ABOUT US
OHANEZE NDIGBO
The Igbo nation (Ndi -Igbo) in Nigeria is estimated to be more than 18 million people. A heterogenous nation with sub tribal connection and intercontinental spread. In terms of spread, Ndi -Igbo are majority in 7 states of Nigeria and minority in few other 29 states of Nigeria. In South Africa, Ndi -Igbo constitute more than 85% of the economic migrants from Nigeria.
Ohaneze Ndi -Igbo South Africa (ONSA) is a modern civic leadership organisation providing integrated private- civic socio-cultural
development for Ndi -Igbo (Igbo community) Diaspora community in South Africa and Ndi-Igbo in Nigeria. ONSA has presence in most of the provinces of South Africa , currently with chapters in Mpumalanga, North West, Eastern cape, Northern cape, Limpopo and Kwa Zulu Natal.
ONSA is a registered NPC that is managed by democratically elected offi cials. The head offi ce is in Johannesburg South Africa, which serves as the Ndi -Igbo apex umbrella body, an arm of the Ohaneze Ndi-Igbo Worldwide. As a pressure group, ONSA serves as the official representative of Ohaneze Ndi-Igbo worldwide in South Africa. ONSA is responsible for nurturing, maintaining and promoting socio-cultural relations within and amongst our host communities. Amongst the diff erent fostered relations are various Ndi Igbo formations, structures and movements, working with other ethnic nationalities, relevant agencies of the government of South Africa and interest groups. ONSA blends technical process that leads to verifi able outcomes to the needs and aspirations of the Nigerian Igbo community in South Africa with positive spill over eff ects on the host communities. ONSA objective is not only the maintenance and pursuit of existing Ohaneze Ndi-Igbo worldwide socio-cultural agenda, but to facilitate even more socio-cultural impacts. This is not only in terms of deepening networks through intra- sociocultural and inter -sociocultural ties, but also improved transformative initiatives to change Ndi- Igbo lives so that they can contribute a valuable development in their host communities as public spirited people.
Dr ABC Okokoh - President
The Executive President holds a BSc(Hons) and a MSc from the university of Ibadan Nigeria. He also obtained an MPhil and a DBL f rom the
university of Stellenbosch and University of South Africa, South Af rica respectively. Dr Okokoh ABC has worked in the South Africa NPC
sector for over 20 years in the capacities of technocrat and lecturer.
Atty. Jude Umennaka - Deputy President
Attorney Jude Umennaka holds an LLB degree from the University of South Africa. A seasoned Attorney, conveyancer and Notary Public of the High Court of the Republic of South Africa
with more than 10 years in legal practice. He gives back to his community through a part time contribution to the Ndi Igbo project.
Mr Louis Ashinze - Secretary
The secretary holds a BSc degree from the Ambrose Ali University, Nigeria, An entrepreneur par excellence and has been in the private
sector for more than 20 years in South Africa as the Executive Director of Salient T ravels and Tours (Pty) Ltd. Louis Ashinze is an
Dr Okoro Chidiebere - Treasurer
The Treasurer is a distinguished medical practitioner with MBBS from Abia State University Nigeria. He gives his time for free for the advancement of our community. Both South Africans and nationals of other countries have benefi ted immensely from Dr Okoro Chidiebere’s sound professional acumen as a physician.
THE MISSION OF OHANEZE NDI IGBO SOUTH AFRICA
ONSA mission is to rally our community to raise awareness and to enlighten Ndi-Igbo about the signicance of their contributions. Thus ONSA seek to bridge the gap between our community and government Our model focuses on assisting in the provision of enabling environment for driving, striving and thriving of our members and our wider community. The focus is towards a cohesive and peaceful coexistence created from a sustainable society both in our host country and native land. This entails working with private sector and public sector to meet the goals of human development and aspirations. Our sister organizations, partners, affiliates and associates continue to transform positively into high performance organizations. The widening of social safety nets through welfare programs and financial performance transforms to the building and nurturing of Ndi-Igbo’s cultural heritage. Our contribution is an end -to-end solution, assisting affiliates and partnering organizations: firstly, in selecting the target group to the right business relationship; and secondly, in continuous development of sustainable cultural trajectory of new and existing target needs. Uplifting community our and neighborhoods Our contribution is anchored on two pillars, namely: Mobilization and Safety net efforts.
