BUILDING BRIDGES TOGETHER: UMU IGBO UNITE 11th ANNUAL CONVENTION

Umu Igbo Unite’s theme for this year’s 11th annual convention, NEW GENERATION, NEW VIEWS, BUILDING BRIDGES TOGETHER will focus on the new ideas, views and bridges we need to build in order to move the country of Nigeria forward.
Location
This year’s 4-day convention, being held at the Newark Liberty International Marriott in Newark, New Jersey from August 6th through the 9th in 2015, is aimed at convening influential members and emerging leaders of the Igbo-Nigerian community together around the world. Those convened hail from different professional industries including all areas of healthcare, engineering, business, education and law - culminating in a culture filled weekend of events.

“We are very excited about bringing our annual convention to the Newark, New Jersey community this year. Due to the space, availability and needs of our convention, along with our ongoing positive relationship and experience with Marriott International, Newark, New Jersey seemed like the right fit at the right time,” said Emeka Okpukpara, President and Chairman of the Board for UMU IBGO UNITE.



Special Guests
“Special guests this year include world famous comedians Namo Skee, Yvonne Orji, Chief Obi, Foxy P. Our comedy show was sold out and highly attended. It was such a favorite that our members asked for it again this year. We had to give them what they wanted,” said Ijeoma Anadu Okoli, Vice President and Executive Director for Umu Igbo Unite.
Adaora Okwo, Program Planning Manager for this year’s convention, has solidified attendance of panelists, Chick-Fil-A Entrepreneur, Adaobi Gwacham; Author and Speaker Enuma Okoro; and Financial Educator: Tiffany Aliche.

Positive Early Registration Feedback
Many have already benefited from the early announcement and have taken advantage of the Discounted Early Registration special available until the end of the year, December 31st, 2014. “We are very excited to see the excitement in this year’s convention, evident from high early bird registration numbers and buzz on social media,” said Adaku Eguonwu, Registration Logistics Director.

About UMU IGBOU UNITE
Founded in 2005, UMU IBGO UNITE has held an annual convention each year which consists of many events aimed in supporting cultural, professional and social growth amongst Igbo professionals. People from other cultural backgrounds and ethnicities that are interested in professional networking and learning more about the Igbo culture are welcome to attend.

Umu Igbo Unite is a non-profit US based organization that consists of a wide range of young professionals and college students (from 21 to 35 years of age) of Igbo heritage residing in the US. Our membership targets people from all parts of the South-Eastern Igbo speaking states of Nigeria including: Abia, Anambra, Delta, Ebonyi, Enugu, Imo, Bayelsa, Akwa-Ibom, Cross-River and Rivers states. Currently, local chapters include Atlanta, GA, Houston, TX, Detroit, MI, Dallas, TX, Philadelphia, PA, and the New York Tri-State Area (NY, NJ, CT). UMU IGBO UNITE Chapters help provide a local community for cultural awareness, networking, socializing and intellectual growth through the care and nurturing of each other as well as through constructive discussions, activities and showcases. New chapter formation is supported and encouraged across the world and are accepted upon application and approval from the UMU IGBO UNITE Executive Board.