🇳🇬 Non-profit · Maryland, USA · Keur Gorgui Diaspora

Okeho
Development
Association

USA / Canada Chapter

A non-profit membership corporation registered under the laws of Maryland, USA — dedicated to promoting unity, development, and the traditions of Okeho and her environs across the diaspora.

Motto Trust, Dedication, and Integrity
Anthem Oke Oke la o ma lo o
Symbol Okeho Rock
Founded Constitution ratified May 8, 2021

Mission & Values

ODA USA/Canada is built on seven founding principles that guide every initiative, event, and decision the association undertakes.

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1

To promote a family atmosphere and unity among members of the ODA USA/Canada.

2

To promote the traditions of Okeho and her environs and protect our reputation in the USA/Canada.

3

To promote the progress and development of Okeho economically, socially, educationally, morally, and politically.

4

To promote the economic wellbeing of members and their families, and to encourage the love of one another regardless of economic or financial status.

5

To organize from time to time social and cultural events in line with the rules and regulations of the United States of America.

6

To preserve and protect the good image of Okeho and her environs.

7

To liaise with the main organization in Nigeria to identify the problems of Okeho and give collective approach for solutions based on mutual understanding and love.

Our Vision

ODA USA/Canada envisions a society in which all individuals have equitable opportunities to realize their full potential and to participate meaningfully in the building of the Okeho community and her environs.

Executive Officers

President
Pastor Sola Olakojo
Vice President
Dr. Lateef Raji
General Secretary
Alhaji Rafiu Adeoye
Treasurer
Mrs. Sarah Oni
Financial Secretary
Mrs. Elizabeth Adediran
Publicity / Social Secretary
Mr. Kayode Ogunbode

Board & Committees

Board of Trustees
ChairmanProfessor Segun Gbadegesin
Dr. Muibi Salami
Alhaja Kuli Atitebi
Mrs. Fadeke Ogundiran
Mr. Sunday Omodehinde Agbataka
Scholarship Award Committee
ChairmanDr. Lateef Raji
Alhaja Afusat Adesiji
Dr. Ibrahim Moshood
Mrs. Sarah Oni
Mr. Kayode Ogunbode
Constitution Drafting Committee
Dr. Lateef Raji
Alhaji Rafiu Adeoye
Scholarships

Investing in Our People

ODA USA/Canada is committed to the educational advancement of Okeho community members through its Scholarship Award program — chaired by Dr. Lateef Raji.

Scholarships Info →
Scholarship Award Committee
Chairman · Dr. Lateef Raji
Alhaja Afusat Adesiji
Dr. Ibrahim Moshood
Mrs. Sarah Oni
Mr. Kayode Ogunbode
ODA Constitution

The Constitution was unanimously ratified by members present at a Zoom meeting on Saturday, 8th May 2021.

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Get in Touch

Mailing Address
10609 Black Fox Court
Mitchellville, MD 20721
USA
Main Organization
Okeho Development Association
Nigeria (parent body)
Incorporated
State of Maryland, USA
Non-profit membership corporation

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