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MARTIN IGWEMEZIE UZOUKWU Board Member
Most Rev. Dr. Martin Igwe Uzoukwu is the Catholic Bishop of Minna, Niger State Nigeria. Uzoukwu is a very good friend of Chief Chika Okpala aka ZEBRUDAYA, he brings to the table an arry of spritual guidance and biblical wisdom.
CHIKA OKPALA Board Member
Okpala is the co-uthor of this book. His brilliant use of a unique language which he patented and refined, as well as his flair for spontaneous deployment of satire, mark him out as a true legend. His national and international awards/ honours are quite impressive, Chiza is the founder of Zodia Brains at Abakpa nike, Enugu State , Nigeria.The Foundation is named after him.
ALEXANDER NKWERE IHEKE Board Member
is the Publisher of Igbo Basics Publications a premier Igbo Newsletter and Quarterly Publications, for the preservation of Igbo language, tradition and culture worldwide; a practicing photo journalist, Secretary General of the Historic Nigerian National Flag Day, New Jersey; Voted Honorary Member of World Igbo Congress. A Gold medalist at East Central State intermediate Cycling competition 1974.Iheke earned a Masters Degree in Graphic Communications Technology Management. He is a Member of the Board of Directors Egenolf Early Childhood Education Center, Elizabeth, New Jersey USA. Parishioners at Blessed Sacrament Church, Elizabeth, New Jersey, USA. .
PHILILIP CHUKWUDI UME-EZEOKE Board Member
Popularly known as Dibia Oyibo, is a retired .Trauma and Vascular Surgeon.
TONY EDAFE AKPOSHERI Board Member
Is one of the last surviving members of the New Masquerade cast. He was the youngest amongts the actors as (Zaky).Dr.Akposheri is a Nigerian actor, model, and filmmaker. He played the role of the flight captain in the 2012 Nigerian thriller disaster film,He brings an arrey of experience to make the Chika Okpala Foundation For Artistes a successful model for posterity of aging and retired Artistes. Tony Akposheri paid a special New Year visit to Rev. Davis Ofor who was a leading member of the New Masquerade as Claurus, who passed away recently to join Ovularia and Onyeka Onwenu in the spirit world of great beyond.
AKPOVONA JUDITH OGODO Board Member
Barrister Ogodo is an experienced member of the board and family friend of the late Dr. Celey Okogun who pioneered the concept of the "New Masq Foundation" which later became Chika Okpala Foundation For Artistes. She brings to the table a vast knowledge of the business industry and connections to actualize the objectives of the foundation.
RUDOLF OGOO OKONKWO Board Member
Rudolf Ogoo Okonkwo is a Nigerian-American journalist and write. He is the host of the satirical show, “Dr. Damages Show” Have Your Say 247 and 90 Minuites Africa on Iroko Post TV online.
Okonkwo is a kinsman of Chief Zebrudaya Okoroigwe Nwogbo Alias 4:30.
CHUKWUEMEKA ROLLAS EJEZIE Board Member
Dr. Ejezie Emeka Rollas, (MON) also known as Emeka Rollas, is a Nigerian actor and media personality. He is the current president of the Actors Guild of Nigeria trade union, a Nollywood Actor and Film Producer
ARCH CLEMENT EZE Board Member
Chief Clement Eze is an architect with the City of NY USA