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
