NCDA-USA · MD
Maryland / DMV Chapter
DC, Maryland & Virginia
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
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
2005
DMV chapter founded
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
Mrs. Elvis Ndifor
Past President · NCDA-DMV
#2
Mrs. Frinwie Forba
Past President · NCDA-DMV
Succeeded Mrs. Elvis Ndifor as president of the NCDA-DMV chapter.
#3
Major Ndiashea Ngante
President · NCDA-DMV
through 2022
Leadership
Your team
Mr. Elvis Bejingsi
President
Fombu Berilyn
2026 Convention Planning Chair
[NCDA: DMV Secretary]
Secretary
[NCDA: DMV Treasurer]
Treasurer
In Maryland / DMV
Upcoming events
Get involved with
Veterans Football Club
Community football team representing NCDA-DMV at conventions and friendlies.
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