Awada

The entire people of Amuvi Arochukwu, in the Preamble to their Constitution, firmly and solemnly resolve to establish the Awada Welfare and Development Association (AWADA). This constitution is set forth to promote peace, progress and the welfare of all Amuvi citizens, as well as the development of our homeland. The Constitution is supreme and its provisions shall be binding on all wings of the Association (Men, Women and Youth)

THE MEN’S WING (AWADA)

(A) Membership and Structure of the Men’s Wing

Membership in the Men’s Wing is open to all male citizens of Amuvi descent aged 30 and above. Individuals may join through either financial or non-financial membership. Registration is carried out at the local AWADA branch level, and each branch must be officially registered with the Central Body. To remain active, branches are required to submit quarterly dues to the Central Body on behalf of their members.

The Central Body is led by the President General (PG) and his cabinet, and functions through three main organs of governance:

1. Central Officers’ Committee (COC) – Responsible for day-to-day operations and developing policy direction for the National Executive Council (NEC). Meet on a monthly basis to address the day to day issues and challenges facing the village as well as issues emanating from the branch level.

2. National Executive Council (NEC) – Tasked with formulating and implementing policy, upholding the constitution, enforcing rules and regulations, appointing project-specific committees, and overseeing the organization’s development initiatives.

3. General Assembly (GA) – Composed of all members, the GA holds ultimate authority over policy decisions and governance guidelines.

The powers and responsibilities of these three governing organs are further outlined in the Association’s Constitution.

While the Association functions primarily through regular meetings at the local branch level, key decisions affecting the welfare and development of the Amuvi community are made during the following central meetings: Central Officers’ Committee (COC) Meeting; National Executive Council (NEC) Meeting; General Assembly (GA) Meeting (including emergency sessions as needed)

(B)  AWADA Men’s Development Efforts

Since its founding, AWADA’s development initiatives have largely been powered by the dedication of individuals and various interim and standing committees. Branches located in diaspora communities—both within and outside Nigeria—have played a vital role, especially Amuvi natives in the USA and Canada, who are organized under the Amuvi Foundation North America (AFNA) and those in United Kingdom (UK). These groups have been pivotal in executing development projects for the Amuvi community, a commitment that continues to this day.

In 2020, AWADA adopted a more strategic and structured approach to development by establishing the Amuvi Development Group (ADG). Operating under the men’s wing, the ADG was formed to lead, coordinate, and implement long-term development initiatives. It is tasked with:

• Mobilizing Amuvi citizens at home and in the diaspora to participate in village development.
• Generating and managing funds from legitimate sources.
• Identifying and executing impactful projects.
• Harmonizing ongoing projects for effective and efficient realization. Etc