WELCOME TO EGBA NATIONAL ASSOCIATION USA/CANADA

EGBA NATIONAL ASSOCIATION USA/CANADA [ENA] is the umberella organization for all Egba-Yewa Associations in USA and Canada.

Her objectives are:

• To promote the interest and welfare of one another.
• To protect the cultural heritage of Egba and Yewa.
• To coordinate and intensify efforts in ensuring effective dialogue amongst all Egbas and Yewa in Diaspora for the promotion of humanitarian objectives in our fatherland.
• To foster economic, social and educational development in Egba and Yewa land.
• To seek the economic advancement of all descendants of Egba/Yewa residing at home and abroad.
• To positively impact the lives of the descendants of Egba/Egbado(Yewa) indigenes living at geographical locations within the boundaries of Egba/Egbado(Yewa), in the Southwestern area of Nigeria through, educational, social and cultural projects, and, as well as, health and welfare improvements.

Formation:

Egba National Association USA/Canada was formed in 1999, initially by three (3) associations of Egba and Yewa Descent. Shortly thereafter, the association grew to six (6). Now Egba National Association is proud of having fifteen (15) and three evolving chapters, spread across continental USA and Canada. 

Leadership

The organization is headed by the National Chairman, supported by members of the National Executives. Every month, the National Executives meet with the Presidents and General Secretaries of each chapter, where the policy and strategies on how to move the association forward are discussed. The Joint National Executiv Council stand for and perform the functions of the Board of Trustess of ENA.

Royal Grand Patron and Royal Patron

The Alake and Paramount Ruler of Egbaland, HRH Oba Adedotun Aremu Gbadebo, Okukenu IV is the Royal Grand Patron of Egba National Association.

The Royal Patrons are:

• HRM Oba Dr. Adedapo Tejuosho, Karunwin III, Osile Oke-Ona Egba
• HRM Oba Halidu Laloko, Sobekun II, Agura of Gbagura
• HRM Oba Dr. Adesanya Dosumu, Amororo II, Olowu of Owu
• HRM Oba Dr. Jacob Olufemi Omolade,Lafa II, Olubara of Ibara

National Patron & Matron

The National Patron is Late Chief Dr. Augustus Kayode Kole-James, and Chief (Mrs) Bolajo Sotomi-Kuti is the National Matron.

Conferences & Convention

Twice a year, Egba National Association hold National Conferences, hosted by chapters. And every other year, biennially, the association celebrates its own version of Lisabi Day with a National Convention. All  events are scheduled for every Memorial and Labor Holiday weekends ( USA Holidays)

Membership

The membership of Egba National Association USA/Canada comprises of associations formed and registered with the appropriate State or Provincial authority for descendants of Egba and Yewa in USA and Canada.  Interested association(s) of Egba/orYewa descents should contact National Secretariat of the association for further information.

EGBA NATIONAL ASSOCIATION USA/CANADA