Committees

COMMITTEES ENABLED BY ARTICLE XII, SECTION 12.3 OF THE RATIONATIZED CONSTITUTION OF 2005[spacer height=”20px”]

Community Affairs Committee: Section 12.3.1

Members

1. Nnaerika Okonkwo – Chair 972 816 3573 [email protected]
2. Raph Okere – Co-chair 770-256-6678 - [email protected]
3. Boniface Eguzouwa - 717-599-1855 - [email protected]
4. Primus Odili 615 400 7501 [email protected]

Committee Charter:

1. Identify and propagate resourceful ways to improve economic growth in Igbo communities everywhere: for example, encourage Igbos to buy Igbo services as a matter of priorities. Provide area professional listing/directory to facilitate mission.
2. Embark on a program to compile a Diaspora Igbo census figure (by profession, gender and age) for political economy gains. Effort should emphasize tracking young adults by profession.
3. Initiate campaigns to minimize fraud and encourage good citizenship conducts particularly among the youths.
4. Coordinate with known community organizations for the purpose only of sharing and disseminating successful social and economic programs in the communities.
5. Advise the Executive Council on initiatives to enhance the quality of life in Igbo Communities in homeland.[spacer height=”20px”]

Membership and Mobilization Committee: Section 12.3.2

Members

1. Chief Livinus Madu – Chair 313-758-9081 [email protected]
2. Chief Sylvester Iwuchukwu – Co-Chair 773 965 1584 [email protected]
3. Atty. John Emenike - 416 744 2956 (Land Line)
4. Mrs. Otuodichinma Nwamkpa 914 320 5234 [email protected]
5. Mr. Felix Nnaji 469 358 5999 [email protected]
6. Bart Okoro 305 962 0398 [email protected]

Committee Charter: General

1. 6. Utilizing the current WIC constitutional guidelines, cause awareness of WIC in States where WIC affiliates do not now exist. Encourage organizations of Igbo wide organizations, and bring them on board.
2. 7. Reach out to Diaspora Igbo Communities outside of the USA and encourage them to join WIC, pursuant to the WIC founders objective.
3. 8. Review member criteria and advice the Executive council on any possible grounds for modifications of membership bases and criteria.
4. 9. Advise the Executive Council on benefit packages to facilitate membership drive and enrollment.

Specific

1. Initiate contact with and orientation of new affiliate members;
2. Increasing membership by at least ten chapters by September,
3. Enhancing opportunities for intra- and inter social contacts among affiliate members;
4. Communication strategies to promote membership development;
5. Identifying any barriers (real or perceived) to member engagement and participation in WIC activities and programs;
6. A reward and recognition program for affiliate member participation and achievement;
7. Other related initiatives that might promote membership development on an ongoing basis.[spacer height=”20px”]

Economic Development Committee: Section 12.3.3

Members

1. Prof. Ben Nwokolo – Chair 318 243 1591 [email protected]
2. Dr. Chris Aniedobe 703 899 6016 [email protected]
3. Gibson Chigbu 504 621 3342; 504 254 1212; [email protected]
4. Professor Emeka Aniagolu 740-368-3877 eaniagolu@ [email protected]
5. Dr. S.K.C. Ogbonna 281-802-3449 [email protected]
6. Tobias Ogu 713-271-7626 [email protected]
7. Noel okosa [email protected] 973 672 7484
8. Charles Okebalama (770)639-6767 [email protected]

Committee Charter:

1. Identify core economic tools seriously deficient in homeland; proffer cures for same.
2. Examine finance modules imperative for economic empowerment in homeland, with special emphasis on micro-financing for the ultra small scale business.
3. Articulate advisory guides for the upstart Igbo entrepreneur, with pointers to help desks (where applicable) for take off tips.
4. Work to close the missing links between the Industry and Academic research na ala Igbo; emphasis on manufacturing and agriculture.
5. Establish a Diaspora Economic Incubator, recruiting as needed any Igbo or non Igbo talent to achieve the objective
6. Work with existing Igbo economic institutions and infrastructure to achieve rewarding results.
7. Others as the Committee deem fit.

Economic incubator Committee

1. a. Innocent Ukabam, Ph.D – Co-chair [email protected] [spacer height=”20px”]

Information and Public Affairs Committee: Section 12.3.4

Members

1. Emeka Ukachukwu – Chair 708 724 6308 [email protected]
2. Mathias Mgbeafulu - [email protected] 313 834 2147
3. Phil Odoemena [email protected]
4. Acho Orabuchi [email protected] 214 957 4654
5. Moe Eneh 908 720 7525 [email protected]
6. Chido Nwangwu 832 452 4436 [email protected]
7. Humphrey Igwe [email protected]
8. Professor Ezejiofor Udeh 347 244 2724 [email protected]
9. Francis Okafor [email protected]
10. Dr. Ken Asagwara 204 945 3139 [email protected]

Committee Charter:

1. Make WIC a positive household name in Diaspora as well as Homeland through organized publicity of WIC activities and events.
2. Project WIC image in good light and as agent of desirable change for the Igbo worldwide.
3. Propagate WIC’s mission of working with Igbo leadership in homeland to improve the social, political and economic circumstances of the masses.
4. When necessary, take the upper hand in clarifying any issues that are confusing to the public on WIC matters.
5. Work closely with the Executive, ensuring authorization from the executive before going public on any issues of policy.
6. Must ensure decorum in all matters of discuss.[spacer height=”20px”]

Finance Committee: Section 12.3.5

Members

1. Chief Theo Egbujor – Chair 615 335 2933 [email protected]
2. Chief Larry Udorji 240-286-3301 [email protected]
3. Sir Sam Opara 615 584 5578 [email protected]; [email protected]
4. Chief John Agulue 770-354-2054 [email protected]
5. Enyi Kanu – Co-Chair - (513) 807- 3694. [email protected]
6. Clement Ezeh 718-834-0770 [email protected];
   1. Pius Ilogu (416) 346-8151 [email protected]
   2. Aloysius O Onuoha – Dayton OH [email protected]
   3. Chima Dike – 780 202 3417 [email protected]
   4. Alezi Dike – 780 739 3417 [email protected]

Committee Charter:

1. Assist the Office of the Executive Director in planning, coordinating and implementing of fund-raising activities throughout the organization’s fiscal year.
2. In particular, liaise with the Office of the Executive Director and the WICF Board of Trustees and advise the executive on the modalities for institutionalizing the Igbo Renaissance Fund
3. Review an Annual Operating Budget: Annually, the Committee will review the proposed annual operating budget for the ensuing fiscal year. After review and amendment, if necessary, the Committee will recommend a final operating budget to the full Executive for approval through the Treasurer and the Financial Secretary.
4. Review of the Financial Results: Members of the Committee will receive and review financial statements consisting of the then current year-to-date: 1) statement of financial position, 2) operating statements, 3) cash flows; and 4) key financial performance benchmarks that the Committee deems relevant from time-to-time. These financial statements will be accompanied by a narrative from the Financial Secretary highlighting any financial issues and, where necessary, management actions related thereto.
5. Oversee the Management of Financial Assets

The Committee will consider the management of financial assets, their protection and sufficiency in order to determine the sustainability of the WORLD IGBO CONGRESS, INC in the immediate future.

1. Review and Evaluate Internal Controls and make Recommendations

The Committee will periodically review and update WORLD IGBO CONGRESS, INC.’s accounting manual and determine the sufficiency of controls in order to protect the organization from fraud or abuse. It will make recommendations for improvements to the executive. In addition, at its regularly scheduled meetings, the Committee will also review the status of the WORLD IGBO CONGRESS, INC.’s financial condition and discuss, in detail, issues that emerge from the review.[spacer height=”20px”]

Committee on Igbo Civilization and Culture: Section 12.3.6

Members

1. Dr. Richard O. Nwachukwu, Chairman 214-823-7666 or 469-867-7774; e-mail: African[email protected] or [email protected]
2. Prof. Pita Ejiofor - 234-803-677-0137 (Nigeria)
3. Dr. M. O. Eneh; 908-720-7525; [email protected]
4. Chief Basil Nwandiko; 862-763-0404; [email protected]
5. Prof. Martin Okafor; 404-771-4891; [email protected]
6. Clay Ukabam; 770-778-4569; [email protected]
7. Nze Chinasa Madumere; 214-207-8408; [email protected]
8. Chief Boniface Ezechukwu; 562-328-5351; [email protected]
9. Chief Nnanta Uwadineke; 501-912-4442; [email protected]
10. Chief Alex Iheke (Opiegbe); 908-906-0829 or 908-527-6786; [email protected]
11. Prince Onyema Anozie; 813-547-4426; [email protected]
12. Dr. Joyce Nwosu; 781-888-0802; [email protected]
13. Madam Anne U. Ibe; 214-274-6495; [email protected].

Committee Charter:

1. Pursue initiatives to abate the extinction of Igbo language by creating awareness of same for Igbo parents; encouraging and promoting the use of Igbo language in homes in Diaspora as well as homeland; working to include Igbo language as electives in High Schools and College’ curricular in the USA and Europe.
2. Articulate ways to inculcate among the Igbo young professionals the drive to preserve the Igbo heritage through marriage. This explains why there is more than 99.99% inter racial marriages worldwide.
3. Must begin a campaign to clarify the “uncle” and “auntie” syndrome that may have provided the absurd biological relationship among all Igbo young adults.
4. Must find ways to expose Igbo culture and civilization to the host community and other culture; as long as your culture and heritage remain a secret, you are bound to go extinct.
5. Liaise with the office of the executive director to explore the benefits of WIC’s new Consultative status on the Economic and Social Council of the United Nations to ensure that we access the holdings of UNESCO and the World Heritage Committee on Igbo Culture and Civilization. It has been posited that the said holdings will unlock the cultural heritage of the Igbo that had been misrepresented since the colonial era.
6. Energetically pursue the actualization of Biafra War Memorial in a manner that would uplift the Igbo and extol their heroism in standing up for justice and fair play as well as restore our dignity for doing what we believe in.
7. Advise the WIC executive on the institutionalization of Igbo Book of Shame/Fame as a way of fighting the moral and cultural decadence that has been chipping away the psyche of the Igbo since the Biafra war that ended in 1970
8. Other initiatives to promote and sustain the Igbo civilization and heritage.[spacer height=”20px”]

Legal Affairs Committee: Section 12.3.7

Members

1. Atty. Uzoma Ofodu – Legal Adviser and Chair [email protected] 816 985 8419
2. Atty. Edwin Nwokocha – Asst. Legal Adviser 817 705 5300 [email protected]
3. Chief Mike Ahamba, SAN (Consultant) 0803 328-1343; 0808 850-9376
4. Atty. Lucius Nwosu, SAN [email protected] 0803 309 3837
5. Atty. Ken Okorie 713 777 8600 [email protected]
6. Atty. Charles Chikezie 973 517 6595 [email protected]
7. Atty. Charles Maduka 214 991 4091 [email protected]
8. Atty. James Okoroafor
9. Atty. Chris Aniedobe 703 899 6016 [email protected]
10. Atty. Pascal Ukpabi 248 506 8784 [email protected]
11. Atty. Ugo Ukabam 612 840 6097 [email protected]
12. Atty. Nkiru Nwankwo Brooklyn, NY, US 11236 Plse ask Joe for the #
13. Atty. Godson Anyanmu 214 403 6731, [email protected]
14. Atty. Amobi Nzelu 803 450 4294; 705 767 9998; 808 541 0004 Abuja
15. Atty. Lucius Nwosu, SAN; 0803 309 3837

Committee Charter:

1. Develop strategies for mandatory handling of disputes in-house and recommend ways of discouraging and forestalling litigations among member affiliates if connected with WIC
2. Develop and recommend the modalities for establishment of Igbo Legal Defense Fund and the modalities for its operation. This will prepare the World Igbo Congress for handling issues capable of hampering its progress and that of ndi Igbo everywhere
3. Develop and keep an active list of Igbo attorneys in the Diaspora
4. Prepare briefs and provide legal advice for the defense of World Igbo Congress as a group in case of any litigation against it.
5. Submit memoranda to the Executive detailing actions related to petition, review and resolution of application in the course of the defense of the World Igbo Congress.
6. Review the constitution and bylaws of the WIC on a continuous basis in a manner that keeps it abreast of it responsibilities.
7. Specifically review the revenue allocation to LGAs in Homeland to ensure proper utilization of funds
8. Litigate any misappropriation of funds on behalf of the masses. One or two such litigation will potentially restore transparency and accountability in the government handling of public funds
9. Lead the effort to fight for Igbo freedom to freely engage in and pursue their interests in livelihood matters anywhere in Nigeria and elsewhere in the world.
10. Look into the possibility of war crimes against Eastern Nigerians in Biafra and seek redress with appropriate constituted bodies.
11. Pursue and seek to redress human rights abuses against the Igbo
12. Others as determined by the committee.[spacer height=”20px”]

Security Affairs Committee: Section 12.3.8

Members

1. Chukwuereka Egwuim – Chair 646-243-9004 [email protected]
2. Professor Chidi Onyenekwu 504 723 6274
3. Dr. Ik Agbor [email protected]
4. Mayor Ndubuisi
5. Ifeanyi Uwaoma 973 219 8359 [email protected]
6. Chike Odunukwe – Co-chair [email protected] 617 959 7957
7. Bekee Nwakanma
8. Obi Taiwan – Co-chair 212 888 1144
9. Dr. Peter Uwechue

Committee Charter:

1. The Committee shall identify and examine safety and security issues that affect the citizens of Igbo land resident in Igbo land as well as those returning from outside Igbo land. These issues shall include, but not be limited to, the safety of persons and the protection of life and property.
2. The Committee shall undertake studies and evaluations of safety and security issues as directed by the executive and BOD and/or as deemed appropriate and necessary by the Committee.
3. The Committee shall advise the executive and Board and HOD of findings and recommended actions as deemed necessary including revisions to existing regulations.
4. The Committee shall develop elaborate plans and linkages on the application of technology in solving crimes in a manner that will serve as a deterrent to armed robbers and kidnappers so as to promote an atmosphere conducive for economic development of Igbo land
5. Assist the executive in advising the governments of Igbo land based on the elaborate plans and linkages, focusing on issues of safety and security.
6. Establish and apply an approved code of conduct for usage of WIC cyber holdings with a view to enthroning sanity, mutual respect and constructive discourse so as to promote healthy interactions in such media.
7. Report to the executive and board any issues related to safety in Igbo land and cyber security in accordance with the WIC reporting schedule[spacer height=”20px”]

Women and Family Affairs Committee: Section 12.3.9

Members

1. Mrs. Iyom Chii Ezekwueche – Chair [email protected] (478) 737-2962
2. Mrs. Esther Ohen – [email protected] 908-875-8957
3. Dr. Adileen Ohanaja [email protected] 713-363-0271
4. Dr. Mrs. May Obiechina [email protected]
5. Dr. Mrs. Uche Anikpe [email protected] 404-376-6608
6. Mrs. Nkechi Ilogu [email protected] 716-465-5140
7. Mrs. Doi Mbanefo [email protected] 1-770-875-2037
8. Dr. Mrs. Chizobam Ahanonu [email protected] 011-234-706-104-3444
9. Mrs. Chinwe Bibi Nwabude [email protected] 1-770-265-0025,
10. Mrs. Chinyelu Nwozo [email protected] 1-770-842-7057
11. Dr. Ada Okika, [email protected] 1-516- 943-3174

Committee Charter:

1. To serve as a clearinghouse for coordination and evaluation of programs, services and legislation affecting women;
2. conduct studies, workshops, or fact-finding programs to develop recommendations for constructive action in all areas of interest to women;
3. conduct or participate in educational programs concerning issues of importance to women and families;
4. encourage community organizations and state governments in ala Igbo to institute activities designated to meet women’s needs;
5. Liaise with the office of the executive Director to explore the new WIC status on the Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC) of the UN in the pursuit of the UN Millennium Development Goals
6. Receive and accept grant funds, private gifts, donations, or funds from any source towards development of women and the family in the areas of health, education and empowerment. All moneys are to be deposited with the WIC and are to be continuously available to the committee to carry out its purposes.
7. Foster leadership; provide awareness of existing services; promote development of resources; and advocate equal access to such resources in order to enhance the lives of Igbo women and families[spacer height=”20px”]

Education and Youth Committee: Section 12.3.10

Members

1. Dr. Jeff Ohanaja – Chair [email protected] 832 889 6982
2. Dr. Stella Uzogara [email protected] 781 223 7893
3. Mrs. Ada Ngoddy 404 312 9460 [email protected]
4. Mr. Chris Muoghalu 973 477 7402 [email protected]
5. Mrs. Odini Mekowulu [email protected]
6. Mr. E. Elechi Duruh - Nigeria (0813-974-4724)

Committee Charter:

1. To solicit affiliates input on youth service needs.
2. To identify, and recommend effective solutions to, youth needs and problems.
3. Initiation of various projects that will further the opportunities available to youth in the Diaspora and in ala Igbo.
4. To represent the viewpoint of the youth by taking their suggestions, ideas, and opinions and offering them to the Executive
5. Initiate and manage soccer competition for high schools in ala Igbo as a means of mass and grassroots mobilization
6. Initiate and manage scholarship awards (five per Igbo state) for college students in the STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) as a means of shoring up our future for holistic economic development.
7. Initiate and manage curriculum development and schools supplies in elementary schools in Igbo land in a manner that will inculcate Igbo values and experience past, present and future
8. Initiate and manage PROJECT MACEDONIA aimed at
9. Marching universities and other institutions of higher learning with their counterparts abroad for the purpose of creating sister institution relationship
10. Initiating summer volunteer programs that will allow professors in higher institutions abroad to visit home during the summer to assist higher institutions of their choosing and convenience with teaching, workshops etc.

COMMITTEES ENABLED BY ARTICLE XII, SECTION 12.4 OF THE RATIONATIZED CONSTITUTION OF [spacer height=”20px”]

Communications and Infrastructure Committee

Members

1. Ken Onyema – 617 821 5141 – Chair - [email protected]
2. Dr. Chii Akporji – Co-Chair 301 346 8477 [email protected] or [email protected]
3. Chris Nzeluaka Okafor [email protected] 678 571 4372
4. Paul Iwuchukwu 817 480 9123 [email protected]
5. Sylvester Iwuchukwu 773 965 1584 [email protected]
6. Obi Taiwan 212 888 1144
7. Simon Iberosi [email protected]

Committee Charter:

1. Advise the executive of World Igbo Congress executive on one of its goals which proposes to establish a satellite radio for Igbo news and networks to the world.
2. Prepare the estimates and modalities to fund and sustain such a project until it becomes independent.
3. Provide guidance for WIC on the benefits of acquisition and ubiquitous deployment of the Broadband capability to all of Igbo land.
4. Analyze the benefits of such a venture to commerce, banking, rapid healthcare delivery with the support of Western-based medical practitioners in a “bridge program” to be designed for the proposed Health Center of Excellence[spacer height=”20px”]

Health Care Committee

Members

1. Dr. Jonathan Nwiloh – Chair 678 904 5183, 770 474 5422 [email protected]
2. Dr. Afam Ikejiani 615 497 5024 [email protected]
3. Dr. Bato Amu [email protected]
4. Dr. Emma Mekowulu [email protected] 813 508 2090
5. Dr. Henrietta Ukwu [email protected]
6. Dr. Nkechi Azie 734 323 2482 [email protected]
7. Dr. Godfrey Achilihu (318) 330-9330
8. Dr. Victor Chilaka [email protected] or [email protected].
9. Dr. Marcel Ajah 917-327-3401
10. Mrs. Agatha Anosike [email protected] 516 384 8590
11. Dr. John Nwofia 615 403 6774 [email protected]
12. Dr. Leo Egbujuobi 608-364-5206 [email protected]
13. Dr. Chidimma U. Eto (404) 394-0493

Committee Charter:

1. Foster the implementation of the WIC 2012 – 2014 Strategic Plan in respect of health initiatives
2. Identify the need for, and recommend to the Executive a plan to establish a health center of excellence in Igbo land.
3. Identify the modalities for funding the establishment and management of the health center of excellence probably by exploring the PPP model.
4. Facilitate broad based discussion of issues and policies encouraging public involvement and communications with the public.
5. Serve as the initial contact point for individuals and/or organizations who wish to influence Executive policy regarding WIC health care services.
6. Develop partnerships with private or public funded health agencies and institutions abroad with a view to assisting health institutions and health personnel in ala Igbo in professional development programs. This will involve health fairs, workshops and training for the doctors and other health personnel to expose them to modern/recent technologies.
7. Assist Igbo States governments in harmonizing healthcare delivery services in Homeland.
8. Start a mentoring program to link doctors in Igbo land with their peers abroad with a view to improving health care delivery. This will draw from the proposed communication and infrastructure development program of WIC
9. Assist the State governments by reviewing and auditing the health care facilities and hospitals in Homeland with the objective to restore trust in medical practice in homeland.
10. Additional duties as assigned by the Executive and other initiatives as determined by the committee.
11. Work with the office of the Executive Director to take advantage of the Special Consultative status of the World Igbo Congress in the Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC) of the United Nations. This shuld lead to a relationship with UN organs such as the World Health Organization with a view to addressing primary health care delivery in Igbo land[spacer height=”20px”]

Outreach Committee

Members

1. Dr. Ifeanyi Okpalobi Chair (504) 931- 3694 [email protected]
2. Dr. Joseph Ogundu [email protected] 313-506-8858, 248-213-4505
3. Richard Obilor [email protected] 617-480-6430
4. Dr. Benedict Okwumabua (734) 455-8015 [email protected]
5. Jude Nkama (973) 414-8181 [email protected]
6. Godwin Igwe, Ph.D (302) 897-3442 [email protected]

Committee Charter:

1. identify Igbos in Diaspora of diverse professional stripes sitting on sidelines, and persuade to come into WIC to contribute their talents, time and treasure to promote and protect Igbo economic, social and political stability everywhere.
2. To lead the effort to bring to the fold, our brothers and sisters in Rivers, Delta, Cross River, Kogi, Benue etc who currently deny their Igbo heritage and identity for convenience.
3. Lead the effort to build or rebuild relationship with other parts or regions of Nigeria.
4. Find ways to build relationships with various entities of the host (US) community.
5. Others as may be determined by the Committee.[spacer height=”20px”]

Political Action Committee

Members

1. Chief Sabi Nweke – Chair [email protected] 713 471 2711
2. Chief Ambrose Ezema – Co-chair [email protected] 917 531 8887
3. Chief Gabe Okoye [email protected] 770 256 6663
4. Professor Ezejiofor Udeh [email protected] 347 244 2724
5. Mrs. Grace Clark [email protected] 404 964 5799
6. Edith Nweze 908 964 9515; 908 353 3927
7. Mrs. Ebele Thompson 770 712 1372 [email protected]
8. Dr. Emmanuel Madiebo [email protected]
9. Mr. Emmanuel Owah (601) 291-2559
10. Dr. Ken Asagwara 204 945 3139 [email protected]

Committee Charter:

1. Articulate ways to contribute Diaspora involvement in political matters in homeland.
2. Lead efforts to reverse the census factors that erroneously placed the Igbo in a minority entity in Nigeria.
3. Create avenues to involve WIC in support modes to political groups and politicians in the host Country; build relationship with same to the benefit of homeland and Diaspora Igbo.
4. To work with other Diaspora Nigerian Diaspora organizations to pursue voter registration in Nigeria.
5. Others as may be determined by the Committee.[spacer height=”20px”]

Special Events Committee

Members

1. Chief Sabi Nweke – Chair [email protected] 713 471 2711
2. Mrs. Patience Oruh –[email protected] 202 322 0357
3. Dr. Azubike Okpalaeze, co-Chair [email protected] 504 905 4240
4. Bridget Akazie [email protected] 832-277-4399
5. Mrs. Grace Clark – Liaison [email protected] 404 964 5799
6. Mrs. Veronica Dike Secretary [email protected] (813)373-0147
7. Chief Mrs. G. Ezegbunam 301-452-5573 [email protected]
8. Chief Remigus Onuoha 301-233-2713 [email protected]
9. Mrs. Roseline Okere 713-517-5765 [email protected]
10. Dr. Chris Ulasi 281 788 8133 [email protected]
11. Dr. Oscar Iworah [email protected] 615 242 6005
12. Stephanie Amaka Ngene-Anyanwu [email protected] 310 658 7365
13. Ichie Nnaerika Okonkwo, 9728163573
14. Mr. Neife Ukabam, 7707784569
15. Chief Charles Okebalama, 7706396767
16. Mr. Johnson Ihemeremadu, 4693581172
17. Mr.Chinasa Madumere 2142078408
18. Mrs. Ify Onyeaka 7177566175
19. Mishack Okpala 9166471461
20. Mr. George Eze 9095253930
21. Mr. Chigozie Nnamani 9092422061
22. Mrs. Helen Duruhesie 3108681905 [email protected]
23. Mrs. Christie Onwuemelia 3109166912 [email protected]
24. Mr. Cliff Obi 3235901272 [email protected]
25. Chief Guy Finecountry 7746707477
26. Mrs. Enyi Neca Mutawaki 7745730524
27. Chief Obed Ariri
28. Mr. Chudi Nnadi

Committee Charter:

1. Events planning and coordination.
2. Invitations and follow up logistics.
3. Work with the PR Committee for adequate media coverage.
4. Events budgeting and revenue planning.
5. Events Brochures.[spacer height=”20px”]

Think Tank Committee

Members

1. Professor Michael Echeruo – Chair 315 450 1665 [email protected]
2. Mbanaso, Michael, PhD, 202-806-8213 [email protected]
3. Dr. Eni Gerald Njoku 818 298 2567 [email protected]
4. Chief Chike Momah [email protected] 817 277 6781
5. Dr. Linus Ogbuji 216 339 8910 [email protected]
6. Professor Okey Ibeanu 0803 301 0594 [email protected]
7. Professor Ebere Onwudiwe [email protected]; [email protected]; 0703 331 7703
8. Prof Austine Esogbue 404-894-2323, [email protected]
9. Dr. Obi Nwakanma – Secretary 314 422 2359 [email protected]
10. Professor Pat Utomi 803 818 1111 [email protected]; [email protected]
11. Dr. Sam Amadi 0803 329 9879 [email protected] [email protected]
12. Prof. Fabian N.C. Osuji [email protected] 0803 331 5352

Committee Charter:

1. Strategic long term planning for a sustainable Igbo presence at the decision making level of Federal Republic of Nigeria.
2. Strategic pathways to the reversal of the emasculation of the teeming populations of Ndi Igbo through the systematic decimation of Igbo population in the flawed census exercise under Obasanjo; an exercise that has reduced the Igbo to an unacceptable minority status.
3. Development of advisory guidelines for Igbo leadership in Igbo States that will minimize misappropriation of public funds and encourage development of ala Igbo; citing consequences of government failure.
4. Production of a blue print for Igbo advancement in education, agriculture, politics, the sciences and political economy.
5. Development of a blue print to restore Igbo dignity in Nigeria and elsewhere in the world.
6. Other initiatives as may be determined by the group.[spacer height=”20px”]

Special Projects Technical Oversight and Review Committee

Members

1. Professor Landon Onyebueke – Chair [email protected] 615 496 5873
2. Chief Cyprain Osuoha Co-Chair, [email protected] 586-365-9982
3. Sylvester Iwuchukwu [email protected] 773 965 1584
4. Engr. Uche Agomuo 513 254 7124 [email protected]
5. Prof. Chidi Onyekwu 504 723 6274 [email protected]
6. Chike Odunukwe [email protected] 617 959 7957
7. Dr. Ukeje Agu [email protected] 310 703 2774

Committee Charter:

1. Lead focus on special projects of engineering and manufacturing to retool the industrial base in homeland example: the Heavy Equipments Spare Parts Manufacturing.
2. Lead Consulting resource on WIC initiatives requiring technical expertise.
3. Receive and review all proposals from individuals or groups for technical innovative programs; recommend for WIC’s involvement.
4. Conduct a quarterly review of all WIC Committees and their plan objectives for timely completion of mission goals; rate the Committee and make recommendations to Executive Council.
5. Others as may be deemed necessary by the committee.[spacer height=”20px”]

WICF Board of Trustees

Members

1. Professor Mike Echeruo, Chair 315 450 1665 [email protected]
2. Atty. Mike Ahamba (SAN) 0803 328-1343; 0808 850-9376 [email protected]
3. Dr. J.O.S. Okeke Co-Chair [email protected] 281 370 0867
4. Chief Obi Thompson [email protected] 0803 563 1470
5. Dr. Leo Egbujobi – Secretary [email protected] ; 608 751 0800
6. Barth Nwagbuo [email protected]; 813 917 4773; 813 243 9709
7. H.E. Dr. Sam Egwu [email protected] 08039665848
8. Chief Simon Ezegbunam [email protected] 202 829-3316
9. Eze Iddi Mgbako, [email protected] 908 797-9756; 908 757-6488

Committee Charter:

1. Determining the WICF’s mission and purpose
2. Supporting the Executive Director and the WIC Board with the goals of the WIC in mind
3. Liaise with the Office of the Executive Director and the WIC Finance Committee and advise the executive on the modalities for institutionalizing the Igbo Renaissance Fund
4. Ensuring effective organizational planning of WICF
5. Determining which of the WICF’s programs are consistent with its mission and monitoring the effectiveness of these programs
6. Securing adequate financial resources for WIC/WICF to fulfill its mission
7. Assisting in the development of WICF’s annual budget and ensuring that proper financial controls are in place
8. Adhering to legal and ethical standards and norms
9. Clearly defining and articulating WICF’s mission, accomplishments and goals to gain support from Igbo communities at home and in the Diaspora and enhancing WIC’s image
10. Overall, BOT members have a duty of loyalty to the WIC. While differences of opinion will likely arise, board members should keep disagreements impersonal. By practicing discretion and accepting decisions made on a majority basis, the board can accomplish unity and confidence in its decisions.[spacer height=”20px”]

Next Generation Committee

Members

1. Alozie Aguwa – Chair [email protected] 513-593-1850
2. Atty. Demian Ononuju [email protected] 615 366 1400
3. Mrs. Nonye Ejiofor Co-Chair [email protected] 615 830 5591
4. Jude Akuechiama [email protected] (281) 332-6569
5. Atty. Ogechi Eto 678 428 9351
6. Stephanie Amaka Ngene-Anyanwu [email protected] 310 658 7365

Committee Charter:

1. Identify Igbo Diaspora young professionals.
2. Set up programs to entice and recruit them into WIC.
3. Encourage formation of the young Igbo professionals, regionally or nationwide, and develop networking programs among them.
4. others as may be deemed necessary by the committee.[spacer height=”20px”]

Audit Committee:

Members

1. Peter Ngaonye, CPA [email protected] 773-369-0155
2. Ik Amaliri 713-771-5800 [email protected]
3. Nnennaya A
4. Tobias Ezeji
5. Enyinnaya Udo
6. Fidelis Madu [email protected] 615 294 9066

Committee Charter:

1. Review the annual audited financial statements with the executive and the independent auditor,
2. Review major issues and changes to the WIC’s auditing and accounting principles and practices as suggested by the independent auditor or the executive.
3. Pre-approve all auditing services and permitted non-audit services (including the fees and terms thereof) to be performed for the WIC by its independent auditor and establish policies and procedures for the engagement of the independent auditor to provide auditing and permitted non-audit services.
4. Prepare the Report of the Audit Committee for inclusion in the WIC’s annual statement.
5. Meet with the independent auditor prior to the audit to review the scope and planning of the audit.
6. Discuss with executive, which has principal responsibility for the WIC’s financial statements and disclosures, the WIC’s in a manner that enthrones transparency.
7. Receive reports from the independent auditor and executive and review the adequacy and effectiveness of, the WIC’s internal controls
8. Establish procedures for the receipt, retention and treatment of complaints received by the WIC regarding accounting, internal accounting controls or auditing matters, and the confidential, anonymous submission by members of concerns regarding questionable accounting or auditing matters.
9. Advise the executive with respect to the WIC’s policies and procedures regarding compliance with applicable laws and regulations and with the WIC’s Code of Conduct.
10. Review with the WIC’s Legal Adviser and independent auditor (1) legal matters that may have a material impact on the financial statements, (2) any fraud involving the executive or other members who have a significant role in the WIC’s internal controls, (3) compliance policies, and (4) any material reports or inquiries received from regulators, governmental agencies or members that raise material issues regarding the WIC’s financial statements and accounting or compliance policies.
11. Review this Charter annually and recommend any changes to the executive for approval.
12. Review the Audit Committee’s own performance annually.
13. Report its activities to the executive and board regularly, specially addressing any issues that arise with respect to the quality or integrity of the WIC’s financial statements, the WIC’s compliance with legal or regulatory requirements, the performance and independence of the WIC’s independent auditor, or the performance of the internal audit function.

ORGAN ENABLED BY ARTICLE XV, SECTION 15.3 OF THE RATIONATIZED CONSTITUTION OF 2005[spacer height=”20px”]

Board of Patrons:

Members Board Charter: The Board of Patrons will assist and support the work of The World Igbo Congress through the endorsement of the organization in the general community, with potential benefactors and with governments in Nigeria. At times it may be asked to assist with introductions to people and organizations that may in turn support The WIC ORGAN ENABLED BY ARTICLE XV, SECTION 15.4 OF THE RATIONATIZED CONSTITUTION OF 2005[spacer height=”20px”]

Council of Elders

Members

1. Dr. Lucius Akuchie – Chair [email protected] 713-240-7037
2. Dr. J.O.S. Okeke [email protected] 281 370 0867
3. Chief Okike Nwankwo [email protected] 917-531-8887
4. Chief Chike Momah [email protected] 817 277 6781
5. Prof Nick Muoneke 713 398 4787
6. Chief Austin Egwuonwu (Ekwueme)
7. Chief Emeka Nnadi 219 769 7260 [email protected]
8. Mr. Felix C. Oruh
9. Dr. Clement Udezeh
10. Chief Bertrand Mbano