The hands that carried us forward
From founding officers in 2001 to the Care Taker Committee that rebuilt NCDA-USA after 2019, these are the leaders, committees, and contributors named in our general assembly minutes.
Honor roll
Founding & Pioneer Members
The men and women who laid the foundation of NCDA-USA — recognized at general assemblies for their long service to the association and the village of Nkwen.
- MA
Pa Martin Asang
Pioneer Member · NCDA-USA
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Pioneer Member · NCDA-USA
Pa Martin Asang
Recognized at the 2020 Virtual GAM for laying the foundation of the association.
- CA
Dr. Cletus Acho
Founding Member
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Founding Member
Dr. Cletus Acho
Recognized as a founding member of NCDA-USA.
- DA
Dr. Dominic Awahmukalah
Founding Officer
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Founding Officer
Dr. Dominic Awahmukalah
Named on the original 2006 IRS 501(c)(3) determination letter (EIN 36-4545467).
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Past National Presidents
Presidents who served NCDA-USA before the 2015 Toledo convention and the post-2019 rebuilding era. Acknowledged in Mrs. Caroline Ndifor's 2022 CTC Chairperson Address.
- DA
Dr. Dominic Awahmukalah
Past National President
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Past National President
Dr. Dominic Awahmukalah
Listed on the 2006 IRS 501(c)(3) determination letter (Minnesota).
- SN
Mr. Simon Ngangmi
Past National President
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Past National President
Mr. Simon Ngangmi
Recognized contributor to NCDA-USA.
- PT
Mr. Peter Tamajong
Past National President
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Past National President
Mr. Peter Tamajong
Recognized contributor to NCDA-USA.
- HA
Prince Herman Azefor
Past National President
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Past National President
Prince Herman Azefor
Recognized contributor to NCDA-USA.
2019–2022
Care Taker Committee
2019–2022
Elected at the 2019 Minnesota EGAM with a one-year mandate that was twice renewed. The CTC stewarded NCDA-USA through the COVID-19 pandemic, secured a new Tax ID in Virginia, and delivered the 2022 in-person convention in DMV.
- CN
Mrs. Caroline Ndifor (Mabre Ngenjang)
CTC Chairperson
Jul 2019 – Jul 2022
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CTC Chairperson
Mrs. Caroline Ndifor (Mabre Ngenjang)
Recognized contributor to NCDA-USA (Jul 2019 – Jul 2022).
- HT
Mr. Henry Tita Tamunang
CTC Treasurer
Jul 2019 – Jul 2022
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CTC Treasurer
Mr. Henry Tita Tamunang
Recognized contributor to NCDA-USA (Jul 2019 – Jul 2022).
- NN
Major Ndiashea Ngante
CTC Member · Tax ID filing lead
Jul 2019 – Jul 2022
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CTC Member · Tax ID filing lead
Major Ndiashea Ngante
Recognized contributor to NCDA-USA (Jul 2019 – Jul 2022).
- AF
Mr. Appollinaire Funwie
CTC Member · Zoom host
Jul 2019 – Jul 2022
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CTC Member · Zoom host
Mr. Appollinaire Funwie
Recognized contributor to NCDA-USA (Jul 2019 – Jul 2022).
2020–2021
Constitutional Review Committee
2020–2021
Formed at the 2020 Virtual General Assembly to draft amendments to the NCDA-USA constitution and bylaws — including the new Board of Directors structure adopted in 2022.
- IT
Mrs. Immaculate Tamunang
CRC Member
MN
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CRC Member
Mrs. Immaculate Tamunang
Recognized contributor to NCDA-USA (MN).
- QB
Ms. Queenter Bih
CRC Member
MN
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CRC Member
Ms. Queenter Bih
Recognized contributor to NCDA-USA (MN).
- RA
Mr. Renee Azombi, Esq.
CRC Member
MN
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CRC Member
Mr. Renee Azombi, Esq.
Recognized contributor to NCDA-USA (MN).
- HM
Mr. Hyacinth Memeh
CRC Member
CA/NV
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CRC Member
Mr. Hyacinth Memeh
Recognized contributor to NCDA-USA (CA/NV).
- JN
Dr. Joseph Ntung
CRC Member
CA/NV
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CRC Member
Dr. Joseph Ntung
Recognized contributor to NCDA-USA (CA/NV).
- AN
Dr. Anthony Ndifor
CRC Lead
CA/NV
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CRC Lead
Dr. Anthony Ndifor
Recognized contributor to NCDA-USA (CA/NV).
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Past Branch Presidents & At-Large Board Members
Branch presidents and at-large Board of Directors members recognized in the 2019–2022 minutes for keeping their chapters and the national body alive.
- CN
Mrs. Caroline Ndifor
President · NCDA California / Nevada
preceded Mr. George Atanga
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President · NCDA California / Nevada
Mrs. Caroline Ndifor
Recognized contributor to NCDA-USA (preceded Mr. George Atanga).
- GA
Mr. George Atanga
President · NCDA California / Nevada
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President · NCDA California / Nevada
Mr. George Atanga
Served as President of NCDA California / Nevada before Mr. Appollinaire Funwie.
- AF
Mr. Appollinaire Funwie
President · NCDA California / Nevada
through 2022
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President · NCDA California / Nevada
Mr. Appollinaire Funwie
Recognized contributor to NCDA-USA (through 2022).
- EN
Mrs. Elvis Ndifor
Past President · NCDA-DMV
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Past President · NCDA-DMV
Mrs. Elvis Ndifor
Recognized contributor to NCDA-USA.
- FF
Mrs. Frinwie Forba
Past President · NCDA-DMV
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Past President · NCDA-DMV
Mrs. Frinwie Forba
Succeeded Mrs. Elvis Ndifor as president of the NCDA-DMV chapter.
- NN
Major Ndiashea Ngante
President · NCDA-DMV
through 2022
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President · NCDA-DMV
Major Ndiashea Ngante
Recognized contributor to NCDA-USA (through 2022).
- JA
Mr. Jude Azefor
President · NCDA-Minnesota
through 2022
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President · NCDA-Minnesota
Mr. Jude Azefor
Recognized contributor to NCDA-USA (through 2022).
- KA
Mr. Kingsley Abongwa
President · NCDA-Boston (MA)
through 2022
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President · NCDA-Boston (MA)
Mr. Kingsley Abongwa
Recognized contributor to NCDA-USA (through 2022).
- JA
Mr. Jererd Azong
Lead · NCDA-Michigan (founding)
2020–2022
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Lead · NCDA-Michigan (founding)
Mr. Jererd Azong
Recognized contributor to NCDA-USA (2020–2022).
- MF
Mr. Muma Funwie
Lead · NCDA-Michigan
2022
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Lead · NCDA-Michigan
Mr. Muma Funwie
Recognized contributor to NCDA-USA (2022).
- PW
Mr. Patrick Wanki
At-Large BOD Member · DMV
2022 cohort
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At-Large BOD Member · DMV
Mr. Patrick Wanki
Recognized contributor to NCDA-USA (2022 cohort).
- DC
Mr. Dan Chenwie
At-Large BOD Member · MN
2022 cohort
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At-Large BOD Member · MN
Mr. Dan Chenwie
Recognized contributor to NCDA-USA (2022 cohort).
- CN
Ms. Caroline Ndifor
At-Large BOD Member · CA/NV
2022 cohort
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At-Large BOD Member · CA/NV
Ms. Caroline Ndifor
Recognized contributor to NCDA-USA (2022 cohort).
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Recognized Contributors
Members named in our minutes for specific service to NCDA-USA — from Nkwen-language education to convention coordination and emergency relief logistics.
- T'
Mrs. Theresia 'Theresa' Taminang
Volunteer Educator
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Volunteer Educator
Mrs. Theresia 'Theresa' Taminang
Ran free Zoom Nkwen-language classes during the COVID-19 pandemic.
- AA
Mr. Austin Achunkwe
COVID-19 Project Finance Coordinator
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COVID-19 Project Finance Coordinator
Mr. Austin Achunkwe
Received and acknowledged all COVID-19 relief funds wired to Nkwen.
- VN
Violet Ngeminang Fadimatu ('Fadi')
Convention Coordinator
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Convention Coordinator
Violet Ngeminang Fadimatu ('Fadi')
Overall coordinator for the 2022 DMV in-person convention.
- SM
Father Sama Moma
Spiritual Patron
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Spiritual Patron
Father Sama Moma
Led the opening prayer at the 2022 DMV General Assembly.
Today's Board
Meet the current leadership
The current Board of Directors is composed of every sitting branch president plus two at-large members elected by the General Assembly.
See the current BoardMehnkwen · Words of our elders
The language they led us in
From founding officers to today's Board, leadership in NCDA-USA has always been spoken in Nkwen first.
- Proverb
Mbə̀ŋə̀ wù mə̀, mbə̀ŋə̀ wù bə̀ŋə̀
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Proverb
My child is the village's child
Say it: em-BUH-nguh woo muh, em-BUH-nguh woo BUH-nguh
Proverb on collective responsibility for the next generation.
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- Family
Bə̀ŋə̀ bə̀ Nkwèn
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Family
People of Nkwen
Say it: BUH-nguh buh en-KWEN
How we name ourselves — one family, many chapters.
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- Family
Tà
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Family
Father
Say it: TAH
Also used as a respectful title for an elder.
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