Leadership & Governance

Dr. Pedus Eweama serves as President of IEDF, having been the vision bearer for its formation. A medical practitioner from Umuofor Autonomous Community, Amaimo, he is an award-winning leader in the Nigerian diaspora community, having led various diaspora organisations in Australia.

He is Founder and CEO of G-Prest Imperial Limited, makers of Ginika Feed products in Inyishi, Ikeduru — Imo State's only fully automated fish and poultry feed factory. In 2025, NIDCOM honored him with Nigeria's National Diaspora Merit Award.

High Chief Dozie Ononiwu, FICP, serves as Vice President of IEDF. FICP denotes Certified Fellow of the Institute of Cooperative Professionals of Nigeria (ICOPRON). A native of Amatta, he is an entrepreneur with diverse business interests, as well as a community leader and philanthropist.

His commitment to Ikeduru includes a public-private partnership investment in the Brookside Transportation Hub (Ama Nwaozuzu Park) in Iho, and the development of Food Grotto, an oil palm processing facility in his community of Amatta. He is married with children.

Okeys Ononiwu serves as Secretary of IEDF. An accomplished technology executive and business transformation leader with extensive international experience, he hails from Amatta, Ikeduru.

He is Founder and Chairman of the Okeys Ononiwu Youth Empowerment Foundation (OOYEF), supporting young people through education, scholarships, and mentorship.

Evans Agunanne serves as Treasurer of IEDF. A native of Inyishi, Ikeduru, he is a practicing Medical Laboratory Scientist and Director of Evans Biomedics Laboratory Nigeria.

He runs Evans Biomedics Learning, an online tutoring platform helping lab scientists prepare for internationally recognized certifications, and uses Ikemba Farms to introduce bioagriculture to youths across Imo State.

Tonie Eweama serves as Chief Whip of IEDF. He hails from Umuofor Autonomous Community in the Amaimo ancient kingdom, and currently lives and works in Australia, where he manages an export business focused on the automotive industry and accessories.

He is also involved in various community development initiatives at home, with special interest in upskilling indigent young people to become self-reliant.

Mr. Bede Anunne serves as Financial Secretary of IEDF. A native of Inyishi, he is a highly accomplished professional accountant with extensive local and international affiliations.

He is a member of both the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria and the Nigerian Institute of Taxation.

Joe Erekaha serves as Assistant Secretary of IEDF. A native of Amaku Akabo, Ikeduru LGA, he is a Health Practitioner resident in Australia.

He is active in community leadership, including the Nigerian Association of WA Inc. and the Council of Nigeria Association Presidents in Australia Inc., with key interests in health enlightenment and leadership awareness.

Hon. Dr. Lady Clara Nwakaego Njoku serves as Public Relations Officer of IEDF and is the Honorable Commissioner, Imo State House of Assembly Service Commission. A native of Ikeduru LGA, she holds a PhD in Conflict Resolution and an MSc in International Relations from Imo State University.

She is Founder of Rejoice International Foundation, an NGO supporting women, widows, and persons with disabilities across all 27 LGAs of Imo State, and has served in several public and community leadership roles, including Transition Chairman of Ikeduru LGA and President of Women, Anglican Communion Ikeduru. She holds the chieftaincy titles Igolo of Ogbor and Nwanyi Puruichie of Umunkwo.

Chigozie George Iwuoha, Esq. serves as Legal Adviser to IEDF. A Legal Practitioner from Amaimo, Ikeduru, he currently serves as Head of Legal Services at the National Salaries, Incomes and Wages Commission.

He is a community leader actively involved in grassroots development initiatives in Ikeduru.