Registration is now open!

To register go to www.umuigbounite.com

Member registration is $73
Regular Registration for Non-Members - $80
Regular Registration ends on August 5th
Anyone who's interested in the Igbo culture is more than welcome to attend!

Groups/Organization discounts available.
Contact us for more details at contact@umuigbounite.com

HOW TO GET THERE:

Umu Igbo Unite has partnered with Airtran and Continental to bring you discounted plane tickets.

Airtran is offering a 10% discount on the lowest airfare. The discount code is HOU080610. To take advantage of this special program, contact the AirTran Airways EventSavers Desk at 1-866-68EVENT (1-866-683-8368) for reservations.

Continental Airlines is supporting Umu Igbo Unite by offering 5% to 13% discounts off published fares. To book your reservations online visit www.continental.com and enter both your Z-code and Agreement code (without a space) in the Offer Code Box.
Z Code ZGUE and Agreement Code AZ8EJ4.

WHERE TO STAY:

The host hotel for the weekend is the Doubletree Guest Suites Houston by the Galleria. Suites are $89 a night. Make your reservation today.
http://doubletree.hilton.com/en/dt/groups/personalized/HOUSYDT-UIU-20100803/index.jhtml?WT.mc_id=POG


ABOUT THE UIU CONVENTION:

Did you think last years event went exceptionally well? Get ready for the 2010 Convention! This weekend will be filled with networking with fellow Young Igbo Professionals, a soccer tournament, banquet, traditional shows, etc. Everyone is welcome!

Since 2005, Umu Igbo Unite has held an annual convention each year which consists of many events aimed at Young Igbo professionals. People from other cultural backgrounds and ethnicities that are interested in learning more about the Igbo culture are welcome to attend.

Pictures of last year convention can be view at
http://www.umuigbounite.com/2009convention.php


Please visit our website to learn more about Umu Igbo Unite.
http://www.umuigbounite.com/

Are u coming to HOUSTON this year?

So what do we intend to achieve with this convention? a seperate home land?

chosen04:

So what do we intend to achieve with this convention? a seperate home land?

No to meet and greet.

And maybe form relationships.

MaziUche0:

No to meet and greet.

And maybe form relationships.

So cant we greet and form relationships on phone?

MaziUche0:

And maybe form relationships.  

that's really why you are going

chosen04:

So cant we greet and form relationships on phone?

It is much easier to do it in person.

bawomolo:

that's really why you are going

No!

To make business contacts.

MaziUche0:

It is much easier to do it in person.

MaziUche0:

No!

To make business contacts.

So after all the greetings and business contacts, we will still allow ourselves to be subjected to all kinds of ''man made'' marginalisations and harmful govt policies? **********Shakes Head**********

EzeUche:

Registration is now open!

To register go to www.umuigbounite.com

Member registration is $73
Regular Registration for Non-Members - $80
Regular Registration ends on August 5th
Anyone who's interested in the Igbo culture is more than welcome to attend!

Groups/Organization discounts available.
Contact us for more details at contact@umuigbounite.com

HOW TO GET THERE:

Umu Igbo Unite has partnered with Airtran and Continental to bring you discounted plane tickets.

Airtran is offering a 10% discount on the lowest airfare. The discount code is HOU080610. To take advantage of this special program, contact the AirTran Airways EventSavers Desk at 1-866-68EVENT (1-866-683-8368) for reservations.

Continental Airlines is supporting Umu Igbo Unite by offering 5% to 13% discounts off published fares. To book your reservations online visit www.continental.com and enter both your Z-code and Agreement code (without a space) in the Offer Code Box.
Z Code ZGUE and Agreement Code AZ8EJ4.

WHERE TO STAY:

The host hotel for the weekend is the Doubletree Guest Suites Houston by the Galleria. Suites are $89 a night. Make your reservation today.
http://doubletree.hilton.com/en/dt/groups/personalized/HOUSYDT-UIU-20100803/index.jhtml?WT.mc_id=POG


ABOUT THE UIU CONVENTION:

Did you think last years event went exceptionally well? Get ready for the 2010 Convention! This weekend will be filled with networking with fellow Young Igbo Professionals, a soccer tournament, banquet, traditional shows, etc. Everyone is welcome!

Since 2005, Umu Igbo Unite has held an annual convention each year which consists of many events aimed at Young Igbo professionals. People from other cultural backgrounds and ethnicities that are interested in learning more about the Igbo culture are welcome to attend.

Pictures of last year convention can be view at
http://www.umuigbounite.com/2009convention.php


Please visit our website to learn more about Umu Igbo Unite.
http://www.umuigbounite.com/

Any discount on visa for international participants?

chosen04:

So after all the greetings and business contacts, we will still allow ourselves to be subjected to all kinds of ''man made'' marginalisations and harmful govt policies? **********Shakes Head**********

It's a slow process, unless you want another war?

chosen04:

So cant we greet and form relationships on phone?

Phones and other forms of electronic networking can never suffice a celebration of culture and friendship. If that is the case, all festivals should cease forthwith since we can celebrate them online and through phone, including Nigeria@50.

ezeagu:

It's a slow process, unless you want another war?

Is Dennis osadebe igbo?. I though he was Urhobo?

Aloy_Emeka:

Is Dennis osadebe igbo?. I though he was Urhobo?

One of the most revered Igbo musicians is called Osadebe. . . . from Anambra State. . .

Yea its true, i forgot.

ezeagu:

It's a slow process, unless you want another war?

Are we not ready in a war? War is not only fought in battles alone. Denial of your fundamental rights is kin to war. This what we are experiencing not worst than the ''cold war?''

chosen04:

So after all the greetings and business contacts, we will still allow ourselves to be subjected to all kinds of ''man made'' marginalisations and harmful govt policies? **********Shakes Head**********

I enjoy your Biafra spirit my dear, but everything cannot be about Biafra. Let us all come to together and enjoy ourselves.

chosen04:

So after all the greetings and business contacts, we will still allow ourselves to be subjected to all kinds of ''man made'' marginalisations and harmful govt policies?                     **********Shakes Head**********

Don't you think Igbos are creating a niche to know each other better so that there offsprings can be predisposed to marrying each other. A lot of Nigerian born kids are roaming the streets of America looking for ways to fellowship with their people and I think umu igbo unite is doing a good job of it. Many youths who attended their last year exercise enjoyed it and that was their first time of coming closer to their folks especially those ones whose custodian parents are foreigners. Also none of them ever said anything about Biafra. I am sure you think that wherever Igbos come together, they must be discussing Biafra.

chosen04:

Are we not ready in a war? War is not only fought in battles alone. Denial of your fundamental rights is kin to war. This what we are experiencing not worst than the ''cold war?''

No we are not at war rather we are in recession. Economic recession, mental recession, social recession and great depression.One of the side effects of that state could be WAR tho.

Aloy_Emeka:

Don't you think Igbos are creating a niche to know each other better so that there offsprings can be predisposed to marrying each other. A lot of Nigerian born kids are roaming the streets of America looking for ways to fellowship with their people and I think umu igbo unite is doing a good job of it. Many youths who attended their last year exercise enjoyed it and that was their first time of coming closer to their folks especially those ones whose custodian parents are foreigners. Also none of them ever said anything about Biafra. I am sure you think that wherever Igbos come together, they must be discussing Biafra.

Agreed! A lot of couples and friendships formed at that event last year.   Indeed!

MaziUche0:

Agreed! A lot of couples and friendships formed at that event last year.   Indeed!

Over 60% attendees for this year are doing it for hook ups and nothing more and it seems to be working for them. Personally, I have attended 3 umuigbounite hook up weddings this year and one of the brides is not even igbo, she is ijaw but she attended and collected her husband sharp sharp from there. It is now a melting point for young professionals to find a partner.

Aloy_Emeka:

Over 60% attendees for this year are doing it for hook ups and nothing more and it seems to be working for them. Personally, I have attended 3 umuigbounite hook up weddings this year and one of the brides is not even igbo, she is ijaw but she attended and collected her husband sharp sharp from there. It is now a melting point for young professionals to find a partner.

Uniting indeed. Maybe we should create an Umu Eastern Unite. I would be happy to see Efik women in attendance. So we can discuss business matters, education to name a few.

Aloy_Emeka:

. Also none of them ever said anything about[b] Biafra[/b]. I am sure you think that wherever Igbos come together, they must be discussing Biafra.

For your info. I never said any thing about BIAFRA. But any convention whose aims is just for merry making, spouse pursult, biz contacts and not about articulating the wayforward in an unfriendly environment has ''LOST IT''

chosen04:

For your info. I never said any thing about BIAFRA. But  any convention whose aims is just for merry making, spouse pursult, biz contacts and not about articulating the wayforward in an unfriendly environment  has ''LOST IT''

And they told you that all they do there are the things you listed above?. By the way, what is this  your idea of the way forward that will entice a body of professional young people who have pitched their tent in America?

Aloy_Emeka:

And they told you that all they do there are the things you listed above?.

Pls what else do they do? Help me list them.

The way 4ward will follow after your responses

Who's actually going to this? I'm in Houston right now but might not actually make it to the gathering.

Out of curiosity: is no one going to the Igbo gathering in Chicago?

But any convention whose aims is just for merry making, spouse pursult, biz contacts and not about articulating the wayforward in an unfriendly environment has ''LOST IT''[i][/i]

chosen04:

Pls what else do they do? Help me list them.

The way 4ward will follow after your  responses

They showcase their culture according to different tribes; host professional workshops, eat, merry, introduce each other and many actually put a face to their facebook group, recognize great Igbo achievers and so on. It was from umuigbo convention that stars like  Amobi Okoye, Osi umenyiora, Israel Idonije, Emeka Okafor, Iheanyi Uwaezuoke started the Nigerian charity tour. These dudes rarely knew jack about Naija except Emeka because his parents are richer and he visited often.

Besides, what is your business about what they do?. it's not as if they use your tax to host their convention. Igbos are known for doing similar things around the world and as long as they don't contribute to it and it doesn't stop you from going to the market to buy garri, why are you milking yourself dry over it?. They can fuccing do whatever they want with their money and time. Even if it is only hook up they achieve there, it is something. Do you know how many chics of Yoruba and Ijaw descent roaming in America with no clue on who is their people?. A convention can bring them home eventually. Don't they have social clubs in Nigeria?, Do you go about questioning their motives?

Aloy_Emeka:

They showcase their culture according to different tribes; host professional workshops, eat, merry, introduce each other and many actually put a face to their facebook group, recognize great Igbo achievers and so on. It was from umuigbo convention that stars like Amobi Okoye, Osi umenyiora, Israel Idonije, Emeka Okafor, Iheanyi Uwaezuoke started the Nigerian charity tour. These dudes rarely knew jack about Naija except Emeka because his parents are richer and he visited often.

Besides, what is your business about what they do?. it's not as if they use your tax to host their convention. Igbos are known for doing similar things around the world and as long as they don't contribute to it and it doesn't stop you from going to the market to buy garri, why are you milking yourself dry over it?. They can fuccing do whatever they want with their money and time. Even if it is only hook up they achieve there, it is something. Do you know how many chics of Yoruba and Ijaw descent roaming in America with no clue on who is their people?. A convention can bring them home eventually. Don't they have social clubs in Nigeria?, Do you go about questioning their motives?

ISI KOTE EBU . . . . . . . . .

A convention without a blue print?

I have been to so many of such conventions . . . . .

Igbo world day
Igbo congresses
Various Igbo days in different places

. . . . . . . . .Do you know that even the governor of Lagos State is decided in most of those Yoruba Social Clubs?

Yet, Igbos meet year in year out without having any blue print or having a stand point on national issues.

Just count me out of this years convention, till . . . . . . . . .

I've been to UIU twice. They serve their own purpose.
UIA (Chicago) serves its own too. I know what I gain from supporting both. Through UIU I connected with some good people outta town and we've been friends. They share my views hence I have the chance to do things I wouldnt have been able to do alone. Its worth the visit until you find the one that best interests you to join and contribute.


IDG, Igbo Development Group in Houston TX is coming up. We have end of year projects to do back home. I'll open up a thread about it and we will be needing your support.

chosen04:

ISI KOTE EBU . . . . . . . . .

A convention without a blue print?

I have been to so many of such conventions . . . . .

Igbo world day
Igbo congresses
Various Igbo days in different places

. . . . . . . . .Do you know that even the governor of Lagos State is decided in most of those Yoruba Social Clubs?

Yet, Igbos meet year in year out without having any blue print or having a stand point on national issues.

Just count me out of this years convention, till  .  . . . . .  .   . .

Is that one of the agendas you wish they start before you attend?. Of course, the Yoruba social clubs will decide who will be governor before election: no be una Nigeria?. You Nigerians find it difficult to function in a progressive society . If things are not going the fraudulent way you so desire like deciding who will be a democratic governor before an election, it is not worth it. You forgot that the crowd the umu igbo unite is attracting has different mindset. Some of them will be looking at you like you are from the moon if you start talking about zoning and choosing who will be the next governor of Aba state before election. Please make una try and limit that yamayama fraudulent thinking to Nigeria. Our nation is in dire need of help from collapse because of behaviors like that.

Meanwhile, you have never told me the contents of the blueprint. Since the organizers are here, they may learn from you and add it to their schedule. It is only when you tell them and they refuse to adhere to your advise that you will have the right to spite them and not before.

udezue:

I've been to UIU twice. They serve their own purpose.
UIA (Chicago) serves its own too. I know what I gain from supporting both. Through UIU I connected with some good people outta town and we've been friends. They share my views hence I have the chance to do things I wouldnt have been able to do alone. Its worth the visit until you find the one that best interests you to join and contribute.


IDG, Igbo Development Group in Houston TX is coming up. We have end of year projects to do back home. I'll open up a thread about it and we will be needing your support.

The idea is great. Its just that most of these gatherings dont serve any ''MAJOR'' purpose towards  the 'emanicipation' of the Igbos  apart from justing helping participats formalise. These conventions should serves as an awaking call for the Igbo nation, until that is done it will even be achieving less purposes than the numerious YOROBU social clubs.