PROFILE Lynda Onyemah BOARD MEMBER Lynda embodies the spirit of a lifelong learner and a dedicated educator. Her passion for teaching is evident in her commitment to fostering both academic and personal growth in her students.  With years of experience shaping young minds, she understands the importance of creating a supportive and engaging learning environment. Beyond the classroom walls, Lynda finds solace and rejuvenation in the beauty of the natural world. Hiking through winding trails, camping beneath a starlit sky, and simply immersing herself in nature’s tranquility fuel her spirit and provide a valuable counterpoint to her academic pursuits. This blend of intellectual curiosity and adventurous spirit makes Lynda a truly inspiring individual, constantly seeking opportunities to learn, teach, and explore the world around her.

PROFILE Paul Yusuf BOARD MEMBER My name is Paul Yusuf. I am from Mangu Local Government Area (Kombun District) of Plateau State. I have lived and worked in various regions of Nigeria, Israel and Canada. I am married with 4 children. I spend most of my time in Nigeria and in Canada where my immediate family lives. My life long mission is to develop, manage, promote and govern the game of football in Nigeria, to positively impact the development of Nigeria football from the grassroots to the world stage, by providing football and life-enriching opportunities to young players of all ages and playing abilities, to create a lifelong passion for football, and to help raise the level of football in our country; Nigeria, the continent of Africa and indeed the whole world to bring her back to her previous world class standard. I continue to strive for excellence in the game of football, leadership, development and personal growth of our players, coaches, staff and administrators by being active members of our communities through social service, partnerships and programs with various clubs and stakeholders. In the last 25 years in Canada, I have held a position with the Toronto Catholic District Shool Board as a CYC and I also served as a Director with the Toronto Soccer Association in the year of 2006 and 2007. My football career span from 1980-1996 playing for various clubs such as Enyimba FC of Aba with the likes of Michael Emenalo, Chidi Nwanu and Late Benjamin Okorogu; New Nigeria Bank of Benin City with the likes of Bright Omokaro, Henry Nwosu,Tarilla Okoronwata, Augustine Igbinobaro, Humphrey Edobor and both Late Wilfred Agbonavbaire and Stephen Keshi; El-kanemi Warriors of Maiduguri with the likes of Manu Garba, Samson Siasia, Nduka Ugbade, Benedit Ugwu; Bendel United FC of Benin City with the likes of the following players Isaac Semitoje, Benedict Iroha, Davidson Owumi and Rangers Inter. FC of Enugu with the likes of Peterside Idah and Ndubisi Ndah. In 1979 and 1980, I won 2 gold medals for Imo state during the National Secondary School festival in Owerri (Arugo ‘79) and Ilorin (Kwasu ‘80) respectfully. Also, in 1979, I won another gold medal for Plateau State academicals during the Nigerian Sports Festival in Ibadan (Oluwole ’79).

PROFILE George Chukwu BOARD MEMBER Host of Global Access Entertainment Show on AFROGLOBAL Television. CEO of Africentric Media Inc. BoD, Nigerian Canadian Association. News contributor of Schengen Story Media. CEO All-InMedia Group George Chukwu is a multi-talented media professional. He hosts the Global Access Entertainment Show on AFROGLOBAL Television, leads Africentric Media Inc., All-InMediaGroup and serves on the Board of Directors for the Nigerian Canadian Association. He is also broadcast journalist and political commentator currently anchoring with the Schengen Story Media, highlighting the experiences of those navigating the Schengen Zone.

PROFILE Vwede J. Obahor VICE CHAIRMAN His management experience spans from the filmmaking sector of Nigeria, the advertising industry, through safety [HSE], waste management, marketing, land-aerial and hydro graphic -surveys, underwater engineering, property management, the steel industry to the oil & gas sector within Nigeria and West Africa. As one of the six founding fathers of the Directors’ Guild of Nigeria [Nollywood], he is also a safety practitioner since 1981. ‘Vwede J. Obahor with over 30 years in management, holds a bachelor’s degree from the University of Benin and an MBA from the University of Sierra Leone with extensive experiences in project management, business development, and product and services marketing. While in Oando Plc (Nigeria) he spearheaded the re-launching of Oando Insecticide and managed the white products requirement for Shell Nigeria Exploration and Production Company [SNEPCo] and Shell Petroleum Development Company [SPDC], specialty products development and was involved in the export of Oando Lubricants. He managed the first lubricant supply Automotive Transmission Fluid [ATF] to United Nations Mission in Sierra Leone, and Liquefied Petroleum Gas [LPG] supply contracts for United Nations Mission in Liberia on behalf of Oando Sierra Leone, and subsequently Oando Liberia Inc. which he initiated and executed its incorporation in February 2004 in Monrovia and was made its President until 2008. ‘Vwede J. Obahor is a motivational speaker and a Growthwheel certified Business Advisor, a published Poet, Screenwriter, Producer, Director, and critic. His project and executive management as well as product marketing and consultancy skills are some of his many life’s facets. He is a fellow of the National Institute of Marketing of Nigeria, a professional member of the American Society of Safety Engineers [President 2013/2014 Nigeria Chapter], a member of the Institute of Safety Professionals, of Nigeria, an associate member of the Certified Institute of Shipping and a member of the Nigeria Institute of Management amongst other professional bodies. An avid entrepreneur, currently residing in Canada, where he is a member of the Burlington Inclusivity Advisory Committee, and Halton Region Accessibility Advisory Committee as well as being the Board of Directors’ Vice Chair of Nigerian Canadian Association within the G.T.A. in Ontario.

PROFILE Facebook Twitter Google-plus Ayodele Sanni CHAIRMAN Full name: Ayodele Sanni, Chairman Board of Directors, Nigerian Canadian Association GTA; Former Board Member NCA; General Secretary Yoruba Community Association Toronto; Former Financial Secretary YCA; Former President Egba Heritage Association Canada Inc;  Former Member Board of Directors EHAC; Member Board of Directors Egba Yewa Dynamic Association Canada Inc