KEY PEOPLE
The strength of our work is in the trustees, volunteers and partners that work alongside us. However, when you come in contact with the charity, you are likely to speak with one of these people below.
SEYI JENYO
Logistics & Operations
Seyi joined Pure Hearts after attending one of our retreat weekends in 2014. Having experienced what it is to be a direct beneficiary of our work, her drive when working for the organisation is born out of true passion to see others receive restoration.  You'll find Seyi spearheading projects from our weekend retreats, international getaway retreats to our yearly conferences. Aside from her work with Pure Hearts, Seyi is an author and public speaker.
KIKA ASHANIKE
Founder & CEO
Following a beautiful salvation encounter with the Lord, Kika carried a calling to deliver and restore hearts back to Him. Leaving behind the corporate life, Kika delved in fully into the purposes of God for her life. She considers it an honour to serve His Kingdom daily. You'll find Kika speaking at Pure Hearts conferences, retreats and overseeing most of our yearly projects. When she's not serving with Pure Hearts, Kika is an author, a voice on Christian TV and is often found speaking on platforms internationally.
ANITA AKABIKE
Ministry Secretary
A direct beneficiary of our ministry work, Anita attended our very first UK weekend retreat. As the charity's secretary Anita sees to the running's of our board of trustees. Always on hand to respond to queries, she is the go to person for all things paperwork. You'll often find Anita blessing the body of Christ with her angelic voice whilst serving His Kingdom with excellence and integrity.
ANTHEA ODEYEMI
Strategy & Content creator
Anthea joined the ministry in 2021 as our strategy and content creator. A previous retreat attendee, Anthea has been a direct beneficiary of the work the ministry embarks on. A gifted writer and planner, Anthea is able to take the most complex of information and present it in a seamless format for all to understand. When Anthea is not working with Pure Hearts, she enjoys knitting and being creative with her growing Etsy store.
LESLEY IWUOHA
Ministry Prayer lead
Lesley has been with the ministry since it’s inception in 2010. A passionate prayer vessel, Lesley is the prayer lead for the ministry. Her trusted insight, careful ear to listen and meticulous nature makes her fit for the role. You’ll find Lesley heading groups at our weekend retreats, conferences and events. She sits on our board of trustees and provides valuable direction and wisdom. When she’s not working with Pure Hearts, Lesley is a teacher to young children and enjoys all things baking.
Camille Benjamin
Retreat team & Safeguarding lead
A huge blessing to the ministry, Camille is a part of our UK retreats team. A small group leader with a mothers heart, Camille is used by God to comfort, nurture and support those in need of care. As our safeguard lead, she is our resident go-to person for all things safety. A school teacher by day, Camille considers her role as a mother to stretch beyond her own natural children; she finds it a pleasure to bring mothering to both her students and our retreat attendees.
IFY ONUGHA
Retreat & Conference team
Ify joined the ministry in a supernatural way. With a word from the Lord she made herself available for service. A strong vessel of intercession, Ify leads groups at our retreats and you’ll often find her heading the prayer lines at our conferences. A wife and mum of two, Ify balances her time between the ministry, her home and all her other ministry commitments. In her spare time, Ify, along with her husband, enjoys hosting friends and providing an atmosphere of pure worship.