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Dr Obinna Awiaka

CEO/REGISTRAR

Dr Obinna Awiaka

CEO/REGISTRAR

Dr. Obinna Edwin Awiaka is a highly accomplished professional in the field of Optometry and Dispensing Opticians. As the Registrar/CEO of the Optometrists and Dispensing Opticians Registration Board of Nigeria, he is dedicated to setting and maintaining international standards for the practice of Optometry and Dispensing Opticians in Nigeria. Dr. Awiaka is committed to upgrading teaching standards, implementing continuing education and training programs, deploying technology to combat quackery, and fulfilling all the mandates outlined in the Act establishing the Board.

Personal Profile:

Dr. Obinna Edwin Awiaka was born on September 11th, 1973, in Anambra, Nigeria. He is is married and blessed with children.

Education:

  • Dr. Awiaka has a remarkable educational background that has laid the foundation for his success in the field of Optometry:  Fellow, Nigerian College of Optometrists (FNCO).
  • Presently undergoing Nigerian Post-graduate College of Optometrists (in view)
  • Owner/Manager Programme (OMP), Lagos State Business School, 2019
  • Doctor of Optometry (OD), University of Benin, Edo State, 1998
  • Senior Secondary School Certificate (SSCE), Trinity Secondary School, Araromi, Apapa, Lagos, 199
  • First School Leaving Certificate (FSLC), State Primary School, Araromi, Apapa Lagos, 1984.
Dr. Obinna Edwin Awiaka is an accomplished optometry professional with extensive experience in the field. He has held various positions, including Manager at Krystal Opticals and NYSC Optometrist at Confidence Eye Clinic. In these roles, he was responsible for conducting consultations, providing treatment with correct prescriptions, performing refractions, diagnosing and treating ocular issues, prescribing corrective lenses, and ensuring prescription accuracy. Dr. Awiaka also supported marketing efforts, coordinated the 'Occupational Vision Plan,' and handled front desk duties. Dr. Awiaka is highly regarded in the Nigerian Optometric Association, where he achieved Fellow status and made significant contributions to the Association's development. He has received awards and certificates of commendation, highlighting his outstanding service and leadership, within the association as President of the Optometric Association. Passionate about advancing optometry, Dr. Awiaka has actively participated in conferences and programs, such as the Advancing Optometry in Nigeria conference, Continuing Optometric Education Programs, and the Expanding the Frontiers of Optometry in Nigeria conference. He has also attended international events, including the Vision-X Conference and the Special Olympics' Train the Trainer Programme. Dr. Awiaka's career achievements include successfully organizing the National Optometric Association (NOA) National Conference and facilitating the acquisition of a multimillion National Secretariat for the Nigerian Optometric Association. He has demonstrated his commitment to providing eye care to underserved populations through free outreach programs across Nigeria and establishing multiple eye clinics in different states. Outside of his professional pursuits, Dr. Awiaka enjoys reading, attending conferences, researching online, traveling, problem-solving, and watching football matches. In summary, Dr. Obinna Edwin Awiaka’s profile reflects a dedicated professional in the field of Optometry, a committed, dedicated and ethically-driven optometrist, recognized for his leadership, contributions to the Nigerian Optometric Association, and advancement of optometry in Nigeria. His experience, accomplishments, and passion for providing eye care services makes him a valuable asset to the field of Optometry in Nigeria.

Dr. Igbo Okafor

HOD REGISTRATION & LICENSING

Dr. Igbo Okafor

HOD REGISTRATION & LICENSING

Dr Igbo Okafor was born in the family of Chief Nzedioranma Uche Okafor (ONYIMA DIKE N’UTUTU), AJIDIKEUDO of Godian Religion, and is from Unubi, Nnewi South Local Government Area in Anambra State Nigeria. His service to God started from Aba, with late H.C.P  B.A Orji, Late High Priest Ehuchie, now Spiritual Head Mbaraeke (Omeudo) and host of others, at 239 Cameron road Aba, which late developed another station at 96/97 Ikot-Ekpene road, Ogbo-Hill, Aba, where he worshipped with late HCP Nkemakonam Afamuefuna Ezeala.

Dr Igbo Okafor joined choir at the tender age of eight (8) years at Godian Religion at 239 Cameron road station Aba, under the tutelage of now Spiritual Head Mbaraeke and Late Mazi Nnanna Ukpai of the blessed memory. Due to his enthusiasm and commitment to music and orderliness, he was made the assistant Choir Master under late Mazi Nnanna Ukpai when Ogbo-Hill station was created. He was later appointed the Choirmaster, position he held till 1997/98, after his graduation from University. He travelled to Lagos for greener pasture for his internship placement as an Optometrist, where he joined Choir in Orile Station in 1998. While at Lagos as a young man, he served and delivered in various capacities.

He got married to his lovely wife, Mrs Akunna  Igbo Okafor and had their Covenant of Heart at the Executive Lounge, National Theatre, Lagos, which was a mega celebration.

He was a member of the Godian Religion Action Team (G.R.A.T) and also a pioneer member of Committed Godians, a voluntary group formed with the aim to actively support Godian Religion in moving forward.

He worshipped briefly at Maza-Maza in 2010 where he was also a Choirmaster, before National Council approved and inaugurated Orile station. He went back to Orile, shortly after he reformed a new choir and owing to his orderly characteristics, he rebranded the chorister song book and uniform while consistently   impacting in the young Godians he led, the values and ethics of Godianism, today some of his wards are now Choirmasters and Choir mistresses in Orile Station and Maza-Maza staion.

This earned him a position where he was elected to lead as Chairman of the new Orile Station. This responsibility he carried out for eight (8) years, from 2010-2018, during which great achievements were recorded. With the aim to invest and grow the financial capacity of OTRA, he prudently managed funds while investing in various financial assets.

He left Lagos Station for Abuja in February 28, 2018 due to transfer of service as a Public Servant. He now worships at Jabi, Abuja OTRA, where he is currently organizing the Choir and other activities.

Other works he has carried out are renovation of the Admin office of Godian Religion at Unubi Mother Station, Anambra State, being active player in various fundraising project, bazaar, creating awareness through social Medias etc.

OTHER ACHIEVEMENT AND AWARDS RECEIVED

  • Certificate of merit in Choral achievements, by Godian executive council, Lagos Station.
  • Guardian of the House of God of the Lagos Station.
  • Award of special dedication to the growth and propagation of Godianism in the Lagos Station.
  • Certificate of excellence as keeper of the House of God on 17th March, 2002.
  • Certificate of excellence as selfless initiator of the Godian Religion, Lagos Station on 17th March, 2002.
  • Godian Youth Certificate Award 2001, in recognition of Excellence and moral contribution towards the upliftment of Godian Religion.
  • His Lagos Choir won the Golden Cup National Singing competition Held in Anambra State, donated by Chairman Board of Trustee (BOI) Nzenwainyinya Edozie Okafor.
  • His Choir won the Singing Completion conducted at Aba between the three Stations in Aba, comprising of Obohia, Ogbo-HillL and Ehi road, held at Enitona hotel Aba around 1993.
  • Served as Secretary in Godian Religion Lagos from 2001-2005.
  • Served as Financial Secretary in Godian Religion Lagos from 2006-2010.
  • Served as Bazaar Chairman on several occasion in Godian Religion in Lagos and his home town Unubi.
  • Made Patron Godian Chior in Lagos Station, 2010.
  Dr (Nze) Igbo Okafor is happily married to his amiable wife Mrs Akunna(Akuigbo), who is currently the Chairlady of Orile Station, who is also drummer in OTRA. He is blessed with lovely children; Somadina, who plays keyboard in Orile OTRA and Chimdumebi who is itching to learn one of the musical instruments.

Mr Friday Iheosonye

HOD ADMIN/FINANCE

Mr Friday Iheosonye

HOD ADMIN/FINANCE

Mr Anthony Ekaba

HOD PLANNING & STATISTICS

Mr Anthony Ekaba

HOD PLANNING & STATISTICS

Bar. Obianuju Nwajuaku

HOD ADMIN DIVISION

Bar. Obianuju Nwajuaku

HOD ADMIN DIVISION

Dr. Clement Iruegbukpe

HOD MONITORING/INSPECTION

Dr. Clement Iruegbukpe

HOD MONITORING/INSPECTION

Dr. Osariemen Anne Ibadin

HOD EDUCATION /TRAINING

Dr. Osariemen Anne Ibadin

HOD EDUCATION /TRAINING

Heads Of Units

Nkoyo Eromosele

HOU CORPORATE AFFAIRS

Nkoyo Eromosele

HOU CORPORATE AFFAIRS

Kehinde Osoba

HOU ICT

Kehinde Osoba

HOU ICT

Mr Akomolafe Oluwatosin

HOU PROCUREMENT

Mr Akomolafe Oluwatosin

HOU PROCUREMENT

Kolawale Maiyagun

HOU STORES

Kolawale Maiyagun

HOU STORES

Linda Idoboiwa Onose

HOU AUDIT

Linda Idoboiwa Onose

HOU AUDIT

Samaila Bakari Banshika

HOU MEDIA & PROTOCOL

Samaila Bakari Banshika

HOU MEDIA & PROTOCOL


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