Leadership Legacy
Sr. Sophia Maria Nwanaekezie (1998–2001)
- Role: First Matron
- Achievements:
- Refurbished and equipped the convent chapel and baby care facilities.
- Increased the number of babies cared for from 3 to 33 within two and a half years.
- Developed staff guidelines and recruited additional personnel.
- Registered the home with the Enugu State Gender Affairs Commission.
- Overcame significant challenges, including lack of resources and poor environmental conditions, to lay the foundation for the home’s growth.
Sr. Lucy Ohademere (2001–2016)
- Role: Second Matron and First Secretary/Bursar
- Achievements:
- Initiated the home’s relocation to Nwannedinamba Estate.
- Oversaw significant infrastructural improvements, including the installation of generators, water facilities, and inverters.
- Introduced medical services with a paediatric consultant and recruited more staff.
- Enhanced operational efficiency with office equipment like typewriters, a landline phone, and a fax machine.
- Ensured the holistic well-being of the children and staff amidst financial and logistical challenges.
Sr. Sylverline Nnaji (2016–2017)
- Role: Interim Matron
- Achievements:
- Maintained stability and ensured smooth operations during a period of mourning and transition.
- Provided calm and steady leadership to overcome challenges caused by the sudden loss of Sr. Lucy.
- Ensured that staff morale remained high despite the difficult circumstances.
- Organised essential resources to keep the home running efficiently.
- Strengthened organisational processes to support the smooth handover to the next leadership phase.
- Fostered a sense of hope and unity among staff and children during a challenging time.
Sr. MartinAgnes Ibewuike (2017–Present)
- Role: Current Matron
- Achievements:
- Implemented Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) for efficient management.
- Trained staff on best practices in child care and holistic development.
- Supervised the construction of new facilities, including a staff hostel, fish ponds, and a playground.
- Enhanced the home’s infrastructure with renovations, walkways, and water reservoirs.
- Received awards for excellence in record-keeping, cleanliness, and child care, solidifying GAMB’s reputation.
- Fostered a spirit of peace, orderliness, and innovation, transforming the home into “Local Small London.”