Welcome to Our Membership Page
Here, you can explore images that capture the heart of our mission—empowering individuals, fostering collaboration, and celebrating our vibrant community.
This space showcases the individuals who make our work possible. Each active member is a testament to the collective strength and spirit of Openshaw and Clayton’s socially and economically disadvantaged communities.
Below, you will find a representation of our active members.
OUR TRUSTEES
Get to know the amazing individuals who make our charity successful.
Dr. Joe Kaniff (Chair Trustee)
Dr. Joe Kaniff is a seasoned A&E specialty doctor with extensive experience in emergency primary care. Born in Enugu, Nigeria, he graduated in Medicine and Surgery from the University of Pavia, Italy, in 1993 and later specialised in Tropical Medicine and Infectious Diseases in 1999. From 1989 to 2008, he worked in emergency primary care in Lodi Province, Italy. Since 2009, he has been serving in the NHS in the UK, contributing his expertise to acute medical care.
Chiemeka Animba (Trustee)
Chiemeka Animba (MBA in Business Management, MA in Social Work, BSc in Accounting, Graduate Diploma in Childcare PQ Award)
From 1996 Chiemeka worked in the hospitality industry up to the position of Chief Accountant. He subsequently worked in Children’s Social Care since 2003 in the areas of Residential Care, Adoption, Foostering, and is currently working in Children’s Safeguarding & Quality Assurance.
Roosevelt Amalu (Trustee)
Roosevelt Amalu is a seasoned Senior Social Worker and Practice Educator Practitioner in Adult Care with over 16 years of experience at Salford Royal NHS Trust. He holds an MA in E-Business, an MSc in Social Work, and a BIA/DoLS certification. Roosevelt has also served as a Senior Research Fellow at Lagos State University’s Centre of Development and Democratic Studies, collaborating with the African Union and Ford Foundation. His social work, education, and research expertise make him a prominent figure in his field, significantly impacting healthcare and community development.
Lynda Chioma Chibuko-Onyia (Trustee)
Mrs Lynda Chibuko-Onyia *
BSc (Hons), MSc., MIET, MICE, MWIB
Lynda is a detail-oriented BIM/Digital Project Information Manager with over 13 years of experience. Her background spans Building and Detail Design, Construction IT/Information Management, and Building Information Modelling (BIM), as well as Project & Design Coordination, process implementation, and compliance.
Currently, Lynda serves as Project Information Manager for various wastewater treatment projects in Northern England. She also supports the Project Framework delivery for the construction of a water treatment plant in the same region.
As a STEM Ambassador, Lynda is passionate about promoting and fostering Science, Technology, Engineering, and Maths among young people and future generations.
Stanley Odoh (Trustee)
Stanley Odoh (BPhil, BA, MBA, MSc) is a seasoned professional in Energy Contracts and Finance. As a Senior Finance Service Management Analyst, he applies his expertise to enhance financial operations, ensuring efficiency and compliance. His background in energy finance provides a strong grasp of market dynamics, risk assessment, and cost management. With a strategic mindset and analytical skills, Stanley plays a pivotal role in optimising financial processes and supporting decision-making within complex contractual environments.
List of active members
Michel Odison Ani
Geoffrey Eze
Moses Onyekachi
Stanley Odoh
Innocent Asadu
Dozie Anioke
Onyi Repo Oba
Alex Nwachukwu
Helen Oni
Chinwe Ozouli Lamina
Chibuike Okonkwo
Nneka Odogwu
Alex Nwagu
Francis Onuzuruike
Joe Kanife
Udoka Onah
Obinna Oba
Chukwudi Eze
James Mamah
Edith Nnamezie
Chinonso Obi Chigbo
Stanislas Ilo
Kenneth Onoyima
Ikechukwu Okoro
Michael Onovo
Bridget Nwafor
Christian Ogbonna
Damian Anierobi
Desmond Chukwuma
Nobert Udeh
Austin Omeje
Roosevelt Amalu
Iyke Ugwu
Sunny Abo
Kenneth Eneje
Amaka Emehelu Ani
Jonas Uzochukwu
Charles Anya
Valentine Onyia
Okechukwu Ogbonna
Emmanuel Nnabuife Nwobodo
Chibuko Onyia
Stanley Oke Onyia Eze
Paul Obodo
Ben Obinna Okeke
Obinna Nnaji
Daniel Alum
Rachel Ashong
Chiemeka Animba
Lazarus Nnaji
Charles Eze Okpe
John Oshigbo
Johnson Aniagolu
Enechi Chika
Patricia Nnaji
Oliver Okuta
Ani Onyebuchi Augustine
Fidelia Aguode
Sebastine Edeh
Chirs Oboko Onyia
Emmanuel Nwobodo
Chijioke Aniugwu
Emmanuel Onyia
Charles Atuh
Chibuzo Uchendu
Erick Okeke
Gospel Udeagha (student)
Innocent Uche Ogbonna
Fidelia Ogwogwo
Emmanuel Nnadi
Somtochukwu Ezeani
Fidelis Uche Ojobo
John Mba
Donatus C Amadi
Patrick Agbo
Emeka Eze
Chigbata Kingsley
Meet Our Team Members
Foundation Members
Our foundation is made up of individuals who are passionate about making a difference in the world.
