Chief Executive Officer
CHUMY NWOGU
Dr. Nwogu (MD, PhD, FACS) is a Thoracic Surgical Oncologist and Cancer Epidemiologist. He received his basic medical education at the University of Nigeria College of Medicine, Enugu; General Surgical Residency training at Flushing Hospital/Albert Einstein College of Medicine, New York; Cardiothoracic Surgery Residency at the University of Massachusetts, Worcester; Thoracic Surgical Oncology Fellowship at the Brigham & Women’s Hospital/ Harvard Medical School, Boston; and Cancer Prevention and Pathology Doctorate degree at the State University of New York (SUNY) at Buffalo.
He is a Professor of Surgery and Oncology at the Roswell Park Cancer Institute and at SUNY, Buffalo. He is extremely passionate about cancer care in resource limited environments with a focus on Nigeria. He has been involved in numerous cancer screening missions, awareness campaigns and professional education programs all over Nigeria.
Executive Director
KEN EJIOGU
Dr. Ejiogu is a board certified Internal Medicine Physician based in the United States and Nigeria. He is also a managing partner of MedeQuip, Nigeria LLC (www.medequipng.com) and Executive Director of Harmony Advanced Diagnostic Center (www.hadcng.com).
Ken has extensive management experience in hospital-based health care systems, and was the Chief of Hospital Medicine at Indiana University Hospital before relocating to the Seattle area where he is a consulting physician in hospital medicine. He has broad experience in diagnostic imaging systems and was intimately involved in setting up a private diagnostic imaging center in Port Harcourt (mediscan) and the largest most comprehensive Diagnostic center in West Africa (Kwara Advanced Diagnostic Center). He is passionate about bridging the gap between health care delivery in Nigeria and that in the Western nations.
Head of Corporate Affairs
BINDIYA CHUGANI
Bindiya is serving a dual role in Lakeshore Cancer Center: Center Director and Clinical Research Coordinator. She is a key player in overseeing and aligning the strategic and operational side of the Clinic and conducting research activities in collaboration with institutions in Lagos. Having been born and bred in Nigeria, Bindiya has developed uncanny troubleshooting skills, which enables her to excel in her current role. She moved to Toronto, Canada for her studies where she completed a Bachelor of Science in Toxicology at the University of Toronto with a minor in Economics, immediately followed by a Masters of Science in Pharmacology focused in Clinical Neuroscience.
Over the years, she took on a number of project management roles including a multi-year tenure at the Center of Addiction and Mental Health, in Toronto, Canada, where she planned and executed a large scale research project. She has also worked in the business setting in Nigeria serving in both marketing and management roles.
After several years abroad, she decided to permanently return home to Nigeria and work within the healthcare industry bringing in the Western Perspective . Bindiya’s passion for improving healthcare in Nigeria and her previous experience in clinical research along with her practical business knowledge will prove to be an asset within the organization.
Clinical/Radiation Oncologist
JIMOH MUTIU
Professor Mutiu Alani Jimoh is a distinguished Consultant Clinical and Radiation Oncologist who consults across all Lakeshore Cancer Center branches, bringing over two decades of specialist expertise and academic leadership to his practice.
He obtained his medical degree from Olabisi Onabanjo University, Ogun State, before undertaking postgraduate training at the University College Hospital (UCH), Ibadan, where he completed his residency and Fellowship in Radiation and Clinical Oncology.
He is a Board Certified Fellow of the West African College of Surgeons (WACS), a Fellow of the International College of Surgeons (FICS, USA), and a Member of the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO)these affiliations reflect the international standards of his practice.
His clinical expertise spans the treatment of Head and Neck, Breast, Gastrointestinal, and Gynaecological malignancies. Beyond the clinic, he has over 60 peer-reviewed publications in reputable local and international journals underscoring his enduring commitment to advancing cancer care and improving patient outcomes through evidence-based medicine.
Medical Director
OGE ILEGBUNE
Dr. Oge Ilegbune MBBS, ARCGP, HMP is a graduate from the University of Nigeria Medical school in Enugu. After completing her housemanship and National Youth Service, she left the shores of Nigeria for the United Kingdom in 2000 where she went on to complete her Residency in General Practice becoming a qualified General Practitioner and an associate member of the Royal College of General Practitioners of the UK. She is a member of the BMA and GMC and worked as a General Practitioner for 8 years in Primary Care, where prevention is an integral part of healthcare management.
In September 2014, Dr. Ilegbune returned to Nigeria and now resides in Lagos with her husband and two children. She hopes to continue her work in General practice focusing screening and preventative measures, primarily in regards to cancer care at the Lakeshore Cancer Center in Lagos, Nigeria. Her current role as the Head of Strategy, Development and Outreach for Lakeshore Cancer Center, she is keenly focused on spearheading the eradication of cancer in Nigeria, and has immense passion and enthusiasm in her advocacy.
Head of Nursing Administration
CYNTHIA IKEJIANI
Cynthia Ikejiani is a Registered Nurse with over 28 years of experience in oncology, palliative care, hospice care, geriatric nursing, and healthcare leadership across the United States, Canada, and Nigeria.
She began her professional journey studying Accounting at Mount Ida College, Boston, before transitioning into nursing at Broward Community College, Florida, where she became licensed by the Florida Board of Nursing. Her clinical experience spans medical-oncology, hospice and end-of-life care, geriatric nursing, and medical-surgical nursing.
Cynthia is a member of the College of Nurses of Ontario (CNO), the Ordre des infirmières et infirmiers du Québec (OIIQ), and the Nursing and Midwifery Council of Nigeria. She has held key leadership roles, including Director of Nursing at West Island Manor Nursing, Rehabilitation and Palliative Care Centre in Montreal, Canada.
She currently serves as the Head of Nursing Administration at Lakeshore Cancer Center, where she provides strategic leadership for nursing services, oversees quality oncology care, and leads the training and development of nursing staff. She also coordinates the Dew Drops Support Group, supporting cancer patients, survivors, and caregivers through education and advocacy. Trained by Macmillan Cancer Support in the United Kingdom, Cynthia has specialized expertise in nursing management, palliative care, hospice care, and patient communication.
A dedicated advocate for cancer awareness and patient-centered care. She is a sought-after speaker at healthcare, community, and corporate events.
Head of Finance
ADEOLU AJANAKU
Adeolu Ajanaku is a seasoned and highly motivated accounting professional with over a decade of financial leadership across healthcare, retail, and construction.
As Head of Finance at Lakeshore Cancer Center, he oversees the financial operations that sustain and scale the clinic’s mission from multi-location growth to investment in advanced oncology infrastructure.
He holds a Bsc in accounting from Lagos State University, a certificate in financial modeling and analysis from Lagos Business School, a member of the Institute of Charterted Accountantd of Nigeria (ICAN), and is also a member of the Chartered Institute of Loan and Risk Management (CILRM).
Head of Medical Oncology
DR. CHINENYE IWUJI BM BSc MRCP MSc PhD
Dr. Chinenye Iwuji completed her medical training in the United Kingdom.
Her first degree in Physiology was from the University of Dundee.
She subsequently received her medical degree from the University of Southampton.
She completed her MSC and PhD in Oncology courses from the University of Nottingham and University of Leicester, respectively.
Her residency program in Medical Oncology was at the University Hospitals of Leicester (UHL).
She is currently a member of the Royal College of Physicians (MRCP), a founding member of the British Nigerian Oncology Group( BNOG) and the current President.
She is the Head of Medical Oncology at Lakeshore Cancer Center, Nigeria where she manages all solid tumors and provides palliative/home care services.
She has networks locally and globally to promote research opportunities and clinical trials.