Who We Are
Asaba Association, Inc. is a 501(c)(3), tax exempt, not-for-profit organization incorporated in 2009 under the laws of the State of Maryland, in the United States of America (USA). The organization’s members and executives are 100% volunteers that represent a group of like-minded people who saw the need for combining their individual strengths and diverse professional and educational backgrounds to embark on charitable and philanthropic causes for the betterment of underprivileged members of the public.
What We Do
Asaba Association is aware of the dire economic and developmental degradation of key resources and infrastructure for many under-served people in our communities and is desirous of alleviating these concerns. To accomplish these objectives, we have channeled our efforts to:
1. Educating the community of ways to access available resources
2. Providing materials, supplies and other resources necessary for uplifting the quality of life for those in need
3. Protecting and preserving cultures and traditions critical to communities
4. Increasing awareness of laws, regulations and policies and their importance in of the communities.Organizing events, programs and activities that enable our members contribute their time and resources to support disadvantaged members of our communities. How We Govern
Asaba Association, Inc has adopted a hybrid governance structure that combines the best aspects of a constituent participation, policy governance and management governance models through the use of two branches of government – the Executives and a Board of Directors (BOD). The Executives are responsible for the day-to-day management of the association’s affairs and is comprised of elected members. The BOD is responsible for policy governance and is designed to be comprised of both standard members and honorary-members of the association. The Executives are headed by a president and includes the vice president, treasurer, secretary, financial secretary and provost. The Executives and the BOD, separately, or jointly, supplement their respective responsibilities with the use of standing and ad hoc committees comprised of individuals uniquely skilled for the applicable management or policy development task. Most importantly, the organization is propelled by the efforts of all members.
About Our Name
Asaba Association, Inc. derived its name from the city of Asaba, the current capital of Delta State, Nigeria. Asaba is approximately 200 square kilometers in size and is situated North of the equator by the River Niger. Asaba, also known as “Ahaba”, was founded by Nnebisi and is comprised of five Ebos: Unuezei, Ugbomanta, Umuagu, Umuaji and Umuonaje, each of which was founded by the grandsons of Nnebisi.
Asaba is traditionally ruled by the Asagba of Asaba, to whom the head (“Diokpa”) of each Ebo reports directly in matters affecting Asaba as a whole. The Asagba title is rotated among the five Ebos in a ceremony where the Asagba Stool (introduced in 1780) is passed from one Ebo to the other.
Asaba Association, Inc. is a member of Asaba National Association (USA), Inc. a 501(c)(3) organization incorporated in the State of Texas. Our membership is growing at a steady pace. With this growth, we have been able to accomplish more, and have a larger impact upon our community. We welcome you with open arms. Please inquire today about how you can become a part of our growing membership. To learn more send email to President@Asaba.org.
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Asaba Association, Inc.
c/o President
9007 Tarpleys Circle
Rosedale, MD 21237
President@Asaba.org
