Veronica Openibo
Nigerian religious sister
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Veronica Openibo (born January 17, 1951) is a Nigerian religious sister and the Superior General of the congregation of the Sisters of the Holy Child Jesus.[1]
Life
Veronica Openibo was born on January 17, 1951, in Lagos, Nigeria.[1] She grew up as the second of twelve children in a devout Catholic family.
She joined the Sisters of the Holy Child Jesus in September 1973. In 1975, she made her first religious vows and continued her studies.[1] Veronica graduated in English in 1979 and pursued further religious studies in Jos.[1]
When the African province of the congregation of the Sisters of the Holy Child Jesus was established, Veronica became its first African president, serving from 1986 to 1992.[1]
From 2001 to 2010, Veronica played a role in the formation of her Nigerian community and served as a teacher of trainers in Jos. She also organized and hosted conferences on affectivity and sexual education.[2] One of her main focuses is raising awareness about the suffering of women subjected to male domination.[2]
In 2010, Veronica was elected as the superior general of her congregation, marking a significant milestone in her career. She was re-elected to serve a second six-year term in 2016.[1][3] Currently based in the mother house of her community in Rome, Veronica leads alongside six other sisters.[1]