Meet Our Board of Trustees For 2026- 2028
SERRAN AGATHA EKWUEME
President
Serran Agatha Ekwueme hails from the royal family of the late Prince Boniface and Princess Bernardette Ekwueme of Egede, Udi LGA, Enugu State. She had her primary education in Enugu State before moving to Lagos, where she completed her secondary and university education. She holds a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration from Lagos State University.
An entrepreneur in the fashion and design industry, Serran Agatha has remained steadfast in her Catholic faith through life’s challenges. A Charter Member of Serra Club of Maryland, she has rendered many years of dedicated service to the Club and the Serra Movement.
Her Serra journey includes Club’s Assistant Secretary (2009–2012), Vice President – Vocations (2016–2018), Vice President – Programmes (2020–2022), Deputy District Governor – Programmes (2018–2020), and District Treasurer (2024–May 2026), Serra International District 130-B, Nigeria.
She is also a member of Catholic Sisters United in Christ in St. Agnes Parish, and has served on the Parish Harvest Committee since 2015. Now serving as President of Serra Club of Maryland, Serran Agatha considers her service a privilege and remains guided by her enduring watchword: “PRAYER IS THE KEY.”
She is a devoted mother to her daughter, Katherine Ebanehita Aisagbonhi.
SERRAN JUDITH ONOWIGHOSE
President-Elect
Serran Judith Ufuoma Onowighose is a distinguished educator, educational administrator, and public servant. Born in Warri, Delta State, she holds a Bachelor’s degree from the University of Benin and a Master’s degree in Public Administration (MPA) from the University of Lagos.
With decades of experience in teaching and educational administration, she currently serves as Director of Curriculum and Instruction at Temple School, Lagos, where she provides leadership in curriculum development, instructional quality, and academic standards.
A devout Catholic and active parishioner of St. Agnes Catholic Church, Maryland, Lagos, she is also a member of the Catholic Charismatic Renewal Society of Nigeria, Maryland Chapter.
Serran Judith has rendered dedicated service to Serra Club of Maryland, serving as Assistant Secretary (2020–2022), Vice President – Programmes (2022–2024), and Vice Chairman, Organising Committee for the 2022 annual Dinner with Priests and Religious. She has also served as an adviser to the Club’s annual Dinner with Priests and Religious since 2022.
Through her professional, spiritual, and community engagements, she remains committed to educational excellence, service to humanity, and the promotion of vocations.
She is married to Arc. Emmanuel Onowighose, and their union is blessed with three children.
SERRAN JUSTINA AJAYI
Secretary
Serran Justina Ajayi is an entrepreneur and financial services professional with 20 years’ experience in foreign exchange dealing and portfolio management. She holds a B.Ed. from the University of Benin, a Postgraduate Diploma in Management, and an MBA in Marketing from Ladoke Akintola University of Technology, Ogbomoso.
She is the founder of AER Global Investment Limited, a member of ACPIN, the Chartered Institute of Stockbrokers (CIS), and Business Network International (BNI). She currently serves as President and Ambassador of BNI Business Success Chapter, Lekki Region, Lagos.
Her passion for the priesthood and religious life led her to join Serra Club of Maryland in January 2025. She was inducted on May 3, 2026, at the 13th Serra International District 130-B Convention in Ikorodu, Lagos, and remains committed to the vocational work of Serra.
SERRAN TITILAYO OGUNLEYE
Assistant Secretary
Serran Titilayo Ogunleye holds a B.A. in Mass Communication from the University of Jos and a Master of Public and International Affairs (MPIA) from the University of Lagos, obtained in 2020.
A professional in the Travel and Aviation industry, she has worked with leading organisations, including Wakanow.com Ltd and Konga Travels. Her experience spans B2B Operations, Affiliate Management, Sales, and Executive Support, and she currently serves as Senior Executive Support – Sales.
A committed Catholic, she has previously served as Harvest Chairperson of the Catholic Youth Organisation of Nigeria (CYON) and Branch Secretary, Pages of the Blessed Sacrament, at Christ the King Catholic Church, Ado-Ekiti, Ekiti State.
She joined Serra Club of Maryland in July 2025 and was inducted on May 3, 2026, at the Serra International District 130-B Convention in Ikorodu. She is recognised for her integrity, dedication, sincerity, and proactive approach to service.
IJEOMA EZEOLISAH
Vice President (Programmes)
Serran Ijeoma Ezeolisah was raised in a Catholic home where faith was not only professed but lived through service and generosity. From childhood, she watched her mother dedicate herself to the formation and support of priests and religious. Their home became a familiar and welcoming place for priests and religious who visited during their holidays, giving Ijeoma a first-hand appreciation of the sacrifices, needs, and beauty of the vocation to God’s service.
This early experience left a lasting impression on her and nurtured in her, a deep desire to sustain her mother’s legacy. Her journey naturally led her to Serra Club, where she continues that legacy by offering her 3Ts: Time, Talent and Treasure in support of priestly and religious vocations. She has previously served as Club Secretary (2020 – 2022) and Vice President – Communications (2024 – 2026).
Professionally, Serran Ijeoma is a Corporate Communications expert in the power sector. She holds a degree in Mass Communication, as well as additional qualifications in Management and Marketing, and is a member of several professional bodies.
She is happily married and blessed with children.
SERRAN MIRIAM NWOSU
Vice President (Vocations)
Serran Miriam-Therese Nwosu hails from Imo State. She holds a B.Sc. in Industrial Microbiology from Imo State University, a Certificate of Proficiency in Information System Management (CPISM) from Aptech, Maryland, Lagos, and a Postgraduate Diploma in Mass Communication from the University of Lagos. Her professional experience spans the oil and gas industry, government parastatals, and financial institutions.
Driven by a passion for service to humanity and the promotion of vocations, she joined Serra Club of Maryland in January 2023 and was inducted later that year at the District Convention in Somolu.
A dedicated and committed Serran, she has served on the club’s committees, including the Harvest Committee and Dinner with Priests and Religious committee. She also served as Vice President –Programmes (2024–2026).
Serran Miriam-Therese is happily married and blessed with five children.
SERRAN ODUNOLA ALLI
Vice President – Membership
Serran Odunola Alli is a Medical Laboratory Scientist with a BMLS from the University of Ibadan and Master’s degrees in Chemical Pathology and Clinical Chemistry and Molecular Diagnosis from Olabisi Onabanjo University and the University of Lagos, respectively. She has served with the Lagos State Health Service Commission since 1998, building extensive experience in the health sector.
A committed Catholic, she joined Serra Club of Maryland in February 2023 and was inducted in May 2024. She has served on the Membership Welfare Subcommittee and the Dinner with Priests and Religious committee respectively.
She is happily married and blessed with two children.
SERRAN DOMITILLA OZOWALU
Vice President – Communications
Serran Domitilla Ozowalu is a professional in branding, marketing and business development, with a career marked by enterprise, leadership and a strong commitment to service. She is the Chief Executive Officer/Managing Director of Dxela Global Services Limited, a prominent business directory publishing company in Nigeria.
She holds a Bachelor’s degree in Integrated Science from the University of Nigeria, Nsukka, and a Postgraduate qualification in Marketing from the University of Calabar. Her professional experience spans several years of active engagement in branding and marketing.
Her passion for the priesthood and religious vocations led her to join Serra Club of Maryland in October 2021. She was inducted in May 2022 at the Serra International District 130-B Convention in Ipaja.
A committed and proactive Serran, she has served on various club committees and ad hoc teams. Her leadership roles include Chairman, 2024 Dinner with Priests and Religious Committee; Club Secretary and Member, District Council of Serra International District 130-B (2024–2026).
SERRAN RUFUS OKAFOR
Financial Secretary
Serran Rufus Okafor was born in Orlu, Imo State, into the Catholic family of Chief Paul Okafor and the late Mrs. Anastasia Okafor. He received the Sacraments of Baptism, Holy Eucharist, and Confirmation at Holy Ghost Parish, Ihitenansa, in the Diocese of Orlu. He has actively participated in various Catholic societies, including the Altar Servers, Sacred Heart of Jesus, Immaculate Heart of Mary, Legion of Mary, and Divine Mercy Prayer Group.
A healthcare professional, Serran Rufus holds a Bachelor’s degree in Pharmacology from Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, and a Master’s degree in Public Health from the University of Lagos. He currently serves as a Brand Manager at Biocodex Nigeria.
He joined Serra Club of Maryland in 2018 and was inducted in 2020 at St. Michael’s Catholic Church, Ketu, during the District 130B Convention. He has served on the club’s programmes committee and Dinner with Priests and Religious committee, contributing his time, talent, and treasure to the Serra mission. He remains committed to promoting priestly and religious vocations and the Catholic faith.
Serran Rufus is married to Mrs. Grace Amarachi Rufus, and they are blessed with four children.
SERRAN PASCHAL OKECHUKWU
Tresurer
Serran Paschal Chijioke Okechukwu is an Associate Chartered Accountant (ICAN) and Associate Member of the Chartered Institute of Taxation of Nigeria (CITN). He holds an HND in Accounting from the Federal Polytechnic, Nasarawa, and a Postgraduate Diploma in Accounting from the University of Nigeria, Enugu Campus.
He further pursued professional qualifications with the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria (ICAN) and obtained a Postgraduate Diploma in Accounting from the University of Nigeria, Enugu Campus, in 2015. He became an Associate of ICAN in 2017 and an Associate Member of the Chartered Institute of Taxation of Nigeria (CITN) in 2018.
He is the Managing Partner of Paschal Okechukwu & Co. (Chartered Accountants), where he practices in accounting and auditing.
A dedicated Serran, he joined Serra Club of Ilupeju (in-formation) in 2017 and was inducted into Serra Club of Maryland in May 2021, following the discontinuation of the Ilupeju Club. He remains committed to the Serra mission of promoting priestly and religious vocations.
He is married and blessed with a daughter.
Club Trustees
SERRAN GERTY OYEYINKA
Club Foundation Representative
Serran Gerty Nneka Maryann Oyeyinka (née Nnadozie) was born into the family of the late Chief Vincent Eze Nnadozie, and Honourable Lady Mrs. Maria Nnadozie. She had her early education in Nsukka, before proceeding to Oko Polytechnic, Aguata, and the University of Nigeria, Nsukka. Following her NYSC programme in Osun State, she worked with the state radio station and subsequently with Carnco Foods, Whassan Eurest, and Modern Business Machine. She currently works with American International Insurance Company (AIICO).
A Charter member of Serra Club of Maryland, Serran Gerty has served the club in several capacities, including Assistant Secretary, Vice President – Membership (2014–2016), and Chairman of the Dinner with the Priest and Religious committee in 2015. She again served as Vice President – Membership on the 7th Board of Trustees (2022–2024).
She is currently the Club Foundation Representative (CFR) for Serra Club of Maryland, continuing her commitment to promoting vocations to the priesthood and religious life.
Serran Gerty is married to Dr. Lexie Oyeyinka, and they are blessed with a daughter.
Serran Teresa Pulife
Trustee 1 year
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 CAJETAN EZEMA
Trustee 2 years
SERRAN ROSE NWENWA
Trustee 3 years
Serran Rose Nkiru Nzenwa is an accomplished administrator, community leader, and humanitarian. She received her early education in Imo State and pursued Business Management in Nigeria and at the University of East London, Walthamstow, United Kingdom.
She had a distinguished career with the defunct Nigeria Airways, where she served in senior administrative and financial roles, including Senior Personal Assistant to the Board of Directors and Director of Finance, before rising to become Marketing Manager, Network. Following her retirement, she served the Imo State government as Special Adviser to the Military Administrator.
A committed humanitarian, she has rendered extensive service through Lions Club International, serving in various leadership capacities and helping to establish two Lions Clubs. A charter member of Serra Club of Maryland, she served as the club’s third President from 2014–2016 and has held several other leadership positions, including Chairman of the Nominating Committee and as a Trustee on a past Board. She has also been actively involved in Serra International, District 130-B, Nigeria.