UIU-USA 8th National Convention, Batimore-Washington, July 4th, 2009

UIU-USA 8th National Convention

Baltimore-Washington

Saturday, July 4th, 2009

All Umuojians & Friends,



I am delighted to bring to you news update on UIU-USA 8th National convention.
Our Baltimore-Washington Branch Chairman Chief Batho Ilochonwu (Ezeugonna) and his group of very dedicated Umuojians have already concluded plans with Sheraton Washington North Hotel - http://www.starwoodhotels.com/sheraton/property/overview/index.html?propertyID=2011 to provide first class accommodation and entertainment for all Umuojians and friends.

The morning meeting and evening Banquet/Gala will be held in this hotel. Please call early and make reservation as this rooms will not stay too long.

As we make plans to attend this very important convention, we must be very proud of the great accomplishment we have made in renovating and fencing Community Secondary School Umuoji. It is because of this effort that CSS Umuoji have now regained accreditation for their SSS program;





Pictures below: Show Part of Phase I & II of UIU-USA Community School Umuoji Project taken during the historic visit on UIU-USA to the School, December, 2008

Fellow Umuojians, this journey of a thousand mile has already started with a very big first step. We still have lots of work to do in CSS and Umuoji at large:

see pictures below:

Yes, this is real !!!. This is our School, This is Community Secondary School umuoji.
This is where we will produce the next generation of Umuojians.

This is time to stand up and be counted as partners in bringing hope to our brothers and sisters in Umuoji. We are calling on all Umuojians to make every possible effort to join us in Baltimore - Washington, July 4th, 2009 for this very important convention

Detailed arrangements are as follows:CONVENTION VENUE/ACCOMMODATION :

Sheraton Washington North Hotel 4095 Powder Mill Rd, Beltsville, MD 20705 1 301-937-4422
http://www.starwoodhotels.com/sheraton/property/overview/index.html?propertyID=2011

CONTACT PERSONNEL: Ms. Jacqueline Hanna (Senior Sales Manager)

ROOM RATES: (Taxes not included) Ask for UIU-USA or Umuoji Improvement Union group Rate

1) Single room with one King size bed - $79.00/night

2) Single room with two Queen size bed – $79.00/night

3) Single room Suite with a King size bed and large sitting area - $149.00/night AIRPORTS:

The Sheraton Washington North Hotel is strategically located on Interstate Highway 95, close to Baltimore-Washingto n International Airport ( BWI). Other nearby airports include Dulles International Airport (IAD) and Reagan National Airport (DCA).

Contacts:
Chief (Engr.) Barth O. Ilochonwu(Ezeugonna),President, UIU Washington
Phone: 301-980-9004
E-mail: president@uiuwashington.org or oilochonwu@yahoo.com

Fidelis I. Onyimba, Pharm. D., President, UIU-USA; Vice-President, UIU Washington
Phone: 443-878-4671
E-mail:fonyimba@aol.com or ifeanyony@yahoo.com Obi Enweze, J.D., Financial Secretary, UIU-USA; Secretary, UIU Washington
Phone: 240-505-4421

Obi Enweze, J.D., Financial Secretary, UIU-USA; Secretary, UIU Washington
Phone: 240-505-4421
E-Mail: secretary@uiuwashington.org or obienweze@yahoo.com

Obi O. Mangrover, J.D., Publicist, UIU Washington
Phone: 410-258-0113
E-mail: publicist@uiuwashington.org or omangrover@yahoo.com

Lawrence Osefoh, Financial Secretary, UIU Washington
Phone: 443-622-7752

E-mail: financialsecretary@uiuwashington.org or lawrenceosefoh@hotmail.com

Chuma Mbonu, Ph..D., Secretary, UIU-USA; Treasurer, UIU Washington
Phone: 301-318-7984
E-mail: chuma2@verizon.net

Okoye Osita, Publicity Secretary, UIU-USA

Phone: 281-236-0502

E-mail: cokoye@aim.com

Announcing the arrival of a New Umuojian

Fellow Umuojians,

Chief & Mrs Peter Okeke of Kansas City and UIU-USA announce the arrival of a new Umuojian, a baby girl Munachiso Kamsiyochi Okeke on April 1st, 2009 at 11:24 AM.
She weighs 7.9 pounds and measures 19 inches long.

Mother and child are doing very well.

Please join us in thanking God for this addition to the Okeke family and UIU-USA.

Osita Okoye

Publicity Secretary

UIU-USA

The Passing of Chief John Moghalu - Onwanaetiruora I of Umuoji

The Passing of Chief John Moghalu - Onwanaetiruora I of Umuoji

UIU-USA announce with deep sense of regrets, the passing of an illustrious son of Umuoji, Chief John Ekweoba Muoghalu, Onwanaetiliora 1 of Umuoji.

Chief Ekweoba Muoghalu “Onwa” , was a very powerful member of Igwe’s cabinet, a well known business man who used his wealth and influence to touch almost every Umuojian.

Among his accomplishment was the employment of thousands of Umuojians in his Alliance Zinc/ Steel factory, Alliance Bread among other business conglomerates.

His Alliance group of Companies was listed among the biggest in West Africa.

Onwa as he was famously known, single handedly gave Umuoji one of it’s functional roads that link most Umuoji Villages to Nkpor- Nnobi road. It is to his exemplary life and credit that most villages in Umuoji are now connected to the National Electricity grid.

Muoghalu Family, Uruegbe Village and the entire Umuoji people are greatly devastated by this loss. Umuoji truly have lost a philanthropist, a rear gem, a very great man.

Left to mourn him are:

Wife: Mrs. Chiebonan C. Muoghalu (Ezinne)

Children:

Obianuju Lizzy - Daughter (New York) – 718-565-2185
Achunike John - Son (Nigeria)
Mbanefo Gerald – Son (Nigeria)
Ezidinma Judith – Daughter (Nigeria)
Emeka Terrence – Son (Atlanta) – 404-246-7670
Arinze – Son (Nigeria)

Relations in diaspora UIU-USA:
Dr. Okwy Muoghalu – Sister (New York) – 718-324-7095
Theresa Muoghalu – Sister (Kansas City)
Adaeze Muoghalu – Cousin (Dallas)
Dr.Ubaka Muoghalu – Cousin (Chicago)
Uchenna Muoghalu Azih – Cousin (Atlanta)
Ogonna Muoghalu Nwizu – Cousin (Atlanta)
Chinwe Muoghalu Okonkwo – Cousin (Houston)
Obiageli Appo Okeke Agugo – Cousin (Houston)
Peter Okeke – Cousin (Kansas City)
Obiamaka Okeke Ude – Cousin (Dallas)
Dr. Obianuju Okeke Muanya – Cousin (Houston)

Inlaws and many Grand Children

Funeral arrangements:
4/15/09- Christians keep wake at his residence in Uruegbe Villiage Umuoji
4/16/09- Burial at his compound in Uruegbe Village Umuoji
417/09- Funeral Farewell. Visits by in-laws, friends, well wishers.

UIU-USA on a historic visit to CSS Umuoji "Umuoji Boys"

UIU -USA on a historic visit to Community Secondary School Umuoji

As part of the program for Umuoji 2008 Mass return and Ofala Festival, members of UIU-USA visited Community Secondary School Umuoji to inspect ongoing projects of UIU-USA in the school and identify future needs.

UIU-USA members were pleasantly greeted by a waiting crowd, consisting of students, Teachers, Parent Teachers Association members, and Umuojians from different villages. Little did we know that a formal and elaborate reception was planned in appreciation for the contributions of UIU-USA towards the renovation, reconstruction and re-accreditation of the school.

The Principal, in her address, expressed deep appreciation for our selfless contributions and made a passionate plea for continued support. She promised to do her very best to bring the school to the highest standard. The students entertained the visitors with a welcome song, music and dances. Many thanks to the Principal, Mrs. Nezieanya, PTA Chairman Mr Mekowulu, PTA Board members, Teachers, students of CSSU and Umuojiians in general.

The pictures below were provided courtesy of our Vice President Dr Adaeze Muoghalu

Students of Community Secondary School Umuoji presenting their welcome song

The Principal of Community Secondary School Umuoji Mrs Nezieanya presenting her welcome address

A representative of the student presenting a welcome address and calling

for help from UIU-USA

UIU-USA President Dr Fidelis Onyimba replying to the address

Presentation of Kola nut by the School and PTA

Blessing of the Kola nut

Dr's Onyimba, Nkemeh and Mrs Apo Agugo(Adakaibeya) watching the presentation

A cross section of members of UIU-USA watching the presentation

The Vice Principal Mr Ndiokwelu making sure things are ok.

Tri-State Chairman Mr Obadike and UIU-USAVice President Dr Muoghalu were also there

Atlanta Branch Vice Chairman Dr Mgbemena and wife also graced the occasion

A cross section of Umuojians at the event

The Principal Mrs Nezieanya making sure every thing is going ok.

Yes !!! it is entertainment time

Boys of Community Secondary School Umuoji doing their thing.

......And the girls too ready to show their style

You can tell the "Ngala" boys are so happy

The Principal dancing with CSSU girls

...... And the girls showing off too

......And the dance goes on

A cross section of CSSU Student

Members of UIU-USA pose for a picture with the Principal, Staff, PTA and Students of CSSU

UIU-USA members inspecting some of the completed project of UIU-USA in CSS Umuoji

UIU-USA members inspecting the completed roofing of the second phase of our project in CSSU

Still on inspection of projects

A section of the completed roofing project - Second Phase of UIU-USA project

Part of the building block completed by Lagos Branch UIU

We still have a lot of work to do to bring CSSU Umuoji back to it's past glory

Yes !!! We still have a lot of work to do

Osita Okoye

Publicity Secretary

UIU-USA