Founder
VENERABLE CHRISTOPHER CHUKWUEMEKA AMAKU
Ven. Christopher Chukwuemeka Amaku is a highly respected clergyman, social innovator, and humanitarian leader, renowned for blending faith, scholarship, and practical interventions to transform lives and communities. With decades of experience in pastoral leadership, administration, and social development, he is committed to fulfilling a divine mandate of service, restoration, and empowerment.
Professional and Leadership Credentials
Ӣ Senior Clergy, Diocese on the Niger, Anglican Communion.
Ӣ Former Administrator, Iyi-Enu Mission Hospital (now University On the Niger Teaching Hospital), overseeing healthcare delivery and institutional growth.
Ӣ Former archdeaconry of Nnobi archdeaconry with headquaters , St simon Nnobi.
Ӣ Former Managing Director of George Mary press and Publishing Limited
Ӣ Former Managing Director, Chamak Industries Ltd.
Ӣ Former Managing Director, Niger Diocesan Press, leading strategic communication, publishing, and outreach initiatives.
Ӣ Former Project Manager, Diocese on the Niger Human Development Services (DonHUDS), coordinating community development programs.
Ӣ Former Project Manager, Human Resource Initiatives, implementing capacity-building and workforce development projects.
Ӣ Former Project Manager, Human Restoration Services, driving social and spiritual restoration programs for marginalized communities.
Ӣ Chaplain Marshal, United States Chaplain Organization (TUSCO Africa), coordinating chaplaincy programs and humanitarian interventions.
Ӣ Certified Chaplain, Nigerian Police Force, providing spiritual guidance, counseling, and support to law enforcement personnel.
Ӣ Former Deputy Focal Person, Civil Society for HIV/AIDS, Anambra State (CiSHAN), advancing community-based HIV/AIDS interventions and advocacy.
Collaborations with National and International Organizations
Ven. Amaku has partnered with leading public health and social development organizations, including Christian AIDS, Sunmap, TB Network, Society for Family Health, Family Health International (FHI), and the National Malaria Elimination Program. These collaborations have strengthened community-based health interventions, advocacy, and sustainable development efforts across Nigeria and beyond.
Founder & Director — AMAKU EMPOWERMENT FOUNDATION
Through AMAKU EMPOWERMENT FOUNDATION, Ven. Amaku channels his expertise and faith-driven vision into impactful programs that directly improve the lives of vulnerable populations. Key focus areas include healthcare outreach with free medical missions and wellness education, education and youth empowerment through scholarships and skills training, care for orphans, vulnerable children, and the elderly persons, prison and correctional ministry offering rehabilitation and reintegration, and community mobilization and advocacy, promoting leadership, moral development, and societal transformation.
Prolific Author and Thought Leader
Ven. Amaku has authored numerous insightful books addressing critical issues in family life, mental health, marriage, and child development. His widely read works include Sexual Challenges Within Marriage, Causes and Implications of Infidelity, Depression Devastates Family, Child Parenting in a Digital Age, Marriage Under Attack, Why Divorce, and Singles and Searching. These publications serve as valuable resources for individuals, couples, and families navigating modern challenges with biblical wisdom and practical guidance.
A Call to Global Partners
Ven. Amaku’s ministry extends an open invitation to donors, philanthropists, foundations, and grant-making organizations to join hands in fulfilling this divine mandate. By partnering with AMAKU EMPOWERMENT FOUNDATION, supporters can help expand life-changing programs, reach more underserved communities, and contribute to a legacy of restoration, dignity, and hope across the globe.
