International President
The International President of School of Nursing & Midwifery Ihiala Alumni Association (SONMIAA), Mrs. Agatha Anubalu-Nsolibe, is a triple badged Registered Nurse (RN) who is licensed in Nigeria, Canada, and United States.
She is also a Registered Practical Nurse (RPN), Educational Assistant (E.A) and Special Needs Assistant (SNA) certified and practicing in Canada.
Agatha, a nurse for more than 15 years, has experience in acute care, critical care nursing, medical-surgical nursing, geriatric nursing and mental health nursing.
She is also an employee E. A staff member at Toronto District School Board (TDSB), and she has been with the board for more than six years, supporting individuals with special needs and vulnerable individuals.
Additionally, Agatha earned her certification in IV therapy from HCPT College in 2024. IEN -Post RN certification from George Brown College in 2017, and Advanced Wound certification from HCPT College in 2016.
Also, Agatha is the founder and CEO of Coolchic & Daughters Inc, which has been in existence since the year 2022.
National President
Okeke Chinedu Peter is a registered nurse (RN) in Nigeria, Republic of Ireland and the United States of America.
*- Work Experience -*
He started his early career as a Health Safety & Environmental Representative/Nurse at Wilbros Nigerian Ltd. from 2005 - 2006
He proceeded to become the Lead site Nurse at WillBros West Africa Inc. Okoafo site clinic in Badagry from 2006 - 2008
He became a Lead site Nurse/Medevac coordinator during West African Gas Pipeline Project from 2008 - 2010
He was employed as a Site Nurse/HSE Representative at West African Gas Pipeline Company (WAPCo) from 2010 - 2012
At the end of the WAPCo project, he became an Offshore medic at Exxon Mobil Producing unlimited from 2012 - 2016
*Academic Achievements*
Chinedu Okeke is among the Graduate Class of 2004 from the School of Nursing Ihiala, Anambra State.
He attended TAFE/OTEN at Western Sydney Institute Australia where he obtained a Cert. IV in Occupational Environmental Health & Safety in 2008.
His Bachelor of Nursing (International) Honours degree in 2017 was earned from the National University of Ireland Galway and a Master of Science in Occupational and Environmental Health & Safety in 2023 from the same University.
*Professional Memberships*
Ex-Vice President School of Nursing Ihiala 2002 - 2003
Ex- President School of Nursing Ihiala 2003 - 2004
Zonal Coordinator, National Association of Nigerian Student Nurses & Midwives 2003 to 2004
Former Class Rep. BScN International, Class of 2016, National University of Ireland Galway.
National President, School of Nursing & Midwifery Ihiala Alumni Association (SOMNIAA) till date.
Associate Director, Integrated Response & Logistics Ltd. (IRLL)
Vice President
Nnenna Adeline Uzuanwu (RN2004, BSN 2021, MSM-HI 2022).
A passionate and dedicated nurse with over 20 years of healthcare experience in a variety of medical settings, including but not limited to private family practices, emergency and neonatal units, geriatrics patient care, rehabilitation, and presently a health informatics specialist nurse. All in Nigeria and USA, respectively.
I believe in working as a collaborative team member to ensure that patients receive the highest standards of care possible.
Secretary
Jude is an experienced Public Health, Accident and Emergency, Infection Prevention and control specialist with hands-on and professional training in reproductive health, Infectious diseases, Prehospital Emergency Medical Services (EMS) and Medical care.
Jude has been Involved in Health systems strengthening, Risk Communication and community Engagement activities, First Aid & Basic Life Support Training, COVID 19 vaccine administration and distribution, WASH, Emergency preparedness and response.
He has worked with several international NGOs based in the United Kingdom, Africa, America and Ireland.
He has also managed budgets and trained Healthcare professionals with funding from DFID/FCDO, OFDA, USAID and Irish Aid in Nigeria, the United Kingdom, Liberia, Sierra Leone, Lesotho, Malawi, Zambia and Mozambique across various outbreaks like the Ebola, Lassa Fever, Cholera, Monkey Pox, COVID 19 outbreak and the Cyclone Idai response.
Jude is a Registered Nurse with License to Practice in the United States, United Kingdom and Nigeria and currently undertaking his Master’s program in International Public Health at the Liverpool John Moore’s University in the United KingdoM
He is also a Certified Fit tester using the Portacount.
Jude has conducted several studies alongside other health professional, Most notable was In 2014 in which a study was carried out on ''Health Problems of Ebola Virus Disease Survivors in Sierra Leone, 2015:
Making a Case for Follow-Up Care After Discharge from Ebola Treatment Centres ''.
The results of the study served as a Panacea for WHO, WHI and other partners to fund the first Ebola Survivors Clinic in Makeni. Sierra Leone.
Having worked with some renowned organizations in Nigeria and abroad like Critical Rescue International, Americares, Goal, African Union, UKMED and Rescue Technologies Limited, Jude Coordinated the setup, recruitment and training of Emergency Response personnel on the ambulances in the latter.
He is the founder of ALLNURSES Nigeria (a professional page on facebook for Nurses), a member of the Board of Directors of Swift Emergency Response ltd
He is the MD/CEO of Jlulex Medical Services (an organization facilitating access to a wide range of medical and emergency ambulance services for all age groups in Nigeria).
Deputy National Secretary
She is a Registered Nurse Midwife in Nigeria.
Work Experience:
She started her career early in 2009 as a Registered Nurse in International SOS from 2009- 2023
She went ahead to become a Nurse Medic in International SOS Lafarge Plant Mfamosing, Calabar from 2022-2023.
She worked with Corporate Integrated Medical Services CIMS from June 2023-Jan 2025.
She is Currently a Site Nurse with International SOS Nigeria.
Academic Achievements:
Barbara is among the graduate class of School of Nursing, Ihiala 2005.
She is also among the graduate class of School of Midwifery Port Harcourt 2013
She is also among the graduate class of College of Health Diploma in Occupational health and Safety 2014
She is also a Trained Teacher and Peer counselor by Rivers State and UNICEF
She is also a Trained Nutrition Counselor.
Professional Memberships:
Ex Chief Judge, School of Nursing Ihiala Our Lady of Lourdes Ihiala Anambra State Nigeria
National Deputy Secretary School of Nursing and Midwifery Ihiala Alumni Association SONMIAA - till date.
Financial Secretary
Celine Obasi is a registered nurse in Nigeria and the United Kingdom, having worked in different private hospitals and company sites in Port Harcourt for over 11years, combining business and family all together.
She earned her BSC in nursing from the prestigious university of Sunderland, England in 2022.
Currently lives in England with her family and working for the NHS as a trauma and orthopedic nurse.
Treasurer
Christiana is a graduate of School of Nursing, Our Lady of Lourdes, Ihiala.- Class of 2002.
She is a registered nurse in Nigeria.
Mrs Ukaegbu worked with Osuntunyi Medical Center- Ijushaga, Lagos, Nigeria from 2006 - 2007.
Rahamaniyya Oil & Gas Limited from 2008 to 2019 and she is currently working with National Orthopaedic Hospital Igbobi Lagos, Nigeria.
She obtained her BSCN in 2016 from the National Open University Lagos, Nigeria.
Christy has also earned other accomplishments in environmental health & safety and Basic Life Support (BLS).
Head of Social Directors
Educational Qualification
Registered Midwife -
Feb 2005- March 2006
School of Midwifery, Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital,
Ihiala, Anambra State Nigeria.
Registered Nurse -
Oct 2000- May 2004
School of Nursing, Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital,
Ihiala, Anambra State Nigeria.
Post Staff Nurse/Midwife
2009 - 2011
Rous Hospital Apo Legislative Quarters,
Zone D, Abuja, Nigeria.
Senior Nursing Sister
2011 - 2016
Federal Capital Territory Administration,
Abuja, Nigeria.
Left Nigeria to Japan in 2016
Social Director
Rosemary graduated from School of Nursing Ihiala in 2004 as a registered nurse. She proceeded to State School Of Midwifery Asaba Delta State, were she completed her post-basic Midwifery education to earn her Midwifery qualification.
Her early career a nurse commenced at Icon Clinic and Maternity in Asaba Delta State, where she worked for 3 months as a fresh graduate before proceeding to become a school at Infant Jesus Academy International, Asaba Delta State from 2008-2010.
Rosemary is presently under the employment of the Lagos State Health Service Commission where she has been assigned to various roles, although her primary assignment remained with the General Hospital Lagos Island, from 2010 to 2014, where she won the best Nurse of the year award in 2013.
She combines her job with a preceptorship position at Castin Academy in Lagos State, where she Trained health Career's from 2012 to 2015.
Rosemary was later transferred to General Hospital Ifako Ijaye from 2014 till date and won best Nurse of the last quarter in 2021.
She is still practicing as a preceptor with Lagos State College of Of Nursing Igando.
Social Director/Board Member
Amara is a Registered Nurse and Midwife Residing in United States of America.
Studied her Nursing, midwifery and BSC in College of nursing, Our lady of Lourdes, ihiala, college of midwifery Waterside and university of Abakaliki Respectively.
Worked as a Midwife and the Charge Nurse in st Joseph Catholic hospital Awka etiti
Worked as a Charge Nurse in Meridian Hospital port Harcourt
Worked under the federal government health plan- SURE P in Awka as the Community Nurse and midwife in Enugwu a ukwu and Ebengwu respectively.
Worked as an Emergency Nurse In our Lady of Lourdes hospital Ihiala
She proceeded to become a Lecturer / clinical instructor in college of Nursing and midwifery Ihiala.
She was also the welfare coordinator of the students of schools of Nursing, midwifery and medical laboratory our lady of Lourdes complex Ihiala.
She works as a physician assistant In Texas
Amara was a certified examiner of the Nursing and midwifery council of /Nigeria .
Former Events Planning/building committee member school of nursing complex
She was De AMBASSADOR of the school, student union government
She was The choir Mistress of the Catholic nursing student Ihiala
She has bagged the award of
The best lecturer of the year
Award of good leadership from the student union government
Award of excellence in student/ lecturer relationship .
Award of excellence from the association of Catholic women organization .
Award of the best chorister from the school of midwifery waterside.
Award of best friend of the youth from the Catholic youth organization
She is a Single mother of two
She is a writer and a public speaker
She is A Music minister and a servant of God in Gospel house revival ministry. Texas
Social Director
Cynthia Ejefobihi, RN, RM, BSN, SANE is a compassionate and dedicated healthcare professional
with a passion for delivering exceptional patient care
Cynthia Ejefobihi has established herself as a respected and skilled nurse, midwife, and healthcare advocate. A proud graduate of the School of Nursing Ihiala (SONI), Class of 2007.
Cynthia served as a member of the Judiciary under the Student Union Government of School of Nursing Ihiala, Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital Ihiala Anambra State. She proudly serves as the Social Directress for SOMNIAA.
Her professional journey has taken her to various esteemed institutions, including:
- Olimars Cardiology Hospital
- Sonabel Medical Center
- Federal Medical Center
- and University of Louisville Hospital
Cynthia's expertise spans multiple areas, including:
- Nursing
- Midwifery
- Forensic Nursing/Sexual Assault
- Nurse Examiner (SANE).
She currently resides in the United States with her family.
Social Director
A Registered Nurse/Midwife (RN/RM), an entrepreneur and a Certified Family Planning Provider (CFPP) in Nigeria.
Has 17 years of experience in healthcare management and leadership. Proven track record of excellence in patient care, quality improvement, and entrepreneurship.
Graduated from Our Lady of Lourdes School of Nursing Ihiala in 2005
Also a graduate of Our Lady of Lourdes School of Midwifery Ihiala in 2007.
Won the beauty pageant, Miss SONI (School of Nursing lhala) 2002 set.
Awarded the Overall Best Quality Initiative (QI) Leader by Project Aisha in Lagos in 2024.
*Work Experience*
Worked with Blue Cross Hospital Ogba Lagos as the Matron (2008-2018)
Presently the Matron of P&G Medical Centre Lagos.
*Entrepreneurial Ventures*
Owner, Cute Mother And Child Shop, Lagos (providing essential products for expectant mothers and babies)
Assistant Social Director
Nneka Akubue is a registered nurse /midwife in Nigeria and registered RN USA.
She won the Miss Soni Beauty Pegeant, 2003 set.
Work experience
She started her earlier carrier as RN with Our Ladies of Lourdes hospital. 2013 to 2015
She was employed as one of the first midwives to work in Obio cottage hospital portharcourt, a shell project aimed to help reduce maternal child mortality .
She worked as a case manager with Hygeia community health insurance. 2000 to 2016
She worked as a case manager for Hygeia Health Organization, This gave her the opportunity to work closely with different hospitals in Lagos state., 2016 to 2021
Ecu health Nc USA 2021 till date.(Mental health RN)
Academic Achievement
Nneka Akubue (nee Muoghalu) is among the graduate class of 2003
She earned her midwifery certificate from the school of midwifery, our lady of Lourdes Hospital, ihiala 2009.
She earned her BSc in nursing from Grand Crayon University phonexi Az.2022.
She did a certification program for legal nurse consultant 2024.
She is currently pursuing her MSC in MHNP.
Professional Membership
North Carolina Nurses Association
Assistant social director, School of Nursing and Midwifery Ihiala Alumni Association
Facilitator
Ukamaka Ohanuka (nee Nwaka) graduated from Our Lady of Lourdes School of Nursing in May 2008.
She began her nursing career in the Emergency Department of Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital the same year.
She passed her NCLEX in 2011 and has since developed a distinguished career in nursing, specializing in holistic patient care across diverse healthcare settings including mental health, medical-surgical nursing, dialysis, and community health.
Ukamaka is a trained Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner in the state of Oregon.
She got her BSN from Western Governor University and her Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) with a Public Health Nursing emphasis from Grand Canyon University.
She is a board-certified psychiatric nurse and currently serves as the Director of Ohans Care Homes, a 24-hour residential facility dedicated to providing care for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD).
She also serves as a Charge Nurse in one of the hospitals in Portland Oregon where she utilizes her extensive nursing knowledge and experience to lead her team effectively and ensure the delivery of high-quality patient care.
Looking toward the future, Ukamaka has been accepted into the Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP-PMHNP) program at Walden University, set to commence in Fall 2025.
She is dedicated to continuously enhancing her nursing expertise and making a significant impact on the healthcare community.
Facilitator
Ms. Vivian Orji resides in Australia with her family. As an astute professional and caring mother, she has had a successful career in Nursing and is very passionate about her family.
Vivian is currently pursuing a post-graduate degree in geriatrics and has already obtained a Master's Degree in Leadership and Management from University of Western Sydney.
She was awarded the 2012 Zonta Scholarship, best student academic endeavour 2012 and 2015 - Vice Principal Academic Award.
She is a Member of the Golden
Key Alumni.
Facilitator
Emmanuel Chukwuma is a registered nurse ( RN) in Nigeria and the United States of America.
Mr. Emmanuel worked with Steve Integrated Oil and Gas Company in Port Harcourt Nigeria from 2012 to 2016.
Mr. Emmanuel later migrated to the United States of America where he was employed as a registered nurse and he is currently working with UVA Hospital Virginia, USA as a staff nurse in a Medical Surgical unit.
Facilitator
Ikejiofor Oluchukwu is a Registered Nurse / Midwife and a Global health Clinical expert. She is currently registered as a Nurse in Africa and in the United States of America.
Ms. Oluchukwu is a Proud Mother of two Adorable and beautiful kids.
Her initial career started as a Lead Nurse in Africa from 2008 to 2013 in various private hospitals in Lagos Nigeria before departing to the United Kingdom in to obtain her BScN at University of Sunderland.
Additionally, Oluchi holds a first class postgraduate degree in Global health from University of Chester United Kingdom.
Currently, Ms. Oluchi Ikejiofor combines her wealth of experience from clinical areas of health to work as an independent travel nurse, while pursuing a Master's degree in advanced Nursing Practice - (NP track)
Facilitator
Chief PD Muorah has been a registered nurse since 2012. He is licensed as a registered nurse in Nigeria, Hungary, and the United States of America. He is currently a Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner in the USA.
He earned his associate degrees in nursing and perioperative nursing from the College of Nursing Ihiala (2012) and UNTH School of Post Basic Peri-Operative Nursing Enugu (2015), respectively. He acquired his Bachelor of Science in Nursing from the University of Pecs, Hungary, and his Master of Science in Nursing, Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner from Walden University.
The College of Nursing Ihiala retained him after graduating in 2012 as a Lecturer/Clinical Instructor until 2014. In 2014, he worked as an Accident and Emergency nurse at Annunciation Specialist Hospital Emene Enugu. He was employed at Wellington Neurosurgical Center Abuja in 2015 as an OR/ICU RN and later became the OR manager. He became a Medtronic Rep after special training in brain and spine surgery by Medtronic on neuronavigation-guided surgeries, brain/spine implants, and endoscopic neurosurgery in 2016.
In 2017, he was employed at the National Hospital Abuja and became the team leader in Neurosurgery OR. He became a student tutor/clinical Instructor at the University of Pecs, Hungary, in 2020. He has worked as a Charge Nurse in different hospitals in the USA. The hospitals are Hays Medical Center Kansas, Chesapeake Regional Medical Center VA, Autumn Care Of Chesapeake VA, Kempsville Center of Behavioral Health Norfolk VA, Virginia Beach Psychiatric Center, St Brides Correctional Center VA, and Poplar Springs Hospitals Petersburg VA.
Professional Memberships:
- Master SONI (Pioneer) 2009
- Onowu (Traditional Prime Minister) College of Nursing Ihiala and All Health institutions in Anambra State 2010
- Senate Member SUG Anambra State Chapter 2010
- Sports Director College of Nursing Ihiala 2011
- Social Director UNTH School of Post Basic Perioperative Nursing 2014
- Class Rep. BSN degree program University of Pecs, Hungary
- Member - National Association of Nigerian Nurses in North America (NANNNA)
- Member - American Nurses Association (ANA)
- Member - The National Society of Leadership and Success
Facilitator
Rosemary Adesua Omionawele,
Worked as a Registered Nurse at Holy family Hospital Festac Town Lagos Nigeria from 2005-2007
Worked as a staff Nurse with Marello Hospital Ibadan Nigeria from 2007-2008.
Completed the Overseas Nurses Programme at University of Glamorgan Wales UK in the year 2008,
Worked at Mulgrave house nursing home, Leeds, UK from 2008-2015,
Started working with the NHS from 2015 till date.
Obtained her Bsc Nursing at the New Buckinghamshire University, UK.
Currently working as a Ward Sister at Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust UK.
Facilitator
Ejefobihi Egbunam Franklin, aka CAESAR. Igwe Omeudo II, SONI studied at SONI from 2004 to 2007, and at the University of Port Harcourt Teaching Hospital from 2014 to 2015.
He is a registered nurse in the United States of America who also serves in the US Army. He is married with three gorgeous children.
Deputy Chairman, SONMIAA Electoral Nominations
Professional Career:
Upon graduating from School of Nursing Ihiala, he obtained his Registered Nurse (RN) license and began his professional journey at Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital; he worked in OPD, Emergency & Bethsaida ward and later joined consolidated Breweries as Company Nurse
After few months, he relocated to Lagos State. He joined Critical Rescue International on arrival. In the course of his service, he enrolled & acquired certifications in some safety courses in General health safety and environment and Level 3 Health Safety & Environment by the Nigerian Institute of Safety Professionals.
He was deployed to work as locum with ExxonMobil in 2014. After a short time in ExxonMobil, he relocated to middle east & registered with Qatar Council of Healthcare Practitioners and has obtained nursing license, where he is currently practicing, he has worked with several establishments both construction companies and health care agencies which include Daewoo Engineering & Gulf Construction
During the onset of Covid-19, He later joined Primary Health Care Corporation Qatar (PHCC) working as Infection prevention & Control Nurse. He currently holds a Bachelor’s degree in nursing from Texila American University Guyana, and has obtained certifications in Occupational Health &Safety, T-BOSIET, ILS & ALS from European Resuscitation Council.
He is currently practicing as Onshore Medic/Radio operator in an Oil & Gas company, Qatar.Achievements and Contributions
He participated in several volunteer programs and medical outreach while in school.
Working in an Oil & Gas Sector in the past few years has been of significant milestone in his career. Part of his job is to discuss health issues with employees during weekly safety meetings.
Recently, he was among the HSE Team that achieved eight years non recordable incidents in one of their Rigs in Nov. 2024.
Professional Memberships:
Former Class Representative School of Nursing Ihiala, Anambra State, Graduate Set 2010
Former Director of Logistics, Nigerian Federation of Catholic Students OLLH Chapter.
Deputy Chairman, SONMIAA Electoral Nominations.
Personal Life
Aside his professional career, Joeben Uchenna Chiekwe is a business & art enthusiast. He is the founder of Joeben Paschal Marbles & Granites Nigeria Limited; their services include sells of all kinds of marble & granite stones, engraving, crafting, house interior & k
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