Mr. Tony Itseuma

Foundation President

Mr. Tony Itseuma Popularly known as "Foundation", Mr. Itseumah was the Founding President of Weppa Wanno Pyramid Club of Nigeria from 1987-1995. Born on 22nd March, 1958, he obtained a Higher National Diploma in Agric Economics/Extension and a Diploma in Cooperatives. He also holds a Master Degree in Public Administration. A career Civil Servant, he is presently a Director in the Federal Ministry of Agriculture. He is happily married to Tayo Itseumah (Nee Folarin).

Mr. Sylva Ogwemoh

Foundation President

Mr. Sylva Ogwemoh was the President of the Club from 1999 to 2003. Mr. Ogwemoh was admitted to Nigerian Bar in 1988; He is a graduate of Law from Bendel State University and the Nigerian Law School. He also holds a Master of Laws (LL.M) Degree from Lagos State University. Mr. Ogwemoh has over two (2) decades of experience in legal practice in both local and international arena. He is an expert in shipping and admiralty law; oil and gas law, international trade and finance law, real estate and dispute resolution. He was an Associate Editor, Journal of Human Rights Law & Practice from 1991-1992, Admitted as Notary Public of the Federation of Nigeria, 1998, Executive Director-Youthforth (NGO). He is a member of the International Bar Association, Nigerian Bar Association and LAWASIA. He is a fellow of the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators, United Kingdom, Nigeria Branch (FCIArb). He is also a member of the Maritime Arbitrators Association, Nigeria, Negotiation and Conflict Management Group (NCMG) and Capital Market Solicitors Association. Mr. Ogwemoh is the Managing Partner of Marine Partners, a leading Commercial Law Firm in Nigeria with local, regional and international law practice

Mr. Anselm Alokha

Foundation President

Mr. Anselm Alokha is a founding member of Weppa Wanno Pyramid Club of Nigeria who has contributed immensely to the growth of the club. He served as 2-term President from 2003 to 2007. He is a graduate of Law from Ahmadu Bello University and the Nigerian Law School. He also holds an MBA from the University of Calabar. He is happily married to Dr Mrs Emesomiade Alokha and are blessed with Children.

SHC (Dr) Kennedy Izuagbe

Foundation President

Senior High Chief (Alhaji) Dr Kennedy Sule Izuagbe (JP) Is the Immediate Past President (IPP) of the club. He was born in Iviukhua Agenebode in Etsako-East Local Government Area of Edo State. He studied Management and obtained B.Sc with Second Class Upper Division from the University of Port Harcourt and MBA from University of Benin. He also has Masters in Finance from the University of Calabar. He holds a PhD (HC) in Business Administration from the Cornerstone University, Grand Rapids, Michigan, USA. He is equally running a PhD (Management) academic programme with St Clements University in the United Kingdom.

Currently in his 40s, he has enjoyed a decent career across banking, finance, administration, entrepreneurship, publishing, community development and change management. He commenced his banking career with Fidelity Bank Plc, a career that spanned over 14 years, that peaked at the levels of Chief Inspector of Savannah Bank Plc and Divisional Head, Controls with Societe Generale Bank. His post banking career has seen him veer into other challenging career paths. He currently sits on the board of several organizations. He is the Chairman/ Publisher of the Corporate Highflyer management Journal. A multiple chief and award winner, he is happily married to Senior High Chief (Alhaja) Princess Emike Amira and blessed with lovely children.

Michael Osilama Otu

Foundation President

Michael Osilama Otu is the Company Secretary/Legal Adviser of Zenith Bank Plc. He joined the bank on July 14, 1997 and became the Company Secretary/Legal Adviser in February, 2002. He graduated Second Class Honours (Upper Division) in Law in 1992 from the Bendel (Edo) State and Ambrose Alli University, Ekpoma, and attended the Nigerian Law School, Lagos State between 1992 and 1993. He was called to the Nigerian Bar in 1993 graduating with Second Class Honours (Upper Division). He obtained a Master’s Degree in Law (LL.M) from the University of Lagos, Akoka, Lagos State in 1996. While at the University and the Nigerian Law School, he won several awards including – the Best Graduating student in Banking, Insurance and Negotiable Instruments, Sir. Darnley Alexander’s Prize for Best Student in Legal Drafting and Conveyancing, Chief Ernest Shonekan’s Prize for Best Student in Legal Drafting and Conveyancing & Chief F.R.A. Williams Prize for Best Student in Legal Drafting and Conveyancing. His professional Banking Industry and Legal practice experience spans over Twenty Three (23) years beginning in 1993 when he was employed as a Legal Officer in Crystal Bank of Africa Limited (now UBA Plc) and as a General Legal Counsel and later as Deputy Head of Chambers in Vincent Omegba & Co. (Legal Practitioners) before joining Zenith Bank Plc, a first rate bank in Nigeria. He is a member of various professional bodies including the Nigeria Bar Association (N.B.A), Nigerian Society of International Law and the International Bar Association. Honorary Senior member, Chartered Institute of Bankers of Nigeria (HCIB). He is a Resource Person for the Financial Institutions Training Centre (FITC) and the Chartered Institute of Bankers of Nigeria (CIBN). Michael is a Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators of Nigeria (FCIArb). His areas of expertise spans, Legal aspect of banking operations, Corporate Governance, Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) and mentoring. Michael has attended several professional programmes including the Lagos Business School, Euromoney United Kingdom, Euromoney Singapore, Insead Business School and the Harvard Business School. He is happily married to Barrister (Mrs) Gloria Uzorchuku Osilama Otu and they are blessed with children.

Mr. Sunny Kanabe

Foundation President

Mr. Sunny Kanabe is an attorney, entrepreneur, business leader, youth mentor, community builder and soccer enthusiast. He holds a Bachelor of Laws (LL.B) degree from the University of Calabar, Nigeria. He attended the Nigerian Law School and was called to the Nigerian Bar in 1998. He also holds a Master of Laws (LL.M) degree (with specialisation in Law of Secured Credit Transactions, Comparative Company Law and International Economics Law) from the University of Lagos, Nigeria. He is a Solicitor and Advocate of the Supreme Court of Nigeria. Mr. Kanabe joined NAL Bank Plc (now Sterling Bank Plc) in 1999 when he was absorbed as a Legal Officer after the mandatory National Youth Service Corp (NYSC). He rose through the rank and was the Principal Counsel and Head, Legal/Company Secretariat. He is currently the Founder/CEO of Pacific Trust Limited and Pacific Exchange Services Inc. He has attended several courses, both locally and internationally, and he is a member of various professional bodies including the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) and the International Bar Association (IBA). He was the 7th President of Weppa Wanno Pyramid Club of Nigeria, a socio-cultural club in Etsako East Local Government of Edo State. Prior to his election as President, Mr. Kanabe previously served as the General Secretary of the Club. He is happily married and blessed with children.