ASA US Holds 2022 Annual Convention
Anambra Central ASA US Endorses Dr Chinedu Umeadi For Senate
The Anambra Central District chapter of the Anambra Association in the US, ASA US, has declared support for the Senatorial Candidate of the Young Progressive Party, YPP, High Chief Dr Chinedu Umeadi, in the 2023 general election.
This was made known at the 2022 Annual Convention of the Anambra State Association in the US, ASA US, which took place in Irvin Texas, USA, between October 14 and 16.
In his address during the event, Dr Umeadi who was the Chairman on the occasion, reminded them that as Ndi Anambra in the Diaspora, they have a role to play in the development of the State.
Dr Umeadi urged them to be more involved in charity works in their various communities, as well as participate in the forthcoming elections to ensure that the right candidates are elected.
Dr Umeadi used the forum to formally inform them of his intention to represent Anambra Central in the Senate.
The YPP Senatorial bid was well received by members and guests present at the event.
The YPP Senatorial candidate commended the initiative of using the ASA US to bring Ndu Anambra in the USA together and also praised their charity works, especially the Medical Outreach which have greatly helped to give succour to the people especially the less privileged.
Dr Umeadi later made a cash donation to the association towards their next medical and education outreach in Anambra State.
In his remark, the President, ASA USA Dallas/Fort Worth Chapter, Chief Ray Okoye, thanked all who attended the event.
Chief Okoye especially thanked Dr Umeadi for accepting to chair the event and declared their support towards ensuing that he achieves his senatorial ambition in the 2023 general election.
The ASA USA National Convention Chairman Dr Vincent Izuegbu in his speech also thanked the sponsors of the event Flutterwave and also thanked Dr Umeadi for making out time to attend the occasion and for his generous donation towards their planned medical and education outreach in Anambra state.
Other who spoke at the event were Prof NT. Izuchi, the vice chairman of the occasion, High Chief (Dr) Napoleon Onyechi (Oba Odezuligbo), Dr Clement Nduka, High Chief (Dr) Mrs Chinwe Nduka (Anyafulu ugo na Nri), Dr Chukwuka (Agunaechemba Anaocha) and several other distinguished guests who also made donations towards the association’s planned medical and education mission in Anambra State.
Highpoints of the event include gala dinner chaired by the Young Progressives Party (YPP) Candidate for Anambra Central Senatorial District, High Chief Dr Chinedu Anthony Umeadi, traditional dance by ASA US women, exhibition of the association’s new masquerade, and trumpet exhibition by Chief Ray Okoye.