Leadership
The people serving our community
CANUK’s Executive Committee provides strategic direction, promotes cultural unity and advocates for Nigerians across the UK — guided by an Advisory Board of experienced community leaders.
2025 – 2027
Executive Committee
Hon. Judith Akuta Ajayi
1st Vice Chairman (Passport)
Otunba Ja’afaru Braimoh
2nd Vice Chairman (Membership)
Hon. Linda Abai
General Secretary
Hon. Ibinabo Ogan
Assistant General Secretary
Hon. Chief Victor Bemdoo Aleva
Treasurer
BFP, FCA
Hon. Otunba David Fadipe
Financial Secretary
FCA
Hon. Rose Peter Graham
Publicity Secretary
Hon. Comr. Tekena M. Douglas
Assistant Publicity Secretary
Hon. Mrs Adebola Atoloye Edhemuaino
Social Secretary
Hon. High Chief Ada Ikechiuku
Assistant Social Secretary
Hon. Dr Barbara Member Jika
Welfare Secretary
Hon. Faith Akabogu
Assistant Welfare Secretary
Hon. Odianose Matthew, Esq.
Legal Adviser
Guidance & mentorship
Advisory Board
Distinguished individuals whose experience helps shape CANUK’s vision and strategic direction, mentoring the Executive Committee and strengthening our programmes, partnerships and community impact.
Dr Boma Douglas
Adviser
Engineering Forum of Nigeria
Nduka Okeke
Adviser
Nigeria High Commission
Ronke Ali-Udofia
Adviser
Akwa Ibom Women’s League
Emmanuel Umoke
Adviser
Ebonyi State Union UK
Edward Kayode Adeleye
Adviser
Yoruba Indigenes Foundation UK
Ademola Adediran
Adviser
Nigerian Community in Oxfordshire
Titilola Danso
Adviser
Professionals in Accountancy and Commerce
Dr Kazeem Olayimika Salaam
Adviser
Kwara State Association
Amina Asanga-Rae
Adviser
Arewa Women’s League
Hon. Ayo Akinfe
Immediate Past Chairman
CANUK
Patrons
Working with Nigeria’s leadership
Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR
President, Federal Republic of Nigeria
Amb. Mohammed Maidugu
Acting Nigeria High Commissioner to the Court of St James’s
Hon. Abike Dabiri-Erewa
Chair, Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NIDCOM)