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Founded in 2002 as the Nigerian Legal Defense Fund, with an original aim to render financial and legal assistance to immigrants, the Nigerian Cultural Association Inc. (NCA) took its present name in 2004, when it became a 501-C non-profit organization and effectively expanded its scope to promote cultural awareness and education and facilitate community engagement among Nigerian, African, and American families in Buffalo and Western New York. The Nigerian Cultural Association has become known for its diverse community development programs, including Youth Education and Empowerment, Community Care and Revitalization, Nigerian Summer Picnic, Juneteenth, and the Nigerian Annual Banquet & Lecture. The NCA is led by an Executive Board elected by annually-subscribed members. The Association warmly welcomes new members and distinguished visitors.

The Nigerian Cultural Association (NCA) is a non-political, non-sectarian, cultural, and educational organization. We serve the Buffalo and Western New York Community. We also organize and participate in cultural and family activities and festivals.

Executive Board

  •          Rev. Fr. Robert Agbo, President
  •           Engr. Obi Ezenwa, Vice President
  •           Emmanuel Agbo-Ito, Secretary

 

  • Born in Benue State, Nigeria, Emmanuel is one of nine children.
    Before moving to the US, he got a National Diploma in Computer Science from Nigeria
    Army Institute of Technology and Environmental Sciences.
    In the US, he studied at SUNY Erie Community College and was awarded an associate
    degree in Information Technology.
    In pursuit of further education, Emmanuel proceeded to SUNY Buffalo State University
    and obtained a Bachelor of Science degree in Computer Information Systems.
    Emmanuel Agbo-Ito is an Information Technology professional, a Cloud/DevOps
    engineer, Scrum Master with certifications in AWS Solutions Architect, DevOps, and
    Scrum master.
    He is the current secretary of Nigeria Cultural Association, Buffalo.
    His hobbies include playing soccer and volleyball, music, dancing, and being an MC
    and a DJ at events.
    Emmanuel has passion for I.T. and loves to serve and help others.
  •            Mike Ikpeze, Treasurer
  • mike ikpeze
    Mike has been living in the Buffalo area since 1985. A graduate of SUNY Fredonia and SUNY Buffalo, with over twenty years of leadership, technical consulting, business analyst/systems analysis experience; in healthcare, banking, and IT Sectors. He has past employment careers with HSBC, Bombardier Capital, GE Capital, Soft Bank Services Group, M&T Bank, Pediatrics Associates of Buffalo, and SUNY Erie. Mike is currently employed at Meritian Health (an Aetna Affiliate and a CVS Health Company). He is part of the Agile Transformation Program for Enabling Enterprise Business Integration and EDI Application Development. Mike is very active in the community and currently serves as an executive board member of Community Health Center of Buffalo.

Members-at-Large

  • Azubike Kalu-Nwiwu, PhD.
  • Ike Amobi
  • Tom Chukwuma Gabby
  • Emeka Okongwu
  • Fidelia Ejimadu
  • Austin Iheke
  • John Iheke
  • Justin Mgbenka
  • Dennis Aikorioge
  • Emeka Okeke, PhD.
  • Ndubeze Mbah, PhD.
  • Emeka Eze
  • Chijioke Ngobili
  • Soni Ifedigbo
  • Eberechukwu Amuka
  • Vitalis  Odojika
  • Obinna Ekwunife

The Nigerian Cultural Association maintains an open-door policy, and membership is open to all. For more details, please contact us today.