Our Mission
Urhobo Progress Union America’s mission is to unite people of Urhobo descent and others who identify with Urhobo people and culture abroad and at home for the promotion of human development and Urhobo culture and ideals. Our nonprofit association shall promote charitable, scientific, literary and educational projects in North America and Nigeria. Our motto in Urhobo language is “Okugbe, Egba, Voyan Robaro” which translates in English as “Unity, Strength and Progress. We invite you to visit the About Us to learn more about the history of our nonprofit and the ways you can make a difference by participating in our Urhobo cultural outreach programs.
Olorogun Prince
Dr. Abel Dafiaghor
President
Dr. Mrs. enojare uadiale
BOT Chair
I am honored to serve as the Chairperson of the Board of Trustees for UPUA, North America from 2023 to 2025. Our focus is on fulfilling the Association’s mission, fostering collaboration with the National Executive, and ensuring transparency. We welcome ideas from members and aim for unity, progress, and a meaningful impact on the Urhobo Nation. Your faith in the BOT is appreciated, and we call on all members to unite in spirit and truth. Eguonor me’ yovwi! Ekugbe me’ yovwi! Ufuoma me’ yovwi. Yours in service,
Dr. Mrs. Enojare Uadiale,
Chairperson, UPUA Board of Trustees.
Dr. Mrs. Enojare Uadiale
BOT Chair
Olorogun Prince
Dr. Abel Dafiaghor
President
UPU America
Okakuro Dr. Oghogho Manuwa
President
Urhobo Isoko Association of Edmonton
Mr. Eric Erigha
President
Houston
Mr. Christopher Ogheneochuko Eyamekware
President
Midland/Odessa, Texas
Mr. Paul Edirin Warrence
President
Michigan
Mrs. Agatha Osagie-Erese
President
New york, New Jersy & Connecticut
Mr. Paul Umukoro
President
Southern California
Mr. Gordon Sekegor
President
Massachusetts
Mr. Kelvin Oteri
President
Central Florida
Mr. Napoleon Erezi Agbauduta
President
Delaware-Valley
Dr.(Mrs) Louisa Ukochovwera
President
Ohio
Mr. Alexander Joel
Acting President
Urhobo Isoko Association of Arizona
Sir Morris Egon
President
Urhobo Isoko Association, Kansas City
Dr. Mrs. Phina Brooks
President
Calgary, Canada
Mr. Thomas Uwhubetine
President
Atlanta Georgia
Dr. Edwin Arigbe
President
Middle Tennesse
Mr. Aghogho Orororo
President
Minnesota
Mr. Paul Otu
President
D.C, Maryland, Virginia
Dr. Benard Rerri
President
UPU Chicagoland
Mr. Charles Ovwasa
President
Urhobo Congress, New York
Mr. Gabriel Oghwe-Akateme
President
President Northern California
Mr. Monday Egbedeju
President
Waado Progressive Union of
Kansas City
Olorogun Prince Dr. Abel Dafiaghor
President
Olorogun Oghenerume Oputu
Vice President
Mr. Ovie Fred Okotie
Secretary
Dr. Mrs. Regina Ottan-Obi
Assistant Secretary
Engineer Benjamin Egajivwie
Director Of Membership & Welfare
Mr. Sylvester Oyibocha
Director of Research & Culture
Olorogun Evelyn Adjekugheli-Ejiogu
Treasurer
Mr. Felix Agbabune
Speaker
Mrs. Helen Oghenenyerhovwo Irede
Director of Publicity
Mr. Onoerhime Okagbare
Financial Secretary
Elma Okogba
Director of Developmnent
Ejiroghene Gbenedio
President
New York,New Jersey,Connecticut
Coming Soon
Vice President
DMV
Olivia Ighoyivwi
Secretary
Kansas City
Ejiro Ojameruaye
Treasurer
Arizona
Ejovwoke Ophori
Welfare & Membership Secretary
New York,New Jersey, Connecticut
Obaro Okoro
Language & Culture Secretary
Northern California
Ufuoma Ojaruega
Speaker
Georgia
Ese Ofurhie
Upuaya Convention
Committee Chairs
Christine Oshiuhwu
Assistant Secretary
Antioch Northern California
