Community
What We Stand For
UDF operates with a clear mandate, rooted in community uplift, mutual aid, and sustainable development for the people of Igbotako.
Encourage members of Ugbotako Diaspora Family, either as individuals or groups, to contribute to the development of infrastructure in Igbotako.
Encourage mutual support and assistance among members of the diaspora community across all countries of residence.
Promote humanitarian services in our community, ensuring the welfare and dignity of all indigenes of Igbotako.
Promote peace and unity in our community, bridging divides and fostering a spirit of collective belonging.
Support initiatives of other stakeholders, provided those initiatives produce outcomes that lead to the realisation of our shared vision for Igbotako.
A Ten-Year Roadmap
Ugbotako Diaspora Family appointed an ad hoc committee to consult with community elders and identify key areas of need. The committee has built a master plan around six major focus areas to guide the organisation over the next decade.
Building local economic capacity and creating pathways for growth and prosperity.
Improving access to healthcare and rehabilitating vital health infrastructure across Igbotako.
Investing in the minds that will carry Igbotako's legacy forward for generations.
Preserving and celebrating the rich heritage and identity of the Igbotako people.
Building the roads, utilities and facilities that sustain daily life in Igbotako.
Empowering local entrepreneurs and catalysing economic independence in the community.
Membership is open to distinguished sons and daughters of Igbotako residing abroad. Members are required to pay an annual due of ₦50,000 or the equivalent in the currency of their country of residence.
Join the
Diaspora Family
Membership is open to Igbotako sons and daughters in the diaspora, including their spouses, children and friends. Below are the requirements for active membership within the UDF community.
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All currently enrolled members are eligible to vote and be voted for in UDF elections.
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Members absent from more than half of total meetings will lose their voting rights, except where absences are approved in advance by the leadership.
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All members are required to demonstrate active support for the objectives and mission of the organisation.
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Student members (with proof of enrolment) must pay the annual membership fee prior to participating in any UDF activity.
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All members must respect and abide by the guidelines for posting information in the UDF Chat Room.
Give Where
It Matters
Ugbotako Diaspora Family provides many giving opportunities for donors and sponsors. You can give to support our ongoing hospital rehabilitation project, or donate to sponsor any of our six core development focus areas.
We deeply appreciate every act of generosity — large or small — that brings us closer to the Igbotako we envision.
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Ongoing Hospital Rehabilitation Project
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Community Economic Development
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Health & Well-Being
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Education & Manpower Development
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Social & Cultural Awareness
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Infrastructural Development
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Entrepreneurship & Small Businesses
Your Contribution
Changes Lives
Beyond individual membership dues, UDF depends on voluntary donations and contributions from individuals, corporations, foundations and government agencies. Every contribution, however modest funds real projects that transform real lives in Igbotako.
