Venantius Kemakolam Agim

Venantius Kemakolam Agim

Vice Chairman Board of Trustees

A visionary leader and a dedicated sports enthusiast. Venantius Kemakolam Agim leverages his expertise to drive strategic initiatives. As a founder of Venantius SK Agim Ltd. he champions solutions to immigration and migration related matters.

A graduate of journalism, whose wealth of experience and public service administration has moulded him in achieving set goals, one of which is empowering the youths.

Anuma Gregory Ikenna Plato

Anuma Gregory Ikenna Plato

Secretary

Anuma Ikenna Plato is a proficient Educationist and result oriented individual, he hails from Ogbeke village in Obibiezena autonomous community of Owerri North in Imo state. A graduate of Education Economics from the prestigious Imo state University in 2012 and also a Master of Education Planning and Administration in view from the National Open University Of Nigeria.

Plato completed his Primary School Education in 1998 at Eshiedi Primary School Ogbeke and continued in his secondary education at Ogbeke Obibi secondary school where he obtained a senior secondary school scholarship for the best result in the Imo State Junior Secondary School Certificate Examination 2002. He however moved to Lagos to complete his secondary education at Maryland Comprehensive Secondary School Maryland Lagos where he obtained his SSCE in 2007 before proceeding to study Education Economics in Imo state University Owerri where he emerged Joint-best graduating student in Education Economics in 2012.

He completed his compulsory One year NYSC at Isaac Jasper Boro College of Education Sagbama Bayelsa state where he served as Assistant lecturer in the Department of Economics. During his one year service he also served as the Bayelsa state Chapter secretary of the National Association of Catholic Corps Members (NACC) as a devout Catholic.

Plato currently works and resides in Abuja where he is into the Education sector including part time lecturing of students of National Open university of Nigeria. He is very passionate about sports and youth development particularly football (soccer).

He is also a passionate writer as he has authored a number books and articles including; Simplified Economics Textbook for Nigerian Senior Secondary Schools, Factors Militating against Entrepreneurship Education in Tertiary Institutions in Nigeria, Determinants of Supply of Labour in Nigeria (Ebook) among others.

He is the Secretary of the Board of Trustees of OSSYDEF.

Hope N. Eke (Mrs) Esq.

Hope N. Eke (Mrs) Esq.

Legal Adviser

Hope N. Eke (Mrs) Esq. Is a highly versatile and result-driven Legal Practitioner with years of proven experience, providing exceptional legal advisory and representation across diverse practice areas. Her years of experience is complemented by extensive professional expertise spanning Civil and Criminal Litigation, Corporate Practice, Property Law, Regulatory Compliance, and Legal Research, demonstrates proficiency in corporate practice, regulatory liaison, contract negotiation, property transactions, and dispute resolution.

A dynamic and detail-oriented professional with a passion for upholding justice, safeguarding clients' interests, and delivering innovative legal solutions. Adept at drafting and review.

Known for integrity, diligence, and commitment to professional excellence, with strong interpersonal and leadership qualities that enhance collaboration with clients, colleagues, and regulatory institutions.

Barrister Izumachi Osuigwe

Attorney-at-Law | Intellectual Property Specialist | Media & Creative Industry Pioneer

Barrister Izumachi Osuigwe is an Attorney-at-Law specializing in Intellectual Property and derivative rights, with a distinguished career spanning legal practice, banking, regulation, and the creative industries.

He began his legal career at Evan Enwerem & Co., where he gained foundational experience in legal practice. He subsequently transitioned into the banking sector, serving as a Legal Officer at ABC Merchant Bank, before moving into financial regulation as a Liquidator with the Nigeria Deposit Insurance Corporation (NDIC).

Following his regulatory experience, Barrister Osuigwe established Union Associates, a law firm where he serves as Principal Partner, providing specialized legal services with a strong focus on intellectual property, media, and entertainment law.

Driven by a deep creative curiosity and extensive representation of Nigeria's foremost movie and music stars, he expanded fully into the creative and media space. He founded Forest Media Ltd, a pioneering media company that birthed Forest TV, the music channel Beatzone, and produced Nigeria's first comedy skit series, The Adventures of Kunle Thomas.

He is the Founder and Chairman, Board of Trustees (BOT) of the Media Content Distribution Association of Nigeria (MACDAN) and currently serves as the Legal Adviser to the OSSYDEF Foundation, where he provides strategic legal guidance on governance, intellectual property, and institutional development.

In addition to his legal and media work, Barrister Osuigwe is the author of Have a Happy Day, widely regarded as Nigeria's first comedy novel.

He currently serves as Principal Partner, Union Associates Law Firm and Chief Executive Officer, Forest Media Ltd. Barrister Izumachi Osuigwe is married with two sons. His personal interests include writing, walking, and traveling.