The Ogbona Imhakhena Trust Foundation is guided by a committed Governing Board made up of respected professionals, community leaders, development-minded individuals, and persons of proven integrity.
The Board provides strategic direction, governance oversight, policy guidance, accountability, and institutional leadership for the Foundation’s programmes, cooperative initiatives, empowerment projects, and long-term community development agenda.
Through its oversight, the Board ensures that OITF operates with transparency, discipline, inclusiveness, and a strong commitment to sustainable development, beginning with Ogbona Imhakhena and extending progressively to wider communities.
Collective Board Statement
Together, the Board of Trustees provides the leadership, discipline, and governance foundation required to transform OITF from a community vision into a structured development institution.
Their collective responsibility is to protect the integrity of the Foundation, guide its programmes, support cooperative and enterprise development, and ensure that every initiative is implemented with transparency, accountability, inclusiveness, and measurable impact.
Sir Donald Oghielu Orbih
President and Chairman, Board of Trustees
Sir Donald Oghielu Orbih serves as Chairman of the Board of Trustees of Ogbona Imhakhena Trust Foundation. He provides strategic leadership, institutional guidance, and governance oversight for the Foundation’s development programmes and community transformation initiatives.
As Chairman, he works with the Board to strengthen accountability, promote unity of purpose, and ensure that the Foundation remains focused on its mission of empowering people, supporting productive enterprise, and advancing sustainable community development
Mary Lawrence-Dokpesi
Founding Initiator / Secretary, Board of Trustees
Mary Lawrence-Dokpesi is a legal practitioner, governance professional, and development advocate with extensive experience in corporate governance, legal advisory services, institutional structuring, regulatory compliance, and strategic project coordination.
She is the founding initiator of the Ogbona Imhakhena Trust Foundation and has played a central role in shaping its vision, structure, documentation, and progressive direction. She provides legal, governance, documentation, and strategic coordination support to the Foundation, including its cooperative frameworks, stakeholder engagement, policy direction, and institutional development.
Her work strengthens OITF’s commitment to transparency, accountability, disciplined implementation, and sustainable community impact.
Prof. Charles Orbih
Member, Development Strategist and Board of Trustees
Prof. Charles Orbih serves as a member of the Board of Trustees of Ogbona Imhakhena Trust Foundation. He brings intellectual leadership, advisory support, and development insight to the Foundation’s long-term vision.
His contribution to the Board supports policy direction, education-oriented development, capacity building, and the promotion of structured community advancement through knowledge, planning, and disciplined implementation.
Chief Paulinus Eleta
Member, Board of Trustees
Chief Paulinus Eleta is a respected community leader and member of the Board of Trustees of Ogbona Imhakhena Trust Foundation. He contributes to the Foundation’s grassroots mobilisation, community engagement, and development advocacy.
His presence on the Board strengthens the Foundation’s connection with the people and supports OITF’s goal of building inclusive programmes that respond to real community needs, promote participation, and advance sustainable development.
Chief Christabel Aishat Momoh
Member, Board of Trustees
Chief Christabel Aishat Momoh serves as a member of the Board of Trustees of Ogbona Imhakhena Trust Foundation. She supports the Foundation’s mission of promoting empowerment, inclusion, community welfare, and sustainable development.
Her role on the Board contributes to social mobilisation, women’s participation, community support, and the advancement of programmes designed to improve livelihoods, strengthen household economic resilience, and expand opportunities for community members.
Chief Thaddeus Anabor
Member, Board of Trustees
Chief Thaddeus Anabor serves as a member of the Board of Trustees of Ogbona Imhakhena Trust Foundation. He provides community leadership, advisory support, and practical development insight to the Foundation’s programmes.
His contribution supports OITF’s commitment to disciplined implementation, grassroots participation, cooperative development, and the creation of opportunities through agriculture, enterprise, empowerment, and sustainable community initiatives.
Mr. Moses Ayalomhe
Member, Board of Trustees
Mr. Moses Ayalomhe is a member of the Board of Trustees of Ogbona Imhakhena Trust Foundation. He supports the Foundation’s governance work, membership mobilisation, community engagement, and programme implementation.
His role contributes to the Foundation’s effort to build a strong, organised, and participatory platform for social and economic transformation, with emphasis on unity, accountability, and practical grassroots impact.
Lady Martha Eleta-Iluonokhalumhe
Member, Board of Trustees
Lady Martha Eleta-Iluonokhalumhe serves as a member of the Board of Trustees of Ogbona Imhakhena Trust Foundation. She contributes to the Foundation’s community welfare, mobilisation, and empowerment objectives.
Her participation strengthens the Foundation’s inclusive approach to development, especially in relation to household welfare, women’s involvement, grassroots participation, and initiatives designed to improve the wellbeing of families and communities.
Chief Christopher Osi Asapokhai
Member, Board of Trustees
Chief Christopher Osi Asapokhai is a cybersecurity expert, community development advocate, and committed supporter of the Ogbona Imhakhena Trust Foundation. He brings valuable knowledge in digital security, systems protection, data integrity, and technology-driven governance to the Foundation’s work.
His support for OITF reflects a strong commitment to community advancement, institutional development, and the creation of sustainable opportunities for the people. As a member of the Board, he contributes strategic insight, technical awareness, and practical support towards building a credible, secure, and forward-looking development platform.
Engr. Fidelis Idenobemhe Otseke
Member, Board of Trustees
Engr. Fidelis Idenobemhe Otseke is a building engineer, development-minded professional, and committed supporter of the Ogbona Imhakhena Trust Foundation. He brings practical knowledge in building, infrastructure, project execution, and technical planning to the Foundation’s development vision.
His contributions support OITF’s commitment to structured growth, physical development, cooperative enterprise, and sustainable community transformation. As a member of the Board, he provides valuable technical insight and practical support towards the Foundation’s long-term projects and institutional goals.
