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• Mr. Chris Oyobio (Chairman)

  Christopher Oyobio's Bio

  

  Chris E. Oyobio, Sr. is currently the Chairman of the Board of Trustee of the Association. His commitment to the association goes back to 1987 when he joined Washington DC Chapter. He had served his chapter in various capacities as President, Vice President, Secretary, Treasurer, and Auditor.

  He has tremendous capabilities and versatility in community work. His vast knowledge, expertise and experience are resource and guiding tool for both his chapter and the National body.

  Chris. E. Oyobio, Sr. is an alumnus of Blackburn University, in Illinois. He holds two degrees; a Bachelor of Sciences degree in Political Sciences and a Bachelor of Art degree in Economics. He also hold two Masters degrees; one in Public Administration (MPA) and the second Masters degree in Financial Management (MBA) respectively as well as a diploma in Business Administration from the Greenwich University London England. He did his higher school in St. Gregory's College Obalende and his secondary education in St. Finbarr's College Akoka Lagos and St. Patrick's College Ikot Ansa Calabar respectively. He obtained his primary education from St. Gregory's Catholic School Kaduna and St. Patrick's Catholic School in Yaba, Lagos, respectively.

  Chris. was a very kin soccer player during his school days as he played for St. Patrick's College Calabar in the colts' team and the senior team. He represented the then Southeastern State Academicals at the tender age of 16 in 1971. He also played for St. Finbarr's College Akoka Lagos and also represented Lagos State Academicals from 1972-1976. He also represented Nigeria in the Junior Academicals squad for 4 years. During his secondary school education, he signed up for African Continental Bank (ACB) where he helped win the Lagos State Challenge Cup for two consecutive years. He is a pioneer member of the then Calabar Rovers team in which he won Challenge Cup for two consecutive years with the team in 1976 and 1977. He also played for Julius Berger in Lagos team in which he helped win the LAFA league in 1978. He left the country for further studies in England from the national Camp. In London, he sign on for Lewisham Athletics football club but cut short his stay in this team due to academic work load.

  • In 2002, he was elected the National President of the association. During this time he developed this association to a worthy association as he left the association's financial situation in a positive note and this brought back great credibility and respect to the association.
  • He is presently the National President of the Oron Development Union (USA) Inc.
  • He is also the Founder, President and Executive Director of the Nigeria Soccer Association USA Inc.
  • He is also the President of the St. Patrick's College Alumni Association (USA) Branch.
  • He is a member of the Board of Trustee of the St. Gregory's College Alumni Foundation (USA) branch.
  • He is the Chairman of the Central Working Committee (CWC) of the Ibom People Congress USA Inc.
  • He is presently working for the District of Columbia Government Traffic Adjudication Services as an Administrative Judge. A position he has held for the past 15 years.
  • He is the also Treasurer of the American Federation of Government Employee. (AFGE) local 1975.
  • He is also a senior partner with Chris. Carl. & Associate Washington DC; an associate of Kembio Ventures Ltd, Lagos Nigeria.

  He is a result orientated individual as his achievements in all the association he heads have proven success. As a result of his expertise, he has been a strong voice for the under privileged Nigerian community in his locality and abound. He has been awarded series of plaques and certificates for his selfless services to his community.

  His untiring commitment to his community development and his selfless service to youths on soccer development, earned him an outstanding leadership and visionary zeal in the community service award of the decade.

  He is married to Thelma, an alumnus of University of Uyo; and blessed with three children: Stacey, Christopher,Jr. and Paul Oyobio.

  Mr. Oyobio may be reached at (202) 841-8809 and/or ceoyobio@aol.com.

• Chief Eyo A. Eyo (Vice-Chairman)

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• Mrs. Mercy Ekwere (Secretary)

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• Mr. Uwem Equan (Treasurer)

  Uwem Equan's Bio

  

  Mr. Equan graduated from Fayetteville State University with a Bachelor of Science. He also also obtained his MBA degree at New York Institute of Technology (NYIT) and is also currently working and progressing on his Ph.D. in (Applied Management & decision Sciences).

  He is a member of Mid-Atlantic Zone Diversity Committee, 3 time President Club, 2005 Chairman circle, Regional Vice President Club Member, Honor Member in the National Directory of Who's Who in Executive and Professional, Member of Charlotte Chamber of Commerce, Winner of the "Best Of Breed" Award from former Eastern Region, 5 time winner - Agent of the Year Award, 14 time Millionaire Travel, 14 time Legion of Honor, 9 time Bronze Tablet, winner Distinguished Sales Award, Decades of the 90's Sales Award, Gold Medalist Club Award, 2000 National Sales Achievement Award, National Electronics Sales Excellence Award, and 14 time Leading Producer Round Table President Council.

  Mr. Equan is a Lifetime Member of Nigerian Community in Charlotte, Vice President Akwacross Association USA, Lifetime Member of Brothers Abroad Association.

  Mr. Equan attributes what keeps him going to God, his wife Eno, and four children (Nate, Alicia, Stephen, and Olivia) and his family, including all his State Farm family.

  He has been a full time AKISAN member since 1986 and was the 1st person to ever record AKISAN conventions, live. He has also served as a convention coordinator and M.C. for the past 3 conventions.

  Mr. Equan may be reached at (704) 535-4090 and/or uwem.equan.gbxw@statefarm.com.

• Mr. Victor Ekpo (Member)

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• Dr. Jimmy Umoh (Ex-Officio Member)

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  Dr. Umoh may be reached at (954) 608-8152 and via email at umohette@aol.com.

• Mr. Nse Ben Obong (Member)

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• Chief Uwem Inim (Member)

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• Godwin Ekpene, R.Ph (Member)

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• Itah Etim-Edet (Member)

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• Mr. Buffer Eyo (Ex-Officio Member)

  Mr. Buffer Eyo's Bio

  Mr. Buffer Eyo, a Pharmacist and a Philanthropist served as Financial Secretary and President of Miami Chapter. He also served as President of Federal Council of Nigeria, South Florida, an umbrella organization of all Nigerian Associations. He served as a Member of Board of Trustees culminating in becoming the Treasurer of the Board prior to being elected the National President. He has carried out several Medical Missions to Nigeria. Along with his friends and compatriots, he has built and donated Classroom Blocks to Annang People's Secondary School, Nto Obo/Eka Uruk Eshiet.

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