking and adorable wife, and they are blessed with three lovely children.
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Serran Agatha Ekwueme
President-Elect
Serran Agatha Ekwueme is from Egede in Udi local government area of Enugu State. She attended primary school in Enugu State before moving to Lagos where she had both secondary and university education, with a bachelor’s degree in Business Administration from Lagos State University.
Serran Agatha Ekwueme is self-employed in the fashion and design business, and a proud mother of a beautiful daughter.
She is a charter member of Serra Club of Maryland, and have served in various positions at different times, including being Assistant Secretary from 2009-2012. She was the club’s Vice President for Vocations from 2016 – 2018, and Vice President for Programmes 2020-2022.
Serran Ekwueme’s Serraphic works at the club level endeared her to be chosen as the Deputy District Governor for Programmes from 2018 – 2020. A few years after she returned to the club from the district, she was beckoned on again for more work in the district where she is currently the treasurer since May 2024.
As a parishioner of St Agnes Catholic Church, Maryland she is a member of Catholic Sisters United and the parish harvest committee.
Serran Ijeoma Ezeolisah
Vice President (Communications)
Ijeoma Ezeolisah was born into a Catholic home and was nurtured in the faith to become a strong Catholic faithful.
She grew up seeing her mum contribute to the training of Priests and Religious. Her home was an abode for the Religious who always came around to see their benefactor during their holidays.
This inspired her interest in continuing and sustaining her mum’s legacy. Little wonder she joined the Serra Club to continue to give her 3Ts – Talent, Treasure and Time – in promoting vocations.
Serran Ijeoma Ezeolisah works in the power sector as a corporate communications expert. She is a graduate of Mass Communication and also holds other degrees in management and marketing. She is a member of many professional bodies.
She is happily married and blessed with children.
Serran Vivian Okorie
Vice President (Membership)
Serran Vivian Okorie holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Psychology from the University of Ibadan, a Master’s degree in Managerial Psychology from the University of Lagos, and is in view of becoming a Certified Human Resources Consultant.
She is a parishioner of St. Agnes Catholic Church, a member of the choir, and the Confraternity of Christian Mothers. She was inducted into Serra Club of Maryland in May 2017, and has been an active member of the club’s welfare and outreach subcommittee.
One of her strongest points is keeping the comprehensive, accurate and regularly remembering the birthdays of members of the club evevery month. She is married and blessed with three lovely children.
SERRAN MIRIAM NWOSU
Vice President (Programmes)
Serran Miriam-Therese Nwosu hails from Imo State. She holds a BSc degree in Industrial Microbiology from Imo State University and a Certificate of Proficiency in Information System Management (CPISM) from Aptech, Maryland, Lagos. She also did a Post Graduate Diploma programme in Mass Communication at the University of Lagos.
She currently works in an insurance firm (AIICO Insurance Plc). She also has flair for business. If she is not working or having good time with her family, you can find her in the Chapel having a quiet time in prayer.
She is a loving mother, a mentor, and a passionate cook. She is happily married and blessed with five children.
Serran Barnabas Amadi
Vice President (Vocations)
Serran Barnabas Nobert Amadi, born in Somolu, Lagos State, hails from Oshimilli-North Local Government Area of Delta State. He had his primary education at St. Philip Nursery and Primary School, Efon-Alaye, Somolu Lagos, before proceeding to Christ the King Catholic College, Odolewu-Ijebu, and Sacred Heart Catholic College, Owakurudu, Ijebu-Ode, both in Ogun State, for his secondary education.
He holds a BSc in Public Administration from the University of Nigeria, Nsukka; Diploma in Finance, Securities and Investment from the Chartered Institute of Stockbrokers, and is currently a final level student of the Institute.
Serran Amadi worked in the Core Operation department of United Capital Plc from 2015 – 2016, he was Financial Advisor with United Capital Asset Management from 2016 – 2018, and Equity and Fixed Income Advisor with Ecobank Development Corporation from 2018 – 2019.
He is currently an Executive Director with Maryland Capital Limited since 2019, Company Secretary/Director, Maltek Resources Limited since 2023, and became Retail Development Manager, Heirs Insurance Group in 2024.
He joined Serra Club of Maryland in June 2021, and was inducted during the Serra International District 130-B Convention in 2022 in Ipaja.
Serran Domitilla Ozowalu
Secretary
Serran Domitilla Chinedu Ozowalu was in Nakalagu, in Ishielu Local Government Area of Ebonyi State. After her primary and secondary education, she proceeds to University of Nigeria Nsukka for her first degree in Integrated Science and later a post graduate degree in Business Management.
She is an entrepreneur, and a goal achiever who distinguishes herself in every environment she enters. Her Journey of excellence started when she was crowned the best youth corps member of her service year in Akwa Ibom State.
She then moved to Lagos and joined Goldstar Directories Ltd (A leading brand in directory publishing in Nigeria) as Marketing Executive. In less than a year, she was promoted to head of marketing and later General Manager of the company.
After the death of the company’s Managing Director in 2018, she took over the operations and rebranded it to Dstar Directories owned by Dxela Global Services Ltd.
Today Domitilla Ozowalu is the Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer of Dxela Global Services Ltd; a dominant brand in business directory publishing in Nigeria, with over 30 employees across the board.
Serran Stella Oyeshomo
Assitant Secretary
Serran Stella Oyeshomo is the second of five children born into the family of Pa Augustine Ayoola Akamo in lle-Ife, Osun State. She had her early education at St. Murumba Catholic Primary School, St. Peter Secondary School and Ife Girls High School, all in lle-ife.
She later proceeded to Alliance Française, Lagos, and subsequently Ondo State Polytechnic, Owo, Ondo-State, where she obtained Upper Credit in Business Administration.
Serran Oyeshomo began her career with Scoa Nigeria Plc, Lagos, as a bilingual secretary, marketer, and business manager. Her career spanned across administration and sales, where meticulous attention to details and persuasive communication skills were her strong points. Her fluency in French language brings a touch of elegance and cultural richness to her interactions.
She was married to Phillip Oyetunde Oyeshomo, an insurance guru of blessed memory, and the marriage produced three living children and grandchildren.
Serran Paschal Okechukwu
Financial Secretary
As a fresh secondary school leaver, Serran Paschal Chijioke Okechukwu worked in an audit firm based in Abuja. While working, he commenced his tertiary education studies at the Federal Polytechnic Nasarawa, where he bagged HND in Accounting at Upper Credit level.
He then enrolled for his professional certification with the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria (ICAN). In the quest for further studies, he went to the University of Nigeria, Enugu for a career defining and upgrade of Post-Graduate Diploma in Accounting in 2015.
As an inducted member, Serran Paschal Okechukwu was in 2017 made an Associate of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria (ICAN), and in 2018, he bagged an Associate Member of the Chartered Institute of Taxation of Nigeria (CITN).
He is currently the Managing Partner of Paschal Okechukwu & Co. (Chartered Accountants), a young growing accounting/audit firm.
Serran Paschal Okechukwu joined the Serra Club of Ilupeju (in-formation) in 2017, under the sponsorship of Serra Club of Maryland. On the scraping of Serra Club of Ilupeju (in-formation), he returned back to the mother club, Serra Club of Maryland, to continue his vocational works, and was inducted in May 2021.
Serran Okechukwu is married and blessed with a beautiful baby girl.
Serran Susie Onwuka
Tresurer
Serran Susie Onwuka was born in Sapele, Delta State, to late Mr and Mrs Francis Odiete. She completed her primary and secondary education in Benin City and her bachelor’s degree in Zoology at the University of Jos. After her NYSC, she proceeded to University of Lagos for her postgraduate studies, where she obtained a master’s degree in Zoology and a Master’s degree in Business Administration.
She is a Chartered Accountant and a fellow of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria (ICAN).
She worked briefly as a Departmental Manager in Leventis Stores before embarking on her 15-year banking career that saw her crisscross the banking halls New Nigeria Bank, Unity Bank, and United Bank for Africa. She is currently the Head of the Lagos Office of Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission.
Serran Onwuka is happily married to Mr Onwuka I. Onwuka, and they are blessed with three beautiful children.
Club Trustees
Serran Folarin Afuwape
Serran Folarin Afuwape was born into the family of late John Abiodun and Agatha Adjuah Afuwape. He had his early education at Sacred Heart Convent Primary Schol, Ibadan and later Maryland Convent Primary School, Lagos, while is secondary education was at Government College, Ibadan.
Thereafter he proceeded to Obafemi Awolowo University and University of Ilorin for his undergraduate and post-graduate studies in Mechanical Engineering.
Serran Folarin Afuwape was baptised as an infant at St. Paul’s Catholic Church, Ebute-Metta and received his first Holy Communion and the Sacrament of Confirmation in St. Agnes Catholic Church, Maryland in 1982.
He was inducted into Serra Club of Maryland in 2016 and has served at various times as Chairman of Club Harvest Committee, Finance Secretary and Treasurer of the club.
Serran Teresa Pulife
Serran Teresa Ukamaka Pulife, fondly called Tessy, by family members and contemporaries, was born into the family of Late Igwe Vincent C.O (KSM) & late Lolo, Mary Carol (LSM) Attah, of Ama-edem Obie Aku, in Igbo-Etiti Local Government Area of Enugu State.
She is educated from primary to tertiary levels, with first and second degrees in Political Science and International Relations, respectively. She has also undergone professional trainings, both within and outside Nigeria.
Serran Pulife currently works with the Nigeria Security and Civil Defense Corps, as a Deputy Commandant of Corps, heading the Anti Corruption and Transparency -Monitory Unit at the Zonal Command Headquarters, Abeokuta Ogun State.
She has served Serra Club of Maryland as a treasurer and financial secretary respectively, from 2016 – 2020, and in other ad-hoc committees.
Serran Pulife is happily married, and blessed with two adorable daughters.
SERRAN MAUREEN OZUZU
Serran Maureen Nnennna Ozuzu was born into the family of Late Mr Jerome and Mrs Cecelia Ohiaeri of Ugwuala, Umuohiri in Isiala Mbano Local Government of Imo State. She is a graduate of Food Technology from the Federal University of Technology, Owerri, Imo State. She also holds a Masters degree in Business Administration from the prestigious Lagos Business School.
A devout Catholic, Serran Maureen Ozuzu joined Serra Club of Maryland in 2009. Since the club’s charter, she has served in various capacities including Acting Secretary, Treasurer, Vice President (Programmes) and President for the 2018 – 2020 board year.
A banker by profession with over a decade of experience in Business development and Marketing, she is happily married to Mr Kelechi Ozuzu and they are blessed with three lovely children.
SERRAN SMARTS EBHODAGHE
Club Foundation Representative
Serran Smarts Uddy Ebhodaghe rounded off his elementary education at Igun Primary School, Benin City. He then proceeded to Edokpolo Grammar School, Benin City for his secondary education. He later studied Business Administration in the University of Lagos, Akoka and Sports Management at the National Institute for Sports, Surulere, Lagos.
He practised journalism at the Edo State Broadcasting Service Radio and Television in Benin City before joining The Pointer Newspapers, published by the Delta State Printing and Publishing Company, Asaba. He is the founder/CEO of Esmas Ventures, a private sundry business enterprise that commenced operations since 1994 till date.
His interest in the work of vocations in the church made him respond to the establishment of Serra Club of Maryland in 2009. He became the pioneer secretary, later captain and eventually the Charter President of the club on June 6, 2010. After his tenure as club president, he was elected District Governor of Serra International District 130-B Nigeria for the 2015-2017 board year. He was appointed a trustee of the Club at the commencement of the 2020-2022 board year. He was later chosen as the Club Foundation Representative in Serra International Foundation