WelcomeWelcome to the website of Edonuwa Association, Inc., dba edonuwa. Edonuwa is a non-profit organization based in the Dallas Metroplex which encompasses Dallas, Ft. Worth and surrounding cities. Please enjoy our site and if this is your first visit, read this first.
Vision & mission
Our Vision is to be the most inclusive, supportive and transparent bini association in all of DFW and indeed, the US of A. And our mission is fostering community involvement which includes community outreach, promoting harmonious interactions and cultural heritage, and providing our communities with educational assistance and assisting with and enhancing educational improvements, especially, in Edo state of Nigeria. Read our PRO's Message and our President's Message.
ORGANIZATION Edonuwa is a US, IRS Section 501(c)(3), charitable, not-for-profit, Texas Corporation. It is a highly responsive vehicle for members of the edo community, to prosecute projects beneficial to the community. Edonuwa draws its membership from the edo community in the Dallas Metroplex. The edo people hail from Edo State of Nigeria. Membership in Edonuwa is open to all edo persons, descendants, spouses, and other related persons who are committed to the mission of the association. Edonuwa boasts membership that includes former presidents of other associations and a former chairperson of ENA. We also continue to admit new members and grow the association. Edonuwa is one of three associations of edo ancestry in DFW. Edonuwa continues to be a unique association! Edonuwa is composed of two related bodies: the House which consists of all the members of Edonuwa, and the executives, who are elected officers of the association. The executives are drawn from House membership. The executives, with assistance from various committees, implement House decisions. These decisions are guided and shaped by Edonuwa's Constitution and its documented policies. Become active in this community by joining Edonuwa. Meet some of the current members and learn more about edonuwa. |
BRIEF HISTORY OF BENIN
The Benin kingdom, known as the Igodomigodo, in honor of its first ruler, Ogiso Igodo, is situated on the South East coast of West Africa. Oba Ewuare turned the kingdom into an empire (Benin Empire) about 1440 AD, after aggressive militarization and territorial expansion. At its height, the Benin empire extended from Onitsha to Ghana.
Oba Ewuare II - Reigning Oba of Benin Benin is famous for its artifacts of iron, bronze, and ivory of which the best known is the FESTAC mask based on the head of Queen Idia (see our logo). More about edo people or the Benin Kingdom in interesting detail. Links You May Like Edo State government Nigerian Government Nigerian Observer Guardian News The Punch The Times of Nigeria The Nigerian Embassy Edo National Association, Inc. |
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