Portfolios & Committees
Our Virtual Roadshows
Roadshows will take place the month prior to council meetings (March and October). The aim of these events is to sensitize the general membership on the work that various AKISAN USA committees are working on, prior to approval by council and ratification by the convention.
All our roadshows are for public consumption and hosted on YouTube.
| Roadshow | Date Hosted |
|---|---|
| 2nd AKISAN USA Virtual Roadshow/Town Hall Meeting | Saturday, April 24, 2021 |
| 3rd AKISAN USA Virtual Roadshow/Town Hall Meeting | Saturday, October 23, 2021 |
| 4th AKISAN USA Virtual Roadshow/Town Hall Meeting | Saturday, March 12, 2022 |
| 5th AKISAN USA Virtual Roadshow/Town Hall Meeting | Saturday, October 8, 2022 |
| 6th AKISAN USA Virtual Roadshow/Town Hall Meeting (including links to all the presentations) | Saturday, March 11, 2023 |
Portfolios
| Portfolio | Assigned Chapter | Chairperson | Downloadable Documents |
|---|---|---|---|
| Economic/Fiscal Affairs | AKISANTM Atlanta | Mrs. Uwem Inyang | |
| Social Affairs | AKISANTM Miami | Dr. Ekaette Roberts | |
| Membership | AKISANTM LA Community | Ms. Diana Afia | |
| Information | AKISANTM Philadelphia | Mr. Michael Etim | |
| Youth Affairs | AKISANTM Las Vegas | Ms. Idomfon Imeh | Town Hall/Roadshow Presentation (PDF)
2020 1st Council Meeting Presentation (PDF) 3rd Roadshow Presentation (PPTX) |
| Education | AKISANTM Tampa | Mr. Solomon Usoro | |
| Cultural | AKISANTM New York | Mr. Eno Udo | |
| Welfare | AKISANTM Atlanta | Mrs. Uwem Inyang | Roadshow Presentation (October 23, 2021) (PPTX) |
Committees
Policy/Constitution
| Name | Position | Chapter | Committee Documents | Date Posted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mr. Hugh Ette (Secretary, Council of Chapter Presidents) | Chair | Research Triangle, North Carolina | Latest Constitutional Proposals (PDF) | Saturday, March 12, 2022
Saturday, November 7, 2020 |
| Mr. Effiok Ekorikoh | Member | Research Triangle, North Carolina | Latest Constitutional Proposals (PDF) | Saturday, April 24, 2020 |
| Mr. Aniekan Etim | Member | Nashville | 3rd Roadshow Presentation (PDF) | Saturday, October 23, 2021 |
| Dr. Ekaette Roberts | Member | Miami | ||
| Mr. Assian Ekpoudom (National PRO) | Member | Atlanta | ||
| Sir Michael Asuquo (National Secretary) | Member | Atlanta | ||
| Emem Andrew Dunn | Member | San Diego | ||
| Lady Nkoyo Ekpo (Secretary, Board of Trustees) | Member | New York | ||
| Mrs. Lelia Essien (Legal Counsel) | Member | Metro Phoenix |
Project Committee
(AKISAN House, IT Camp, etc.)
| Name | Position | Chapter | Committee Documents | Date Posted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dr. Emmanuel Ekop | Chair | Greater Baltimore | Terms of Reference (PDF) | Saturday, November 7, 2020 |
| Sir Michael Asuquo, KSJI (National Secretary) | Vice Chair | Atlanta | Town Hall/Roadshow Presentation (PDF) | Saturday, November 7, 2020 |
| Mr. Assian Ekpoudom, P.E. (National Public Relations Officer) | Member | Atlanta | ||
| Prof. Kevin Ita | Member | San Francisco Community | ||
| Mr. Eno Udo | Member | New York | ||
| Dr. Umo Ntekim | Member | San Diego | ||
| Mr. Hugh Ette | Member | Research Triangle, North Carolina | ||
| Dr. Katherine Ntekim | Member | Miami | ||
| Other members might be added over time… | ||||
Education/Scholarship Committee
| Name | Position | Chapter | Committee Documents | Date Posted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dr. Victoria Udongwo | Chair | Jacksonville | Town Hall/Roadshow Presentation (PDF) | Saturday, November 7, 2020 |
| Dr. Ini Ekpenyong | Member | Chicago | 3rd Roadshow Presentation (PPTX) | Saturday, October 23, 2021 |
| Prof. Enefiok Ekpe | Member | Columbus, Ohio | ||
| Prof. Nicholas Umontuen | Member | Nashville | ||
| Mr. Michael Etim | Member | Philadelphia | ||
| Dr. Jerry Essienumoh | Member | Atlanta | ||
| Prof. (Dr.) MacDonald Ammazi Akpan | Member | Atlanta | ||
Information Technology Committee
(Newsletter/Publicity, Website, Social Media)
| Name | Position | Chapter | Committee Documents | Date Posted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mr. Michael Etim | Chair | Philadelphia | Town Hall/Roadshow Presentation (PDF) | Saturday, November 7, 2020 |
| Mr. Assian Ekpoudom, P.E. (National Public Relations Officer) | Member | Atlanta | ||
| Ms. Linda Umoh | Member | Columbus | ||
| Mr. Ubong Ekwere | Member | Northern New Jersey | ||
| Mr. Marshall Anako | Member | Metro Phoenix | ||
| Mr. Victor Ekanem | Member | Chesapeake Bay, Maryland | ||
| Mr. Uduak Inwang | Member | Metro Detroit | ||
| Dr. Emem Andrew | Member | San Diego | ||
| Mr. Hugh Ette | Member | Research Triangle, North Carolina |
Welfare Committee
| Name | Position | Chapter | Committee Documents | Date Posted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mrs. Uwem Inyang (Executive National Vice President) | Chair | Atlanta | Town Hall/Roadshow Presentation (PDF) | Saturday, November 14, 2020 |
| Ms. Gloria Udoh | Vice Chair | Atlanta | Inyene Okokon Memorial Report (PDF) | Saturday, November 14, 2020 |
| Ms. Gloria Ekong | Member | Northern New Jersey | Town Hall/Roadshow Presentation (PDF) | Saturday, April 24, 2020 |
| Mr. Israel Uboh | Member | Atlanta | ||
| Dr. Enefiok Ekpe | Member | Columbus | ||
| Vera Udosen | Member | |||
| Imoh Isong | Member | Tampa | ||
| Obonganwan Iniobong Ikpe | Social Director | |||
| Ms. Becky Austin | Member | Dallas | ||
| Mrs. Lucy Okpon | Member | |||
| Ms. Glory Ating | Member | Atlanta | ||
| Mr. Ignatius Udobong | Member | Connecticut | ||
| Mrs. Idara Akpan-Iquot | Member | Atlanta | ||
| Dr. Ibanga Ikpe | Member | Miami | ||
| Mrs. Ukpongmma Oduok | Member | |||
| Anam Akpan | Member | Washington, DC | ||
| Other members might be added over time… | ||||
Budget/Finance Committee
(Budgeting, Accounting)
| Name | Position | Chapter | Committee Documents | Date Posted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mrs. Itanwan James (Treasurer, Board of Trustees) | Chair | Los Angeles Community | Town Hall/Roadshow Presentation (PDF) | Saturday, March 12, 2022
Saturday, November 7, 2020 |
| Mrs. Elizabeth Ekpenyong (National Treasurer) | Vice Chair | Atlanta | Town Hall/Roadshow Presentation (PDF) | Saturday, April 24, 2020 |
| Professor Kevin Ita | Secretary | San Francisco Community | Town Hall/Roadshow Presentation (PPTX) | Saturday, October 23, 2021 |
| Mrs. Uwem Inyang (National Vice President) | Member | Atlanta | ||
| Engr. Dr. Mbong Ekiko (Speaker, Council of Chapter Presidents) | Member | San Diego | ||
| Mr. Hugh Ette (Secretary, Council of Chapter Presidents) | Member | Research Triangle, North Carolina | ||
| Ms. Diana Affiah (Deputy Speaker, Council of Chapter Presidents) | Member | Los Angeles Community | ||
| Mr. Ubong Usoro (National Auditor) | Member | Minnesota | ||
| Mrs. Comfort Ekpenyong (Project Coordinator, Board of Trustees) | Member | Dallas | ||
| Mr. Isong Ekpenyong | Member | Metro Detroit |
Cultural Committee
| Name | Position | Chapter |
|---|---|---|
| Ms. Gloria Udoh | Chair | Atlanta |
| Mr. Emmanuel Akpan (Assistant Secretary, Board of Trustees) | Member | Philadelphia |
| Mr. Onodiongo Eyo | Member | Atlanta |
| Mr. Justice Akpan | Member | Atlanta |
| Mr. Ibok Esema | Member | Chesapeake Bay, Maryland |
| Mr. Joseph Uboh | Member | Atlanta |
| Mrs. Ima Jackson | Member | Daytona Beach |
| Mr. Uwem Ekpo | Member | Atlanta |
| Mrs. Eme Bassey | Member | San Francisco Community |
| Mr. Etang Ekanem | Member | Nashville |
Health/Medical Mission Committee
| Name | Position | Chapter | Committee Documents | Date Posted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dr. Katherine Ntekim | Chair | Miami | Town Hall/Roadshow Presentation (PDF) | Saturday, November 7, 2020 |
| Dr. Emmanuel Ekop | Co-Chair | Greater Baltimore | “Coping with Grief and Loss”, a presentation delivered at the 2020 1st Council Virtual Meeting (PDF) | Saturday, November 14, 2020 |
| Mr. Aniekan Etim | Member | Nashville | Town Hall/Roadshow Presentation (PDF) | Saturday, April 24, 2020 |
| Mr. Archibong Usoro | Member | Washington, DC | 3rd Roadshow Presentation (PDF) | Saturday, October 23, 2021 |
| Mrs. Comfort Ekpenyong (Project Coordinator, Board of Trustees) | Member | Dallas | ||
| Mr. Camillus Inyang | Member | Indiana | ||
| Ms. Diana Afia (Deputy Speaker, Council of Chapter Presidents) | Member | Los Angeles Community | ||
| Dr. Umo Ntekim | Member | San Diego | ||
| Dr. Joseph Akpan | Member | Atlanta | ||
| Dr. Ekaette Roberts | Member | Miami | ||
| Father Emmanuel Nyong | Member | Indiana | ||
| Ms. Gloria Ekong | Member | Northern New Jersey | ||
| Ms. Grace Udosen | Member | Dallas | ||
| Dr. Victoria Udongwo | Member | Jacksonville | ||
| Mrs. Uwem Inyang (National Vice President | Member | Atlanta | ||
| Mrs. Itawan James (Treasurer, Board of Trustees) | Member | Los Angeles Community | ||
| Mrs. Helen Abasute | Member | Atlanta |
Emergency Trust Fund Committee
| Name | Position | Chapter | Committee Documents | Date Posted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dr. Mbong Ekiko | Chair | San Diego | Town Hall/Roadshow Presentation (PDF) | Saturday, November 7, 2020 |
| Ms. Mfon Umoh | Member | Washington, DC | ||
| Mrs. Lelia Essien (Legal Counsel) | Member | Metro Phoenix | ||
| Mr. Itoro Akpan-Iquot (National President) | Member | Atlanta | ||
| Note: This committee should have 5 members. 1 more trustee will be elected at the November 14, 2020 Joint National Council/Board of Trustees (Virtual) Meeting | ||||
Convention Planning Committee
| Name | Position | Chapter |
|---|---|---|
| Gentleman Itah Etim-Edet | Chair | Atlanta |
| Mrs. Uwem Inyang (Executive National Vice President) | Co-Chair | Atlanta |
| Ms. Stella Lyons | Co-Chair | Dallas |
| Mr. Joseph Ndem | Member | Atlanta |
| Mr. Uwem Equan | Member | Charlotte Metro |
| Mr. Eric Okon | Member | |
| Mr. Ekereobong Umoh | Member | Chesapeake Bay, Maryland |
| Mr. Michael Etim | Member | Philadelphia |
| Dr. Joseph Akpan | Member | Atlanta |
| Obonganwan Iniobong Ikpe | Member | |
| Mr. Hugh Ette | Member | Research Triangle, North Carolina |
| Ms. Enenwan Akpan-Iquot | Member | Atlanta |
| Mr. Solomon Usoro | Member | Tampa |
| Engr. (Dr.) Mbong Ekiko | Member | San Diego |
| Mr. Michael Nsuk | Member | Atlanta |
| Mrs Iyai Umoh | Member | |
| All National Executive Members | Members | |
| All BOT Members | Members |
Fundraising Committee
| Name | Position | Chapter |
|---|---|---|
| Mr. Victor Mbaba | Chair | Atlanta |
| Dr. Anietie Ufot | Member | Nashville |
| Ms. Gloria Ekong | Member | Northern New Jersey |
| Dr. Ndem Ndem | Member | Atlanta |
| Mr. Emmanuel Udobong | Member | Atlanta |
| Dr. Sonny Abia | Member | Miami |
| Mrs. Idara Udo | Member | San Francisco Community |
| Dr. Glory Udoh | Member | |
| Mr. Hugh Ette | Member | Research Triangle, North Carolina |
| Engr. (Dr.) Mbong Ekiko | Member | San Diego |
| All National Executive Members | Members | |
| All BOT Members | Members |
Beauty Pageant Committee
| Name | Position | Chapter | Committee Documents | Date Posted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ms. Udeme Ikaiddi (Miss AKISAN USA/Youth President) | Chair | Tampa | Miss & Mr. AKISAN USA Budget Presentation (YouTube) | Saturday, April 24, 2020 |
| Mr. Mbeke Tom Ekanem (Mr. AKISAN USA) | Member | Los Angeles Community | ||
| Ms. Essie Ndem | Member | Atlanta | ||
| Ms. Emem Etukinoh | Member | Atlanta | ||
| Ms. Shalini Malaki | Member | Chesapeake Bay, Maryland | ||
| Mrs. Itanwan James (Treasurer, Board of Trustees) | Member | Los Angeles Community | ||
| Mrs. Esther Ekong | Member | San Francisco Community | ||
| Dr. Edidiong Ikpe-Ekpo | Member | Atlanta | ||
| Dr. Ibanga Ikpe | Member | Miami |
Conflict Resolution Committee
| Name | Position | Chapter |
|---|---|---|
| Mr. Uwem Equan | Chair | Charlotte Metro |
| Dr. Umo Ntekim | Vice Chair | San Diego |
| Dr. Joseph Akpan | Member | Atlanta |
| Pastor Ubong Essien | Member | Los Angeles Community |
| Dr. Becalo Utuk | Member | |
| Dr. Ini Ekpenyong | Member | Chicago |
| Pastor Emmanuel Udo | Member | San Francisco Community |
| Dr. Paul Manner | Member | Chesapeake Bay, Maryland |
| Mr. Effiong Nkanga | Member | Dallas |
Protocol Committee
| Name | Position | Chapter |
|---|---|---|
| Dr. Marshall Umoren | Chair | Metro Phoenix |
| Obonganwan Iniobong Ikpe | Liaison Officer | |
| Mr. Uduak Okpok | Member | Atlanta |
| Mr. Samuel Essien | Member | New York |
| Mr. Innocent Bassey | Member | San Francisco Community |
| Mr. Ekerette Ukpong | Member | Nashville |
| Mr. Domingo Udofia | Member | Oklahoma |
| Mr. Joseph Ndem | Member | Atlanta |
| Mr. Etang Ekanem | Member | Nashville |
| Theophilus Etteh | Liaison Officer | |
| Other members might be added over time… | ||
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