About Us
Our History
Our Programs
Executives
Affiliate Presidents
Board of Directors
Patrons

Chief/Dr. Uzo Unegbu
National President
Our Story
ORA-USA Inc incorporated in the State of Georgia , USA. in the year 2001, is organized for Charitable, Educational, Economical, Social, and Political development of Orlu people. It is the umbrella Organization of all parochial associations of Orlu people in the fifty states of USA. Perhaps it is important to mention that the entire Affiliate members expanding around the 50 states of America are willing partners to the development and sustained growth of Orlu Senatorial zone and would cherish all partnerships and wisdom in this effort. Orlu Senatorial Zone also known as “Old Orlu” is one of the 3 Senatorial zones in Imo State, Nigeria. Read more on the history and geography of Orlu Senatorial Zone.
Our Objectives
- To identify and Unify Orlu people in the Diaspora and America in particular.
- To promote effective communication and networking between and among Orlu people and various branches or ORA in the US and beyond.
- To boost Educational, Economic, and Political empowerment of Orlu people in the Diaspora and at home
- To promote good public relations through programs, projects, and inter society collaborations that would positively relate to and impact institutions and Non-Governmental organizations.
- To hold meetings and conferences to promote the exchange of ideas and corporative learning on matters of self-respect, good citizenship, leadership skills, and the communal relationship between Orlu people in the US and at home and the American citizenry.
Our Mission
ORA USA is a public, non-profit professional organization dedicated to helping people affected by poverty within and around the world. It seeks to restore the dignity and quality of their lives by eradicating barriers to success through innovative education, healthcare services, entrepreneur development, youth empowerment, and community-driven aids. Guided by the aspirations of the people it serves, ORA-USA pursues its mission with empathy, openness, and generosity.
Our Programs
ANNUAL CONVENTION
The Orlu Regional Assembly holds its Annual Convention in June of every year to raise funds for projects/programs and for the exchange of ideas as well as networking among members residing in the USA and beyond.
FREE MEDICAL MISSION
ORAUSA carries out a medical mission to the Orlu region each year. The very positive response has necessitated the consideration of multiple missions each year.
WOMEN PROGRAMS
The Micro Finance program, championed by ORAUSA women, raises funds independently to enable indigent women in the homeland to be self-sustaining.
YOUTH PROGRAMS
The purpose of the youth program is to create awareness among the young people of the organization to ensure continuity
HOMELAND SUMMIT
The Orlu Regional Assembly holds its Annual Homeland Summit in Orlu on December 30th every year. The summit is a chance to review organization activities and exchange feedback between home-based and diaspora stakeholders.
AWARDS
Each year, ORA USA recognizes and gives awards to individuals for community services, student achievements, trail-blazing achievements, and philanthropy.
Our Executives

Chief/Dr. Uzo Unegbu
National President, ORAUSA
president@orausa.us
904.315.5966

Mr. Austin Ofoha
Secretary, ORAUSA
secretary@orausa.us
214.881.8640

Lolo Chinyere Ojinnaka
National PRO, ORAUSA
pro@orausa.us
908.347.9939
Attorney
National Legal Advisor, ORAUSA
legaladvisor@orausa.us
000.000.0000

Prince Charles Duru
National Vice President
vicepresident@orausa.us
646.363.8553

Ifeanyichukwu Okeke
National Parliamentarian, ORAUSA
parliamentarian@orausa.us
000.000.0000

Atty/Lolo Chinyere Amuzie
National Assistant Secretary, ORAUSA
assistantsecretary@orausa.us
000.000.0000

Dr Raymond Obinozie
National Financial Secretary, ORAUSA
financialsecretary@orausa.us
404.680.9361

Sir Finbarrs Ogoh
National Treasurer, ORAUSA
treasurer@orausa.us
281.546.9490

Dr. Callistus Ezeagu
National Assistant Financial Secretary, ORAUSA
assistantfinancialsecretary@orausa.us
651.269.5939
Our History
ORA-USA Inc incorporated in the State of Georgia , USA. in the year 2001, is organized for Charitable, Educational, Economical, Social, and Political development of Orlu people. It is the umbrella Organization of all parochial associations of Orlu people in the fifty states of USA. Perhaps it is important to mention that the entire Affiliate members expanding around the 50 states of America are willing partners to the development and sustained growth of Orlu Senatorial zone and would cherish all partnerships and wisdom in this effort. Orlu Senatorial Zone also known as “Old Orlu” is one of the 3 Senatorial zones in Imo State, Nigeria.Â
Our Board of Directors

Sir Chris Anyaibe
OOPA - DALLAS ABOD CHAIRMAN

Ozo/Dr. Dominc Amaechi ESQ
OPU - BALTIMORE ABOD SECRETARY

Chief Sir, Dr. Borna Onye (Miri Mgbidi)
OPU - BOSTON ABOD PARLIAMENTARIAN

Chief Don Duru Ugochinyere
ORU - ATLANTA ABOD

Mazi Chris Alaekwe
ORA - HOUSTON ABOD MEMBER

Prince Festus Anyakudo
OSZA - South Florida ABOD MEMBER

Dr. Sopuruchukwu Emecheta
ORA - WASHINGTON DC ABOD MEMBER

Chief Dr Charles Ogbenna
ORA - PHILADELPHIA ABOD MEMBER

Engr Chidy C. Udoye
OOPA - AUSTIN ABOD MEMBER

Chief Alex Mirikwe
ORA - RALIEGH ABOD MEMBER

Mazi Phid C. Onwuruike
ORA - TRAVERS CITY ABOD MEMBER

Chief Benedict Ifeanyi Ohazurike
OPA - NEW ORLEANS ABOD MEMBER

Lawrence Amaihe
ORA - WISCONSIN ABOD MEMBER

HON I.H.C. AMB (Dr) Fortune Ikenna Duru
EZINWANNE - MICHIGAN ABOD MEMBER

Pastor Mrs. Ngozi Anumudu
OZAC CHICAGO ABOD MEMBER

Ogbuefi, Chief George Ugwumadu Akunna
OZA - New Jersey ABOD MEMBER

Francis Udeji
OCUFE - New York ABOD MEMBER
Affiliate Presidents
Nze Emeka Odenigbo
President, ATLANTA – Orlu Regional Union (ORU)

Mr. James Emeka Agbasoga
President, AUSTIN – Old Orlu Provincial Association (OOPA)

Nze/Prince Andrew Emeka Obiefule
President, BALTIMORE – Orlu Provincial Union (OPU)

Mr. John Amadi
President, BOSTON - Orlu Provincial Association (OPA)

Chief Sir Bernard M Ndiwe (Agu Udo Umuowa)
CHICAGO – OZAC Foundation Chicago Inc (OZAC)

Mr. Innocent Nnadi
President, DALLAS – Old Orlu Progressive Association (OOPA)

Chief Chinenye Uzoma Akubukwe
President, DETROIT – Old Orlu Ezinwanne Association of Michigan/Ohio

Chief Paulinus Nwaobi
President, SOUTH FLORIDA – Orlu Senatorial Zone Association of South Florida (Nwanne Di Namba))

Chief Chidi Nwameme
President, HOUSTON – Orlu Regional Assembly (ORA)

Lolo Florence Chigbu
President, LOUISIANA - Orlu Regional Assembly (ORA)

Mazi Pius Ike
President, NEW JERSEY - Orlu Zonal Assembly (OZA) Inc.

Hon. Cmrd. Ephraim Iyke Obiamaukwu
President, NEW YORK – Orlu Cultural Federation, (OCUFE) USA Inc.

Sir Christopher Chikata Uzoukwu
President, WASHINGTON DC - Orlu Regional Assembly (ORA) Inc.

Dr. Asonye I. Eugene
President, PHILADELPHIA - Orlu Regional Association (ORA) Inc.

Mz Chidi Anyadike
President, TRAVERSE CITY - Orlu Regional Association MI

Chief Ethel Maduakolam
President, NORTH CAROLINA - Orlu Regional Assembly (ORA NC)

Mr. Chris Opara
President, SACRAMENTO - Orlu Heritage Association of Northern California (OHANC)

Elder (Sir) Ejike Nzeaka
President, WISCONSIN - Orlu Regional Assembly (ORAWI)

Chief Jude M Onwuemeka
President, Orlu Zonal Assembly Of Northern California, San Francisco Bay Area
Our Patrons

Prof Anthony Anwuka
Hon Minister of State (Education) & ORAUSA Patron

Chief Achike Udenwa
Ex-Governor of Imo State Grand & ORAUSA Patron

Chief Green Iheka
FABE, (JP), KSM & ORAUSA Patron

Chief Gibson Chigbu
Founding President & ORAUSA Patron

Chief/Sir Jeff Uju
President Emeritus - OZAC & ORAUSA Patron

Chief Chris Nwachukwu
Former Legal Advisor & ORAUSA Patron

Chief Jude Akuechiama
Emeritus - ORAHOUSTON & ORAUSA Patron

Chief Chris Onwuzurike
President Emeritus & ORAUSA Patron

Sir Chris Anyiam
Former Chairman - Projects Committee & ORAUSA Patron

Chief Aloysius Emejuru
Emeritus ABOD Chairman & ORAUSA Patron

Late Chief Theo Duru (RIP Jan 2019)
Emeritus ABOD Parliamentarian & ORAUSA Patron

DR. Godwin Ogbuokiri
Chief Medical Director Emeritus - OFMM & Patron

Chief Francis Ibezim
ORAUSA Patron

Chief/Dr. Fidelis Ezewike
ORAUSA Patron

Hon Chief/Nze Phillip Obilom (Otoruo Omee)
ORAUSA Patron (Past ORAUSA Financial Secretary)
