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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>.
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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!
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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 !
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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
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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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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>.
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(Managing Director)<br />
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Udemgba & Obiageli Igu and IPAI on their<br />
biennial convention<br />
(Ezumezu 2009)<br />
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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 />
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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 />
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CONGRATULATE<br />
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<strong>Igbere</strong> Convention in Washington DC, USA.<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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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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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 />
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Tel: 301-330-8436; Fax: 301-330-8469<br />
Congrats to<br />
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<strong>Igbere</strong> Community on their<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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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.
Congratulations to <strong>Igbere</strong> <strong>Progressive</strong> <strong>Association</strong> <strong>International</strong>, <strong>Inc</strong>.<br />
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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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of Umukwum, Agbo <strong>Igbere</strong><br />
<strong>Congratulate</strong>s IPAI, and wish all a<br />
successful <strong>International</strong> Convention<br />
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(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 />
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<strong>Igbere</strong>) and Chief<br />
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<strong>Congratulate</strong> IPAI<br />
on her Washingon<br />
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L—R: Ugwunwa Esse, Nnamdi Esse, Ezinne Esse
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May the Lord give you the understanding as you deliberate on issues to help foster<br />
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L—R: Nnenna, Chief Mike Awa, Ori, Dr. (Mrs.) Chinyere Awa carrying baby Uzunma, Nduka and Chima<br />
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