Our People

Meet Our Team

We have an expert team dedicated to serving you. We love what we do and we do it with passion, value experimentation, and smart incentives.

Israel Iyamu
School Principal

Israel Iyamu

Principal

Israel Iyamu is the Principal of Surefoot International School, bringing visionary leadership and a deep commitment to academic excellence. With extensive experience in educational administration, he has been instrumental in shaping SIS into a leading institution that nurtures well-rounded, globally competitive students. His leadership philosophy centers on creating an environment where every child can thrive academically, socially, and spiritually.

Qualifications
M.Ed. Educational AdministrationB.Ed. Education+1
Expertise
Educational LeadershipStrategic Planning
Freedom Iwara, Ph.D.
Vice Principal

Freedom Iwara, Ph.D.

Admin & Academic

Dr. Iwara oversees the academic and administrative operations of the school. With a doctorate in Education, he ensures that SIS maintains the highest standards of academic excellence.

Qualifications
Ph.D. EducationM.Ed. Curriculum Studies+1
Expertise
Academic AdministrationCurriculum Design
Ms. Ijeoma Ejiakonye
Vice Principal

Ms. Ijeoma Ejiakonye

Early Years & Primary

Ms. Ejiakonye leads our Early Years and Primary sections with dedication and expertise. She specializes in childhood development and curriculum design for young learners.

Qualifications
M.Ed. Early ChildhoodB.Ed. Primary Education+1
Expertise
Early Childhood EducationPhonics Training
Mr. Charles Iniobong
Head of Secondary

Mr. Charles Iniobong

Senior Secondary

Mr. Charles brings extensive experience in secondary education management. He is committed to preparing students for higher education and lifelong success.

Qualifications
M.Ed. Secondary EducationB.Sc. Mathematics+1
Expertise
Secondary EducationSTEM Programmes
Mr. James Eche
Bursar

Mr. James Eche

Head of Business Office

Mr. Eche is a Chartered Accountant (ICAN) and a member of the Chartered Institute of Administration, currently concluding an MBA in Finance. Before joining Surefoot International School in August 2026, he served as Head of Finance at Great AJFC Nig. Ltd., Accountant at Orange Resort Ltd. and Account Officer at M.R.S Oil & Gas. At Surefoot, he leads the school's finance and business operations, bringing expertise in financial reporting, budgeting, compliance and operational efficiency.

Qualifications
Chartered Accountant (ICAN)Member, Chartered Institute of AdministrationMBA Finance (in view)
Expertise
Financial ReportingBudgetingComplianceOperational Efficiency
Mrs. Lilian Mgbado
Head of Marketing

Mrs. Lilian Mgbado

Marketing

Mrs. Mgbado leads marketing at Surefoot International School, sharing the school's story with families and the wider community.

Qualifications
MBA FinanceB.Sc. Accounting+1
Expertise
Marketing & CommunicationsStrategic Planning
Mrs. Churchill
School Accountant

Mrs. Churchill

Finance

Mrs. Churchill oversees all financial matters with transparency and integrity, ensuring the school's financial health and accountability.

Qualifications
B.Sc. AccountingICAN Certified+1
Expertise
Financial ReportingBudget Management
Mr. Goodnews Sunday
Coordinator

Mr. Goodnews Sunday

Key Stage 3

An experienced educator with over seven years of teaching experience. A Communication Arts graduate and a trained journalist, he blends academic rigour with dynamic teaching and student engagement. He is committed to fostering critical thinking and guiding students towards excellence and lifelong learning.

Qualifications
B.A. Communication ArtsTrained Journalist
Expertise
Critical ThinkingStudent Engagement
Mr. James Ojeaga Peter
Coordinator

Mr. James Ojeaga Peter

Sports Coordinator & Coach

An experienced Sports Coordinator and Summer Camp Coordinator at Surefoot International School, with over 15 years of experience in sports development, physical education and youth coaching. He is a Physical and Health Education (PHE) educator, fitness coach, fitness instructor, dance fitness instructor and gymnastics coach with a passion for developing children through sports and active learning.

Qualifications
PHE EducatorFitness InstructorGymnastics Coach
Expertise
Sports DevelopmentYouth CoachingSummer Camps

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Are you passionate about education and making a difference in young lives? We are always looking for talented individuals to join our team.

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