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We Are, Confidante Friendship Association.

We are a Non-Governmental Organization (NGO), and a Not-for Profit Association. We are a united body of friends, and Sons of Igueben living in Nigeria and Diaspora.

At some point in  life, people tend to associate or affiliate  more with certain individuals for a better sense of belonging and self worth.

Over the years we have come to associate more closely with certain individuals whom we call friends and/or brothers. Confidante is an effort to concretise these relationships.

The group started as three members thus: Mr Sam Obaze, Dr Pascal Ebhohimen, Dr Charles Osakue (all sons of Igueben, Edo State, Nigeria) who thought it needful to associate as brothers and friends from Igueben with common interests , objectives and goals of being there for each other at the point of need . This number grew within the shortest possible time to a membership strength of sixteen ( 18).

We meet once a month either in-person or virtual to accommodate those who may be unable to join the physical meeting. Meeting venue rotates amongst members’ residences , where possible . For connection with members in the diaspora communities, virtual meetings are held.

What Makes Us Unique

It is our desire to bring together all sons of Igueben all over the world into a common umbrella hence the formation of Confidante Friendship Association.

This group is an association of sons of igueben community in Edo state. They are people of like minds sharing similar values , like  integrity, friendliness,  fear of God, dependability, mutual trust, love of the environment and nature, and  in respect of addressing issues of common interest.

We truly  believe in  unity of purpose, servitude,  honesty, leadership by example. The Group shall see to our common interest as well as giving back to our community to support the development of our people. We aspire to come together as a family to share joy and happiness and also, in times of adversity to be there for one another.

1. To harness individual and collective resources to tackle issues of common interest and to help develop our people in such a way that we create value for them  by way of projects, services, support for their children’s education, health care and occupational well-being.

2. We aspire to be interdependent and offer mutual support to one another, as members of this group as and when necessary.

New members shall be elected by simple majority votes of members and subject to the number of available membership slots declared.

Place of Birth

Membership of the Association shall be open to anyone whose parents or at least one parent is a native of Igueben.

Educational Qualificatio

A member must be educated and possess at least a university degree or equivalent, or on his merit, married and willing and able to support our cause by way of time, finance and expertise.

Religion

He must be a Christian or Muslim and not be known to be associated with occult practices

Phylantropic

Membership shall be open to any person who wishes to further the interests of the Association .

Membership Type

We have two distinct types of membership in the association.

Ordinary Member

Any member of the group who is a financial member shall be entitled to hold any office and enjoy the privileges of being a member.

Social Member

Persons other than ordinary members who are interested in promoting the association, but who do not wish to participate in the core objectives of the group.

Officers Of The Association

» The President

» Vice-President

» Secretary General

» Assistant Secretary-General

» Treasurer

» Financial Secretary

» Assistant Financial Secretary

» Social Secretary

» Assistant Social Secretary

» Publicity Secretary/PRO

» Assistant Publicity Secretary/PRO

» Ex-Officio members-one of which should be either the immediate past president or secretary

» Legal Adviser

» Internal Auditor