The Isoko Association of North America (IANA) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to the advancement and welfare of the Isoko people living in North America and globally. Established to unify Isoko descendants and preserve their cultural heritage, IANA focuses on community building, educational initiatives, and charitable outreach. They aim to strengthen bonds among Isoko people abroad and support socioeconomic development efforts within the Isoko region in Nigeria.
Through events, scholarships, and social programs, IANA helps foster pride and understanding of Isoko traditions while addressing issues relevant to Isoko communities. Their website, isokowado.org, provides more information about their projects, membership, and ways to get involved.
Organisational Growth
he Isoko Association of North America (IANA) was conceived in a meeting of Mr. Prosper Ezo and Mr. David Agbuduta in Dallas, Texas, USA. They proceeded to properly incorporate the association as a 501 (c) organization. As at today, the total number of Chapters in IANA total 10, with a couple or so more in the process of joining the fold. There is power and strength in numbers. This development harbours the promise of a bright future for IANA with capacity to respond to the challenges of its mission statement and objectives.
The founding Chapters of IANA were seven (7) in number namely:
- Isoko Association of Dallas, Fort Worth
- Isoko Association of New York, New Jersey & Connecticut (IANY)
- Isoko Association of Atlanta
- Isoko Cultural Association of Toronto
- Isoko Development Union of California
- Isoko Progressive Union of Los Angeles
- Isoko Association of The Carolinas
- The Isoko Association of Houston (2006)
- Isoko Association of Greater Washington DC
- The Isoko Association of Midwest (2022)