Three Days of Celebration
Program & Schedule
July 17–19, 2026 · Envision Hotel & Conference Center
Friday, July 17
Arrival & Welcome
- 8:00 AM
Registration Opens
Complimentary hotel breakfast. Check in at the front desk before proceeding to the Registration Desk.
- 7:00 PM
President's Welcome Dinner Party
Hosts: Ike & Ezemu Ogbo · 105 Warren Dr., Wrentham MA 02093
- 7:30 PM
Young Adults Dinner
Fogo de Chão · Providence Place Mall, One Providence Pl., Providence
- 10:30 PM
After Party
Afrique Lounge · 126 Spruce Street, Providence
Saturday, July 18 — Day
Convention Meeting & Youth Programs
- 8:00 – 8:45 AM
Arrival & Registration
- 8:55 – 9:05 AM
Arrival of Eze Okpoko
- 9:10 – 9:15 AM
Welcome from the Host Region President
Mr. Ike Ogbo
- 9:20 AM
Introduction of the Meeting Facilitator
Mrs. Chizoba Ndah
- 9:25 – 9:30 AM
Introduction of OPU Executives
- 9:30 AM
Opening Prayer
Father Mike Onwuemelie
- 9:32 – 9:40 AM
Presentation of Kolanut
From Oba New Women to the Igwe
- 9:40 – 9:50 AM
Breaking of Kolanut and Sharing
- 9:50 – 9:55 AM
Reading & Adoption of Minutes from the 2025 Convention
- 10:00 – 10:30 AM
Keynote Speech
By Igwe Eze-Okpoko II
- 10:30 AM – 12:00 PM
Constitutional Amendment
Agreed-upon annual dues and convention levy adoption into the constitution; member death benefit discussion and adoption
- 12:00 – 12:15 PM
Other Matters Arising
Questions for our Igwe
- 12:15 – 12:30 PM
Break / Lunch Set-Up
- 12:30 – 1:10 PM
Lunch Is Served
- 1:15 – 1:30 PM
Health Care Professionals · OPU The Americas Group Presentation
- 1:35 – 2:00 PM
Other Matters Arising
- 2:10 PM
Closing Remarks
By OPU President, Mrs. Chizoba Ndah
- 2:15 PM
Closing Prayer
Father Mike Onwuemelie
- 2:20 PM
Meeting Adjournment
- 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Children & Youth Excursion (ages 3–18)
Altitude Trampoline Park, Franklin, MA · Lunch included
- 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Youth College Tour (ages 13–17)
Exclusive campus experience · Lunch included
Saturday Gala Night
Celebrating Unity, Culture, and Community Excellence · 7:00 PM – 12:00 AM
- 6:00 – 7:15 PM
Guest Arrival & Registration
Welcome, networking, photo opportunities, background music
- 7:15 – 7:25 PM
Grand Entrance
Arrival of Igwe Eze-Okpoko II and his cabinet
- 7:25 – 7:30 PM
Opening Prayer
By Venerable Arinze Ilechukwu
- 7:30 – 7:50 PM
Presentation of Kolanut
By New England Women
- 7:50 – 8:00 PM
National Anthems
Nigeria and United States
- 8:00 – 8:05 PM
Welcome Address
By OPU The Americas President, Adaide Mrs. Chizoba Ndah
- 8:05 – 8:10 PM
Minute of Silence
In memory of departed OPU The Americas members
- 8:10 – 8:55 PM
Dinner Service Begins
- 8:55 – 9:05 PM
Address on Igbo Culture & Language
By Mr. Collins
- 9:05 – 9:15 PM
Recognition & Awards Ceremony
Community service awards · Leadership recognition for Father Mike Onwuemelie
- 9:15 – 9:20 PM
Sponsor & Donor Recognition
Stand and clap for all who made this convention possible
- 9:20 – 9:40 PM
Social Hour & Dance
DJ · Open dance floor · Networking
- 9:40 – 10:00 PM
OPU The Americas Group Dances
All Men · All Women · All Youth
- 10:00 – 10:15 PM
Special Presentation — Masquerade
- 10:15 – 10:55 PM
Open Dance Floor & Networking
- 10:55 – 11:00 PM
Vote of Thanks
By Oba New England President, Mr. Ikechukwu Ogbo
- 11:00 PM
HRM Igwe Eze-Okpoko's Departure
- 11:00 – 11:15 PM
Closing Remarks, Prayer & Safe Travel Wishes
By Chief Stanley Ibeabuchi (Nnaebue na Oba)
MCs — Mr. Emenike Anigbogu & Dr. Nkoli Onye
DJ — Chinedu Onye
Sunday, July 19
Morning Meeting
- 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Sunday Service
Emmanuel Igbo/English Anglican Church · 1 North Street, Randolph, MA · Ven. Arinze Ilechukwu
- 10:30 AM – 2:30 PM
Morning Meeting Program
Hotel Amphitheater · Includes Roll Call, National President's Address, Branch Reports, Resolutions & Lunch at 12:45 PM