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 Dr. Mrs. Onome b. Dema
Current President

Dr. Emmanuel Ojameruaye
Chairman bot
In attempt to hasten the progress of Urhobo Progress Union America (UPUA), I decided to run for the position of BOT Chair to bring new thinking into the running of the association. I campaigned on the slogan, “growth through unity and stability”. My goal is to : develop a long term vision, prepare a long term strategic plan, review UPUA’s community development programs and make UPUA a more transparent and accountable organization. I know the struggle for brotherly love in our homeland and among our people here in America will be a long one. There maybe many rivers and mountains to cross before we get to the promised land of brotherly love but Urhobo Ovuovo meaning Urhobo is One will get us there. Wakobiruo!

Olorogun Dr. Mrs. Onome B. Dema
President
UPUA

Dr. Efe Akpoigbe
President
Chicago Land

Dr. Oghenero Irorobeje
President
Las Vegas

Olorogun Dr. Mrs Philomena Ukwade
President
Houston

Mr. Godwin Ikporo
President
Midland/Odessa, Texas

Mr. Robinson Ukavwe
President
Michigan

Mr. Ferguson Maduku
President
New york, New Jersy & Connecticut

Mr. Alfred Ederaine
President
Southern California

Mr. Gordon Sekegor
President
Massachusetts

Mr. Steve Kakeyere
President
Central Florida

Mrs. Elizabeth Oyibo Jamaho
President
Delaware-Valley

Mr. Ovie Alfred Okotie
President
Ohio

Dr. Emmanuel Ojameruaye
President
Urhobo Isoko Assocition of Arizona

Mr. Kenny Ogaga
President
Kansas City

Mr. Sylvester Oyibocha
President
Calgary, Canada

Mrs. Esther Onori
President
Atlanta Georgia

Olorogun Sam Ogaga
President
Middle Tennesse

Mr. Sylvester Eghenure
President
Minnesota

Engr. Benjamin Egajivwie
President
D.C, Maryland, Virginia

Dr. Mrs. Enojare Uadiale
President
Northern California

Chief Clement Ojevwe
President
Urhobo Congress Connecticut

Olorogun Dr. Mrs. Onome B. Dema
President

Mr. Paul Awusa
Vice President

Dr. Felix O. Okpe, ESQ
Secretary

Olorogun Ochukco Okitikpi
Assistant Secretary

Mr. Silas Okiti
Director Of Membership & Welfare

Ms. Rita Akposheri
Director of Research & Culture

Mrs. Fanti Riebelle-Okotie
Treasurer

Olorogun Joe Unueroh
Speaker

Mrs. Ros Ese Alfred
Director of Publicity

Prof. Michael Uadiale, CPA
Financial Secretary

Mr. Thomas Gabriel Odikpa
Director of Developmnent

Ejiroghene Gbenedio
President
New York,New Jersey,Connecticut

Enoghene Ajuetitsi
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
