Welcome to the web portal of Egbe Omo Obokun of Ijeshaland - New York/New Jersey Chapter. The "Egbe" as is fondly called,  was established over 30years ago to cater to the needs and welfare of all Ijesha sons and daughters in the New York / New Jersey / Connecticut  metropolitan area.

 Our club recently celebrated the 30th Year Anniversary. It was a very joyous occasion and a day to remember. Our website serves as a learning place about Ijeshaland - the people, culture and history. We plan events throughout the year, including yearly cook-out, Nigerian Independence celebration parades,  Gala nites,  members' life events, events from alliances with other organizations, etc. We invite you to explore our website to learn more about us.

Thanks for stopping by. Please visit us often  for updates, events and well-wishes. Scroll down for our "NewsFlash" and the "What's New"  link on the right hand panel. Feel the waves of the ocean (Okun) in the header above. Enjoy the calmness and serenity of the ocean (okun) on the right hand panel as well.

NewsFlash:

10-09-2010: Egbe Omo Obokun participated in "Nigeria at 50" Independence parade in New York with pomp and pageantry.

Watch video here.

06-30-2010: The 2010 Ijesa Family Picnic Day has come and gone, but the memories remain fresh and enduring. Visit the Picnic Gallery to see pictures from the recent, well-attended Photographs from Ijesa Family Picnic Day of June 26, 2010

02-20-2010: The new President of Egbe Omo Obokun of Ijeshaland - New York/New Jersey Chapter, Mrs. Janet Fashakin, presented an inaugural address at the Town Hall Meeting and swearing-in of new Executives for 2010-2011.

"On behalf of all of us at Egbe Omo Obokun of Ijesaland NY/NJ, I welcome everyone and I hope that this will mark the beginning of unity among all of us the Ijesa sons and daughters in the Tristate area comprising of New York, New Jersey and Connecticut. I thank the Association for the trust imposes in my Cabinet to lead the Egbe for the next two years. Realizing that we have a daunting task ahead of us in unifying, strengthening and broadening the vision of Egbe, I want to tell my Cabinet members to buckle up and as I have promised them it is not going to be all works with no play that makes Jack a dull boy. We will work and we will have fun together". Read the rest of the presidential address here.

01-25-2010: At a regularly convened monthly meeting of our Egbe on January 23, 2010, new officers were given the mandate to be the 'Chief Stewards' of this Egbe for the years 2010 and 2011: A Committee of Elders made up of (by Constitution) all our Past Presidents was also announced. Swearing in of the New Executives shall take place at our next meeting on Saturday February 27, 2010. Please mark your calendar and if you are in NY/NJ area, please join us as we deliberate on how to move Egbe forward and get info on the latest from Ile Ijesa.Sumptuous dinner will be served!

12-27-2009: Egbe Omo Obokun New York/New Jersey Chapter recently hosted the National Delegates Conference of the National Council of Egbe Omo Obokun of Ijeshaland.. Please see photo Gallery for some pictures from the event.

11-09-2008: The 2008 Gala Nite of Egbe Omo Obokun of Ijeshaland - New York/New Jersey Chapter has been announced.  It will take place on December 13th at  Anthony of Padwall Hall, New York.  It's gonna be a spectacular night of fun, get-together, sumptuous Nigerian & international Cuisines, Dance, Performances, Awards and all.
Follow the link to 2008 Gala Nite  page for details.
 

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