Our Team

  • Gbenga Ogunjimi

    Gbenga Ogunjimi

    Executive Director

    It is a great honor to be a part of the first immigrant and cultural center for the Nigerian American community. I am particularly enthusiastic about our immigration justice work, as it forms the foundation upon which every new immigrant builds and pursues their American dream.

  • Nkechi Ilechie

    Policy Director

    I am deeply passionate about the Nigerian Center's efforts to drive systemic change, and empower communities. It's the commitment to positive impact that fuels my dedication to this meaningful work.

  • Adejumoke Ojo

    Adejumoke Ojo

    Legal Representative

    Advocating for immigrant communities whose futures often hinge on their status, my work focuses on navigating complex immigration pathways and empowering individuals to move beyond uncertainty to secure stable, long-term outcomes.

  • April Holloway

    Immigration Attorney

    I feel most connected to my purpose in life when I am at the Nigerian Center. I have participated in many volunteer efforts previously but here my skills and personality align with the purpose in a way that I have never experienced. Here, the love is palpable..

  • Tosin Adedeji-Fajobi

    Associate Immigration Attorney

    I am happy to work at the Nigerian Center as an immigration attorney because of its deep commitment to serving immigrant communities through accessible, culturally competent services. The Center’s mission aligns closely with my own dedication to advocacy, community education, and ensuring that individuals and families have meaningful access to relief and accurate legal guidance. 

  • James Okonkwo

    Operations Lead

    It is fulfilling to contribute to initiatives at the Nigerian Center that bolster community empowerment, bridge cultural gaps, and provide support to underserved and underrepresented communities. I am enthusiastic about helping the immigrant community navigate new chapters in the United States, fostering a sense of belonging.

  • Modupe Fabilola

    Marketing & Communications Specialist

    I’m passionate about the Nigerian Center’s work because it empowers our community, preserves our culture, and provides resources that improve lives. Its programs foster connection, celebrate our heritage, and create opportunities—bridging gaps for Nigerians in the diaspora and ensuring our voices are heard and valued.

  • Christopher Achuenu

    Monetization & Partnership Strategist

    I am passionate about the Nigerian Center’s work because it transforms vision into opportunity. I'm poised towards ensuring I help build sustainable revenue and alliances that amplify impact, empower communities, attract innovators, and ensure our programs endure, turning purpose into measurable growth, shared value, and national progress for generations to come as we make impact daily.

  • Morgan Sills

    Paralegal and Program Analyst

    As a legal scholar with a passion for social justice, I'm proud to represent the African diaspora here at the Nigerian Center. I'm thankful for the opportunity to support our work for community development, cultural exchange, and upward mobility for new Americans. I'm ready to use my experience to advocate for the well being of Nigerian immigrants and the immigrant community. 

  • Priscilla Cole

    Headquarter Office Communications Administrator 

    I am deeply passionate about the Nigerian Center because it acknowledges a difficult truth: the system is not broken, but was designed this way. However, the system does not have the final word. The human spirit is unconquerable, and the Nigerian Center exists to support individuals, families, and youth through both internal and external partnerships on a global scale.

  • Rhonna-Rose Akama-Makia

    Volunteer Legal Services

    People deserve institutions that see them fully, not just their paperwork.
    The Nigerian Center does that. Being part of an organization that meets people at their most vulnerable and still leads with dignity is not work I take lightly. It is a privilege.