Our Officers

Dr. Chris Emeka Uddoh - President

Prince Ike Muogbo is originally from Ozubulu in Anambra State Nigeria. He came to America in 1996 and since then embraced the entrepreneurial spirit integrated in him by his humble parents in Africa. A Car Dealer by profession, but also actively involved in Real Estate, thereby providing affordable rental houses to the less priviladged around Philadelphia area. He loves playing Soccer with the youths, also Basketball and Swimming. Prince has two kids and currently serving as the Public Relations Officer of ASA Greater Philadelphia. Prince can be described as the engine that propels ASA-Phila, always smilling, great dedication and outstanding community service volunteer.

Home Town: Amawbia Town, Awka South, Anambra State. (Strong Ibo land Patriot).

Residence: Pottstown, Pennsylvania, USA.

Marital Status: Married to Bernedette Ngozi (Abangwu) Ofodile; Blessed with four children, Nkem, Ijeamaka, Uchenna and Chuka

Education: Bachelor of Science and Master of Science degrees in Mechanical Engineering - Drexel University, Philadelphia, PA;

Doctoral Candidate in Organizational Leadership Program, University of Phoenix (on hiatus).

Profession: Mechanical Engineer, Organizational Leadership, Entrepreneur.

Career: Maths/Physics transitional tutor - Anglican Grammar School, Agulu, Anambra State; Staff Engineer - Firestone Tire

Company; Technical Manager, Lucent Technologies; Director Of Engineering, LightMatrix Technologies.

ASA-Phila: Founding President, ASA-Phila; Chairman, ASA-Phila Cultural Center Committee, Adjunct member, ASA-Phila

executive committee

Extra Curricula: Active member - Christ Episcopal Church, Pottstown; PAL Soccer Coach, Pottstown; Task Force Team member - Owen

J. Roberts School District Facilities expansion Task Force, Pottstown.

Affiliations: American Society for Mechanical Engineers (ASME)

Promoting Igbo Culture and Community in the Philadelphia Region

Dr. Azubuike Ezeife- Vice President

Chief Sir Ikechukwu A. Okorji - Secretary

Dr. Paul Lewis Ezeukwu - Treasurer

I am Chris Emeka Uddoh, MD, F.A.C.O.G. I hail from Ogidi in Anambra State. Port Harcourt, Aba, and Onitsha were where I grew up. There, as throughout the length and breadth of Igbo land hard work, responsibility, self-discipline, friendship, courage, perseverance, honesty, loyalty, faith and compassion were virtues so close and dear to the daily lives of everyday people, you could say these strong core values were written in their DNA. Add three years of a brutal civil war, sudden maturity dawned on lots of people, many became turbo charged. Any wonder why Ndigbo in significant numbers thrive by bursting their behind in all the countries of the world. These capital values led me through Secondary school at CKC Onitsha and another one year at Edo Government College in Benin City to complete my final year in High School that was interrupted by the civil war.

The wintry months of December 1971 saw me at the shores of USA, where I caught the second wind. That took me through college, Medical School, Residency training in OB/GYN and Professional practice. I feel honored to be the President of ASA-Philadelphia organization. Along with it comes what I have always known - that leadership matters.

I am married to a fellow Physician, Nkolika from Ikenga-Ogidi. We have three grown children- Chudi, Nonye and Ikedi. Blessed as the soil of USA is, as I grow long in the teeth, powerful, nostalgic forces beckon me, for who among us does not wish to give back to a Homeland that gave us breath and nurtured us with those core values. Ndigbo in the past still aflame with those essential values that sustained them overseas, at the end of their studies rushed back home as if they had a pot of gold waiting for them. The reverse is the case now. So where is the middle ground? ASA-Philadelphia is the place to be. Even with all the gloom and doom about the Homeland, it is not just that we should keep hope alive which we must but more importantly we just can’t sit back. Remember those core values, those invaluable capitals, they are our wings. Come and join us at ASA-Philadelphia where we seriously engage in keeping hope alive.

Dr. Paul Lewis Ezeukwu, DPT

Treasurer: Anambra State Association (Philadelphia Region)

Former Financial Secretary: Anambra State Association (Philadelphia Region)

Member: Medical Project Committee

Founding Member: Anambra State Association (Philadelphia Region)

From Alor in Idemili South Local Government Area of Anambra State in Nigeria. Migrated to the United States from Nigeria in 1990 after High School.

Attended Thomas Jefferson University in Philadelphia and obtained these degrees:

Bachelor of Science in Physical Therapy

Master of Science in Physical Therapy

Doctor of Physical Therapy

Presently:

Staff Member, Thomas Jefferson University Hospitals in Philadelphia:

Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation.

Retiring as Deputy Director after twenty-six years of meritorious service in Corporate broadcasting/journalism in Anambra State, Nigeria, Ike breezed into the United States nine years ago. He is currently working with the AT&T Wireless as a Sales Consultant, and is happily married with four God-given children. He serves Anambra Association (ASA-PHILA) in the Executive capacity of Secretary. Born to a noble family in Oraukwu, Anambra State, he holds the prestigious Ozo title: Obijideaku. He is of very warm disposition; ever ready for promotion of collegiality in human affairs.

Bio coming soon...

Prince Ike Muogbo - Public Relations Officer

Dr. Adaora Umeweni - Hospitality Director

ADAORA UMEWENI, MD From Ichida, in Aniocha Local Government Area. She joined her husband Uche, a Philadelphia based Pharmacist, who hails from Igboukwu in Aguata Local Government Area of Anambra State in 1997.

Adaora cherishes precious times with her family, friends and people she meets daily in life. She uses her ASA membership as a priceless opportunity to interact with fellow Igbos here in the Delaware valley. Her goal is always to strive for peace and make any team she belongs to outstanding.

Currently Board certified in Internal Medicine and Geriatric Medicine.

She works as an Academic Geriatrician in a NJ based medical school with clinical practices at various NJ based retirement communities.

Chief Patrick Anamah - Chief Whip (Provost)

Chief Patrick Anamah. Originally from Ukpor in Anambra State, Nigeria. Currently residing in Greater Philadelphia Area and actively involved in affairs of ASA-Phila, always serving the less privileged as a volunteer in our community.

Madam Grace Nnadiugwu - Assistant Secretary

Origin: Ojoto, Anambra State, Nigeria. Born and raised in Onitsha also in Anambra State.

Current Residency: Philadelphia Metropolitan Area, USA

Education: B.A.B.S, RN, MSN/Family Nurse Practitioner.

Family: She is blessed with two young men, both University graduates.

Hobbies: She loves Music, Dancing, Global Traveling, Gardening and Landscaping.

Involvements: She advocates for the Promotion and Preservation of the Igbo culture and Heritage by being involved with ASA-Philadelphia, as well as ICCUSA: Igbo Catholic Community USA. Lastly, she is a strong member of the Blessed Iwene Tansi Igbo Catholic Community, where the service is being provided in the Igbo language.

Mr. Eddie Ugochukwu Ofodile - Founding President

Sir Joe Ifeanyi Ukogu - Auditor General

Sir Joe Ifeanyi Ukogu CHAE is from Ukpor, Nnewi South local government in Anambra State Nigeria. He is a graduate of University of Houston in Accounting and a Certified Hotel Accountant Executive with over 25 years experience in Hotel management and accounting. Currently he is the Director of Finance at The Doubletree by Hilton Philadelphia, a Hilton Worldwide managed property. Previous Hospitality management positions include General Manager-Holiday Inn Bensalem, Pa. Controller Holiday Inn Bensalem and Stadium Philadelphia. Controller-Sheraton Tara Parsippany-NJ. Comptroller-Western Morristown, NJ and Director of Finance- Adams Mark Hotel Philadelphia. Member, Hospitality Financial and Technology Professional(HFTP) and Member Greater Philadelphia Hotel Association(GPHA). Married to beautiful Ego Ukogu and they are blessed with four children. Sir Joe Ukogu is the current president of Ukpor United (USA) Inc. and also the Auditor General of ASA-Phila. His motto in life is “Don’t talk about it Be about it”