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UIU Houston

Our Mission

Umu Igbo Unite, Houston Chapter strives to promote cultural fellowship between Igbo professionals in the city of Houston and surrounding areas. Provide quality and value-added events to our members. Promotes Igbo cultural awareness within the city of Houston. Engage our members through professional development opportunities such as finance and entrepreneurship that support career growth. Assist our Igbo community locally and in Nigeria through various volunteer events, sponsorship, health, and wellness.

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Executive Board

Derrick Osizugbo

President

Lynn Chidi

Vice President

Chioma Omaliko

Secretary

Ozioma Okolie

Treasurer

Chineze Mbamali

Public Relations Officer 

Okwe Okolie

Public Relations Officer

Nkechi Iwuorie

Membership Chair 

Chika Awujo

Community Service Chair 

Nonso Ezebuilo

Cultural Chair

Judith Anyanwu

Professional Development Chair

Arinze Agada

Provost

Jerry Nwokorie

Sponsorship Chair

Adaobi Onyiah

Event Coordinator

Onyeka Akabuike

Event Coordinator

Adaeze Omekam

Merchandise Chair 

Our Programs

Our Cultural Programs

Igbo Classes Cooking Lessons Cultural State Fair Cultural Lessons at General Body Meeting Palm Wine Down’s - Nigerian Current Events Discussions

Our Committees

Public Relations Committee: Assist with taking pictures at our events.

Cultural Committee: Assist our Cultural Chair in the cultural lessons. Health & Fitness Committee: Provide support for health and wellness.

Our Committees

Professional Committee: Assist with connections with different professions to help create professional events. Book Committee: Reading books with our members throughout the year.

Testimonials

"I joined UIU was to get closer to my Naija community. I have met so many new friends and gotten more entrenched in the culture! I also served on the UIU Houston executive board: Vice President (2020) and Community Service Chair (2019)."
Ijeoma OguhHouston, TX
"I joined UIU houston chapter last year November because I felt the importance of getting more involved in the Nigeria community and to network. Through UIU Houston, I have been able to meet some great friends. Congrats to @umuigbounite on a successful 2021 convention."
Ijeoma NwankwoHouston, TX
"UIU brunch was amazing, I had a great time! I was even able to bring my little baby and they made us feel so welcome!"
ClaudetteHouston, TX
"I’ve met a lot of good people! The vibe has been great and I look forward to coming to more of the events and making connections with different people.”
OgochiHouston, TX
“I was very happy to be amongst UIU. It was great making connections and being able to meet alot of new friends. I love the positive environment and I would love to come back and continue to experience this vibe.”
VickyDallas, TX
“As a member, I love UIU, It’s a great organization. I love the vibes and it's a wonderful place to make great connections. I look forward to seeing what else is in store for the members for the rest of the year.”
UcheHouston, TX
“I love the collectiveness of UIU, the vibes feel like almost 2019/2020 when we won chapter of the year, it felt good to see everything coming together. I love the commodity this year! Executive board is doing a great job! Keep up the good work UIU!”
JerryHouston, TX

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Contact Us: Houston@umuigbounite.com