The Order of the Knights of St. Mulumba (KSM) was established in Nigeria on June 14, 1953, by the Late Reverend Father Abraham Anselm Isidahome Ojefua, a Catholic priest and monk from Illah Monastery in present-day Delta State, and was modelled after the Sacred Order of Catholic Knighthood.
Founded to promote Catholic faith, spiritual growth, charity, unity, and service to humanity, the Order has grown into one of the largest Catholic lay organizations in Africa, with a membership of over 20,000 men and women dedicated to serving both the Church and society.
The women's wing, known as the Ladies of St. Mulumba (LSM), was inaugurated on June 24, 1978, in Calabar (present-day Cross River State), providing Catholic women with an active platform to participate in the mission and apostolate of the Order alongside their husbands and families.
Since its inception, the Order has expanded beyond Nigeria by establishing the Knights of St. Matia Mulumba in Kampala, Uganda, in 2004, and the Knights of St. Mulumba in Mamfe, Cameroon, in 2008, reflecting its growing regional influence and commitment to spreading the ideals of Catholic knighthood across Africa.
1953Order established in Nigeria
20,000+Membership stated in the history
2004 to 2008Expansion into Uganda and Cameroon
14 June 1953
KSM established in Nigeria
The Order was established by Rev. Fr. Abraham Anselm Isidahome Ojefua.
24 June 1978
Ladies of St. Mulumba inaugurated
The women's wing was inaugurated in Calabar, creating an active platform for Catholic women within the Order.
2004 & 2008
Regional expansion
The history records establishments in Kampala, Uganda, in 2004 and Mamfe, Cameroon, in 2008.
VGC Sub-Council
A Journey of Faith, Service & Community
The story of the VGC Sub-Council, from its inauguration and early membership to its service initiatives and leadership.
History of KSM VGC Sub-Council
Victoria Garden City, Lekki, Lagos Metro
VGC (Victoria Garden City) Sub-Council (SC), Lekki, Lagos Metro, is a young Sub-Council, Chartered and inaugurated at the Catholic Church of Ascension MM1 Airport Lagos, on the 11th day of August 2018 by our current Supreme Knight, Sir Diamond Ovureaye. The Archbishop of the Metropolitan See of Lagos, His Grace, Most Rev. Alfred Adewale Martins, blessed SC with the appointment of the first Chaplain, Rev. Fr. Leo Garber, in November 2020, who has supported the spiritual growth of the SC to date. The founding GK and President were WB Ferdinand Odoemenem and Sister Nnene Ukairo.
2018VGC Sub-Council chartered and inaugurated
2020First Chaplain appointed to support spiritual growth
Past and Present Grand Knights
Grand KnightSir Ferdinand Odoemenem: From 2018 To 2022
Grand KnightSir Anthony Ukairo: From 2022 To 2025
Grand KnightSir Tony Chiejina: From 2025 To Date
Past and Present Lady Presidents
PresidentSister Nnene Ukairo: 2017 to 2021
PresidentSister Nkechi Iwegbu: 2021 to 2024
PresidentLady Rabi Okolo: 2024 to Date
Growth & Community
Membership and meeting history recorded for the Sub-Council
At inauguration, VGC SC had a membership strength of 34 Knights in 2 administrative zones (Zone 1 and Zone 2). In the three years of its existence, the membership grew to 47 Knights, 47 Sisters, and 1 YSM member as of the end of June 2021. The SC holds its meetings every 3rd Saturday of the month at the Catholic Church of Transfiguration, VGC, Lekki, while the two Zones meet the following day, Sunday, at individual members' residences until Covid-19 forced the SC and the Zones to hold virtual meetings.
34Knights at inauguration
47 + 47Knights + Sisters by June 2021
1YSM member by June 2021
Promoting Spirituality, Discipline & Charity
Initiatives highlighted in the Sub-Council history
Best Knight and Best Lady of the year award of SC sponsorship pilgrimage to Uganda.
Charity to all Parishes and Orphanage Homes within its area supported by lectures and workshops.
Appointment of Brothers and Sisters as Parish Liaison Officers (PLO) to each of the 11 Parishes within its area, which has significantly enhanced the impact of the SC in the Parishes by participating in parish activities.
Notable Charities Done by the Sub-Council
Recorded charitable and community-support activities
One Million Naira (N1.0m) sponsorship of 2 VGC SC best knights for pilgrimage to Uganda in years 2019 and 2020.
2.5 Million Naira on Correctional Home (Prison) visits from August 2018 to the end of April 2021.
1.2 Million Naira palliatives distributed to the Parishes and Monastery in 2020.
420,000 Naira combined yearly upkeep to Orphanage Homes adopted by the two Zones of the Sub-Council.
1.0 Million Naira to Catholic Church of Transfiguration VGC building project in 2019 as its first installment.
1.8 Million Naira sponsorship in June 2021 to Rev. Fr. Raymond Inaede on posting at OLSSCC Lekki, one of the parishes in VGC SC area, to study medicine in the Caribbean on Further Education nominated by his Archbishop.
Sub-Council Officers
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Brothers
WGKFerdinand Odoemenem
WDMGKTDon Eze
WMTGabriel Onyema
WMPVincent Ojini
WMWUsifo Joseph Ogbebor
WIPGKJohnny Ngonadi
WDGKDominic Nkwopara
W. SecretaryAdeyemi Bankole
W. AdvocateGregory Ibeziem Chigbue
W. ChancellorAnthony Okocha-Ojeah
W. TreasurerVictor Akinyede
W. Financial Sec.Henry Chidi Odike
W. AuditorClement Akpanobong
W. Ag. PhysicianRobert Ngozi Ezendu Dike
W. WardenChristopher Bakare
W. Asst SecEna Winston Ofugara
1st Asst. WardenJoseph Okolo
2nd Asst. WardenFrancis Akpata
PROOliver Ugwu
LecturerAnthony Chiejina
WZL Zone 1Anthony Ugochukwu Ukairo
WZL Zone 2Emmanuel Ikazoboh
Ladies
PresidentSis Nkechi Iwegbu
Metro PhysicianSis Gertrude Bassey
IP LSM PSis Nnene Ukairo
Vice PresidentSis Chika Bob-Dike
SecretarySis Obehi Usifo-Ugbor
AdvocateSis Esohe Akpata
PhysicianSis Anita Akpanobong
TreasurerSis Emilia Abugu
Fin SecretarySis Clare Ojini
AuditorSis Matilda Iyalekhue
PROSis Chiazor Onyebadi
Assistant SecretarySis Oise Chigbue
Provost 1Sis Doris Ofugara
Provost 2Sis Lizzie Odike
Provost 3Sis Amaka Eze
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