Presidential Appointees

Hon. Gina Okolo, Special Assistant to the President

Hon. Ijeoma Ozoude, Special Assistant to the President (Special Matters)

Hon. Benson Okafor Esq, Legal Counsel to the President

 Hon. Bernard Ugwu, Special Representative to Enugu State

 Hon. Leo Ugwu, Coordinator, Medical Mission

 Hon. Ada Aninta, (RN), Director, Nursing Services

 Hon. Martins Ugwudike, (MD), Medical Director

Hon. Solomon Maduko, Chief Pharmacist

Hon. Ethelbert Odo, Senior Adviser, Medical Mission

Presidential Advisory Councils and Resource Centers

EnuguUSA Leadership Council (Think Tank Group)

Members of this Leadership Council Think Tank Will Develop Strategies to integrate EnuguUSA programs into the programs of His Excellency, Governor Sullivan Chime of Enugu State.

Hon. Moe Ene, PhD (Chair) NJ

Hon. Precilla Agwu (Secretary) MD

Hon. (Dr.) Emma Obiesie, Fl

Hon. Blessing Chukwu, Az

Hon. Engr. Alloy Attah, TX

Hon. Pastor Deborah Agu, NY

Hon. Joseph Okwo, LA

Hon. (Dr.) Chii Akporji, DC

EnuguUSA Council of Presidents (Chapter Presidents)

This group will assist the president with ideas that will enhance Chapters and ensure Chapter participation in EnuguUSA activities.

EnuguUSA Council of President Emeritus (Former Presidents)

This group will provide advice to the president  on lessons learned as leaders of EnuguUSA.

Hon. Afam Agwu

Hon. John Egbo

Hon. Alloy Attah

Hon. Chris Chukwu

Hon. Jude Akubuilo

Hon. Oby Clara Ebulu

EnuguUSA Resource Centers

Resource Center for Health (Health Think Tank)

EnuguUSA will be a leader in improving health and wellness in partnership with Enugu State Government

Hon. Cosmas Onuorah, MD, OH

Hon. Nneka Akubuilo, MD, LA

Hon. Ijeoma Nwaeze, RN, BSN

Hon. Sam Ngwu, MD (Senior Adviser)

Hon. Getrude Ezegbunam, DC

Hon. (Dr.) Chizobam Ahanonu, DC

Hon. Nonye Agude, BSN, MPh, Chair, LA

Hon. vitus Ozoke, FL

Members of the Health Think Tank Will Develop Strategies To:

• Partner with Enugu State Government
• Enhance the Medical Mission and integrate environmental engagement for improving the lives of Enugu State
• Promote Health and Environmental Awareness campaign and health care delivery in remote villages
• Restructure the Medical Mission to remedy financial
• management communication and accountability
• Increase the acquisition of Medical supplies/equipment/medications
• Enhance communication among EnuguUSA Executives

EnuguUSA Medical Mission

The Enugu USA Medical Mission is a humanitarian year round mission to provide FREE medical care to the people of Enugu State who are underserved and less privileged. It is in response to health crisis (malaria, arthritis, diabetes, infections, ulcers, high blood pressure, wounds, health education, etc) that Enugu USA Medical Mission was organized to contribute to solutions that solve health issues affecting Enugu people.

Resource Center for Youth (Youth Think Tank)

EnuguUSA will assume a leadership role in addressing:

youth challenges and issues.

Hon. Ifesinachi Iloputaife (Chair) LA

Hon. Afam Agwu (Senior Adviser) MD

Hon. Christy Obimma, Secretary, NC

Hon. (Dr.) Tom Omeh, Houston

Hon. (Dr.) Sylvanus Enyi, Chicago

Members of the Youth Think Tank Will Develop Strategies To:

Help families facing major emerging academic and socio-cultural challenges

Help children to prepare and pass key exams (including SAT, ACT, COLLEGE ESSAY, EXIT EXAMS, GRE, GMAT, MCAT and so forth)

Assist children to prepare and select colleges and careers; and initiate healthy relationships including dating and marriage in the context of our culture and prepare children to succeed in life.

Resource Center for Environment (Environment Think Tank)

EnuguUSA will assume a leadership role in addressing Enugu State’s environmental challenges in partnership with Enugu State Government.

Hon. (Dr.) Eric Chukwu (Chair)

Hon. Chris Onuorah, MD

Hon. Ephraim Ahanonu, MD

Hon. Engr. Levi Onyia, LA

Hon. Amaka Donn, LA

Hon. Afam Ugbor, AZ

Members of the Environment Think Tank Will Develop Strategies To: 

• Partner with Enugu State Government
• Conduct a strategic environmental assessment
• Implement a strategic waste management plan (trash to cash, pilot recycling, energy conservation and assess economic impact] Conduct annual pollution prevention workshops for local government officials, community groups school children, women groups and others Link environment to health by utilizing environmental information to improve health and wellness in Enugu State
• Address air quality, water quality, water quantity, environmental engagement in Enugu State Communities
• Embrace environmental sustainability as a core value among its communities
• Increase community awareness of environmental and sustainability issues
• Infuse waste management into curriculum at all levels of education
• Advance knowledge of climate change
• Embrace agricultural practices that protect the environment

Resource Center for Education (Education Think Tank)

EnuguUSA will assume a leadership role in increasing access:

to education at all levels.

Hon. Oby Clara Ebulu, MD

Hon. Carol Eze - Houston

Hon. (Dr.) Ejike Eze - Boston (Chair)

Hon. (Dr.) David Ugwu, Houston, Dallas

Hon. Joy Chukwu, DC

Hon. (Dr.) Nkuzi Nnam, Secretary, Chicago

Members of the Education Think Tank Will Develop Strategies To:

• Partner with Enugu State Government
• Improve educational infrastructure including internet connectivity
• Increase access to educational programs in USA–including academic courses, degree programs at all levels, and certificate programs–for traditional students, non-traditional students, and lifelong learners
• Ensure that all students are better prepared to enter and succeed academically in school at all levels
• Develop mentor-mentee program for our Youth in their chosen fields
• Provide guidance to our youth in selecting Colleges/Universities
• Offer advice to parents who want to go back to school
• Increase access to education and improve educational infrastructure at all levels particularly for underserved villages in Enugu State
• Leverage EnuguUSA’s expertise, and increase collaborations with Enugu State to lower dropout rate and improve academic achievement in all public schools
• Promote Sister-to-Sister partnerhips with Institutions of Higher Learning in Enugu State
• Offer online training/refresher courses for faculty/staff in Institutions of Higher Learning in Enugu State

Resource Center for Economic Development (Economic Think Tank)

EnuguUSA will assume a leadership role in partnership with Enugu State Government to enhance economic transformation and development, especially in the rural and underserved areas in Enugu State.

Hon. (Dr.) Isaac Ike (Chair) LA

Hon. Ike Okonkwo Atlanta

Hon. Ify Ezenome (Secretary) DC

Hon. (Dr.) Uchenna Igbo-Vasser NC

Hon. Izu Onyeani, NJ

• Members of the Education Think Tank Will Develop Strategies To:
• Partner with Enugu State Government
• Establish an Office of EnuguUSA Partnership to facilitate community engagement including dialogue on important issues
• Develop Community development Program (access to water, power, etc)
• Initiate an urban development program which will include working with local governments for better city planning, improve access to services and environmental enhancement
• Use waste management as a business strategy/customer driven
• Provide training on safety at the workplace

EnuguUSA Committees

Finance and Auditing Committee

Hon. Steve Nnamani (Chair) Houston

Hon. Chinyere Uzoigwe (Secretary) NY

Hon. Odi Kathrine Nnaji, Dallas

Hon. John Okolonta, DC

Hon. Obi Iloputaife Esq, LA

Hon. Velda Ijeoms, DC

Hon. Joe Onyema, Dallas

Hon. Frank Nwobodo, Houston

".....This Committee shall develop modalities for raising adequate funds to meet the needs and projects of the Association. ...." and work with auditors to "....audit all the accounts of the Association, as soon after the close of each fiscal year as possible and at other times when necessary. The Auditor(s) shall examine all books and accounts of the Association and certify as to their correctness or otherwise. The Auditor's Report shall be made part of the Annual Report to be presented by the National President to the Board of Directors at the end of each fiscal year...."

Health and Wellness Committee 

Hon. Uzi Cecilia Chukwu, MD (Chair) DC

Hon. Ada Igbo, MD

Hon. Vincent Ike Okeke, MD

Hon. Rose Onoh, Dallas

Hon. Nkiru Ugwuadu, Secretary, DC

Hon. Joseph Okoye, MD, Atlanta

Medical Mission Team Leaders (Medical Team)

Hon. Alphonsus Okoli, MD (NC)

Hon. Martins Ugwudike

Hon. Adolphus Aganigbo, Dallas

Hon. Leo Ugwu, Houston

Hon. Solomon Maduko, Chicago

Hon. Ethelbeth Odo, RN, BSN, TX

Hon. Ada Aninta, DC

"...This Committee shall examine the health and physical fitness policies and practices in our communities, and implement measures geared towards improving the health and well being of our people. An important focus of this Committee shall by the Medical Mission Program...."

Membership and Mobilization Committee

Hon. Fred Ngwu (Chair), Dallas

Hon. Gabriel Agbo, Atlanta

Hon. Chief Frank Orah, MD

Hon. Tony (Mikoya) Okolo, DC

Hon. Godwin Maduko, MI

"....This Committee shall focus on expanding and extending membership in the Association. The Committee shall monitor unrepresented communities, coordinate with Enugu indigenes therein, and provide all encouragement and assistance necessary to recruit members to the Association from those communities. ..."

Education Committee

Hon. Attorney Sam Ogbu-Nwobodo (Chair), N.California

Hon. Edmund Neboh, DC

Hon. Paul Eneh, Houston

Hon. Easy Ojonta, Houston

Hon. Ike Ogbu, NE

Sir Francis Udeh, Esq., Los Angeles

"....This Committee shall monitor the state of the tertiary institutions in Enugu State and develop interventions tailored to address major concerns. An important function of this

Committee shall be to develop scholarship programs for needy and meritorious students.... "

Economic Committee

Hon. Amaechi Nwonye, NE

Hon. Prince Kevin Chime, Houston

Hon. Adaora Noummy, Secretary, DC

Hon. Simon Okolo, MI

Hon. Oliver Udeh, Dallas

Hon. Francis Akubuilo, Los Angeles

".....This Committee shall coordinate all information and public affairs of Enugu State as it relates to communities, governments, organizations and other entities.... ."

Community & Cultural Affairs Committee

Hon. (Dr.) Ikechukwu Mba (Chair) Houston

Hon. Felix Ikeanyionwu, NC

Hon. Chinwe Ofoleta, Secretary, FL

Hon. Oliver Achime, Dallas

"... This Committee shall monitor, and analyze basic community concerns in Enugu State and elsewhere, and develop appropriate measures and responses to address those concerns.... "and "...develop programs and initiative geared towards the study, development and propagation of Enugu civilization and culture. An important goal of this Committee shall be to assure proper foundation of Enugu Culture for all Enugu State children in the Diaspora....

Information and Public Affairs Committee

Hon. Emmanuel Onyiaoma, Dallas

Hon. Chinwe Ofoleta, FL

Hon. Joy Chukwu, DC (Chair)

Hon. Ike Ogbu, NE

Hon. Rome Ani, NC

Hon. A. C. Okeke, Dallas

"....This Committee shall coordinate all information and public affairs of Enugu State as it relates to communities, governments, organizations and other entities.... ."

Youth Program Committee

Hon. Chief Luke Eze, Secretary, Houston

Hon. Queen Agu, Atlanta)

Hon.. Eucharia Odo, Dallas

Hon. (Dr.) Vitus Ozoke, Chair, Florida

Hon. Sunny Mbah, Dallas

• This committee will implement youth challenges.
• Address the differences in cultural values, communication, education, etc
• Establish a crisis hotline for youth
• Establish a mentor-mentee Program
• Develop guidance and counseling program
• Implement cultural awareness & sensitization program

·        Develop and implement internship program

• Develop online training courses including Igbo language and entrepreneurship skills
• Develop a career enhancement program

Grant Writing and Fund Raising Committee

Hon. Chris Obieje, LA (Chair)

Hon. Raphael Onoh, Secretary, FL

Hon. Joe Anibueze, AZ

Hon. Eunice Eurama, DC

This committee will write grants and raise money for the association.

Women Affairs Committee

Hon.. Nkiru Nweke, (Chair) Dallas

Hon. Augustina Oha, NC

Hon. (Dr.) Ijeoma Chukwu, (Secretary) NC

Hon. Gina Okolo, DC

Hon. Mary Uzochukwu, NC

Hon. Amaka Ugwudike, MS

This committee will develop strategies to address women and children issues in EnuguUSA

Spiritual Advisers

Rev. Biddy Agu, EnuguUSA Spiritual Adviser

Rev. Canon Uvuka,

EnuguUSA Spiritual Director

Rev. Father Anthony Madu, Spiritual Adviser

Rev. Sister Carissima Ogbu, Spiritual Adviser

Spiritual advisers will provide spiritual guidance

to EnuguUSA.