Integrity
Conduct worthy of trust, with honesty and accountability at the center of public and private life.
NZE NA OZO USA
Honoring tradition. Living with integrity. Building community.
A cultural and nonprofit organization dedicated to preserving Igbo values, strengthening unity, and promoting peace, justice, honesty, and moral leadership.
Nze Chika Peter Eche
Ichie Onodugo • President, Nze Na Ozo USA
WHO WE ARE
A living institution of character and cultural stewardship
Nze Na Ozo USA brings together men initiated into the Nze Na Ozo title tradition and living in the United States. The organization exists to promote Igbo traditional culture, unity, understanding, integrity, peace, and responsible family and community leadership.
The tradition emphasizes moral character, impartiality, honesty, and service. Historically, Ozo titled men were regarded as custodians of custom and law and were expected to demonstrate a high standard of personal conduct.
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Our purpose
To preserve and promote the moral and cultural ideals represented by Nze Na Ozo, while fostering unity, peace, love, truth, and harmony among members and the wider community.
Tradition with responsibility
OUR VALUES
The standards we carry forward
Membership is rooted in character, accountability, and service to community.
Justice
Fairness, impartiality, and thoughtful judgment when resolving disputes and serving the community.
Unity
Strengthening understanding, brotherhood, mutual respect, and a shared commitment to the common good.
Peace
Promoting harmony, respectful dialogue, and conduct that protects the dignity of the organization.
Culture
Educating members and future generations about Igbo traditions, values, institutions, and heritage.
Service
Supporting members and families through organized community, fellowship, and responsible leadership.
MEMBERSHIP
Membership eligibility
Membership in Nze Na Ozo USA is limited to qualified Nze Na Ozo titled men who originate from the approved towns and communities of Old Anambra State, reside in the United States, and satisfy the organization’s title, character, verification, screening, and admission requirements.
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Old Anambra Origin
The applicant must originate from a town/community within the Old Anambra State territory recognized by Nze Na Ozo USA.
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Nze Na Ozo Initiation
The applicant’s town must traditionally initiate qualified persons into Nze Na Ozo, and the applicant must have been duly initiated.
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Character & Integrity
Integrity, honesty, truthfulness, justice, moral conduct, and good character are fundamental and cannot be waived or compromised.
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Verification & Approval
Town of origin, title, initiation, guarantors, and character are subject to verification before final admission.
Important: No equivalent traditional title substitutes for Nze Na Ozo initiation. Final admission remains subject to verification, screening, and approval by Nze Na Ozo USA.
OLD ANAMBRA ELIGIBILITY DIRECTORY
Approved historical Old Anambra areas
The following 29 Local Government Areas formed Old Anambra State immediately before its 1991 division. Applicants must come from a town/community within these historical areas and the applicant’s town/community must practice Nze Na Ozo initiation.
This directory establishes the geographic Old Anambra boundary. Town-level Nze Na Ozo practice and the applicant’s initiation remain subject to verification.
Anambra / Onitsha Area
Enugu / Nsukka Area
Abakaliki Area
Town/community verification
A community’s presence within Old Anambra State does not by itself establish membership eligibility. The applicant must come from a town/community that practices the Nze Na Ozo institution, and the applicant must have been legitimately initiated into Nze Na Ozo in that town/community. Nze Na Ozo USA may verify the community, title, initiation, guarantors, and character before admission.
MEMBERSHIP APPLICATION
Complete and submit your application online
Download the official fillable PDF, complete it on your computer or mobile device, save it, then upload the completed form below. When you press Submit Membership Application, the file will be emailed to the Nze Na Ozo USA membership office at [email protected].
Step 1
Download the fillable membership form
The official form includes member contact information, details of your Nze Na Ozo title, guarantors, verification permission, and signature/date fields.
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Step 2
Upload and submit the completed form
GOVERNANCE
Structured leadership and accountable administration
Nze Na Ozo USA is governed by its Constitution and Bylaws. The organization maintains elected and appointed leadership, committees, and defined procedures for administration, membership screening, accountability, and member participation.
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Executive leadership
President, Vice President, Secretary, Financial Secretary, Treasurer, and other officers.
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Board & committees
Advisory, admissions, audit, discipline, constitutional review, social, and benefits functions.
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Member participation
Voting, elections, meetings, and constitutional amendments are governed by defined procedures.
DOCUMENTS
Official organization resources
Public reference materials for members, prospective members, and community partners. The Constitution and Bylaws are maintained as internal governing documents.
CONNECT WITH US
Preserve the heritage. Strengthen the community.
Nze Na Ozo USA serves members across the United States with its headquarters tradition rooted in Houston, Texas.
Membership or partnership inquiry
Contact Nze Na Ozo USA for membership, cultural programs, partnerships, and general inquiries.
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 832-406-5413
Address: 710 Sunnyside St., Houston, Texas