1st Vice President

Jessy Salumayi-Masson

Jessy was born and raised in Zambia. In 2001, she relocated to New Zealand, where she has built a thriving career and and a community leader. She is also a mother of 7 children who she loves so dearly. Jessy works as a midwife, providing essential healthcare services to expectant
mothers and their families. Her commitment to maternal and child health has made a significant impact on the well-being of countless individuals in her community.

She has a Bachelor degree in Midwifery and currently pursuing an Executive MBA (EMBA), which will further enhance her leadership skills and business acumen, allowing her to contribute even more effectively to her professional and community roles. As a community leader Jessy advocates for the interests and well-being of African immigrants and fosters a sense of unity and support within the community. In addition to her service on the board of the ACCW, where she helps shape policies and initiatives that benefit the community.

Jessy is also an experienced event planner, organizing events that celebrate and promote the achievements of women, and fostering opportunities for networking and empowerment. Jessy Salumayi-Masson is a dedicated professional and community leader, continually striving to make a positive impact through her work and volunteer
efforts.

Secretary

Wallace Imoudu Enegbuma

Wallace was born and spent his early years in Nigeria before moving to New Zealand to fill the skill gap in tertiary learning. He is currently a Senior Lecturer with Victoria University of Wellington, delivering building information modelling (BIM) integrated project management expertise to future project management graduates and post-graduates programmes.

His research expertise focus is on BIM adoption with specific interest in retrofitting, cost analysis, heritage, disaster knowledge, management, smart building, and project management. He is committed to ensuring adequate recognition of potentials of African migrants by leveraging his research and planning expertise into the board for policy and education matters including developing robust and sustainable operational strategies.

Wallace also serves on the Hutt Multicultural Council (HMC) and appointed reviewer session’s chair, and editorial committee for several international conferences. He is the cofounder of Smalls Consult Limited with passion in building consultancy, event planning, photography, videography and educational excellence. In addition to community engagement and enjoying family time, he enjoys travel, cycling and chess during leisure.

Member

Victor Kofi Owusu-Ansah

Victor is originally from Ghana, but currently lives in Wellington after migrating to Aotearoa several years ago. He is a graduate of Te Harenga Waka Law School, where he completed a Bachelor of Laws (LLB) degree in February 2021. He also completed my professional legal course with the Institute of Professional Legal Studies (IPLS) in August of the same year. He is currently work at the New Zealand Human Rights Commission as a Case Advisor.

Before moving to Aotearoa, he trained in journalism and public relations in Ghana, and worked as a reporter and television broadcaster. He is very passionate about rights advocacy and social justice issues, particularly concerning marginalised minorities and vulnerable groups.

He consider himself a family man and an avid sports fan, spending most of his free time either with his young family or playing indoor football at the waterfront in Wellington.

Member

Mardiya Abdulaziz

Member

Ben Amadi

Ben is originally from Nigeria and has called Aotearoa New Zealand his home for the past decade. He is a seasoned IT professional specialising in cybersecurity, strategy, and digital transformation. He is passionate about educating and empowering people to protect themselves and their organisations from cyber threats. His ability to simplify complex information for diverse audiences and connect the dots with clarity has been an invaluable asset to his work.

Ben has sixteen years of dynamic experience across diverse industries including Health, Education, State-Owned Enterprises and Banking. He has successfully led project teams through transformative growth, championed innovation and navigated complex challenges with
unwavering resolve. Over time, he has developed the skill to effectively and rapidly build and maintain relationships with stakeholders from diverse backgrounds, including senior and executive management. He is a community catalyst and an advocate for positive change, contributing towards a more inclusive Aotearoa New Zealand. He is driven by a deep sense of responsibility to serve and elevate the communities he belongs to.

His unwavering passion for making a positive impact on people’s lives has fueled his active involvement in volunteering and collaborating with not-for-profit organisations. He volunteers with various not-for-profits such as Job Mentoring Service where he mentors former refugees and skilled migrants to get their first New Zealand workplace experience in the IT industry. He also volunteered with Samaritans New Zealand for a few years. These experiences gave him a profound understanding of the voluntary sector’s dynamics, challenges and opportunities. He was recently honoured as a Male Champion of Change at the New Zealand Women in Security Awards, the recognition celebrates champions who fearlessly lead the charge against gender-based discrimination and bias in their workplaces. Ben believes that collective efforts can drive change and amplify the voices of those often unheard.

Immediate Past President

Nureddin Abdurahman

Nureddin is a dedicated and trusted leader. He is a family man, a community person and an entrepreneur who is running an import-export business. Nureddin is a proud African, unapologetic Muslim and patriotic New Zealander. His diplomatic personality, ability to influence, strategic and constructive thinking developed over many years through his work in diverse community leadership and NGO sector.

Nureddin who grew up in Africa’s diplomatic capital, Addis Ababa, and now resides in the coolest little capital of the world, Wellington, has always been fascinated by the art and craft of diplomacy and International Relations. Since he arrived in New Zealand in 2008 with nothing but hope, education has been his top priority. He has learned quickly how to walk through what he called the dense jungle of new life in the new land. He completed a Bachelor of Development Studies and International Relations, and a Master of International Relations from the Victory University of Wellington.

Nureddin was nominated and elected to the leadership because of his passion and experience in community empowerment. He is confident that ACCW has the potential to be the voice of Africans in Aotearoa. Nureddin currently serves as the Councillor under the Labour Party for Wellington City Council (WCC).