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Page 2 www.ipaiinc.org Volume 1, Issue 1<br />

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President Barack Obama<br />

USA President<br />

President Umaru Yar’Adua<br />

Nigeria President<br />

Governor Theo. A. Orji<br />

Abia State Governor<br />

Governor Amadi Ikwechegh<br />

Imo State, Former Governor<br />

Governor Orji Uzor Kalu<br />

Abia State, Former Governor<br />

Governor Emmanuel Ukaegbu<br />

Anambra State, Former Governor<br />

Chief Emeka Onuoha J.P.<br />

Chairman, Abia PPA—Nigeria<br />

Chief (Mrs.) Eunice Uzor-Kalu<br />

President, Reality Organization<br />

Chief Solo U. Akuma (SAN)<br />

Chairman, Ezumezu 2008<br />

<strong>Igbere</strong> <strong>Progressive</strong> <strong>Association</strong> international, <strong>Inc</strong>.


Page 4 www.ipaiinc.org Volume 1, Issue 1<br />

Inside this issue:<br />

Features<br />

USA and Nigeria Eminent Leaders 3<br />

Features / Ad Index 4<br />

Editor’s Note 6<br />

Nigeria and USA National Anthem 6<br />

IPAI Executive Council, Board of Directors, Chapters and Standing Committees 10<br />

Convention 2009 Gala Nite Program of Events 12<br />

IPAI President’s Address—An Address by Chief Michael C. K. Awa 15<br />

IPAI Board of Director’s Address—An Address by Chief Alfred Eme Onyeuku 40<br />

<strong>Igbere</strong> Kings and Leadership 44<br />

Ad Index<br />

Description Page # Description Page #<br />

African Farms 33 Adighibe Family 49<br />

Amekes Quality Home Care <strong>Inc</strong>. 24 Alfred Eme Onyeuku Family 53<br />

Bennjamin U. & Tricia Ezekwe Family 36 Arisa Ekeoma & Anyaogu Imaa Family 45<br />

Charles Mgbeike and Apex Consulting 27 Arisa Ekeoma Family 46<br />

Daniel Eke Family 9 Ben E. Mbonu Law Firm 48<br />

Dickson Samuel Family 23 Chukwu Oko Family and Law Firm 41<br />

Ejieke Family 7 Daniel Eke and Associates, P. C. 68<br />

Front Cover - Commemorative Photos 1 Daniel Onyike Insurance Angency 62<br />

Gallery Hotel Aba 11 Elekwachi Family & OLAN Associates 39<br />

GEO Finance and Tax Services 28 Elijah Kalu Family 43<br />

Greensport Pharmacy & Health Care 37 Enwere Family 56<br />

Igbo Basics 30 Esse Family 65<br />

Ijeoma Maduka 26 Greg I. Obi & Terina <strong>Inc</strong>. 40<br />

Ike R. Daniel, RPH 31 Helen Iriele 49<br />

IPAI Canada 13 HRH Eze John Uwakwe Oko 55<br />

IPAI Canada Ladies and Gentlemen 29 Ifeyinwa Chukwu 42<br />

IPAI Pacific Coast 18 Ikemah Family 66<br />

IPAI Texas 20 IPAI New York 38<br />

IPAI Washinton DC Metro Area 22 James Agbasoga Family 50<br />

Lekwa Family 8 Joy Food Imports 47<br />

Lessie Johnson & Daryrell Jackson 17 Kalu Ogbonnaya 59<br />

MCK Engineering & Poly Engineers 34 Martha Anyanta Family 51<br />

Obasi Agu 21 Media Works LLC 47<br />

Odunze Anassi, LLP 19 Michael Awa Family 67<br />

Onyeuku Financial Services 16 Mueni Mtuengi and Nzilani Haris 52<br />

Peter Imaa Family & PIMA Cons. Engrs. 32 Odunze CPA Group 57<br />

S. E. Maduka Family 35 Ogbureke Family 63<br />

Uchechukwu Offia 21 Oko Anyaegbu Family 61<br />

Udemgba Igu Family 5 Oko Igbokwe Family 60<br />

Ukaegbu Akuma Family and Dosersis 2 Oluchi Victoria Ogwo 64<br />

Ukandu Kalu Ikwuka Family 14 Sampson Ukaegbu 54<br />

ULNACS Medical Care PC 25 Trinity Food Store 58<br />

<strong>Igbere</strong> <strong>Progressive</strong> <strong>Association</strong> <strong>International</strong>, <strong>Inc</strong>.<br />

On the Cover:<br />

Late Mrs. Priscillia<br />

Ugo Ekeoma<br />

and Ukaegbu<br />

Ukaegbu on her<br />

background<br />

during the IPAI<br />

Convention<br />

2007 held at<br />

Atlanta, Georgia.<br />

Inserts:<br />

Cross section of<br />

IPAI members<br />

and guests performing<br />

during<br />

the cultural exhibition<br />

and<br />

Town hall meeting<br />

of Convention<br />

2007 at<br />

Atlanta.


with Olulu General Merchandise (323) 573-8757;<br />

<strong>Congratulate</strong> <strong>Igbere</strong> <strong>Progressive</strong> <strong>Association</strong> <strong>International</strong> on their 3rd Biennial<br />

Convention in Diaspora held at Washington DC.<br />

May God continue to guide and strengthen the President of IPAI<br />

and all members in pursuit of the tasks ahead of <strong>Igbere</strong>.<br />

L—R: Mr. Udemgba Igu, Mrs. Oby Igu, Vincent Igu, Esther Igu<br />

Long Live <strong>Igbere</strong> !<br />

Long Live IPAI !


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Editor’s Note<br />

For the first time the <strong>Igbere</strong> <strong>Progressive</strong> <strong>Association</strong> <strong>International</strong> (IPAI) convention program<br />

is upgraded from brochure to a biennial magazine. This is aimed at expanding our global reach<br />

by providing opportunity for <strong>Igbere</strong> people across the world to express their ideas, share their<br />

knowledge and expertise and support the development of <strong>Igbere</strong> Community.<br />

Having solicited from the general public to support the IPAI Convention 2009 by placing<br />

an Ad on this event program magazine; those listed on Ad index responded to IPAI solicitation<br />

to support IPAI in this way. Those who could not respond would have better reasons to<br />

do so in subsequent edition. However, we pray that God would provide for those who desired<br />

to place an Ad but could not due to financial reasons, and at the same time bless and multiply<br />

the financial resources of those who made this extraordinary sacrifice to donate to IPAI in this<br />

way. Your donation is highly appreciated.<br />

This magazine is a very vital resource, as it contains information that promotes<br />

businesses, special events, introduces families, showcases personal profile, and congratulates friends and/or organizations. It also<br />

contains articles and a platform to connect with <strong>Igbere</strong> people across the world. It is the widest print publication relating to <strong>Igbere</strong><br />

Event. Relax and enjoy reading the articles, looking at the pictures and patronize the businesses listed on this magazine.<br />

Support IPAI and <strong>Igbere</strong> Community now and forever. Let us all strive to make <strong>Igbere</strong> Community better!<br />

Ukaegbu Ukaegbu, B.Sc., BBA, CSA<br />

President/CTO, Doser LLC (USA) and Solak Computer Resources (Nigeria) - www.dosersis.com<br />

Editor-In-Chief, IPAI Convention 2009 Program Magazine<br />

Web Developer & Manager, IPAI Website - www.ipaiinc.org<br />

General Secretary, IPAI (2007 – 2009 Session)<br />

Nigeria National Anthem<br />

Arise, O compatriots, Nigeria’s call obey<br />

To serve our fatherland<br />

With love and strength and faith<br />

The labor of our heroes past<br />

Shall never be in vain<br />

To serve with heart and might<br />

One nation bound in freedom, peace and unity.<br />

Oh God of creation, direct our noble cause;<br />

Guide our leaders right;<br />

Help our Youth the truth to know<br />

In love and honesty to grow<br />

And living just and true<br />

Great lofty heights attain<br />

To build a nation where peace and justice shall reign.<br />

NIGERIA NATIONAL PLEDGE<br />

I pledge to Nigeria my country<br />

To be faithful, loyal and honest<br />

To serve Nigeria with all my strength<br />

To defend her unity and uphold her honor and glory<br />

So help me God<br />

O say , can you see, by the dawn’s early light,<br />

What so proudly we hail’d at the twilight’s last gleaming?<br />

Whose broad stripes and bright stars, thro’s the perilous fight<br />

O’er the ramparts we watch’d, were so gallantly streaming?<br />

And the rockets red glare, the bombs bursting in air,<br />

Gave proof thro’ the night that our flag was still there.<br />

O say, does that star-spangled banner yet wave<br />

O’er the land of the free and the home of the brave?<br />

..............<br />

...........<br />

.............<br />

...........<br />

..........<br />

.........<br />

United States National Anthem<br />

O thus be it ever when free-men shall stand<br />

Between their lov’d home and the war’s desolation;<br />

Blast with victory and peace, may the heav’n-rescued land<br />

Praise the pow’r that hath made and preserv’d us a nation!<br />

Then conquer we must, when our cause it is just,<br />

And this be our motto: In God is our trust!”<br />

And the star-spangled banner in trumph shall waive<br />

O’er the land of the free and the land of the brave!


The Ejieke Family<br />

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Clinics and Physicians. Associated with<br />

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We join the host<br />

of other well<br />

wishers to bless<br />

the unity, charity,<br />

love and genuine<br />

caring among all<br />

Igberians by saying:<br />

Like a beautiful<br />

fabric of myriad<br />

colors; may our<br />

differences be no<br />

cause for division,<br />

but intricate unity.<br />

As we come together,<br />

let it not be<br />

like Kings or<br />

queens and their<br />

common subjects,<br />

but as brothers<br />

and sisters, united<br />

in genuine love for<br />

one another and<br />

our <strong>Igbere</strong> community.<br />

May the intellectual, financial, mental, physical, and emotional differences among us barricade us<br />

not from one another, but make us a community of multi-faceted excellence.<br />

Complement of Lekwa O. Lekwa and Family


L—R: Daniel Eke (Jr.), Uche Eke, Mrs. Tara Eke and Chief Daniel Eke (Onwa I of <strong>Igbere</strong>)<br />

<strong>Congratulate</strong>s IPAI on her Convention<br />

2009 hosted by Washington DC<br />

Metro Area Chapter of the <strong>Igbere</strong><br />

Progress <strong>Association</strong> <strong>International</strong>.<br />

Chief Daniel Eke, MBA, CPA, CGFM<br />

President, Daniel Eke & Associates, P.C.<br />

Long Live IPAI !<br />

Long Live Nigeria !<br />

Long Live USA !


Page 10 www.ipaiinc.org Volume 1, Issue 1<br />

Executive Council<br />

2007—2009 Session<br />

Saul Onyeuku<br />

Vice President<br />

Chief Michael C. K. Awa<br />

(Omezimba I of <strong>Igbere</strong>)<br />

Executive President<br />

Ukaegbu Ukaegbu<br />

General Secretary<br />

Leonard Ibeka<br />

Publicity Secretary<br />

Emeka Ejieke<br />

Financial Secretary<br />

Ezinne Ogbureke<br />

Treasurer<br />

Okorie Uzor<br />

Provost<br />

Board of Directors<br />

Chief Eme Onyeuku (Chairman) - Georgia<br />

Dr. Ogbu Ogbureke (Secretary) - London<br />

Mr. Udegba Igu - California<br />

Engr. Peter Imaa - California<br />

Dr. Ugwa Ogbureke - Georgia<br />

Chief Esse Esse - Tennessee<br />

Mazi Agbai Ekperi - Washington DC<br />

Local Chapters<br />

Canada<br />

Pacific<br />

Texas<br />

Southeast<br />

Washington DC Metro Area<br />

New York<br />

United Kingdom<br />

IPAI Standing Committees<br />

Finance & Fund Raising Committee<br />

(Daniel Eke—Chairman)<br />

Project Planning Committee<br />

(Chinyere Ikemah—Chairlady)<br />

Membership & Outreach Committee<br />

(Ori Eme— Chairlady<br />

Cultural Committee<br />

(Lekwa O. Lekwa—Chairman)<br />

Convention 2009, Local Organizing Committee<br />

Chief Daniel Eke (Chairman)<br />

Dr. Anyaogu Elekwachi<br />

Dr. Ben Ogwo<br />

Mrs. Ugo Agwu<br />

Mr. Elijah Kalu<br />

<strong>Igbere</strong> <strong>Progressive</strong> <strong>Association</strong> <strong>International</strong>, <strong>Inc</strong>.


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God Bless <strong>Igbere</strong><br />

God Bless Nigeria


Page 12 www.ipaiinc.org Volume 1, Issue 1<br />

Gala Nite Held on July 25, 2009<br />

Program of Events<br />

Distinguished Guests of Honor<br />

His Excellency, Governor Amadi Ikwechegh<br />

(Former Governor of Imo State, Nigeria)<br />

His Excellency, Governor Emmanuel Ukaegbu<br />

(Former Governor of Anambra State, Nigeria)<br />

His Excellency, Governor Orji Uzor Kalu<br />

(Former Governor of Abia State, Nigeria)<br />

His Excellency, Governor, Theo Orji<br />

(Governor of Abia State, Nigeria)<br />

1. Introduction of MC<br />

2. Recognition of he National Executive Council<br />

3. Introduction of special guests<br />

4. Introduction of Distinguished Guest of Honor<br />

5. Opening Prayer<br />

6. National Anthem of USA and Nigeria<br />

7. Presentation of Kola-nuts by the President<br />

8. Address by the President<br />

9. Swearing in of New Executive Council<br />

10. Refreshment—Music—Dinner<br />

11. Fund Raising<br />

12. Dance—Dance— Dance<br />

13. Young Girls Dance<br />

14. Women Dance<br />

15. Dance—Dance—Dance<br />

16. <strong>Igbere</strong> War Dance (Ikperikpe)<br />

<strong>Igbere</strong> <strong>Progressive</strong> <strong>Association</strong> international, <strong>Inc</strong>.


From Top Left: Chief Paul Anyaso, Mr. Elesie Eke, Chief Ogbonnaya Izuka,<br />

Joshua Izuka, Mr. Onyechere Anyaso, Chief (Mrs.) Nnenna Emezi, Mrs. Andrea<br />

Eke, Mrs. Jessy Izuka, Ugoamaka Izuka, Mrs. Eunice Anyaso, Ahuoma Anyaso,<br />

Mrs. Margaret Anyaso, Chiamaka Anyaso, Joseph Anyaso, Nneoma Anyaso,<br />

Nicholas Eke, Ikenna Anyaso, Ngozi Anyaso.<br />

Ebiri; Ezumezu !<br />

Ezumezu kwa nu; Ebiri !<br />

God Bless Nigeria !<br />

God Bless Canada !<br />

<strong>Igbere</strong> <strong>Progressive</strong> <strong>Association</strong> <strong>International</strong>, <strong>Inc</strong>.


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The Ukandu Kalu Ikwuka family of Amaiyi <strong>Igbere</strong>, their children and grand children in Diaspora heartily<br />

congratulate IPAI, the Washington DC Chapter and the Executive Committee for making t<br />

his Convention 2009 a reality.<br />

Long Live IPAI ! Long Live <strong>Igbere</strong> Community and her Citizens !<br />

Engr. Emmanuel<br />

Ukandu and Mrs.<br />

Chinyere Ukandu<br />

Crystal Chinomso<br />

carried by<br />

Jane Erinma<br />

L—R: Leslie Chinenye, Jane Erinma, Margaret Chidinma, Nkpola Nneoma and Ukandu Ikechi


The Honorable Chairman, titled Chiefs, distinguished ladies and<br />

<br />

pleasure and respect, that I welcome you all to this remarkable<br />

3rd Convention of <strong>Igbere</strong> people in Diaspora and the second<br />

Ezumezu of <strong>Igbere</strong> <strong>Progressive</strong> <strong>Association</strong> <strong>International</strong>, <strong>Inc</strong>.<br />

(IPAI) after its formation in 2005, at Houston, Texas, USA. During<br />

the first convention of Igberians<br />

in Diaspora selected a Caretaker<br />

Committee that officially registered<br />

the association, drafted a constitution<br />

and organized the subsequent IPAI<br />

Convention 2007 held in Atlanta<br />

Georgia, where the current executive<br />

council were duly elected to run the<br />

affairs of the organization.<br />

Known for seeking unity of purpose,<br />

<strong>Igbere</strong> people usually form an organization<br />

that holds them together for<br />

the welfare of the people where ever<br />

they reside. Our cultural heritage is<br />

rooted on brotherhood, respect, love<br />

and care for each other. We share<br />

<br />

strive cooperatively for the progress<br />

of our community and the people.<br />

IPAI is a medium for Igberians in<br />

Diaspora to continue to uphold this<br />

highly cherished cultural heritage<br />

handed over to us by our forefathers.<br />

Chief Mike Awa<br />

Omezimba I of <strong>Igbere</strong><br />

Ezumezu is a time the Igbo people of <strong>Igbere</strong> decent in Abia State,<br />

Nigeria invite well wishers, friends, philanthropists, and general<br />

public for a get together, social interaction, cultural display and<br />

fund raiser. During the Atlanta 2007 convention, IPAI initiated a<br />

very noble charity program for those in need of primary healthcare<br />

in <strong>Igbere</strong>. Currently, the association is providing free medical<br />

assistance to <strong>Igbere</strong> residents through the four existing Health<br />

Centers in Onu Ibina, Umuisi, Okafia and Amaiyi. This program<br />

has started yielding good fruits as more than a thousand (1000)<br />

people, who otherwise may not access to basic healthcare, now<br />

have willingly visited at least one of these health centers and received<br />

some medical help.<br />

We were able to initiate this program because of people like you<br />

who honored our invitation in Atlanta Georgia and donated generously.<br />

As we gather tonight in Washington DC to further this<br />

vision may the LORD touch your heart to identify with this program<br />

and donate generously to help to save a life in <strong>Igbere</strong>. I assure<br />

you that your donation will be judiciously used and God who<br />

provides will surely bless you. For those of you who have been<br />

with us through these roads and those that are identifying with us<br />

for the first time this night, I say thank you and IPAI members<br />

will ever remain grateful to you.<br />

It is my hope that IPAI will grow from strength to strength year<br />

in and year out. Being a charitable and cultural organization, IPAI<br />

<br />

accept our good cultural values. Preservation of our good rich<br />

cultural heritage is possible if we follow the foot steps of our<br />

<br />

new generation. Respect for the elders, fathers, mothers and each<br />

other is the bedrock of the IPAI community. It is also an injunc-<br />

<br />

<br />

Deut. 5: 16.<br />

If I may ask, what cultural inheritance are<br />

we leaving for our children as it appears that<br />

in this society parents do not have much<br />

influence over their children with respect to<br />

what they learn and do especially after the<br />

so called 18 years of age? Not many of our<br />

children know the real meaning of the vernacular<br />

names or speak and understand our<br />

native Igbo language. The most effective<br />

way to preserve a culture is through names<br />

and language. Please relax and watch a bit<br />

of our cultural display through <strong>Igbere</strong> war<br />

dance, women and young girls dance and<br />

<strong>Igbere</strong> hospitality.<br />

<br />

where he/she comes from may not know<br />

<br />

preservation of our good cultural heritage<br />

our children must know where they come<br />

from to better prepare them to know what is expected of them.<br />

If cultural orientation is neglected an event like this cultural night<br />

would soon be history as the older generation among us depart<br />

from this earth. Our culture is not only rich it is lovely, prestigious,<br />

enduring, dignifying, communal and appreciative.<br />

I sincerely thank the local organizing committee chaired by Chief<br />

Daniel Eke (Onwa I of <strong>Igbere</strong>), Washington DC Metro Area<br />

Chapter, the Social and Cultural Committee led by Mr. Lekwa O.<br />

Lekwa, and all members of IPAI for your perseverance and sacrifices<br />

to make this event a success. My special thanks go to my<br />

lovely wife, Chinyere and children, Kalu, Nnenna, Ori, Nduka<br />

(Andy) and Uzunma (Jasmine) for all their love, supports and for<br />

putting up with me while I spend time serving and directing the<br />

affairs of IPAI. To the General Secretary Mr. Ukaegbu Ukaegbu,<br />

who is also the Web Manager, I thank you for the wonderful<br />

work you have done for IPAI and to <strong>Igbere</strong>. I am really short of<br />

words to express my appreciation for your dedication and commitment<br />

to <strong>Igbere</strong> Community. To all members of the Executive<br />

Committee and the Board of Directors, I will ever remain grateful<br />

to you for working with me and service to <strong>Igbere</strong> Community.<br />

As you leave to your respective homes may God continue to bless<br />

and keep you until we meet again. Thanks for coming.<br />

Chief Michael C. K. Awa, P.E.<br />

Omezi Mba I of <strong>Igbere</strong><br />

First Executive President IPAI


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LESSIE JOHNSON & DARYREL JACKSON<br />

Congratulations to<br />

Udy A & Obiageli G. Igu<br />

and<br />

<strong>Igbere</strong> <strong>Progressive</strong> <strong>Association</strong> <strong>International</strong><br />

On their Biennial Convention<br />

(Ezumezu 2009)<br />

and gratitude to God


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Standing L—R: Mr. Udemgba Igu, Nneoma Eke, Mr. Akachukwu Igu, Engr. Peter Imaa, Mr. Ukaegbu<br />

Ukaegbu, Ms. Esther Igu (Jr.), Mr. Samuel Eke. Seating L—R: Ms. Esther Igu (Snr.) with Vincent Igu (front)<br />

, Mrs. Oby Igu, Mrs. Erinma Imaa, Ms. Jennifer Imaa with Justine Imaa (front), and Mrs. Chidinma Eke.<br />

Executive Committee: Ukaegbu Ukaegbu (President), Oby Igu (Vice President),<br />

Akachukwu Igu (Secretary), Samuel Eke (Financial Secretary)<br />

<strong>Congratulate</strong><br />

<strong>Igbere</strong> <strong>Progressive</strong> <strong>Association</strong> <strong>International</strong>, <strong>Inc</strong>. on their<br />

IPAI Convention 2009 in Washington DC on July 24—26, 2009.<br />

Long Live <strong>Igbere</strong> !<br />

Long Live Nigeria !<br />

Long Live USA !<br />

<strong>Igbere</strong> <strong>Progressive</strong> <strong>Association</strong> <strong>International</strong>, <strong>Inc</strong>.


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From Left: Chief Dr. Okorie Oko, Madam Roseline Igbokwe, Mr. Eke Chukwu, Mazi Oko Igbokwe,<br />

Mazi Emmanuel Ukandu, Mrs. Uzaru Maduka, Engr. Mike Awa, Mr. Barry Kalu, Mr. Abah Ikemah,<br />

Mr. Chidi Ogbonnaya, Dr. Ijeoma Maduka and Chief (Atty. ) Chukwu U. Oko carrying daughter<br />

Martha Oko.<br />

From Left: Mrs. Martha Anyanta carrying Joseph Oko, Mrs. Nnenna Eke Chukwu, Madam Martha<br />

Oko carrying Chinomso, Mrs. Chinyere Oko, Madam Enyinne Agu Ukogo, Mrs. IjeomaOko carrying<br />

daughter Martha, Mrs. Chinyere Ukandu, Madam Roseline Igbokwe, Mrs. Chinyere Ikemah carrying<br />

son Udeogu, Mrs. Chinyere Ogbonna carrying Ada with Ikemah.<br />

<strong>Congratulate</strong>s all the <strong>Igbere</strong> people on their second Ezumezu in Diaspora<br />

<strong>Igbere</strong> <strong>Progressive</strong> <strong>Association</strong> <strong>International</strong>, <strong>Inc</strong>.


Uchechukwu Offia<br />

(Managing Director)<br />

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<strong>Congratulate</strong>s<br />

Udemgba & Obiageli Igu and IPAI on their<br />

biennial convention<br />

(Ezumezu 2009)<br />

Offiasco is your best place for T-Shirts for all occasions.<br />

CONGRATULATES<br />

DR. IJEOMA MADUKA<br />

AND IGBERE PROGRESSIVE<br />

ASSOCIATION INTERNATIONAL<br />

ON THEIR 3RD NATIONAL CONVENTION,<br />

(EZUMEZU) IN THE DIASPORA<br />

LONG LIVE IGBERE NDI NA AMU UMU OMA !<br />

LONG LIVE EBIRI !!<br />

LONG LIVE ABIA STATE !!!<br />

LONG LIVE NIGERIA !!!<br />

LONG LIVE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA !!!!!


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We express our profound appreciation to IPAI Executive Committee<br />

for granting us the privilege to host the 3rd<br />

Biennial Convention of <strong>Igbere</strong> people in Diaspora.<br />

We are committed to providing peaceful, flamboyant, exciting,<br />

and captivating environment where <strong>Igbere</strong> people and their<br />

friends across the world congregate to interact, deliberate, and<br />

raise funds for development of <strong>Igbere</strong> Community.<br />

This forum will also feature native <strong>Igbere</strong> cultural exhibition<br />

by citizens of <strong>Igbere</strong>.<br />

We <strong>Congratulate</strong><br />

<strong>Igbere</strong> <strong>Progressive</strong> <strong>Association</strong> <strong>International</strong>, <strong>Inc</strong>. on their<br />

IPAI Convention 2009 in Washington DC on July 24—26, 2009.<br />

Long Live <strong>Igbere</strong> !<br />

Long Live Nigeria !<br />

Long Live USA !<br />

IPAI Convention 2009 Host: Washington DC Metro Area<br />

<strong>Igbere</strong> <strong>Progressive</strong> <strong>Association</strong> <strong>International</strong>, <strong>Inc</strong>.


The Family of Dickson<br />

I. Samuel of Ndi -<br />

Okali, Amakpo <strong>Igbere</strong><br />

<strong>Congratulate</strong>s<br />

<strong>Igbere</strong> <strong>Progressive</strong><br />

<strong>Association</strong><br />

<strong>International</strong>, <strong>Inc</strong>.<br />

on their 3rd Biennial<br />

convention (Ezumezu<br />

2009) in Diaspora.<br />

Long Live IPAI !<br />

Long Live <strong>Igbere</strong> !<br />

Dickson I. Samuel<br />

L—R: Chibuike Samuel, Mercy Samuel, Favour Samuel and Chijioke Samuel


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Patience N. Okonji-Griffin<br />

<strong>Congratulate</strong><br />

Saul Onyeuku<br />

And<br />

<strong>Igbere</strong> Community<br />

On their<br />

IPAI Convention<br />

(Ezumezu 2009)<br />

Long Live <strong>Igbere</strong> !<br />

Long Live Nigeria !<br />

Long Live USA !


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Dr. Ijeoma Maduka, Nneoma and Chimaobim<br />

<strong>Congratulate</strong> the Executive Members<br />

and the Entire Members of<br />

<strong>Igbere</strong> <strong>Progressive</strong> <strong>Association</strong><br />

<strong>International</strong>, <strong>Inc</strong>. on the successful<br />

hosting of Ezumezu 2009<br />

in Washington DC.


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Congratulations to Chief Michael Awa and <strong>Igbere</strong> Community on<br />

their IPAI Convention 2009.


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L—R: Mrs. Margrate Anyaso, Mrs. Jessy Izuka, Mrs. Eunice Anyaso and Andrea Eke<br />

(IPAI Canada women’s wing)<br />

Paul Anyaso<br />

Elesie Eke<br />

Onyechere Anyaso<br />

Ogbonnaya Izuka<br />

<strong>Igbere</strong> <strong>Progressive</strong> <strong>Association</strong> <strong>International</strong>, <strong>Inc</strong>.


Opiegbe honored with Chieftaincy title by HRH Igwe Austin Ezenwa (Agbalanze) of Abagana, Anambra State and celebrates home-coming at Umuobasi<br />

Opiegbe donates books to<br />

Age grade at 2005 Ezumezu<br />

The Iheke Family of Elizabeth, New Jersey and Umuobasi Amankalu, <strong>Igbere</strong>, Publishers of Igbo Basics Publications<br />

Since 1994 have been in the forefront for the Propagation of Igbo Language, Tradition & Culture.<br />

We <strong>Congratulate</strong> <strong>Igbere</strong> <strong>Progressive</strong> <strong>Association</strong> <strong>International</strong>, <strong>Inc</strong>. on the occasion of her 2009 Annual Convention in<br />

Washington, DC Metron Area. Madu iche. Okpogho iche. All hands on deck for the development of <strong>Igbere</strong>, the unity<br />

Of our people and the preservation of our tradition and culture. We put <strong>Igbere</strong> Ebiri first on the worldwide web.<br />

Visit us at www.<strong>Igbere</strong>.org or www.<strong>Igbere</strong>.com to support our efforts<br />

The Iheke Family of Eze (King) Charles O. Iheke, Nkalukwu 1 of Amankalu <strong>Igbere</strong> and the Amankalu Community<br />

wish you success in your efforts. Jessie-nu-ike. Ebiri, Ezumezu!, Ebiri, Ezumezu! Ebiri, Ezumezu! Ezumezu, Ebiri!<br />

Chief Alexander Nkwere Iheke Opiegbe Amankalu, Ugomba <strong>Igbere</strong>, Akpara adighi achi Abagana and Lolo Gail Iheke Ugo<br />

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IKE R. DARNIEL, RPH<br />

CONGRATULATES<br />

DR. IJEOMA MADUKA<br />

AND<br />

IGBERE PROGRESSIVE ASSOCIATION IN-<br />

TERNATIONAL, INC<br />

ON THEIR 3RD NATIONAL CONVENTION<br />

IN WASHINGTON DC


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The Family of Late Chief Anyaogu Imaa of Eluezi, Ibinata, <strong>Igbere</strong><br />

&<br />

PIMA CONSULTING ENGINEERS<br />

CONGRATULATE<br />

IGBERE PROGRESSIVE ASSOCIATION INTERNATIONAL, INC. on its 2009<br />

<strong>Igbere</strong> Convention in Washington DC, USA.<br />

<br />

Sincerely,<br />

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ENGINEERS * PROJECT MANAGERS * ESTIMATORS * INSPECTORS * ARCHITECTS<br />

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Chief (Engr.) Michael C. K. Awa (Omezi Mba I of <strong>Igbere</strong>) and Dr. (Mrs.) Chinyere Awa<br />

<strong>Congratulate</strong> IPAI and <strong>Igbere</strong> Community on their 3rd<br />

Ezumezu Convention in Diaspora


Chief and Mrs.<br />

S. E. Maduka<br />

(Enyi Madu Oha I<br />

of Ezeji) and<br />

The Entire Family<br />

of Maduka in USA<br />

and Nigeria<br />

<strong>Congratulate</strong><br />

<strong>Igbere</strong><br />

<strong>Progressive</strong><br />

<strong>Association</strong><br />

<strong>International</strong><br />

on the<br />

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Ebiri Kwenu ! ! !


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Benjamin U. & tricia A. Ezekwe Family<br />

<strong>Congratulate</strong>s Udemgba A. and Obiageli<br />

G. Igu and <strong>Igbere</strong> <strong>Progressive</strong> <strong>Association</strong><br />

<strong>International</strong> and the entire <strong>Igbere</strong><br />

people on their biennial convention.


<strong>Congratulate</strong>s Dr. Ijeoma Maduka<br />

and the <strong>Igbere</strong> Community on their 3rd Ezumezu<br />

held at Washington DC.


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United we are, divided we are not. New York Branch-<br />

Big Apple, come taste it.<br />

Everyone is welcome to join, share benefits, help and<br />

make <strong>Igbere</strong> grow more.<br />

We <strong>Congratulate</strong> IPAI on their 3rd Convention in<br />

U.S.A. God Bless! We rejoice with <strong>Igbere</strong> Community on<br />

their 3rd Convention in Diaspora.<br />

We wish all long life, good health, financial stability<br />

and prosperity.<br />

EXECUTIVES:<br />

Nwanne mu - Joseph Anyaogu Ogba - Chairman.<br />

Nwanne mu - Amadi Uche Key - Treasurer.<br />

Nwanne mu - Josephine Chike - Secretary.<br />

Nwanne mu - Eke Okoro - Provost.<br />

Nwanne mu - Uche Ogwe - Financial secretary.<br />

<strong>Igbere</strong> <strong>Progressive</strong> <strong>Association</strong> <strong>International</strong>, <strong>Inc</strong>.


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their 2009 Ezumezu.<br />

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through partnerships with the best brains in the field.<br />

We utilize our Organization and Management, and Information Technology experience<br />

to review organizational business processes. We focus on enhancing business efficiency<br />

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Email: anyi@olanassociates.com<br />

L—R: Uzunma, Dr. Anyaogu Elekwachi, Dr. (Mrs.) Oluchi Elekwachi carrying baby Chika


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As a continuing legacy, we of the <strong>Igbere</strong> <strong>Progressive</strong> <strong>Association</strong> <strong>International</strong> (IPAI) are proud to reflect, co-exist, and forge ahead as<br />

<strong>Igbere</strong> indigenes. We reflect on the positive actions taken by our parents in the past to form sustaining<br />

organizations that guide and improve the community, we co-exist with one another for our good<br />

citizens today and tomorrow. With God’s help in all these, we forge a better future for our children<br />

with enthusiasm.<br />

This legacy begun by our parents and passed down to us created the proper environment. An environment<br />

created by their incessant attempts at uniting the community, forming co-operatives, sharing<br />

ideas and resources and providing the tools in education, training and trade apprenticeship.<br />

These and many other efforts laced with discipline laid the foundations to prepare <strong>Igbere</strong> indigenes<br />

for the good life. They helped to prepare off springs for even brighter future.<br />

The touch that our past threw our way is a charge to action. This charge has not been given or received without challenges. IPAI has<br />

faced some of these challenges with equanimity and grace. With imbued spirit of forgiveness and egos subsumed under the service of<br />

our people, IPAI like <strong>Igbere</strong> emerges stronger through these challenges.<br />

Thanks to all of you who have contributed to the success of our community and this organization and continue to sacrifice in time, cash<br />

and kind to keep then going. Friends, neighbors, in-laws, associate members, members, compatriots and certainly the executives of<br />

IPAI, we appreciate you. More so, we are happy to welcome all and sundry for coming from over the globe to celebrate with us.<br />

On behalf of the board of directors of IPAI, I extend very warm hands of friendship and fraternity to you. May we pass this legacy to<br />

others with the patriotic zeal of our heritage! God’s blessing.<br />

Chieff Alfred Eme Onyeuku<br />

Chairman, IPAI Board of Directors<br />

Greg I. Obi<br />

President, Terina <strong>Inc</strong>.<br />

753 Raven Avenue<br />

Gaithersburg, MD 20877<br />

Tel: 301-330-8436; Fax: 301-330-8469<br />

Congrats to<br />

Chief Daniel Eke and<br />

<strong>Igbere</strong> Community on their<br />

IPAI Convention 2009, hosted at Washington DC.


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The Chukwu Oko family<br />

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wish to congratulate sons<br />

and daughters of <strong>Igbere</strong><br />

on their 3rd <strong>Igbere</strong><br />

Convention (Ezumezu)<br />

in USA.<br />

Chief (Barrister) Chukwu Oko, (Onu na Ekpere Oha I of <strong>Igbere</strong>)<br />

Lolo Ijeoma Oko and their children Martha, Joseph & Chiamaka<br />

Joseph, Martha carrying new baby, Victor, & Chiamaka


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<strong>Congratulate</strong>s<br />

Dr. Ijeoma Maduka<br />

&<br />

<strong>Igbere</strong> <strong>Progressive</strong> <strong>Association</strong> <strong>International</strong>, <strong>Inc</strong>.<br />

On their 3rd National Convention<br />

In Washington DC<br />

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10039 Bissonnet, Suite 111<br />

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Uzunma Celin<br />

<strong>Congratulate</strong>s<br />

Dr. (Mrs.) Chinyere Awa on the 3rd Ezumezu Celebration.<br />

Long Live IPAI !<br />

Long Live <strong>Igbere</strong> !<br />

Long Live Nigeria !<br />

Long Live United States of America!


THE KALU FAMILY AT BOWIE<br />

MARYLAND, HEARTILY CONGRATULATE<br />

IGBERE PROGRESSIVE ASSOCIATION<br />

INTERNATIONAL, INC. ON THEIR 3RD<br />

NATIONAL CONVENTION (EZUMEZU 2009).<br />

Sitting from Left is Jonah Eke Kalu, Erinma Anya Adule (mother-in-law) Aju Elijah Kalu, and Standing<br />

from Right is Mrs. Chinyere Kalu (member cultural committee), Peter Eke Kalu and Mr. Elijah<br />

Eke Kalu (vice President Washington DC Metro Area Chapter).<br />

We wish you many more successful conventions.


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HRH Eze John Oko<br />

Okomoko of Agbo <strong>Igbere</strong><br />

HRH Eze Eme Ogbumba<br />

Okum of Amaiyi <strong>Igbere</strong><br />

HRH Eze Rowland Ekeoma<br />

Akpondi of Amakpo <strong>Igbere</strong><br />

HRH Eze Charles Iheke<br />

Nkalu-ukwu of Amankalu <strong>Igbere</strong><br />

HRH Eze Uwakwe Ukaegbu<br />

Ofufe of Amaofufe<br />

HRH Eze John Okorie<br />

Oji of Amaoji<br />

HRH Eze Ukandu Agu Uko<br />

Ebiri of Amaukwu <strong>Igbere</strong><br />

HRH Eze Daniel Okenwa<br />

Amauzu of Ibinanta <strong>Igbere</strong><br />

HRH Eze Joseph Anyanta<br />

Enyi Ezeji of Ibinaukwu <strong>Igbere</strong><br />

HRH Eze Joseph Ejere Uche<br />

Olaji of Ohumola <strong>Igbere</strong><br />

HRH Eze Okorie N. Chukwu<br />

Ekpuakomini of Okafia <strong>Igbere</strong><br />

HRH Eze Ogbu Emenike<br />

Ebele of Umusi<br />

Chief O. N. Chukwu<br />

President General, <strong>Igbere</strong> Welfare Union<br />

<strong>Igbere</strong> <strong>Progressive</strong> <strong>Association</strong> <strong>International</strong>, <strong>Inc</strong>.


The families of:<br />

ARISA EKEOMA of Umuobasi, Amankalu <strong>Igbere</strong><br />

&<br />

ANYAOGU IMAA of Eluezi, Ibinata <strong>Igbere</strong><br />

Express their heartfelt gratitude to the IPAI Executive Committee, the<br />

Board of Directors, and the IPAI Local Chapters for their collective help,<br />

empathy, and financial support regarding the death of Mrs. Priscillia Ugo<br />

Ekeoma (nee Priscillia Ugo Anyaogu Imaa).<br />

Your telephone calls from all over the world and personal visits to the<br />

residences of the bereaved families in USA and in Nigeria are profoundly<br />

appreciated.<br />

May the good Lord bless you all and comfort you too for the loss we all<br />

suffered.<br />

(Late Mrs. Ekeoma died in Fontana, California, in USA on May 1, 2009. May<br />

her soul rest in peace).<br />

Sincerely,<br />

Engr. Peter Orji Anyaogu Imaa<br />

(For the Ekeoma & Imaa families)


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The Arisa Ekeoma<br />

Family of Umuobasi,<br />

Amankalu <strong>Igbere</strong><br />

L—R : Joy Kelechi Ekeoma (daughter), Benjamin Ekeoma (son), James Ekeoma (son)<br />

and Mazi Arisa Ekeoma (father), of the Pacific Coast Chapter of IPAI<br />

<strong>Congratulate</strong>s the <strong>Igbere</strong> <strong>Progressive</strong> <strong>Association</strong> <strong>International</strong>, <strong>Inc</strong>. on<br />

the occasion of Ezumezu 2009 held at Washington DC.<br />

We appreciate the Washington DC Metro Area Chapter for hosting<br />

<strong>Igbere</strong>, the good work done by the Executive Committee that made this<br />

event possible, and more importantly thanks to God for giving us this<br />

opportunity to participate in this epoch making ceremony.


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Attorney Ben E. Mbonu<br />

Congrats <strong>Igbere</strong> <strong>Progressive</strong> <strong>Association</strong> <strong>International</strong>, <strong>Inc</strong>. on their 3rd<br />

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Long Live IPAI !<br />

Long Live Nigeria !<br />

Long Live United States of America !<br />

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Maaaama <strong>International</strong><br />

(Maaama for Everybody)<br />

and two of<br />

her children<br />

Emmanuel and<br />

Nnenna Anyanta<br />

<strong>Congratulate</strong>s<br />

Sons and daughters of<br />

<strong>Igbere</strong><br />

on their 3rd Convention<br />

(Ezumezu)<br />

in USA


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<strong>Congratulate</strong>s<br />

Dr. Ijeoma Maduka<br />

And<br />

IPAI on the Ezumezu 2009<br />

May the Almighty direct you to achieve your goals<br />

Mr. & Mrs. Emmanuel Ogbonna<br />

<strong>Congratulate</strong>s<br />

Dr. Ijeoma Maduka<br />

And<br />

Wishes<br />

IPAI a Successful 3rd National Convention


Congratulations To<br />

IGBERE PROGRESSIVE ASSOCIATION INTERNATIONAL<br />

EZUMEZU 2009<br />

From<br />

The Family of Alfred Eme Onyeuku<br />

Wife, Felicia; Sons: Nasarachiaka Eme and Chisom Jeremiah;<br />

Daughters: Ngwanma Violet & Udobi Esther Onyeuku


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Sampson Ukaegbu<br />

<strong>Congratulate</strong><br />

Chief Michael C. K. Awa<br />

&<br />

<strong>Igbere</strong> Community<br />

On their <strong>International</strong><br />

Convention held at<br />

Washington DC


His Royal Highness<br />

Eze Engr. John Uwakwe Oko<br />

Ebiri Okomoko I<br />

(The Traditional Ruler of Agbo <strong>Igbere</strong>)<br />

and the entire members of Royal Oko family<br />

<strong>Congratulate</strong><br />

L—R: Chika Oko, Joseph Oko, Attorney (Chief) Chukwu Oko, HRH Eze Engr. John Oko, Madam Martha Oko, Chief (Dr.)<br />

Okorie Oko, Mrs. Chikaodiri Oko<br />

All <strong>Igbere</strong> sons and daughters on the 3rd <strong>Igbere</strong> <strong>Progressive</strong> <strong>Association</strong><br />

<strong>International</strong> Convention (Ezumezu 2009) in Diaspora.


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The Management and Staffs of<br />

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<strong>Congratulate</strong> the <strong>Igbere</strong> <strong>Progressive</strong><br />

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of Umukwum, Agbo <strong>Igbere</strong><br />

<strong>Congratulate</strong>s IPAI, and wish all a<br />

successful <strong>International</strong> Convention<br />

Long Live Nigeria !<br />

Long Live USA !


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<strong>Congratulate</strong> <strong>Igbere</strong> <strong>Progressive</strong> <strong>Association</strong><br />

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<strong>Congratulate</strong> <strong>Igbere</strong> people in Diaspora on their<br />

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Ugwa and Ezinne Ogbureke of Augusta Georgia with their lovely children<br />

(L—R) David, Erinma, Chinasa and Kalu,<br />

Joshua 14:15... As for me and my family we will serve the


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Queen Oluchi Victoria Ogwo<br />

“Ada Igbo I”<br />

African / Nigerian First Female Professional Handball Player for 20 year.<br />

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I <strong>Congratulate</strong> <strong>Igbere</strong> <strong>Progressive</strong> <strong>Association</strong> <strong>International</strong> and <strong>Igbere</strong> Community on<br />

their Ezumezu in Washington DC.


The Family of<br />

Chief Esse Esse<br />

(Okaibeya II of<br />

<strong>Igbere</strong>) and Chief<br />

Mrs. Ekanem Esse<br />

Obidiya,<br />

<strong>Congratulate</strong> IPAI<br />

on her Washingon<br />

DC Convention<br />

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L—R: Ugwunwa Esse, Nnamdi Esse, Ezinne Esse


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Congratulations to entire <strong>Igbere</strong> people on their 3rd Biennial IPAI convention.<br />

May the Lord give you the understanding as you deliberate on issues to help foster<br />

the development of <strong>Igbere</strong> community.


L—R: Nnenna, Chief Mike Awa, Ori, Dr. (Mrs.) Chinyere Awa carrying baby Uzunma, Nduka and Chima<br />

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