Nzuko Ndi Igbo (NNI) Committees 2017
Igbo House and NNI Projects
Chair: Sam Okafor
Co-Chair: Peter Anyanwu
Members: Dr. Gerry Uba, Desmond Nwoke, Uche Onwuzurike, Justice Emole and Nnamdi Egbukichi
Objective Acquire Igbo House –
- Finalize strategy for Igbo House;
- Secure funding – grant, individuals and corporate,
- Locate property/location/ negotiate building price,
- Close the deal
Budget: House to approve; Meeting: As required; Reporting: Monthly; Target Date: Dec 2017
Fund Raising Activities
Chair: Innocent Aniefuna
Co-Chair: Godwin Nwerem
Members: Emeka Nwele, Chibuzo Ezeobi, Oliver Orjiako, Dr. Nwizu Kenny Erinne and Kingsley Obialor, Michael Okeke
Objectives: Raise funds to help actualize Igbo house
- Raise $25k new money; add net $50k to Igbo house account in 2017
- Develop and build sustainable relationships with donors – Individuals, Corporate and municipals.
Budget: House to approve if any; Meeting: As needed; Reporting: Monthly; Target Date: 2017
Igbo day and Cultural Awareness
Chair: Festus Obijiofor
Co-Chair: Michael Izuchukwu
Members: Nnoli Bernard, Frank Alaebo, Uzomah Nwaigwe, Tony Mekkam and Mazi Nwankwo, Oguaghamba Uzochukwu, Ukagu Evans, Chibuzor Ugorji, Amukamara Anthony, Eze Chiedozie and Ichu Ugochukwu
Objectives:
- Organize and execute Igbo/cultural day events.
- Raise funds for NNI/Igbo House.
Budget: House to approve; Meeting: As Needed; Reporting: Monthly; Activity Date: 2017/2018
Youth Development
Chair: Oguaghamba Uzochukwu
Co- Chair: Alphonse Nwerem
Members: Iyke Ekeya sn, Sammy Okereke, Uche Onwuzurike, Desmond Nwoke, Kenny Erinne
Objectives:
- Develop joint youth programs in partnership with IWA
- Organize and executive Igbo youth day
- Other social and cultural activities as needed.
Budget: House to approve; Meeting: As needed; Reporting: Monthly; Activity Date: 2017
Benefits, Recognition and Awards
Chair: Nzeribe Nwokoma
Co-chair: Chijioke Ononiwu
Members: Eze Chiedozie, Ugoorji Calistus, George Onwumere, Ohakwe Diony, Ilechukwu Toby,
Objective: Recommend and execute Membership benefit; Budget: House approved; Meeting: As required
Reporting: Monthly; Activity Date: 2017/2018
Policy Reviews, Conflict Resolution and Outreach
Chair: Ken Godwin Nwerem
Co-Chair: Nnamdi Egbukichi
Members: Cosmas Nwerem, Eme Nmerole, Chineye Mba, Ikenna, Ukagu Evans, Chibuzor Ugorji,
Objective:
- Reach new members; help in retention of existing members,
- Review and recommend policy changes
- Facilitate resolution of conflict between members.
Budget: House to approve if any; Meeting: As Needed; Reporting: Monthly; Activity Date: 2017
Health and Wellness
Chair: Dr. Nwizu
Co-chair: Dr. Austin Okeke
Members: Dr Emeka Nwele, Afam Okoye, Diony Ohakwe, Michael Okeke
Objective: Organize health and wellness education, activities and Health fair.
Budget: House to approve; Meeting: As required/ Monthly; Reporting: Monthly; Activity Date: 2015
Igbo Language and Education
Chair: Ken Onyima
Co-Chair: Dr Gerry Uba
Members: Chibuzo Ezeobi, Oliver Orjiako, Nmereole Emenike, Ogbeama Vitalis
Objectives: Design, organize and teach Igbo language
Budget: House to approve if any; Meeting: As needed; Reporting: Monthly; Target Date: 2017
Christmas Events
Chair: Ezeobi Chibuzo
Co-Chair: Ughamba Barnard
Members: Ifeanyi Chinweuba, Igwe IG, Izuchukwu Chukwudi, Nwankwo Livinus, Ohakwe Alexander, Anukam Charles, Chinwuba Ifeanyi, Andrew Ugwumba Darlington
Objective: Review and Develop a working plan to execute Annual Christmas event. Organize it with our kids in mind and make fun-centric of all of us. Develop modalities to get the community more involved with is event and review the existing standards.
Budget: House to approve; Meeting: As required/ Monthly; Reporting: Monthly; Activity Date: 2017/18
Committee for Audit Reviews
Chair: Tony Mekkam
Co-chair: Ogbonnaya Emmanuel
Members: Nwokeduru Osita, George Onwumere, Sammy Okereke and Ngene Ginika,
Objective:
- Ensure transparency and accountability
- Review monthly financial activities and processes.
Budget: House to approve; Meeting: As required/ Monthly; Reporting: Monthly; Activity Date: 2017
IWA Affairs and community Liaison
Members: Mbelu Emeka, Cosmas Nwerem, Ebukam Tobi, Ukagu Evans, Ogbeama Kenneth, Nwokeduru Osita and Hygiuns Igwe
Objective: Continue advisory role in fostering mutual relationship and respect with IWA and other ethnic groups.
Budget: House to approve
Meeting : As required/ Monthly ;Reporting: Monthly; Activity Date: 2017
Political Action
Chair: Chinenye Mba
Co- Chair: Vitalis Ogbeama
Members: Uche Onwuzurike, Sampson Ughamba, Uzochuku Oguaghamba, Chiedu Charles, Peter Olemgbe, Michael Izuchukwu
Objective: Develop strategy on how to make NNI become a strong political voice in Oregon/SW Washington; NNI member run and win public office in Oregon/SW Washington
Membership Retention and Outreach
Chair: Vitalis Ogbeama
Co- Chair: Mazi Nwankwo
Members: Amukamara Anthony, Sampson Ughamba, Kenny Erinne, Eze Chiedozie, Chiedu Charles, Sunny Mekkam, Michael Okeke
Objective: Membership retention, follow up and outreach