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NCDA-USA · MD

Maryland / DMV Chapter

DC, Maryland & Virginia

180+ membersActive since 2005

The capital-region home of the Nkwen diaspora.

Hosting the 2026 NCDA-USA National Convention.

About the chapter

Maryland / DMV at a glance

Founded in 2005, the Maryland / DMV chapter serves Nkwen sons and daughters across the District of Columbia, Maryland, and Northern Virginia. Monthly meetings in the Greenbelt area anchor a vibrant calendar of cultural fellowship, welfare support, and community organizing.

DMV is the host of the 2026 NCDA-USA National Convention — Cultural Jamboree at the Crowne Plaza in Greenbelt, welcoming His Royal Majesty Fon Azehfor III and delegations from every U.S. chapter.

Cities served

Washington, DCGreenbelt, MDSilver Spring, MDNorthern Virginia

Focus areas

  • Hosting the 2026 NCDA-USA National Convention
  • Mbagalung cultural fellowship
  • Veterans Football Club — diaspora football program
  • Welfare and bereavement support for member families

Community services

  • Member welfare fund and bereavement assistance
  • New-arrival orientation for Nkwen families relocating to the DMV
  • Convention planning committee open to all members

Milestones

Chapter timeline

  1. 2005

    DMV chapter founded

  2. 2026

    Hosting the National Convention & Cultural Jamboree (July 16–19)

Past leadership

Maryland / DMV presidents through the years

Recognized in NCDA-USA general assembly minutes — listed in the order they served the Maryland / DMV chapter.

  1. #1

    Mrs. Elvis Ndifor

    Past President · NCDA-DMV

  2. #2

    Mrs. Frinwie Forba

    Past President · NCDA-DMV

    Succeeded Mrs. Elvis Ndifor as president of the NCDA-DMV chapter.

  3. #3

    Major Ndiashea Ngante

    President · NCDA-DMV

    through 2022

Leadership

Your team

ME

Mr. Elvis Bejingsi

President

FB

Fombu Berilyn

2026 Convention Planning Chair

·

[NCDA: DMV Secretary]

Secretary

·

[NCDA: DMV Treasurer]

Treasurer

In Maryland / DMV

Upcoming events

Get involved with

Mbagalung group

Cultural fellowship rooted in Nkwen tradition.

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Veterans Football Club

Community football team representing NCDA-DMV at conventions and friendlies.

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