ABOUT US

Uratta National Association, USA Inc. (UNA-USA) was formed in the late summer of 2008 as a socio-civic non-profit organization with tax exempt 501 (c)(3) status that aims to:

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• Unite UMU URATTA in the USA. Champion the economic development of Uratta.

• Foster the spirit of giving back to Uratta community.

• Create a forum for networking and empowerment for UMU URATTA.

• Engage in projects for the benefit of Uratta people.

• Engage in community development and empowerment, by teaching cultural heritage to Uratta descendants.

• Providing healthcare and educational services to the poor and less privileged.

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Current BOARD

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President -                                            Dr. Gilbert Egekeze - info@uratta.org

Vice-President -                                     Dr. Cajetan Osuamadi

Secretary -                                            Mr. Okwudiri Nlemadim

Assistant Secretary -                              Dr. Ruth Opara

Financial Secretary -                              Dr. Anslem Oparaugo

Treasurer -                                            Dr Kingsley Ofoegbu

Public Relations Officer / Provost (PRO) - Mrs. Akolam Abakporo

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Past Presidents

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2008 - 2016 -                                    Dr. Anslem Oparaugo

2017 - 2022 -                                    Dr. Cajetan Osuamadi

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MEMBERSHIP

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Full Membership (Individual and Family)

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Full membership in UNA-USA is open to all Uratta indigenes that live in the USA,

Canada and Mexico upon paying a one-time registration fee of $100 per person. An Indigene is defined as a:

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• Son or daughter of Uratta by birth.

• Child (natural or adopted) whose father is an Uratta son, and is 18 years or above, or a child born to an Uratta daughter at the time her mother is unmarried.

• Any woman married to an Uratta son, except that her membership shall terminate upon divorce, or when widowed, except, that her membership remains effective if she does not remarry. If she remarries an Uratta son she qualifies for membership by virtue of the new marriage.

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Honorary Membership

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Honorary membership is open to anyone who does not meet the requirements for full membership (see above);

but meets the following criteria:

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• A husband to a daughter of Uratta (In- law), except upon dissolution of the marriage.

• A friend of Uratta who is sponsored by a full member in good standing.

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** further membership qualifications can be viewed within the constitution (click below)

CONSTITUTION OF URATTA NATIONAL ASSOCIATION.pdf