Our Vision
The Urhobo Progress Union America members value our common ancestry and cultural heritage. Our organization believes in the critical importance of passing on to our children the positive aspects of Urhobo culture and values. As a nonprofit organization, we recognize the importance of giving back to our host communities, Urhobo land, and North America in general. We encourage you to join us in our vision by donating today.
Donate todayOur Mission
The Urhobo Progress Union America's mission is to unite people of Urhobo descent and others who identify with the Urhobo people and culture, both 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 the Urhobo language is "Okugbe, Egba, Voyan Robaro," which translates in English as "Unity, Strength and Progress."
"Okugbe, Egba, Voyan Robaro"
My esteemed BOT members, sons and daughters of UPUA. I am honored to serve as your BOT chairman. My mission is to move our union forward as attested by our motto: Okugbe, Egba, Voyan Robaro (unity, strength and progress) and in the spirit imbedded in our national anthem: Edefa me rh'akpo, Urhobo me warhe (when I reincarnate, I will come through Urhobo). Our union is thirty-three years old and it's time to move it from a mom & pop not for profit organization with grace, resilience, and transparency to its right place in the 21st century. What does this mean? UPUA needs its own house and offices with paid staff and volunteers to achieve the 21st century dream. So, lets join hands together to actualize the words our Urhobo National Anthem: Urhobo - e, Orere Ivie san (Urhobo a town of distinguished KINGS). Long Live UPUA, May we be distinguished amongst our peers.
Mr. Thamos Uwhubetine
Chairman, Board of Trustees
Chief Samuel Ogaga
National President,
UPU America
Chief (Dr.) Mrs. Louisa Ukochovwera
Deputy BOT Chair/President,
UPU Ohio
Chief Godspower Oniovosa
President,
Urhobo Progress Association, Houston
Chief Mrs. Vivian Ikporo
President, UPU
Midland/Odessa, Texas
Mr. Paul Edirin Warrence
President
UPU Michigan
Mrs. Agatha Osagie-Erese
President, UA
New york, New Jersy & Connecticut
Mr. Felix Agbabune
President, UPU
Southern California
Mr. Gordon Sekegor
President
Massachusetts
Mr. Kelvin Oteri
President, UPU
Central Florida
Mrs. Elizabeth Jamaho
President, UPU
Delaware-Valley
Chief Dr. Onome Ugbawa
President,
UIA Edmonton
Chief Alexander Joel
President
Urhobo-Isoko Association, Arizona
Chief Dr. Onome Ugbawa
President,
Urhobo-Isoko Association, Edmonton
Dr. Harrison Itoje
President
Urhobo-Isoko Association, Calgary, Canada
Mr. Thomas Uwhubetine
President, Urhobo Ass.
Georgia
Mr. Jacob Akpoyovware
President
Middle Tennesse
Mrs. Ejiroghene Egi
President
UPU Minnesota
Chief Paul Otu
President, UPU
D.C, Maryland, Virginia
Dr. Benard Rerri
President
UPU Chicagoland
Mr. Charles Ovwasa
President
Urhobo Congress, New York
Chief Gabriel Oghwe-Akateme
President Northern California
Mr. Odafe Alexander Akortha
President, Waado Progressive Union,
Kansas City
Dr. Deborah Sobotie-Damijo
President, UPU Louisiana
Mr. Emmanuel Obiebi
President, Urhobo Cultural Association, MO
Chief Samuel Ogaga
President
Chief Dr. Mrs. Eunice Eruvwetere
Vice President
Chief Godwin Ikporo
Secretary-General
Ms. Eguonor Tuoyo
Assistant Secretary
Mrs. Evelyn Obire-Egbe
Director of Membership & Welfare
Dr. Abel Okuma
Director of Research & Culture
Mr. Efe Shemi
Treasurer
Hon. Oghenetega JohnGold
Speaker
Chief Eric Ogbafedje Okoko
Director of Publicity
Mr. Onoerhime Okagbare
Financial Secretary
Mrs. Betty Ajueyitsi
Director of Developmnent
Ejiroghene Gbenedio
President
New York,New Jersey,Connecticut
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
