Center For Residents Immigrants and Newcomers (CFRIN)

Bernard Parent

PRESIDENT

He is a successful retired Insurance broker and a high-flier who always smartly excelled above his peers. Benny as fondly called, is a public-spirited individual with an exceptional personality of sacrifice and philanthropy. He speaks French and English

Aloy Adimaulor

Regulated Canadian Immigration Consultant (RCIC)
Member, Canadian Association of Professional Immigration Consultants (CAPIC)

A highly knowledgeable and client-focused Regulated Canadian Immigration Consultant (RCIC) with expertise in navigating Canada’s complex immigration system including that of USA, United Kingdom, Europe, Asia, Australia, and Middle East.

Dr Nkeiruka Ezeani (Phd)

Asst. Director, Research & Development

Accomplished Senior Lecturer and researcher in Biochemistry with over 10 years of academic and laboratory experience, specializing in Medical Biochemistry, Toxicology, and Pharmacognosy. Published over 30 peer-reviewed journal articles, supervised over 50 undergraduate and postgraduate students, and led multiple funded research projects. Skilled in curriculum development, scientific analysis, and institutional leadership roles.

She is a Christian and a leader in many organizations amongs but not limited to 1. Ebonyi State Coordinator, Child Evangelism Fellowship (CEF).
2. Leader, Young Wives Fellowship, All Saints Cathedral Abakaliki Unit,
3. Anglican Children Ministery, All Saints Cathedral Church Abakaliki etc.

MRS. FRANCISCA CHUKWU

 

Mrs. Francisca Chukwu holds a Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) in Accounting from the University of Port Harcourt, Nigeria, an MBA from the University of Benin, and a Post-Graduate Diploma in Education (PGDE) also from the University of Benin, Nigeria. Mrs. Chukwu tripples as a gifted qualified and certified licensed teacher for teaching elementary and secondary school STEM subjects in conjunction with Test of English as a Foreign Language (TEFL). With a solid foundation in accounting and management, complemented by formal training in education, Mrs. Chukwu combines financial expertise with strong administrative and instructional capabilities.

Dr. Jessie Sagawa

VICE PRESIDENT

Dr. Jessie Sagawa is an erudite scholar and Academic with a background in English and History. She was born and raised in Malawi and Canada. Dr. Sagawa studied and bagged her Bachelor's and Honors degrees at the University of Malawi in English/History. After working as an Assistant Lecturer at Chancellor College, a constituent college of the University of Malawi, she proceeded to the University of New Brunswick (UNB) where she pursued a Master's degree in English. She returned to Malawi in 1988 and lectured at Chancellor College. She returned to UNB to pursue a doctorate in English. Her research focus was on the impact of colonization, feminism, and Malawi's kinship systems on the representation of women in Malawian Literature. In the course of her doctoral studies, she obtained a Diploma in University Teaching. Dr. Sagawa has worked as an instructor at the UNB and Saint Thomas University.

Uchenna Egbulefu

Director, Research & Development

Experienced and highly adaptable Administrative and HR leader with 15+ years managing people operations, regulatory compliance, and organizational development in hybrid and remote-first environments. Proven ability to scale teams, create HR frameworks, lead performance reviews, and implement internal systems aligned with ISO 9001:2015. Strong background in team training, policy design, and digital workforce coordination.

Hiber Constantin

Director, Public Relations

A great person with laser-focus in creating wealth for public use through gifting, supporting, educating, and Empowering the needy. He is originally a Mexican citizen, wherein he acquired his High school Diploma before migrating to Canada. He speaks Spanish and English.

MS. JESSICA JONATHAN

LEGAL ADVISER

 

Ms. Jessica Jonathan holds a First Class Honours degree in Law from the University of Ibadan (formerly University College Ibadan), Nigeria’s premier university. She further distinguished herself with a First Class Honours from the Nigerian Law School and was duly called to the Nigerian Bar at the Supreme Court of Nigeria.

Ms. Jonathan is a dedicated legal practitioner with expertise in corporate law, international law, and constitutional litigation. She currently serves as Legal Adviser to Centre For Residents Immigrants and Newcomers CFRIN, where she provides strategic legal guidance on governance, regulatory compliance, and multi-jurisdictional transactions. Her career is marked by an unwavering commitment to professional ethics, sound legal advocacy, and impactful community service.