It is with great pride and honor to introduce to you our board of directors.
Solomon O. Kanu Esq. Chairman
- Bachelor’s Degree in Economics
- Master’s Degree in Banking and finance
- Juris Doctorate degree in law
- Current Positions
- Member, Inauguration/Fundraising Committee
- Member, Building Committee
- Managing Attorney with Kanu & Associates P. C.
- Married to Chinwe C. Kanu, JD
- Born again Christian
- Knight of St. Christopher
- Blessed with 3 wonderful children with my one and only wife
- Author of the book, “The Immigrants Manual to Success in America”
- Deputy Chancellor, Anglican Diocese of the West, Church of Nigeria in America
- Managing Attorney, Kanu & Associates, P. C. October 2001 to present.
- President, KMJ Foundation Inc.May 2019 to present
Obinna Egbo MD Vice Chair
- Nearly three decades of international medical training & practice experience in Africa, South America, Australia & North America.
- Outstanding multi-Specialty experience in Neonatal Medicine, ENT, Emergency Medicine, and critical care.
- Board-certified in Internal Medicine and Pediatrics and has a 16-year of experience as a Hospitalist Medicine Practitioner and Physician executive leader.
- Hands-on experience with population health initiatives and continuum of care in various settings of care delivery including Hospitals and post-acute care.
- Founder and physician leader of a dynamic and innovative multispecialty group whose ultimate goal is to use our God-given skill set and expertise to deliver “best care ever” to all people
- President and founder of Zion Medical Group with Multi-specialty inpatient medical group delivering care at all levels of care.
- Served as Regional Medical Director of IPC Healthcare Inc, Phoenix between 2005 and 2015. ICU Registrar of GVB Hospital Shepperton, Victoria Australia.
- Nearly three decades of international medical training & practice experience in Africa, South America, Australia & North America.
- Doctor of Medicine (MD) degree from the University of Nigeria in 1994 and Internal Medicine & Pediatrics Residency from the University of Miami in 2005.
- Lover of God and all people
- Proud husband of the best wife on earth
- Father of 5 amazing and world-changing breed of children
Oyoyo Nwosu MDSecretary of the Board
- She is an Internal Medicine Physician with over 25 years of experience across three continents.
- In addition to patient care, she counts it a privilege to mentor and supervises the medical students who pass through her office on their clinical rotations.
- Her professional affiliations include serving on the regional advisory board of an Accountable Care Organization and membership of the Association of Nigerian Physicians in America, Phoenix Chapter.
- She practiced in the UK and Australia before moving to the USA.
- She works alongside her husband, Dr. Chris Nwosu, at the Primary Care Practice they established in the East Valley in 2011.
- My husband and I are blessed with five lovely children ranging from 9 to 20 years in age and enjoy harmonious family life.
- I am a follower of Jesus Christ and serve on the prayer team at my local church.
Her hobbies include:
- Cooking
- Taking walks with her husband
- Learning languages
- Traveling
- Playing board games with her family.
Celestine Asota (Ph.D.)
- Ph.D. (Engineering) – University of Wisconsin, Madison.
- MBA – University of Iowa.
- MS (Mechanical Engineering) – University of Wisconsin, Madison.
- MS (Ag Engineering) – University of Wisconsin, Madison.
- B.Sc. (Ag Engineering) – University of Nigeria, Nsukka.
- WASC – Bishop Shanahan College, Orlu
- Sales Engineer – HENRY STEPHENS ENGINEERING Co., ILUPEJU, LAGOS
- Senior Lecturer – AHMADU BELLO UNIVERSITY, ZARIA
- Director – Central Mechanical Workshop, AHMADU BELLO UNIVERSITY, ZARIA
- Consultant – AEROTEK ENGINEERING SERVICES, CHICAGO, IL
- Staff Engineer – MITSUBISHI MOTOR MANUFACTURING OF AMERICA- NORMAL
- Senior Engineer – JOHN DEERE SEEDING DIV, MOLINE, IL
- Supervisor Quality Planning – JOHN DEERE CYLINDER DIV, MOLINE, IL
- Quality Manager – JOHN DEERE ENGINE WORKS, WATERLOO, IA
- Project Manager – JOHN DEERE POWER SYSTEMS, WATERLOO, IA
- Retired from John Deere in 2016.
- Runs a private business with his wife.
- Married to his best friend, Chinasa for 40 years.
- 3 children and 3 grandchildren – all living in Arizona.
- Has a track record of experience and insight to be helpful to the ICAA group
Ogbenyeanu Ogbonna
- Has been domiciled in the city of Phoenix 12 years now.
- During their stay in Phoenix, they had been an active member of ICAA.
- While in Nigeria, they had championed the course of women’s affairs for a considerable number of years.
- She was vice president of the women league in my village.
- She was Vice president of my extended family union.
- Additionally, she was elected provost of my Parish catholic women’s organization in Enugu.
- Earlier on, she was appointed as the public relations officer for the same organization.
Mrs. Ogbonna says: “It is a pleasure of mine to serve in any capacity to help our organization succeed and thrive. I look forward to being of service. Thank you, kindly.
Simon Okuagu (Pharm. D)
- Born in Abatete, Anambra State, Nigeria.
- Immigrated to the US in the eighties
- He attended school at Fontbonne University in St. Louis, MO.
- He also attended Idaho State University in Pocatello, Idaho.
- He graduated with a Doctorate Degree in Pharmacy in 1991.
- Upon graduation, he has practiced in California and now Arizona since 1994.
- He has been married to his lovely wife, Chinwe, since 1995.
- He is blessed with four children Chisom, Tobechi, Elonna, and Nnena.
Mr. Okuagu says:
“I have been active in our Igbo Community since moving to Arizona and have never wavered whenever called upon to serve in any capacity. It gives me great joy to see the tremendous growth of the association and the bright future ahead.”
Christian M. Azode, APRN, BC, PMHNP Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
- Dr. Christian M. Azode (Chris), APRN, BC, PMHNP is a Nurse Practitioner Specialist in Phoenix, Arizona. He graduated with honors in 2019. Having more than 3 years of diverse experiences, especially in NURSE PRACTITIONER, He affiliates with no hospital, cooperates with many other doctors and specialists without joining any medical groups. Call him on phone number 602-251-8181 for more information and advice or to book an appointment.
- He is a psychiatric/mental health nurse practitioner and registered psychiatric / mental health nurse who practices at Clinical Partners Pa Arizona located at 1800 E Van Buren St in Central City, Phoenix, AZ 85006 (Maricopa County).
- He has 3 years of experience in psychiatric & mental health nurse practitioner.
- He earned degrees of a Advanced Practice Registered Nurse, Board Certified, and Psychiatric and Mental Health Nurse Practitioner.
- He has been registered with the National Provider Identifier database since August 16, 2019, and his NPI number is 1306492046.
- To schedule an appointment with him, please call 602-251-8181.
Joy Arah
