They say that an army marches on its belly. If this is true, an administration travels, walks and sometimes runs with its staff. The offices for administration of the North-West Africa Province are located in Surulere, Lagos at 4 L Agusto Close, opposite Globe Motors. The staff consists of eleven qualified, competent and congenial workers who account for the smooth operations of the administration of the Province.

The senior member and central figure because of her many responsibilities is Mrs. Catherine Madubuogo. She is more than a secretary/receptionist. She is the front-line processor of the vocation requests. She has developed tremendous computer skills and is able to handle details of the database for the entire Province as well as do layout for the Calendar and other publications. Also a person of many hats is Mr. Godwin Amuno who is in charge of overseeing the staff and the entire compound and buildings. Godwin oversees all repairs and maintenance, and is our chief liaison officer with any officials with whom there is business to be done. Completing the administrative section of the staff is Mrs. Zeni Quinsaat who is assistant treasurer and who impeccably keeps all records complete and available.

On the domestic side of the staff is Mr. Lawrence Unutame who as cook keeps fattening up not only the resident priests, but the many visitors who come through Surulere. Guests are also tended to by Mrs. Anthonia Oloyede who keeps all the buildings and rooms spotless and appealing. Because of the many details of business that must be attended to, and because of the frequent visitors and many trips of the Provincial and his assistant, two drivers are needed. These positions are most capably filled by Mr. Francis Ajayi and Mr. Gabriel Bewaji. And to make everyone, both residents and visitors, feel safe and secure, there are three security men who provide twenty-four hour a week security for the complex of buildings and grounds. They are Mr. James Kwaghshi, Mr. Eugene Eze and Mr. Hilary Anidiobi. To keep the grounds tidy and flowering, gardener Emeka Okorie creates a mini-garden of paradise, especially behind house No. 6 where frequent retreatants commune with God and nature.

The North-West Africa Province is blessed indeed with such happy and competent staff members. Any visitor can attest that hospitality is always a prime virtue of this family of workers. They gather once a month for prayer before starting work, and once a month they meet to discuss and share the details and difficulties of their jobs. They do more than work for the Society of Jesus, they display the care and concern of the early Christian communities who were noted by “See how they love one another.”

In addition to the Province Staff, we have Itua Egbor, S.J., as the new Province Website Administrator. His chief responsibility will be overseeing and running the province’s website. Bro. Osaretin T. Jonah, S.J., is the Province Treasurer. As treasurer he will be overseeing and managing the financial transactions of the entire province.



Kevin Odey, S.J. has also joined the community and has since resumed office. He will oversee the running of the development office. You can contact Kevin via email. For our ancestors say, " when a child washes his/her hands clean he/she would dine with the elders."

Sudden change in plans is not an unusual scenerio in our daily experiences. Bro. Suleiman Domino Frank, SJ is now the minister of the provincial's residence as well as the curia. Thus, he will be responsible for the needs of the Jesuits living at the Curia. He will also be handling all travel needs of the men of the province. You can contact Bro. Suleiman Domino Frank, SJ via email. Special thanks to you Bro. Domino Frank for your generousity.

By Rev. Fr. Jerry Aman, S.J., the Socius of the Province