Abia Diaspora in North America Holds Cultural Day, Leadership Summit and Election in Tennessee

Abians living in the United States and Canada gathered in Middle Tennessee for the 2025 Abia Cultural Day, Leadership Conference and National Election. The event was hosted by the Abia State National Association of North America. It focused on unity. It focused on culture. It focused on development support for Abia State.

The theme was Promoting Our Cultural Heritage, Empowering Widows and Youths. Abians from across the United States and Canada attended. The turnout showed the pride and strength of Abia people abroad.

High Chief Enyinnaya I. Alamba was re elected as ASNA President. He said the group has grown into a strong voice for Abia development. He announced plans for a Global Diaspora Homecoming in December 2026. He said the goal is to bring Abians abroad closer to home for partnership and progress.

Rev Amb Annie Onu, Executive Secretary of the Abia State Diaspora Commission, was the Guest of Honour. She brought greetings from Governor Alex C Otti. She spoke about major improvements happening in Abia. She talked about roads, schools, hospitals and power. She said the Governor is restoring the honour of Ndi Abia everywhere.

She invited Abians in North America to back the New Abia agenda. She said her office will strengthen unity among all Abians in the diaspora.

The gathering also included the 2025 ASNA National Elections. There were cultural presentations. There were sessions on ideas to empower youths and widows. Speakers shared proposals for job creation through technology and remote work centres in Aba and Umuahia.

Many participants praised the event. They said the bond between home and diaspora must stay strong. They promised more support for Abia.