HOW UBAKALA ELITE CLUB, DYNAMICS FRIENDS OF NIGERIA WAS SET UP 37 YEARS AGO.
The Dynamic Friends of Nigeria is a sociocultural organization that was founded in1985 by 8 positive and goal oriented friends, with the spirit of uniting people of like minds, for social interactions.
The 8 visionary founders were Dyn. (Sir) Nwabueze Aruocha, who was the pioneer president, HRH Eze Bonniface Onyemachi, who was the pioneer Secretary, Dyn (Sir) Udo Ogbuehi, who provided venue for the initial meetings, Dyn (Chief) Godspower Amechi, the immediate past president. Others include Dyn. (Sirl F.R.C Ugorli, Dyn.(Engr.) Azunna Nwaokocha, Dyn.(Elder) Emma Ahiwe and Dyn. Enyinna ukatta ( portol)
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From 8 members in 1985, membership of the club now stands at about 70 active members, including traditional rulers, traditional prime minister and palace secretaries,
The current president of the club is Dyn (Arc) Eze Umesi, an accomplished architect and businessman
The eligibility for membership is indigeneship of Ubakala ( and prospective members must be christian, literate, matured/discipline in mind and indeed and also usefully engaged in any aspect of lawful human endeavor.
The club seeks to promote positive contributions aimed at the social, economic and political progress of members and the association, foster Peace and unity within Ubakala and beyond, set enviable standard worthy emulation, inculcate into members spirit of total commitment and active participation in the affairs of the club and ensure Ubakala takes its rightful position in Abia State.
Members meet every third Sunday of the month. Hosting is rotational among members.
Members come to the meeting with their wives, who also enjoy the same status as their husbands. Even widows among them enjoy all the rights and privileges.
The club also runs a thrift and credit cooperative society and is subscribed to by all members as a matter of obligation
The club welfare activities have always been focused on visits to orphanages, old people and welfare homes, where items such as drugs, food items and clothing materials are donated. It also gives out scholarships to indigent students
As a form of assistance to members, financial gifts are presented to them in commemoration of special events like wedding, naming and coronations. Attendance to such events is highly encouraged.
The club has quality membership. Members of the club include
Arc Eze Umesi- current President, Sir Uwaoma Nzenwa Ndukuba -Vice President, Chief Emeka Nwachukwu - Secretary, Mrs Joy Uchendu -Asst. Secretary, Lady Amaechi G.U.O-- Treasurer, Paulson Anyatowun - Financial Secretary, Eziiukwu Iroakazi -Welfare, Azubuike Isreal-- Provost
Others are Sir Aruocha N.N, HRH Eze Onyemachi B. C, Sir Udo Ogbuehi, Sir Amaechi G.U.O (TPM) Dyn Lady Chioma Isreal, UgoEze Helen Onyemachi, Dyn Friday Onuoha, Dyn Dennis Agbakuru, Dyn Ejike Job, Dyn Mercy Ogbuehi, Dyn Umezurike, Dyn Lady Uwaoma Nzenwa, Dyn and Mrs Paulson Anyatowun, Dyn and Mrs Hope Anyawun, Dyn Christopher Nmeribe, Dyn and Mrs Nnamdi Uchendu, Dyn Hillary Uzosike Umesi, Mrs Eziiukwu Iroakazi, Dyn Lolo Emeka Nwachukwu, Dyn and Mrs Brown Onyemachi, Dyn and Mrs Franklin Peters, Dyn and Mrs Basil Chikezie, Dyn and Mrs Temple Obia, Dyn Mrs Ijoma Onyemachi, Dyn and Mrs Uchechukwu Owowo, Dyn and Mrs Kelechi Dickson, Dyn and Mrs ikechi Nwaoha, HRH Eze S.I Ibezim, Dyn and Mrs Maduabuchi Onyekwere.
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