Oru Progressive Association Houston (OPA Houston) was resuscitated in 2013 after previous attempts failed. The pioneer President in 2013 was Chief Sir Alex Anyikam. He handed over the presidency to Chief Joseph Akuechiama who also handed over the mantle of leadership to the immediate past president, High Chief Ernest Onwuharonye, Nnanyereugo-1 of Omuma Ancient Kingdom.
OPA Houston was formed out of the yearnings of citizens from the four local government areas that are south of Orlu Senatorial zone who see themselves as having common cultures, traditions, and other attributes in addition to inhabiting a contiguous geo-political landscape. Simply put, citizens of the four local government areas, south of Orlu Senatorial zone, see each other as natural brothers with so many things in common and therefore, saw the need to form an organization for collaboration and social interaction.
Popularly called ORU PILLAR within the community of ORA-Houston, OPA is indeed a strong pillar among the components of ORA-Houston and is unarguably by land mass, the largest portion among all the pillars of ORA-Houston. Added to the uncontested record of having the largest footprint within Orlu Senatorial zone is the fact that OPA region is the sole source of oil and gas in Imo state.
The four local government areas that make up OPA are Oru East, Oru West, Oguta, and Ohaji/Egbema. Citizens of OPA are loving, welcoming, and accommodating to both indigenes and visitors alike. To know more about our organization, please visit us during our meetings or other social events. You can also contact us through our general contact email.
Our mission is to promote our culture while at the same time improving the social and political lives of our members. We also encourage continuous learning, and create opportunities for networking, mentorship, and career advancement. We are committed to supporting each other through networking and interaction and such other initiatives that uplift our members and enrich our lives in diverse ways
Oru Progressive Association aims to strengthen the cultural, professional, social, and collaborative engagement of our members in Houston. Our goals focus on advancing cultural excellence, supporting member growth, fostering community development, and building strategic partnerships that contribute to both our local and homeward advancement in knowledge, wealth, and healthy living.
To be a leading socio-cultural organization in Houston and the greater United States of America and use our collaborative skills to position our organization as the best-in-class and a shining light among other organizations, thereby contributing to the betterment of our people within the four local government areas that make up Oru Progressive Association.
The objectives of the organization are;
Acts of community support, no matter how small, have the power to preserve our traditions and inspire the next generation of leaders in the diaspora.
