Unity, Strength, Progress
Unity, Strength, Progress
Unity, Strength, Progress
Unity, Strength, Progress
Unity, Strength, Progress
Unity, Strength, Progress
Provision of hospital beds in underserved general hospitals | Disease prevention and awareness programs | Development of medical infrastructure
Promotion of sustainable farming practices | Access to clean water for agricultural purposes | Training and education for farmers
Education and skill development | Support for entrepreneurship and small businesses | Initiatives for women's empowerment
Urhobo Progress Union Ohio (UPU Ohio) was founded and registered in Ohio on April 6, 2018. The initiative to register UPU Ohio was led by Olorogun Dr. Felix O. Okpe who was at the time the Secretary of Urhobo Progress Union America (UPU America). Prior, Olorogun Dr. Okpe had been a member and associate of UPU America since 2009. Olorogun Dr Okpe got the support, assistance, and collaboration of Mrs. Oghenenemine Etuk and Mr. Ovie Fred Okotie to assemble and get the consent of the founding members of UPU Ohio. After its registration in Ohio as an independent cultural organization of the Urhobo people and friends in Ohio and its environs, UPU Ohio was admitted as an independent member of UPU America in April 2018. Mrs. Etuk was elected the first President of UPU Ohio with Mr. Stanley Eruese elected as UPU Ohio’s first Secretary. Mrs. Etuk served from April 2018 to August 2019. She was succeeded by Mr. Ovie Fred Okotie as President of UPU Ohio. Mr. Okotie served two terms from August 2019 to December 2023
To unite people of Urhobo descent and others who identify with Urhobo people and culture abroad and at home for the promotion of human development and Urhobo culture and ideals.
Relief to disaster areas, and assist in relief of the poor, the distressed and the underprivileged. Promote charitable, scientific, literary, cultural, and educational projects in Ohio, North America, and Nigeria.
Coordinate the activities of affiliated Urhobo organizations in Ohio and North America in furtherance of community development and job creation by attracting new industries to Urhoboland.
Urhobo Progress Union Ohio (UPU Ohio) was founded and registered in Ohio on April 6, 2018. The initiative to register UPU Ohio was led by Olorogun Dr. Felix O. Okpe who was at the time the Secretary of Urhobo Progress Union America (UPU America). Prior, Olorogun Dr. Okpe had been a member and associate of UPU America since 2009. Olorogun Dr Okpe got the support, assistance, and collaboration of Mrs. Oghenenemine Etuk and Mr. Ovie Fred Okotie to assemble and get the consent of the founding members of UPU Ohio. After its registration in Ohio as an independent cultural organization of the Urhobo people and friends in Ohio and its environs, UPU Ohio was admitted as an independent member of UPU America in April 2018. Mrs. Etuk was elected the first President of UPU Ohio with Mr. Stanley Eruese elected as UPU Ohio’s first Secretary. Mrs. Etuk served from April 2018 to August 2019. She was succeeded by Mr. Ovie Fred Okotie as President of UPU Ohio. Mr. Okotie served two terms from August 2019 to December 2023
To unite people of Urhobo descent and others who identify with Urhobo people and culture abroad and at home for the promotion of human development and Urhobo culture and ideals.
Relief to disaster areas, and assist in relief of the poor, the distressed and the underprivileged. Promote charitable, scientific, literary, cultural, and educational projects in Ohio, North America, and Nigeria.
Coordinate the activities of affiliated Urhobo organizations in Ohio and North America in furtherance of community development and job creation by attracting new industries to Urhoboland.
The charitable projects cover a wide array of impactful initiatives spanning healthcare, agriculture, and human capital development.
In healthcare, the main focus is enhancing healthcare access for underserved communities, spreading awareness about disease prevention, and bolstering medical infrastructure.
When it comes to agriculture, the emphasis is on advocating sustainable farming practices, ensuring access to clean water for farming, and empowering farmers through education.
The charitable projects cover a wide array of impactful initiatives spanning healthcare, agriculture, and human capital development.
In healthcare, the main focus is enhancing healthcare access for underserved communities, spreading awareness about disease prevention, and bolstering medical infrastructure.
When it comes to agriculture, the emphasis is on advocating sustainable farming practices, ensuring access to clean water for farming, and empowering farmers through education.