The creation of more states in Nigeria caused Ogbaru towns and villages to be zoned to different states, namely Anambra, Delta and Rivers States. However, the dispersion of Ogbaruans to these different states did not undermine our identity, nor our resolve to remain united. This relationship significantly illustrates our strength. It is our intention to build on this strength.
Ogbaru National Association, USA
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The Ogbaru National Association, USA (ONA-USA) is a United States IRS recognized 501 (C) 3 non-profit making charitable organization which focuses on the economic, social and cultural development of the Ogbaru people with special emphasis on the Ogbaru homeland. We have five regional chapters located in Atlanta, California, Dallas, Houston and Maryland/Washington DC. Our Association is made up of volunteers who have decided to join our organization in pursuit of our noble cause to facilitate unity of all Ogbaruans in Diaspora and actualize the dreams of developing the Ogbaru Nation. Ogbaru National association serves as the launch-pad for this vision.
OGBARU NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, USA
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OUR ASSOCIATION
Our Association is made up of volunteers who have decided to join our organization in pursuit of our noble cause to facilitate unity of all Ogbaruans in Diaspora and actualize the dreams of developing the Ogbaru Nation. Ogbaru National association serves as the launch-pad for this vision.
PROJECTS
We have engaged in several projects, which include the construction of boreholes to provide water to some of our Ogbaru communities in Nigeria, and some of our members donated chairs and tables to some schools in Ogbaru as well.
THE OGBARU NATIONAL ASSOCIATION SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM
Our current program is the Ogbaru National Association Scholarship Program, which was initiated in September 2010. Our members have recognized that the future of Ogbaru lies in the hands of an educated citizenry who can effectively compete to bring resources to the homeland. The organization is offering scholarships to students in Nigerian tertiary Institutions studying engineering, social/medical sciences, and liberal arts. We hope to expand this program and consolidate on the progress made. We also hope to investigate and invest in other areas of vital needs of our people within the capacity of our resources.
THANK YOU
WE THANK YOU FOR VISITING OUR WEBSITE
We hope that you will become a regular guest as we will be updating our content regularly to make your visit worth it each time. We appeal to all Ogbaruans in the US to join any of the local chapters in their resident states and be a part of our large extended Ogbaru family in Diaspora. – Sir Victor Sunny Mbanefo
OGBARU NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OFFICERS
Sir Victor Mbanefo (Chinyelugo),
President, Ogbaru National Association, USA
Sir Mbanefo hails from Amiyi. He currently lives in Maryland, USA.
president@ogbaruusa.com
Sir (Dr.) Alexius Emejom (Adishieme)
Vice President, Ogbaru National Association, USA
Dr. Emejom hails from Ossomala. He currently lives in California, USA.
vp@ogbaruusa.com
Ogbuefi Fabian Oyolu (Akuluo-Uno)
National Secretary, Ogbaru National Association, USA
Mr Oyolu hails from Ndoni. He currently lives in Houston TX, USA.
secretary@ogbaruusa.com
Dr Patrick Nwokedi (Chukwunwedike)
Assistant Secretary, and Financial Secretary, Ogbaru National Association, USA
Mr Nwokedi hails from Atani. He currently lives in Atlanta, USA.
finsec@ogbaruusa.com
Ogbuefi Fabian Oyolu (Akuluo-Uno)
Publicity Secretary, Ogbaru National Association, USA
Ogbuefi Oyolu hails from Ndoni. He currently lives in Houston TX, USA.
pro@ogbaruusa.com
Mrs. Chief Ifeoma Oduah (Onyechimelueze)
Treasurer, Ogbaru National Association, USA
Mrs. Chief Oduah hails from Odekpe. She currently lives in Maryland, USA.
treasurer@ogbaruusa.com
THE OGBARU PEOPLE
THE HOSPITALITY OF THE OGBARU PEOPLE IS LEGENDARY AND MANIFESTS IN ALL TESTIMONIES GIVEN BY PEOPLE WHO ENCOUNTER THEM. THIS HOSPITALITY IS THE PRIDE OF ALL OGBARU PEOPLE.
The name Ogbaru is given and alien to the typical Ogbaruan. Native names used by Ogbaruans are: (Ogbahu, Ogbasu or Ogbesi). Ogbaru People are traditional fisher-people, farmers as well as known warriors from its history. The hospitality of the Ogbaru people is legendary and manifests in all testimonies given by people who encounter them.This hospitality is the pride of all Ogbaru people.The Ogbaru towns bordering the Eastern Banks of the River Niger in Anambra State are: Atani, Akili-Ogidi, Akili-Ozizor, Amiyi, Mputu, Obeagwe, Ohita, Odekpe, Ogbakugba, Ochuche Umuodu, Ossomala, Ogwu-aniocha, Umunankwo, Umuzu, Ogwu Ikpele. The towns on the Western Banks of the River Niger in Delta States are: Oko-Amakom, Oko-Obi Okpu,Oko-Anala, Oko-Ogbele, Oko-Odifulu, Abala (Aika) Utchi, okapi, Aboh, Abalagada, Akarai, Umuolu, Adiai, Ase, Onuaboh, Inyi, Beneku and Onyah. Ndoni is on theRivers State Banks of the River Niger.