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Okpella Development Association - USA (ODA-USA) is a nonprofit community development organization focused on the cultural, medical, and economic improvement of Okpellaland, the interconnected villages of Okpella, Edo State, Nigeria ^[1]. The organization focuses on community development initiatives in both Okpella, and among US diaspora communities in California, Florida, Georgia, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, New Jersey, Ohio, and Texas. It is recognized as a chapter club of Edo National Association Worldwide (ENAW), an organization that promotes unity, solidarity, and patriotism among the global Edo community^[2].

Okpella Development Association (ODA-USA)
Founded	1999
Type	Non-profit
Headquarters	Okpella, Edo State, and Minneapolis, Minnesota
Location(s)	Nigeria, United States
Services	Cultural, Medical, and Economic Improvement Projects
Fields	Community Development
Founder(s)	n/a
Website	n/a

History[edit]

Okpella Development Association (ODA-USA) was founded by members of Okpella's US diaspora ^[3] in 1999 and has since focused on improving community experiences in Okpellaland and among members of the US diaspora.

On July 5th, 2019, ODA-USA celebrated its 20th year anniversary with a celebration and fundraising event, themed as "Health is Wealth". During the event, the former ODA-USA President Mrs. Victoria Momoh-Salau described the benefit of ODA-USA medical missions in Okpellaland. Also, the former ODA-USA Vice Chairman Dr. Charles O. Kerobo stressed the importance of organizational partnerships to more closely reach indigenes of Okpellaland and Edo State globally.^[1]

Mission[edit]

As a stakeholder and partner in Okpella's development, Okpella Development Association's (ODA-USA) mission focuses on cultural, medical, and economic projects that will be helpful to all of Okpellaland. ODA-USA also collaborates with public and private entities that share interest in locating social amenities and industrial developments in Okpella. ODA-USA's goal is to spark cultural, medical, and economic growth among Okpella indigenes globally, influencing the development of Okpella into a modern and vibrant town.

Programs and Initiatives[edit]

Okpella Community Library in Okugbe ^[3]
Medical missions ^[1]
Skill acquisition programmes^[4] ^[5]
Annual meeting and fundraising event ^[1]

References[edit]

^ ^a ^b ^c ^d Adeniyi, David (12 July 2019). "OKPELLA DEVELOPMENT ASSOCIATION - USA CELEBRATES 20TH ANNIVERSARY". IleOduduwa.com the Source. Retrieved 23 February 2024.
^ "Chapter Clubs | About Edo National Association Worldwide | Edo National Association Worldwide". enaworldwide.org. Retrieved 23 February 2024.
^ ^a ^b Okpella, Edo. "Nigeria: US-Based Okpella Group Lauds Igbinedion's Programmes". AllAfrica.com. Retrieved 23 February 2024.
^ "Okpella Development Association - USA , Skill Acquisition Programme for 20 Orphans from Okpella | By Okpella TV | Facebook". Facebook.com. Retrieved 23 February 2024.
^ "Live at the Skills Acquisition Programme Screening exercise for the Ophans in Okpella, organised by the Okpella Development Association -USA (ODA) in... | By Okpella TV | Facebook". Facebook.com (in Hindi). Retrieved 23 February 2024.

[auto-1] Adeniyi, David (12 July 2019). "OKPELLA DEVELOPMENT ASSOCIATION - USA CELEBRATES 20TH ANNIVERSARY". IleOduduwa.com the Source. Retrieved 23 February 2024.

[2] "Chapter Clubs | About Edo National Association Worldwide | Edo National Association Worldwide". enaworldwide.org. Retrieved 23 February 2024.

[auto1-3] Okpella, Edo. "Nigeria: US-Based Okpella Group Lauds Igbinedion's Programmes". AllAfrica.com. Retrieved 23 February 2024.

[4] "Okpella Development Association - USA , Skill Acquisition Programme for 20 Orphans from Okpella | By Okpella TV | Facebook". Facebook.com. Retrieved 23 February 2024.

[5] "Live at the Skills Acquisition Programme Screening exercise for the Ophans in Okpella, organised by the Okpella Development Association -USA (ODA) in... | By Okpella TV | Facebook". Facebook.com (in Hindi). Retrieved 23 February 2024.

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