Igbo Community

in North Carolina

Contact Us

If you have any questions or feedback, feel free to reach out to us:

Nze Francis Egbom

Coordinating Chairman

Phone: 919-670-9006

Prof. Frederick Nwosu

Secretary General

Phone: 919-264-7882

Chief / Mrs. Felicia Chika Harrison

Communication Committee Chair

Phone: 919-793-5138

COMMUNICATION COMMITTEE

Chief. Mrs. Chika Harrison (Ngala) - (Committee Chair)

Iyom Oby Ezuma (Co-Chair)

Mrs Ijeoma Ani

Mrs Ogoo Udemadu

Mrs. Chinwe Onyenekwe

Iyom Afoma Ikeagu

EVENT PLANNING / ACTIVITIES

Mrs Chinwe Strickand (Committee Chair)

Mrs. Ifeyinwa Umelo (Nee Okafor) (Co-Chair)

Mrs. Maria Ohaieri

Mr Chinedu Beluonwu

Ozo Rome Ani

Mr Bonny Emekoba

Mrs Uche Okpara

FUND RAISING / FINANCE

Mr Henry Mbonu (Committee Chair)

Mrs Chinwe Mirikwe (Co-Chair)

Ogbuagu Ifeanyi Ogbenna (Okeosisi)

Mrs Ijeoma Ubezuonu

Mrs Felicia Umelo

Dr Emma Ozoeneh

Dr Ik Iloabachie

Mr Stanley Chikeluba

LOGISTICS COMMITTEE

Mr Austin Imo (Committee Chair)

Mr Dada Nwabiem (Co-Chair)

Mazi Damian Ogbaugo

Mr Kingsley Eze

Mrs Mildred Akachukwu

Prince Eze Iheanacho

Mr Jack Dumola

Lady Chinelo Akpuogu

MEDICAL / SAFETY TEAM

Mrs Amaka Ofodile (Committee Chair)

Mrs Oby Onuorah (Co-Chair)

Mrs Stella Adima

Mrs Chinwe Ezirim

Dr. Anuli Ebulue

Dr Oby Nwadigo

Mrs. Chinyere Ekenna

Igbo Day Celebration Committee

The Event Planning/Activity is responsible for:

Creating/developing a program plan/guest program

Contacting/liaise with Igbo associations for cultural activities

Creating a performance/activities schedules/ types of food desired

Be stage hands/Manager or MC

The Medical / Safety / Security:

Advises on issues concerning health and safety of guests and participants

Access to emergency medical services

Access to security to ensure the venue is safe

Able to direct visitors to safety in the event of an emergency

The Communication:

Creating and sharing news and events about Igbo Day with community and media

Creating content for and maintain our social media and other outlet to advertise Igbo Day

Creating flyers, posters

Documenting activities day of event

The Resources / Fundraising:

Create & agree on funding plan inclusive of all estimated expenses of other committees

Determining how to solicit/raise funds

Monitoring expenses in each committee

The Logistics

Locate and Arrange appropriate venue for Igbo Day Celebration

Oversees renting, buying, and distribution of all supplies needed for the Igbo Day

Access supply needs ánd makes sure committees have what needed to complete assignments

Decorating/Set-up/ Serving meals or food/Venue clean up

Duties and roles are not necessarily exclusive and can overlap.

Additionally, the roles of committee members may change as necessary.