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Otu-Umuokpu Anambra, USA Association Congratulates New Anambra Governor

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Led by the President, Dr. Maria Elioku, and the founder, Lady Mrs. Jenny Ogadi ( Nneora Global ), the Otu-Umuokpu Anambra USA Association Inc., Headquarters in Houston Texas issued a release congratulating the new Governor of Anambra State, Professor Charles Soludo.

In the release made available to International Guardian, the group offered to collaborate with the new regime to move the great state forward. “We join the rest of Ndi Anambra State to felicitate and congratulate you today. Our Prayer is for God to grant you, strength, wisdom, and all that you will need to move this great state forward,” the release read.

Otu- Umuokpu Anambra, USA Association is a community of all paternal daughters of Anambra State of Nigeria with the core mission to promote and uphold the welfare and culture of her members; and foster unity, love, and harmony among them. The group has since its inception shared the uniformity of its ancestry as a unifying tool for community development and bonding of sisterhood.

Otu- Umuokpu Anambra, USA Association is a community of all paternal daughters of Anambra State of Nigeria with the core mission to promote and uphold the welfare and culture of her members; and foster unity, love, and harmony among them.

Charles Soludo was sworn in as the fifth governor of Anambra State in a modest event that took place at the Government House on Thursday, March 17. Soludo took over from Willie Obiano.The former Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) governor took the oath of office alongside his deputy, Onyeka Ibezim. Soludo’s inauguration came about four months after a landslide victory in the governorship poll. The APGA flagbearer defeated his closest rival, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP)’s Valentine Ozigbo. The Isuofia-born banker won 19 of the 21 local government areas of the state to clinch the post. He got 112,229 votes, twice higher than Ozigbo who had 53,807 votes. #

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Otu-Umuokpu Anambra, USA Association, INC.

We the members of Otu-Umuokpu Anambra, USA Association, INC. Headquarters Houston Texas, together with all our branches heartily congratulate His Excellency, Prof. Charles Soludo the executive governor of Anambra state and the deputy Governor of  Anambra State.

We are a non – profit women organization with headquarters in Houston Texas, with the objective of promoting the culture and heritage of Ndi Anambra all over the world. We impact lives through empowerment and health programs with emphasis on women, children and the youths.

We join the rest of Ndi Anambra State to felicitate and congratulate you today.

Our Prayer is for God to grant you, strength, wisdom and all  that you will need to move this great state forward.

Signed

  • Dr. Mrs. Maria Elioku (President General)
  • Mrs. Chidubem Chiwuzie (Vice President)
  • Dr. Mrs Ogoo Nneji (Secretary General)
  • Lady Mrs. Jenny Ogadi ( Nneora Global ) Founder.

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Okwesilieze Holds 20th Anniversary & Induction in Houston

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The Okwesilieze Women’s Club of Nigeria International Inc., Houston, Texas will be hosting its 20th anniversary and induction ceremony on October 7, 2023, at the Igbo Catholic Community Hall on 825 Creekbend Drive in Houston. The event starts at 8.00 pm. According to the Founder, CEO, and National President, Dr. Mrs. Gboliwe Chukwu (Ochiora), the event will highlight a thread of historical moments relevant to the group as well as pay tribute to the departed members.

“This is a great moment for our group if you recall how we started and how far we have gone. Also, do not forget that the Houston Chapter is the very first in North America to be fully registered and incorporated. So celebrating this in Houston, which by the way is the headquarters means so much to us,” Dr. Chukwu said.
Group leaders and members from all over the world are expected. In addition, many Houston community and political leaders are on the guest list. Guests will also witness the induction of new members.

The Okwesilieze Women’s Club of Nigeria was founded in 1976 by the wives of the original People’s Club of Nigeria in Enugu. The First induction took place on April 1, 1978, in Enugu-Nigeria. Today, the club has grown extensively with numerous chapters around the world. On January 21, 2003, the Texas Chapter was founded and officially inaugurated by Dr. Mrs. Chukwu
On October 11, 2003, the Lifetime National President, Chief Mrs. Alice Nwandu led a delegation of original group leaders, founders, and members from Nigeria to preside over the launching of the Houston Chapter. It was launched as a non-profit organization designed for women of substance and means. The goal according to Dr. Mrs. Chukwu was to “Sufficiently address issues that affect the quality of life of the Nigerian Women, their families, and the society in both the United States and Back home.”

She continued, “Our mission is to keep promoting family values and harness our members for wellness, economic opportunities, and other activities; helping less fortunate women, abused, and the homeless through our influence and operations.”
For more information about this event, please contact 281-772-5548 or 832-746-4988.

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Houston’s Church Partners with Christian Association of Nigeria to host National Bible Quiz Competition

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The Voice of Evangelism International (VOEI) in Houston, Texas in partnership with the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) will be hosting the 2023 Champion of Champions National Bible Quiz Competition in Abuja Nigeria. The event themed “The Word in a Fragile World” has commenced with a Bloc Competition that would end this month.  The Grand Finale will be held on September 20, 2023 at the National Christian Center, Abuja – starting at 10.00 am.

  • Theme: “The Word in a Fragile World”
  • Date: Bloc Competition, June – August 2023
  • Grand Finale: 20th September 2023
  • Venue: National Christian Center, Abuja
  • Time: 10.00 am

The competition is categorized into three age grades, Adult, Youth, and Teen. Three winners will emerge from each category during the Grand Finale. All winners will receive trophies, including ministerial support, donations, and consolation prizes.

Left: His Eminence, Archbishop Daniel C. Okoh, President of the Christian Association of Nigeria; Archbishop Dr. Emeka & Dr. Mrs. Chizoba Agwu, General Overseas of the Voice of Evangelism

Sponsored by Archbishop Dr. Emeka & Dr. Mrs. Chizoba Agwu, General Overseas of the Voice of Evangelism based in Houston, Texas, this event serves as the foundation and basis for evangelism, and serving God. According to Archbishop Dr. Agwu, the quiz affords children a better opportunity to read and understand the Bible. It offers them the spiritual values to abide by the tenets of the Bible.”

CAN under the leadership of His Eminence, Archbishop Daniel C. Okoh serves as a basis for response to the unity of the church and promotes understanding, peace, and unity among the various people and strata of society in Nigeria through the propagation of the gospel.

The VOEI is a nondenominational worship center established in 2006 to spread the word, unite persons, families, and businesses, as well as galvanize souls for Jesus Christ. The ministry has over the years, illustrated the retention of traditional Christian family standards consistent with the preaching and values of our Lord, Jesus Christ.

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Book Launch & Thanksgiving Bash Hosted on Behalf of Mrs. Henrietta Okoro

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Book Launch & Thanksgiving event was hosted on behalf of  Dr. Mrs. Henrietta Okoro at Crown Plaza Hotels & Resorts on 6050 Peachtree Industrial Blvd., Norcross GA. The event took place on July 2, 2023

Dr. Henrietta M. Okoro is an adjunct professor of computer information systems and business studies at the Colorado Technical University, National University, and the University of Cumberland.

The book titled Organizational Culture and Performance: The Practice of Sustaining Higher Performance in Business Merger & Acquisition Paperback. In the book, Dr. Okoro integrates organizational culture traits with insights from research to provide readers with distinctive strategies to improve and sustain employee retention, job satisfaction, and higher organizational performance. Emphases were made on distressed banks, global bank mergers, acquisition trends, and implications for sustainability.

Recommendations were provided to leaders in various industries and future research prospects. The book highlights the factors of job satisfaction, employee commitment, thinking beyond financial gain in mergers and acquisitions, failure as a learning tool, and the cultural traits necessary to sustain creativity and higher organizational performance.

The event was attended by who-is-who in the governmental, community, business, and academic communities.

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