The University of Nigeria Alumni Association UK Foundation (UNAA-UK Foundation) is an incorporated charity dedicated to advancing and supporting the education of students at the University of Nigeria, Nsukka (UNN) and its campuses – and, more broadly, contributing to educational development in Nigeria.
Founded by UNN alumni based in the United Kingdom, the Foundation is outward-looking and inclusive. While our roots lie in the shared history and pride of UNN graduates, our mission is far-reaching: to benefit a wide cross-section of both the UK and Nigerian public. We warmly welcome anyone – alumni or not – who shares our vision, values, and commitment to empowering students through education.
More About Us
We believe that education is one of the most powerful tools for transforming lives and building stronger communities. By connecting alumni, supporters, and partners across borders, we aim to provide opportunities, resources, and support that will help students achieve their full potential.
What We Do
The UNAA-UK Foundation advances education in a variety of practical and impactful ways:
Academic Engagement and Collaboration
We liaise and collaborate with UNN faculties and departments to organise lectures, workshops, and seminars on topics of practical educational value, giving students insights beyond the classroom.
Facilitating Internships
We help create internship opportunities for current students, enabling them to gain hands-on experience that supports their academic and professional development.
Providing Educational Resources
We supply textbooks, learning materials, and other resources to UNN libraries, resource centres, and community hubs. These hubs are especially valuable in inspiring younger students to aim for higher education. We also facilitate donations from other institutions, such as UK universities, to support UNN.
Supporting Disabled Students
We work to reduce the barriers faced by disabled students by:
- Running disability support and awareness sessions on campus.
- Advocating for policies that ensure their needs are fully understood by staff and administrators.
- Providing specialist equipment such as wheelchairs, hearing aids, visual aids, and other assistive devices.
Grants and Scholarships
We offer grants, scholarships, and bursaries to students who meet specific academic or socio-economic criteria, helping to remove financial barriers to education.
Welfare and Wellbeing Support
We provide guidance, advice, and resources to support both the welfare and mental wellbeing of staff and students.
Our Vision
A future where every Nigerian student — regardless of background or ability — has equal access to quality education, the resources to excel, and the opportunity to shape a better world.
Our Mission
We are dedicated to empowering students of the University of Nigeria, Nsukka, and across Nigeria by removing barriers to learning and creating opportunities for growth. Through scholarships, internships, educational resources, disability support, and alumni partnerships, we equip students with the tools, confidence, and skills they need to thrive academically, professionally, and socially — so they can go on to make a lasting impact in their communities and beyond.
Board of Trustees
Dr Emeka Oloto – Chairman, Board of Trustees
Dr Obioma Iwuagwu – Trustee
Dr Nnaemeka Okpala – Trustee
Mr Kenneth Odo – Financial Secretary, Trustee
Miss Obianuju Amamgbo – Secretary and Treasurer, Trustee
Dr Emeka Oloto, Consultant Gynaecologist in Leicester, UK. Chairman, Board of Trustees, University of Nigeria Alumni Association UK Foundation. Past Chairman, Board of Directors, University of Nigeria Alumni Association, UK. Member DSI committee. Graduated from UNN in 1982. Dr Oloto is also Chairman, University of Nigeria Medical Association 1982 Class, General Training Programme Director of the College of Sexual and Reproductive Health in Leicester, Leicestershire & Rutland. He has published 16 papers in peer-reviewed journals and 2 chapters in a book.
Obianuju C. Amamgbo
Secretary and Member Board of Trustees, UNAA-UK Foundation. Chairs the Disability Support Initiative Committee. Graduated from UNN in 2003. A Senior Executive Officer in the Civil Service. She is the Founder/CEO of The Muscular Dystrophy Campaign Nigeria, and a published author.
Dr Obioma C Iwuagwu, MA, LLM, MBBS, FAfDR, FRCR, FWACS
Member Board of Trustees UNAA-UK Foundation, and Member Board of Trustees of the Global UNNAA. He chairs the UNAA-UK Reverse Brain Drain Committee. Graduated from the UNN Medical School in 1992 and is a Consultant Radiologist. He is the Founder and Principal of Human Race Specialist Medical Centre, Naze, Owerri. He advocates an end to the oppression of anyone by anyone, anywhere.
Nnaemeka C.E. Okpala
Member Board of Trustees, UNAA-UK Foundation. Member of the convention planning committee, Chairman of the convention UNAA-UK. Graduated from UNN 1992. Consultant Military Otorhinolaryngologist/Facial Plastic Surgeon. Chief of Service Specialist Surgery Frimley Health Foundation Trust Defence Consultant Advisor British Forces.
He has won many awards, published in many peer-reviewed journals and presented at many meetings/conferences.
Ken Uwakwe Odo
Member, Board of Trustees, UNAA-UK Foundation. Holds a B.Sc in Radiography (Nigeria) and an MBA. He is a Senior Diagnostic Radiographer in the NHS with specialist expertise in Lithotripsy, CT Colonography, and Interventional Imaging, among other areas. A committed alumnus, he has previously served as National Secretary of UNAA Nigeria and later became the founding President of UNAA-UK.
Beyond his professional and leadership roles, he is deeply passionate about bringing people together for the common good—a value that continues to define his work, his service, and his community engagements.
