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    This page lists overview information for Nigerian-related non-profit organizations around the world. I do not belong to most of these organizations, and if you need more information, please visit their website or contact their contact person.

    Disclaimer: I am not affiliated with all of these organizations, do not research them, mainly post them if I find out that they are indeed Nigerian-related. etc. etc. (don't you hate legal jargon)

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    ORGANIZATION LIST
    (in alphabetical order)

    Organizations are listed in ALPHABETICAL order.
    1. AAA AUSTRALIA MIGRATION
    2. ABIA STATE ASSOCIATION INC., NEW JERSEY (ASA)
    3. ACCESS TO JUSTICE
    4. AFRICA AWAKENING
    5. AFRIMANIA
    6. AFRO-GBEDU ENSEMBLE
    7. AKWA IBOM STATE ASSOCIATION (USA) INC.
    8. ALL ARO USA
    9. ALL PEOPLE'S PARTY
    10. ALL-NIGERIA UNITED NATIONS STUDENTS AND YOUTH ASSOCIATION (ANUNSA)
    11. ALLIANCE OF YORUBA ORGANIZATIONS & CLUBS
    12. AMANNAGWU COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION - UK (ACA)
    13. ASSOCIATION OF MOREMI WOMEN
    14. ASSOCIATION OF NIGERIANS ABROAD
    15. ASSOCIATION OF NIGERIANS IN CONNECTICUT
    16. ASSOCIATION OF NIGERIANS IN PORT ELIZABETH SOUTH AFRICA
    17. AZARE OLD STUDENTS ASSOCIATION
    18. BLACK SUGAR BAND
    19. CALABAR DEVELOPMENT ASSOCIATION
    20. CHRIST THE KING COLLEGE ONITSHA ALUMNI ASSOCIATION IN AMERICA (on June 16)
    21. COMMUNITY OF FRIENDS HOLLAND
    22. COMPUTERS TO AFRICA
    23. CORPORATE YOUNG NIGERIANS
    24. COVENANT GROUP
    25. DEVELOPMENT ACTION AGENCY (on June 16)
    26. DUNAMIS IMPACT (on June 16)
    27. EASTERN NIGERIA YOUTH INC.
    28. EDO CULTURAL & TRADITIONAL ASSOCIATION
    29. EDUMOGA INLAND MISSION
    30. EDUWATCH
    31. EGBE OMO OBOKUN OF IJESALAND, INC.
    32. EGBE OMO ODUDUWA-MINNESOTA, USA
    33. EGBE OMO YORUBA (National Association of Yoruba Descendants)
    34. EGBE OMO YORUBA (Covenant Group) IRELAND BRANCH (on June 16)
    35. EKITI KETE CLUB OF CHICAGO
    36. EKITI PARAPO ASSOCIATION OF NEW YORK
    37. EKITI PROGRESSIVE UNION
    38. ELO-PEE WORLDWIDE TELEVISION LTD.
    39. ESAN ASSOCIATION, WASHINGTON D.C. METROPOLITAN CHAPTER
    40. ESAN COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION OF MINNESOTA
    41. FAMILY FRATANITY OF NIGERIA (on June 16)
    42. FANTSUAM FOUNDATION
    43. FRIENDS OF NIGERIA
    44. GLOVERS (on June 16)
    45. GOVT. COLLEGE UMUAHIA/ALUMNI WORLDWIDE WEB
    46. IDANRE DEVELOPMENT ASSOCIATION U.S.A. (IDA)
    47. IFE DESCENDANTS UNION USA. INC. (HOUSTON CHAPTER)
    48. IGBANI AWO ASSOCIATION (on June 16)
    49. IGBO CULTURAL & SUPPORT NETWORK (ICSN)
    50. IGWE BU IKE, IGBO CULTURAL ASSOCIATION, INC
    51. IJESA CLUB 2000
    52. IKA COMMUNITY
    53. IKEDURU ASSOCIATION
    54. ILE IJUBA OBALUWA'YE, OMO ORUNMILA 'TI OSUN
    55. INDOMITABLE YOUTH ASSOCIATION
    56. INSTITUTE OF YORUBA/AFRICAN NARRATIVE PHILOSOPHIES
    57. INTERNATIONAL FOUNDATION FOR NIGERIAN CHILDREN (IFNC)
    58. ITSEKIRI SURVIVAL MOVEMENT
    59. JUJU TRAVELS
    60. KABBA CLUB 94
    61. THE KEGITES CLUB OF NIGERIA
    62. THE KEGITES CLUB OF NIGERIA - ILYA ODUA
    63. KWARA STATE ASSOCIATION - USA INC.
    64. KWARA STATE ASSOCIATION OF NORTH AMERICA INC.
    65. THE LAGOSIAN
    66. LABALÁBÁ CULTURAL ORGANIZATION
    67. LINKING YOUTH IN NIGERIA THROUGH EXCHANGE (LYNX)
    68. LONDON NIGERIANS CRICKET CLUB
    69. LORJI DEVELOPMENT ASSOCIATION INC.
    70. MAXIMIZE THE MOMENT MINISTRY
    71. MISS NIGERIA USA PAGEANT INC.
    72. NDI IGBO IN ARKANSAS
    73. NEW GENERATION
    74. NEW GENERATION ALLIANCE
    75. NIGER DELTA WOMEN FOR JUSTICE
    76. NIGERIA ASSOCIATION OF SPECIAL EDUCATION STUDENT (on June 16)
    77. NIGERIA EXPORT PROMOTION ORGANIZATION
    78. NIGERIA INTER CULTURAL RENAISSANCE
    79. NIGERIA FOOTBALL SUPPORTERS CLUB - USA
    80. NIGERIA LEADERSHIP FORUM
    81. NIGERIA ONLINE
    82. NIGERIA TOURISM DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION (on June 16)
    83. NIGERIA UNION OF SWITZERLAND
    84. NIGERIAN AMERICAN FAMILY ORGANIZATION (on June 16)
    85. NIGERIAN AMERICAN FORUM
    86. NIGERIAN-AMERICAN COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION
    87. NIGERIAN ASSOCIATION OF UNIVERSITY WOMEN IKEJA BRANCH
    88. NIGERIAN ASSOCIATION IN SOUTH AUSTRALIA INC.
    89. NIGERIAN-AMERICAN SOCIAL AND CULTURAL ORGANIZATION (NASCO)
    90. NIGERIAN BOXING SUPPORTERS CLUB
    91. NIGERIAN BUSINESS FORUM, INC
    92. NIGERIAN COMMUNITY OF CHARLOTTE
    93. NIGERIAN CULTURE AND PRO-DEMOCRACY ASSOCIATION (NCPD)
    94. NIGERIAN DATELINE UK
    95. NIGERIAN DAUGHTERS' ASSOCIATION
    96. NIGERIAN ESAN COMMUNITY IN THE NETHERLANDS
    97. NIGERIAN PROGRESSIVE ORGANIZATION
    98. NIGERIAN PROFESSIONAL NETWORK
    99. NIGERIAN REUNION COMMITTEE
    100. NIGERIAN SOCIETY. UNIVERSITY OF CENTRAL ENGLAND IN BIRMINGHAM
    101. NIGERIAN STUDENTS ASSOCIATION (UNIVERSITY OF HOUSTON)
    102. NIGERIAN STUDENTS ASSOCIATION IN HUNGARY
    103. NIGERIAN UNION TULSA, INC.
    104. NIGERIAN WOMEN ORGANIZATION
    105. NIGERIAN WOMEN'S ASSOCIATION OF HAMPTON ROADS, VA
    106. NIGERIAN YOUTH ASSOCIATION INC. (updated on February 17)
    107. NIGERIAN YOUTH COMMITTEES
    108. NIGERIAN YOUTH MOVEMENT
    109. NIGERIAN YOUTH ORGANIZATION
    110. ODIDERE, IWO INDIGENES
    111. ODOZIOBODO CLUB OF OGWASHI-UKU
    112. ODUDUWA UNITY CLUB OF GREENSBORO, NC
    113. OGBAKOR IKWERRE USA, INC.
    114. OGBARU USA ASSOCIATION (NJ & NY ) CHAPTER
    115. OGBOMOSOS IN USA, INC.
    116. OGIDI ASSOCIATION
    117. ONE NIGERIA FOR NATIONALISM
    118. ONITSHA ADO NATIONAL IMPROVEMENT UNION USA
    119. ONLINE JUNE 12 MAGAZINE
    120. OODUA GOVERNMENT (on June 16)
    121. OPEN DOORS FOR SPECIAL LEARNERS - SPECIAL EDUCATION & READING CLINIC
    122. ORGANIZATION FOR THE ADVANCEMENT OF NIGERIANS (OAN)
    123. ORGANIZATION OF NIGERIAN PROFESSIONALS (ONP-USA)
    124. ORLU REGIONAL ASSEMBLY
    125. PHENIG INC (on June 16)
    126. PLATEAUS STATE YOUTHS MOVEMENT (on June 16)
    127. PRO-HEALTH INTERNATIONAL
    128. PROGRESSIVE COMRADES OF BONNY
    129. REFORMED OGBONI FRATERNITY
    130. SAVE THE TRIBE INTERNATIONAL MISSION ORG.INC.
    131. SONGHAI CHARITIES INC.
    132. SONS OF AFRIKA ORGANIZATION
    133. SOSAFRIK INTERNATIONAL
    134. STRUCTURED NETWORKS INSTITUTE
    135. UMUAMUAMU UMUOPARA UK
    136. UMUNNA PROGRESSIVE UNION, INC.
    137. UMUNNE CULTURAL ASSOCATION OF MINNESOTA
    138. UMUNNEOCHI PROGRSSIVE UNION OF SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA
    139. UNITED MISSIONS (on June 16)
    140. UNITED NIGERIAN SOCCER ASSOCIATION
    141. UTURU - NIGERIA WELFARE ASSOCIATION
    142. VEHICLE RECOVERY ORGANIZATION (VRO)
    143. WAZOBIA ASSOCIATION
    144. WEST AFRICAN EXAMINATION COUNCIL (NIGERIA)
    145. WINGS OF THE DAWN INTERNATIONAL INSTITUTE FOR CHILDREN
    146. WORD OF GOD EVANGELICAL MINISTRY
    147. WORLD CONGRESS OF AFENIFERE
    148. YORUBA COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION
    149. YORUBA HERITAGE INTERNATIONAL
    150. YOUNG IGBOS SOCIAL CLUB (YIBOSC)
    151. YOUTH FOR TECHNOLOGY FOUNDATION
    152. YUBM MINISTRIES
    153. ZUMUNTA ASSOCIATION USA INC.

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    AAA AUSTRALIA MIGRATION

    Mission:
    To select those nigerians seeking to migrate to Australia for work and residence

    Location: Australia

    Contact Information:
    Email: goodlife8@hotmail.com

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    ABIA STATE ASSOCIATION INC., NEW JERSEY (ASA)

    Mission:
    We the people of Abia State of Nigeria, resident in the state of New Jersey, United States of America fully aware of our responsibilities and privileges as Abia State citizins and Nigerians in North America, dedicated to charitable and educational purposes as provided under section 501(c)(3)of the Internal Revenue Code, or corresponding section of any future tax code, do hereby desire to constitute an organization called "ASA" to help us realize our stipulated objectives.

    Location: Eastern Nigeria - with "Umuahia" as capital AND New Jersey (USA)

    Contact Information:
    ABIA STATE ASSOCIATION INC.
    P. O. BOX 2003
    BLOOMFIELD, NJ.07003

    Mazi. Charles O. Ukattah - President
    Dr. Chris Ehiobuche - General Secretary.
    Sir. Innocent Egwuonwu, (Treasurer.)

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    ACCESS TO JUSTICE

    Mission:
    To work towards rebuilding the institutional credibility of the Nigerian legal and justice system, restoring public faith in its institutions, and ensuring that everyone, without discrimination on the basis of social standing, sex, religion, handicap, economic or other status has equal access to the justice system. By impartial monitoring, AJ works to ensure that those called upon to serve society in judicial capacities render faithful, upright, transparent and accountable service.

    Location: Lagos, Nigeria

    Contact Information:
    Email: aj@hyperia.com
    OR pubmail@nigeriainfonet.com
    OR aj@humanrightsnigeria.org
    OR webmaster@humanrightsnigeria.org
    Web Site: http://www.humanrightsnigeria.org/

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    AFRICA AWAKENING

    Mission:
    Promoting the Nigerian poetry, concerts exhibitions and festivals. Organising colourful concerts in London reflecting the beauty of long standing traditions.

    Location: London , UK

    Contact Information:
    Tony Tokunbo Fernandez

    Tel: 07980537813 (London)

    Email: afripoet@hotmail.com
    Web Site: http://www.zyworld.com/africaawakening/main.htm

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    AFRIMANIA

    Mission:
    Promoting African rythm and Salsa melodies. A trendy African production, coupled with the elements of Glamour music and colour.

    Location: Dublin Ireland

    Contact Information:
    Email: joshua@afrimania.com
    Web Site: http://www.afrimania.com/


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    AFRO-GBEDU ENSEMBLE

    Mission:
    Promoting African culture through music and dance, African culture on display , The music of west Africa Nigeria , with the Gbedu Master Kola Ogunkoya.

    Location: Lagos Nigeria, and the USA

    Contact Information:
    8209 Allendale Terr
    Landover, MARYLAND 20785

    Tel: 301-386-0779 OR 301-386-9300 (USA)
    Cell Phone: 202-251-1445 (USA)

    Email: gbedumaster@aol.com or kolajazz@afrobeatmusic.com
    Web Site: http://www.kolajazz.com/


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    AKWA IBOM STATE ASSOCIATION (USA) INC.

    Mission:
    Non-Profit organization of citizens of Akwa Ibom State in the US dedicated toward self help, economically, culturally and socially. Chapters spread out thoughout the United States with a National Chapter that is voted into power in August each year.

    Location: USA

    Contact Information:
    Ime Udombang
    6467 N. Sweetwater Road
    Lithia Springs, GA 30122
    U.S.A.

    Tel: 770-745-6171 (USA)
    Fax: 770-745-4568 (USA)

    Web Site: http://www.akwaibomstate.com/


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    ALL ARO USA

    Mission:
    For re-integration of all the aros at home and in the diaspora. For the social, economic, political, and cultural development of the aros.

    Location: North America

    Contact Information:
    Mr Godwin Arisa Ukpabi, (Gen. Secretary)

    Tel: 214-553-8757 (USA)

    Email: fiuso@airmail.net
    Web Site: http://www.aro-okigbo.com/


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    ALL PEOPLE'S PARTY

    Mission:
    To provide better government and financial freedom for Nigerians. To help bring economic and social change to the nation.

    Location: Nigeria

    Contact Information:
    H. Nkwocha

    Tel: 817-268-2995 (USA)

    Email: gullco@earthlink.net
    Web Site: http://www.appelection.com/


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    ALL-NIGERIA UNITED NATIONS STUDENTS AND YOUTH ASSOCIATION (ANUNSA)

    Mission:
    • To propagate the ideals and principles of the United Nations as a basis for the achievement of peace for mankind;
    • To cultivate as a matter of duty amongst Nigeria students and youth an objective outlook on National and international issues.
    Location: Nigeria

    Contact Information:
    The National Executive President,
    Anunsa National Secretariat,
    C/O United Nations Information Center
    17 Kingsway Road, Falomo Ikoyi
    P O Box 5756 Oshodi Lagos
    Nigeria.

    Fax: 243-02-8104338

    Email: anunsa_nigeria@hotmail.com
    OR chijike@eudoramail.com
    OR robertunegbu@hotmail.com


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    ALLIANCE OF YORUBA ORGANIZATIONS & CLUBS

    Mission:
    The Alliance of Yoruba Organizations and Clubs is the umbrella organization for all Yoruba Associations in the Washington D.C., Maryland and Virginia area.

    The objectives are:
    • to foster the unity of all Yoruba organizations, clubs, and religious groups through collaborative activities in the United State and around the world
    • to promote the economic, social, cultural and political empowerment of all Yoruba organizations and clubs through shared information and active engagement in the United States and around the world
    • to maintain and enhance the good name and image of Yoruba people by promoting positive events that highlight community awareness of Yoruba accomplishments in the United States and around the world
    • to actively organize and enthusiastically embrace events that foster the progressive development of Yoruba people in the United States and around the world
    Current member Associations include:
    • Egba-Egbado Descendants Association
    • Ibarapa-Oyo Pacesetters
    • Ibadan Descendants Union
    • Idanre Development Association
    • Ijebu Association
    • Ijesha Authentic
    • Ikare Investment Club
    • Kwara State Association
    • Ogbomoso Parapo
    • Osun Indegenes Organization
    • Yoruba Youth Organization
    Location: USA

    Contact Information:
    Mailing Address:
    P.O. Box 41395
    Washington, D.C. 20018
    Attn: Secretary General

    Email: YorubaAlliance@Hotmail.com
    Web Site: http://www.yorubaalliance.org/


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    AMANNAGWU COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION - UK (ACA)

    Principle Aims & Objectives:
    ACA was set up in 1998 as a charitable organisation for the relief of need and improve the quality of life of those who are Amannagwu or Amannagwu descent in United Kingdom and Africa. Today we are working across inner city of London.

    Mission:
    • To provide support and the means to address the state of poverty, alleviate hardship and social exclusion among the Amannagwu-Aro’s community;
    • To promote and preserve its heritage, culture and welfare;
    • To improve the skills, status and abilities of Amannagwu peoples in ways that will contribute to their lives and advancement;
    • To engage Amannagwu -Aro’s outside Africa directly in process of development;
    • To advance the course of racial harmony through participation and involvement;
    • To enhance Amannagwu Community’s contribution to social and community regeneration.

    Charitable Aim:
    Our charitable aim is to address the effects of poverty and discrimination by providing a range of resources and services to support individuals and the community to acquire an improve and enhanced quality of life.

    We do this by:
    • working together to establish a community centre for broad range of arts & cultural, educational, developmental, advice and community rights services aimed at addressing a wide range of needs;
    • providing support to individuals, voluntary organisations or other self help groups who similarly work to improve the lives of Amannagwu;
    • undertaking development work to support the community in participating fully in the regeneration of its community.· positive part in policy initiatives to ensure that community experience informs and influences decision makers;
    Location: United Kingdom and Africa

    Contact Information:
    142 Adamsrill Road
    London
    SE26 4AX

    Tel: 020 86595346 OR 0958511260 (London)

    Email: amannagwu@aca-uk.freeserve.co.uk

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    ASSOCIATION OF MOREMI WOMEN

    Mission:
    To uphold human dignity and preserve our cultural heritage.

    Location: Southern California (USA)

    Contact Information:
    Mrs. Funmi Okelola, MA
    Public Relations Officer

    Tel: 909-883-0376

    Web Site: http://www.moremiwomen.org/

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    ASSOCIATION OF NIGERIANS ABROAD

    Status:
    The Association is non-profit, non-ethnic, non-religious, and non-partisan. However, the Association when necessary, advocates for democratic ideals, human rights, the rule of law, fairness, justice, and equity in Nigeria and for all Nigerians.

    Stated Objectives
    • Contributing actively towards the social, economic, educational, technological, and political development of Nigeria;
    • Promoting mutual understanding among the members of the Association;
    • Projecting a positive image of Nigeria and her cultural values;
    • Gather and disseminate information which is pertinent to Nigeria and/or beneficial to Nigerians;
    • Serving as a channel of communication with the people and government of the Federal Republic of Nigeria with respect to the opinions, wishes, and aspirations of Nigerians in diaspora;
    • Explore, establish, and implement programs for the improvement of the educational system and institutions in Nigeria.
    Location: Worldwide

    Contact Information:
    Web Site: http://www.rain.org/~ananet/home.html

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    ASSOCIATION OF NIGERIANS IN CONNECTICUT

    Mission:
    Our mission is to foster co-operation among all Nigerians living within the border of Connecticut. To assist each other in the time of need and share in each others happiness.

    Location: Statewide-New Haven County

    Contact Information:
    Mailing Address:
    General Secretary
    ANC,
    P.O. Box 26465,
    West Haven, CT 06516

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    ASSOCIATION OF NIGERIANS IN PORT ELIZABETH SOUTH AFRICA

    Mission:
    To unite Nigerians in Port Elizabeth and South Africa as a whole. A Trust Organisation.

    Location: Port Elizabeth, South Africa

    Contact Information:
    The Secretary
    Ghanniy Oyedele
    10 Angus Street,
    Rowallan Park,
    6025.South Africa.

    Tel: 27824018026 (South Africa)

    Email: aoyedele@hotmail.com

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    AZARE OLD STUDENTS ASSOCIATION

    Mission:
    To bridge the network of past and present contacts, for the sake of Global harmony.

    Location: London, UK

    Contact Information:
    Tony Tokunbo Fernandez

    Tel: 07980537813 (UK)

    Email: havanafalls@yahoo.co.uk
    Web Site: http://www.zyworld.com/festival2/home.htm

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    BLACK SUGAR BAND

    Mission:
    To contribute through music and to make Nigerian people happy through music anytime any day.

    Location: Brooklyn, New York, USA

    Contact Information:
    4315, Avenue J, Apt 2
    Brooklyn New York 11210

    Email: Dnoble@mail.com

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    CALABAR DEVELOPMENT ASSOCIATION

    Mission:
    The development and emancipation of Calabar and her people. Membership open to all Efiks, Efuts, Quas, In-laws and settlers who have lived in Calabar for more than 20 years.

    Location: Worldwide

    Contact Information:
    Orok Edem
    Calabar Development Association
    P. O. Box 40876
    Staten Island, NY 10304

    Email: critterdocs@netzero.net

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    CHRIST THE KING COLLEGE ONITSHA ALUMNI ASSOCIATION IN AMERICA

    Mission:
    The C.K.C. Onitsha Alumni Association in America was established in 1997 with a view to promoting the noble academic, leadership and moral ideals long associated with C.K.C. The Association is also committed to raising funds for sustaining and improving the educational and physical structures of C.K.C., most of which have since fallen on hard times and eventually offering scholarships to deserving but indigent students. Between 2000 and 2002 the Association has has undertaken rehablitaions projects at the school valued at almost N5 million (five million naira).

    Location: USA (Registered in the State of Georgia)

    Contact Information:
    6050 Great Oaks Drive,
    Lithonia, GA., 30085.
    OR P. O. Box 2124
    Decatur, GA 30031.


    President: Fidelis Atuegbu (fidelis@covad.com)
    Vice President: Emma Onua
    Secretary: Oseloka Obaze (Obaze@un.org)
    Financial Secretary: Eugene Agbimson
    Treasurer: Larry Ozoh
    Public Relations Officer: Francis Asokwu Sea
    Agent: Patty Ejike
    Webmaster: Kingsley Nwosu (nwosu@nwosu.net or mailto:nwosu@enenia%20.com)
    Web Site: http://www.ckconitsha.org/

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    COMMUNITY OF FRIENDS HOLLAND

    Mission Statement:
    • To promote the rich culture of Nigeria.
    • To help educate the less privilege in the society.
    • To promote unity, cooperation and understanding, to affirm and define the legacy of Nigerian civilizations, and to advocate policies aimed at promoting economic self reliance.
    Location: Nederland

    Contact Information:
    Nigerian Community of Friends,
    postbus 2107,
    6040CA Roermond,
    Nederland.

    Web Site: http://www.cofnederland.tmfweb.nl/

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    COMPUTERS TO AFRICA

    Mission:
    Our goal is to support and promote computer litracy in Nigeria, by helping with after school programs and computer scholl and also scholls and religious organizations in Nigeria. We are looking for donations of used or new computers.

    Location: Madison Wisconsin (USA)

    Contact Information:
    Patty Danek
    P.O. Box 45261
    Madison, WI 53711
    USA

    Email: patty@computerstoafrica.org
    Web Site: http://www.computerstoafrica.org/

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    CORPORATE YOUNG NIGERIANS

    Background:
    Corporate Young Nigerians is a non-profit organization formed by a Nigerian youth and for Nigerian youths world wide.

    Mission Statement:
    Corporate Nigerian Youths is dedicated to creation and demonstration of a new Nigerian young adults concept of linked prospertiy.

    Our mission consists of three interrelated parts:
    1. Co-operative & Commerce:
      To bring together Nigerian youth whether home or abroad, combine our God given talents and skill, create new ideas, learn and understand each other,and work tirelessly to give Nigeria a respectable world wide recognized identity. Charity begins at home.
    2. Social Mission:
      To operate in a way that actively recognizes the central role youths play in the structure of the society by initiating innovative way to improve quality of life the Nigerian community in general, and the International community as a whole.
    3. Economic Mission:
      To come up with ideas and venture that will improve the current socio-economic situation in the country. We the Corporate Young Nigerian believe strongly that the future belongs to us and that we can do alot to make it a better place.
    Location: United States of America.

    Contact Information:
    Email: Anthony Obioha
    Web Site: http://www.delphi.com/obioha.

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    COVENANT GROUP

    Mission:
    For the Liberation and self-determination of Yoruba people.

    Location: Nigeria and Overseas

    Contact Information:

    No 6,Oyinlola Close,
    Ago Medical Center,
    Okota, Lagos
    Nigeria

    Email: JCHS@yorubaselfgovernment.org
    Web Site: http://www.yorubaselfgovernment.org/

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    DEVELOPMENT ACTION AGENCY

    Mission:
    To fight poverty and ignorance among the downtrodden population in Nigeria, especially in rural areas and shantytowns around the big cities throughout Nigeria. We do this through education, (Literacy and numeracy and vocational education. We approach development in a rather wholistic way; that is, all parts of development must function in order for the whole to be meaningful. Therefore, we deal with such issues as education, environment, health and nutrition. In other words the basic needs of human beings. We publish a periodical, "Development Action."

    Location: London, UK with operations in Nigeria

    Contact Information:
    In Nigeria
    Development Action Agency,
    P.O. Box 1921, Akure Ondo State. Nigeria.
    Tel: +234 (34)241401.

    In Europe
    Dyringparken 120 St Th.
    Postboks 13,
    DK-2660 Brøndby Strand.
    Tel: +45 43535485.

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    DUNAMIS IMPACT

    Mission:
    To mobilise Nigerians abroad to contribute to the development of Nigeria.

    Location: London, UK with operations in Nigeria

    Contact Information:
    Uche Onyema
    Email: uche_onyema@dunamisimpact.org
    Web Site: http://www.dunamisimpact.org/

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    EASTERN NIGERIA YOUTH INC.

    Mission:
    Unify all the Youth born by Eastern Nigeria State Parents. Reaching out to the youth, developing leadership skills to prepare them for future. Advocating for the improvement of the Eastern Nigerian education. Assisting the Youths in developing economic. General Empowerment. Sharing ideas and knowledge for the improvement of all Eastern Nigeria and involvement in development the Eastern Nigeria States and Youth worldwide.

    Location: Worldwide

    Contact Information:
    Email: IfeJac@hotmail.com.
    Web Site: http://www.africancommunity.com/

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    EDO CULTURAL & TRADITIONAL ASSOCIATION

    Mission:
    Promoting and supporting our Edo brothers and sisters in Sweden and promoting the culture and tradition of Edo kingdom." OBA GHA TO KPE RE" ISE.

    Location: Gävle, Sweden

    Contact Information:
    WELLINGTON IKUOBASE USUNALELE
    RYNINGSGATAN 33
    802 56 GÄVLE, SWEDEN

    Email: WELLING.I@telia.com

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    EDUMOGA INLAND MISSION

    Mission:
    Edumoga Inland Mission (EID) is a Christian iniciative geared towards the development of the body, soul and spirit of the Edumoga people.

    Our primary aim is to reach the people of Edumoga Community with gospel message.

    However, we shall be getting involve with AGRICULTURE AND EDUCATION and other means of poverty alliviation activities.

    The Edumogas are of the Idoma speaking tribe found in Benue State of Nigeria.

    Location: England

    Contact Information:
    Rev. Mike Angley Ogwuche,
    Cliff College,
    Calver, Hope Valley
    Nr. Sheffield
    England

    Tel: 0774 88 10605 (England)

    Email: mikeangley@canada.com

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    EDUWATCH

    Background:
    Eduwatch is an all-volunteer nonprofit organization that provides free or/and low cost educational materials to depressed Nigerian schools and educational institutions. We are committed to providing all Nigerian children with access to appropriate educational resources and opportunities through collaborative efforts with schools and other educational organizations.

    Vision:
    We at Eduwatch believe that children are a country's most valuable resource. We are committed to ensuring the meaningful education of Nigerian children in order to promote peaceful coexistence, global understanding and a world citizenry that is both responsible and productive.

    Mission:
    Our Mission is to provide all Nigerian children access to appropriate educational resources and opportunities through schools and other educational institutions.

    Location: Gaithersburg, Maryland (USA)

    Contact Information:
    Eduwatch
    8817 Swallow Court
    Gaithersburg, MD 20879-1776
    U.S.A.

    Tel: 301-417-1496

    Email: eduwatchng@eduwatch.org
    OR: eduwatchng@netscape.net
    OR: emason@eduwatch.org
    Web Site: http://www.eduwatch.org/

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    EGBE OMO OBOKUN OF IJESALAND, INC.

    Location: Washington/Batimore Metropolitan Area (USA)

    Contact Information:
    Michael Adetayo, General Secreatry

    Email: Michaeladetayo@hotmail.com
    Web Site: http://www.ijesa.org/


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    EGBE OMO ODUDUWA-MINNESOTA, USA

    Mission and Goals:
    The mission of Egbe Omo Oduduwa-Minnesota, USA is to advance and promote YORUBA tradition, customs and culture in the state of Minnesota, across the United States of America and throughout the world.

    And also to, empower our community economically, socially and politically by building trust, unity and mutual respect among all the descendants of Oduduwa.

    The objectives of Egbe Omo Oduduwa-Minnesota, USA are as stated below:
    1. To foster cooperation and understanding among the descendants of Oduduwa in Minnesota and everywhere.
    2. To grow economically, socially and politically.
    3. To promote our cultural heritage and family values.
    4. To unite all descendants of Oduduwa as one family as in the Yoruba culture.
    5. To promote and encourage dedication, commitment, support, service, leadership and honor among members.
    6. To educate ourselves and our children on the history of the Yorubas.
    Location: Minnesota (USA)

    Contact Information:
    Toyin Ige
    Egbe Omo Oduduwa-Minnesota, USA
    P.O.Box 582944
    Minneapolis, Minnesota 55458-2944
    U.S.A.


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    EGBE OMO YORUBA
    (NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF YORUBA DESCENDANTS)

    Purpose:
    National Association of Yoruba Descendants in North America and Canada

    Mission and Goals:
    • To cherish, uphold and project the honor and dignity of Yoruba culture, language and tradition worldwide.
    • To serve as an umbrella organization to other Yoruba organizations
    • To promote and support democracy at all cost and to foster individual freedom.
    • To encourage and deliberate on issues paramount to the Yoruba people.
    • To preserve it as a non-partisan organization/non-religious organization.
    • To foster the economic empowerment of Yoruba
    • To undertake specific projects beneficial to Yoruba and aimed at enhancing our development.
    • To work with other organizations inside and outside Nigeria to promote peace, stability, justice and unity while working actively for the promotion of Yoruba interest.
    • To engage in activities worldwide that promote and ensure social justice, equity, opportunities and interests of Yoruba.
    • To work diligently to bridge the information gaps between the Yoruba and the world.
    • To establish a newsletter "KARO OJIRE" the organ of Yoruba for information dissemination within Nigeria and the Yoruba Diaspora worldwide.
    • To establish a presence in Nigeria to facilitate home-based activities.
    • To ensure the advancement of Yoruba traditional institution
    We, the Yoruba, desiring to trust and enjoy the fellowship of one another, desiring to promote the interests and welfare of one another, committed to and guided by deep sense of justice and honesty, individually committed to excellence in performance, and convinced that we can build a stronger economic, political, and social community in Yoruba, in Nigeria, and around the world do pledge to promote the unity, progress, and empowerment of the Yoruba in Nigeria, and Diaspora for the peaceful coexistence based on justice.

    We hereby resolve to constitute into the Egbe Omo Yoruba

    Location: Worldwide

    Contact Information:
    7600 Georgia Avenue,
    NW, Washington, DC 20012
    U.S.A.

    Tel: 202-291-9471 (USA)
    Fax: 202-291-9472 (USA)

    Email: info@yorubanation.org
    Web Site: http://www.yorubanation.org/


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    EGBE OMO YORUBA (COVENANT GROUP) IRELAND BRANCH

    Mission: To promot the interest of Yoruba People living in Ireland,and to support the self-determination bid of the Yoruba being championed by the Covenant Party.

    Location: Dublin, Ireland

    Contact Information:

    Bunmi Olusona,
    No 15,Moore st. Dublin,IRELAND.
    TEL: 353-863611484
    Email: JCHS@yorubaselfgovernment.org
    Web Site: http://www.yorubaselfgovernment.org/


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    EKITI KETE CLUB OF CHICAGO

    Mission Statement:
    A non-profit, philanthropic organization committed to the socio-economic, educational advancement of Ekiti state.

    Location: Chicago, Illinois, USA

    Contact Information:
    Dayo Fakuade {President}
    P O Box 2217
    Country Club Hills, Illinois, 60478

    Email:mailto:ekitikete@cs.com

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    EKITI PARAPO ASSOCIATION OF NEW YORK

    Mission Statement:

    Ekiti Parapo Association, New York was formed in February 1989 as a philanthropic, socio-cultural and not-for-profit organization. Part of it's mission include:
    1. To foster unity among Ekiti indigenes all over the world.
    2. To initiate and promote development activities in Ekiti State of Nigeria.
    3. To educate and raise awareness among our people by encouraging youngsters to stay in school and organize the public about economic development.
    4. To give assistance and bestow respect to one another, believing we are all equal.
    5. To contribute our quota to the development of New York through donations and contributions to various programs organized by other not-for-profit organizations.
    6. To review and form opinion on all socio-economic and political activities in Ekiti State in particular and Nigeria as a whole.
    7. To cooperate with other cultural, social and political organizations interested in the development and advancement of Nigeria. This we hope to achieve by active participation and financial support of programs and activities organized to achieve this objective.
    Location: New York, USA

    Contact Information:
    Ekiti Parapo Associatio of New York,
    Post Office Box 022672,
    Brooklyn, NY 11202.

    E-mail: ekitiparapony@usa.net
    Web Site: http://ekitiparapo.tripod.com/

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    EKITI PROGRESSIVE UNION

    Mission:
    1. Creation of conducive environment for social rapport among members of the Union.
    2. Assisting members of the Union to secure better employment opportunity.
    3. Promotion of Ekiti cultural heritage.
    4. Constant deliberations of matters of politico-economic importance to Ekiti state.
    5. Exploration of and embarking on all avenues to assist our people in Ekiti State, Nigeria.
    Location: Dallas/Fort Worth metroplex, Texas, USA

    Contact Information:
    EKITI PROGRESSIVE UNION
    Dallas/Fort Worth Metroplex
    P.O. Box 224872
    Dallas, Texas 75222-4872

    President: Matthew Oluwadare Asaolu
    Phone: (817)346-7252

    Email: masaolu@ekitiunion.org
    Web Site: http://www.ekitiunion.org/


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    ELO-PEE WORLDWIDE TELEVISION LTD.

    Mission:
    Production of Television programs for worldwide distribution, Publisher of Investment Expo magazine and organizer of the annual investment Expo Trade fair and business forum.

    Location: Abuja, Nigeria

    Contact Information:
    Peter Elosia MBKS
    President/CE
    Elo-Pee worldwide Television Ltd,
    Plot 2396 Addis Ababa Crescent, Wuse Zone 4,
    P:O Box 5636, Garki,
    Abuja, Nigeria.

    Web Site: http://www.elopee.com/


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    ESAN ASSOCIATION, WASHINGTON D.C. METROPOLITAN CHAPTER

    Mission Statement:
    1. To enhance understanding and promote brotherly love among the Esan people of Edo State and other Nigerians.
    2. To promote Socio-Cultural events or activities among the Esan and other Nigerians.
    3. To provide a means of gathering so as to know ourselves and to know others.
    Location: Washington, D.C. Metropolitan Area (USA)

    Contact Information:

    E-mail: oehikhamenor@hotmail.com


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    ESAN COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION OF MINNESOTA

    Mission Statement:
    1. To preserve and promote Esan Cultural heritage.
    2. To promote the interest and welfare of all members.
    3. To promote cooperation, harmony and unity amongst members.
    4. To promote commerce and educational excellence of all members.
    5. To encourage all members to be law abiding.
    6. To enhance communication and dissemination of information amongst members.
    7. To create a forum for the exchange of intellectual and political ideas.
    8. To educate Minnesotans about the rich culture of Esan
    9. To promote and encourage patriotic habits amongst members, other Nigerians and the rest of the world at large.
    Location: Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA

    Contact Information:
    Esan Community Association Of Minnesota
    9038 Tyler Street,
    Blaine, MN 55434 USA.

    Tel: 612-792-4343 (USA) OR 612-431-4270 (USA)
    E-mail: agbatorl@heatnglo.com


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    FAMILY FRATANITY OF NIGERIA

    Mission Statement:
    To help stop violence and racial discrimination also to show love to the less priviledged.

    Location: UK & Africa

    Contact Information:
    Tel: 44-07881903058 (UK)
    Email: koko99q@yahoo.com

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    FANTSUAM FOUNDATION

    Mission Statement:
    Working with women in rural communities in Nigeria to find answers to the problem of poverty through projects in Microcredit, Health, and Education. We collaborate with research departments of Nigerian universities to investigate health issues of relevance to our rural communities. Our ongoing projects include Community Learning Centres, Mobile Community Telecentres, Vital Registration Database for Community Health Workers, Collaborations with rural-based tertiary institutions to provide regular skills and knowledge update through distance learning for primary and secondary school teachers, and the Voluntary Services @ Home Nigeria (VSHN) initiative through which we work with Nigerian professionals in the diaspora to volunteer for specific health, education and other social services during their home visits.

    Location: Nigeria

    Contact Information:
    Fantsuam Foundation
    Bayanloco, Adjacent LEA Primary School
    PO Box 58
    Kafanchan
    Nigeria

    Email: fantsuamfoundation@fantsuam.com
    Web Site: http://www.kabissa.org/fantsuam

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    FRIENDS OF NIGERIA

    Mission Statement:
    To be a national network of Nigeria Peace Corps alumni and other friends of Nigeria, to promote the interests of the Nigerian people and to educate Americans.

    Goals:
    • To educate the American public about Nigeria
    • To promote policies consistent with the Peace Corps experience
    • To be the alumni association for Nigeria Peace Corps Volunteers
    • To promote continued service to the Nigerian people
    • To keep members informed about events in Nigeria
    Location: United States of America.

    Contact Information:
    Friends of Nigeria
    1203 Cambria Court
    Iowa City, IA 52246
    U.S.A.

    Tel: 319-351-3375 (USA)

    Email: pjhansen@ia.net
    Web Site: http://www.ultranet.com/~gregjonz/fon/

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    GLOVERS

    Mission Statement:
    Glovers is a Nigerian organization that wants to tell people how to be sanitart by using things like gloves.

    Location: Northern Nigeria, permanent office is in the USA.

    Contact Information:
    Tel: 456-976-3536
    Fax: 456-976-4334

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    GOVT. COLLEGE UMUAHIA/ALUMNI WORLDWIDE WEB

    Mission Statement:
    To unite and empower Umuahians, to empower society in general, thereby transforming Nigeria and Africa in general, by examples to learn from lofty heights attained.

    Location: Umudike, Umuahia, Abia State, Nigeria

    Contact Information:
    Chief Charles O. Okereke
    P. O. Box 11721
    Milwaukee, Wi 53211
    U.S.A.

    Tel: 414-442-5133 (USA)

    E-Mail: chiefokereke@hotmail.com or chiefokereke@umuahians.com
    Web Site: http://www.umuahians.com/

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    IDANRE DEVELOPMENT ASSOCIATION U.S.A. (IDA)

    Mission Statement:

    The Idanre Development Association U.S.A. is a non-profit organization representing the interest of Idanre town of Ondo State of Nigeria. The association was founded in 1989 and incorporated in Washington, D.C. It is primarily funded by voluntary contributions of members who reside in many states.

    Our Objectives:
    • Foster the advancement of public welfare of all Idanre citizens.
    • Promote the unity of Idanre community at home and abroad.
    • Promote Idanre-Yoruba cultural heritage.
    • Promote the social, economic, and political welfare of Idanre citizens
    • Perform charitable, local, and economic development in Idanre.
    • Work with other organization in promoting joint interests.
    Location: USA East Coast

    Contact Information:
    Steve. O. Akinbileje (President)
    703-620-0916 (HOME)
    703-628-5090 (CELL)
    703-620-1744 (FAX)
    Email: sobra95@msn.com

    Ayodele Ariyo Eniafe (Secretary)
    301-422-1441 (HOME)
    240-602-8384 (CELL)
    301-422-1325 (FAX)

    Tobi Ogunware (Pro)
    718-848-2478 (HOME)

    Web Site: http://www.idanre.org/

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    IFE DESCENDANTS UNION USA. INC. (HOUSTON CHAPTER)

    Mission Statement:
    1. To promote the development of the city of Ile-Ife, Oshun State, Nigeria.
    2. Strengthen the unity of Ile Ife descendants around the world.
    3. To provide voluntary service in our community.
    4. To inform and educate the American community of the traditional values of our provenance, Ile Ife.
    5. To exhibit our diverse cultural heritage to our respective American community.
    6. (And more)
    Location: Houston, Texas, USA

    Contact Information:
    General Secretary
    14601 Bellaire Blvd
    Suite 500
    Houston, TX 77083
    USA

    Tel: 281-933-2925 (USA)
    Fax: 281-879-4014 (USA)

    Email: Iduhouston@usa.net

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    IGBANI AWO ASSOCIATION

    Mission Statement:
    A social, cultural, education and Philanthropic association formed to unite and promote mutual understanding between the Opobo and Bonny People all over the world

    Location: Worldwide

    Contact Information:
    Emails:
    eogolo@yahoo.com or eogolo@igbaniawo.org
    secretary@igbaniawo.org
    president@igbaniawo.org
    webmaster@igbaniawo.org

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    IGBO CULTURAL & SUPPORT NETWORK (ICSN)

    Mission Statement:

    Igbo Cultural & Support Network (ICSN) are aspiring towards an invaluable network promoting Personal, Cultural and Professional growth amongst young Igbos.

    With the general requirement being of Igbo heritage, ICSN consists of a diverse collection of young professionals, students, workers, etc in all industrial sectors. Our members who hail from all parts of the South-Eastern Ibo speaking states of Nigeria which includes: Abia, Anambra, Cross Rivers, Delta, Ebonyi, Enugu, Imo & Rivers amongst others, reside predominately in United Kingdom.

    ICSN has a common desire not only to enrich ourselves in our cultural heritage, grow and increase our network & social circles but also we possess the desire to contribute positively to the growth and progress of our youths in the UK, Nigeria and elsewhere.

    That desire reflects in our need to foster the spirit of oneness and togetherness, hence our motto: "Oganiru, Udo na Igwe bu Ike".

    Location: London, United Kingdom

    Contact Information:
    Igbo Cultural & Support Network (ICSN)
    PO Box 22248
    London
    SE5 8WG
    UK

    Tel: 0207 635 6434 OR 0208 746 7515 (UK)

    Email: icsn@hotmail.com
    Web site: http://www.igbocsn.com/

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    IGWE BU IKE, IGBO CULTURAL ASSOCIATION, INC

    Mission Statement:

    Umbrella Organization for ALL Igbo associations in the Maryland. Its main purpose is to encourage mutual support amongst Igbos in Maryland through business acquisitions, strengthening of the family base and values, teaching of Igbo language and culture to our children and others, to enable cultural exchanges between the Igbos and other ethnic Marylanders. We hold an annual IWA JI Festival in Baltimore on the last Saturday of August. We have Igbo Class and Igbo Children's Day celebration.

    Location: Baltimore, Maryland, USA

    Contact Information:
    The Executive Secretary
    P.O. Box 33177
    Baltimore, Maryland 21218
    USA

    Tel: (Ephraim E. Oduche) 410-366-8327 (USA)

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    IJESA CLUB 2000

    Mission Statement:

    To cater for the interest of ijesa descendants worldwide.

    Location: London

    Contact Information:
    General Secretary
    Ijesa Club 2000
    P.O.Box 33528
    London England U.K.

    Email: info@ijesaclub2000.net
    Web Site: http://www.ijesaclub2000.net/

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    IKA COMMUNITY

    Mission Statement:
    To provide news and information about Ika affairs and people. Free emails and free classifieds/adverts are all available at Ikaworld. As part of our being in the busines of community and culture, we feature Ika and Igbo music at Ikaworld.com.

    Location: Ika NE/S Local Govt. areas, Delta State, Nigeria

    Contact Information:
    E-mail: webmaster@ikaworld.com
    Web Site: http://www.ikaworld.com/

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    IKEDURU ASSOCIATION

    Mission Statement:
    To work towards bringing together all Ikeduru indigenes in the United States of America, for the purpose of advancing the economic well being and promoting the social and cultural values of Ikeduru Local Government.

    Location: Atlanta, Georgia (USA)

    Contact Information:
    Ikeduru Association Inc.
    P.O. Box 92269
    Atlanta, GA 30314

    Chima Njoku, President (404) 344-8719
    Imo Okwu, General Secretary (770) 819-0288
    Mike Williams, P.R.O. (770) 443-5477

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    ILE IJUBA OBALUWA'YE, OMO ORUNMILA 'TI OSUN

    Mission Statement:

    To teach our African brothers and sisters:
    • The seven African principles of African nationhood.
    • To speak in our native tongue (Yoruba).
    • To have respect to elders and those in authority.
    Location: Trinidad and Tobago

    Contact Information:
    Tel: 6651964
    E-mail: adeloni@africana.com

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    INDOMITABLE YOUTH ASSOCIATION

    Mission Statement:

    The Indomitable Youth Association of Nigeria as the name implies, as the following objectives:
    • To bring out the maximum potentials in youth
    • To prepare youth for the challenges of the future
    • To engage youth judiciously in self-gainful employment
    • To eradicate youth deliquencies and build youth towards a better nation

    Location: New York, USA and Benin City, Edo State, Nigeria

    Contact Information:
    Nosa Aigbe-President
    Indomitable Youth Association,U.S.A
    1417 Wheatley Street
    Far-Rockaway N.Y 11691
    USA

    OR

    Imafidon Idurobo-President,Nigeria Chapter
    Charity Omoigui-Production Designer/Director
    #8 Eresoyen Street
    Off Urubi,Benin City
    Edo State, Nigeria.

    E-mail: Nosa6652@hotmail.com

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    INSTITUTE OF YORUBA/AFRICAN NARRATIVE PHILOSOPHIES

    Mission:

    Promoting Yoruba/African Philosophies which are essentially narrative philosophies, explicating and pointing to the knowledge of the causes and the nature of things, affecting the physical and the spiritual universe.

    Location: Boston, Massachusetts (USA)

    Contact Information:
    Dr. Yemi D. Ogunyemi
    Center of the Philosophical Exchange of the Institute of Yoruba/African Narrative Philosophies
    P.O. Box 200981
    Boston, MA 02120-0018


    Tel: 617-298-1254 (USA)

    Web Site: http://members.tripod.com/yemiweb

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