ABOUT US
Mbaise Progressive Union is a registered Non-Profit (501c3) Social-Cultural Association of Sons and Daughters of Mbaise origin, living in and around Austin, Texas.
Who We Are
Mbaise is located in Imo State in the South-Eastern part of Nigeria in West Africa. In Igbo (also spelled “Ibo” and pronounced E’bO) language which is the native language, the name – “Mbaise” literally means “Five Towns”.
Mbaise is made up five towns and they are Agbaja, Ahiara, Ekwerazu, Ezinihitte and Oke-Uvuru. The towns are grouped into three local government areas (LGAs), namely: Aboh-Mbaise, Ahiazu-Mbaise and Ezinihitte-Mbaise LGAs.
Mbaise has a rich cultural heritage in Igbo land. The great “Abigbo” dance troupe, “Oji” Mbaise, which celebrates the significance of the kola nut, “Iri-ji” Mbaise, an annual celebration of the Ney Yam harvest are all festivities for which Mbaise is well-known in Nigeria and beyond.
Mbaise people are also known for starting self-help projects. As a result, most of the infrastructures in Mbaise are products of private initiatives and communal efforts. Mbaise Progressive Union was created in 2000 in Austin Texas, to enable communication between the various Mbaise organizations and individuals residing outside Nigeria, especially in Europe and the United States. We will attempt to find ways to focus our resources in order to respond to the needs of our homeland, Mbaise.
Our Vision
Mbaise Progressive Union (MPU) Austin Texas, believes that our most valuable resource lies in ourselves and our collective effort for a positive change. We are committed to creating a positive environment for mutual understanding and respect of one another as the basis for moving forward. Our collective effort and the unique ability in every Mbaise person and group is the basis for our pride and dedication to affect a change for the better. Our purpose for existence is to find ways to channel our abilities toward the development of our people.
Mbaise Progressive Union seeks no other purpose or reward than the fulfillment and advancement of Mbaise people everywhere.
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Our Mission
Our mission is to bring together all indigenes of Mbaise who reside outside our native homeland; to harness our resources and talent to support projects that will uplift the Mbaise people in educational assistance and healthcare.
Our Goal
Our goal is to harness our resources and talents to support self-help project for schools and healthcare projects for the benefit of Mbaise people. To create awareness of the enormous problems in Mbaise and to encourage public and private donations for assistance.