The Community of Owe People Abroad (COPA) is a non-profit association of Owe people and professional residing in developed countries around the world. Owe people are part of the Yoruba tribe in Nigeria and constitute one of the major ethnic groups in Kogi State. Oweland is made of Kabba and several other neighboring towns and villages with a common ancestry.
A significant portion of our population reside in the headquarters, Kabba, located near the confluence of the two major rivers in Nigeria: the Niger and the Benue. Owe people are reputed for their impeccable integrity, persistent hard work, as well as an extraordinary passion for education. Most of our members in North America (currently over 300) mostly in the United States and Canada and hold responsible positions in academia, industry, technology, entertainment, business, and other professions. The same goes for our other compatriots who can be found all over Europe and Asia
We are extremely proud of our rich heritage, and it doesn’t take much time for a stranger to see that.
Vision and Objectives
- We recognize our common ancestry and cultural heritage; therefore, we will work to promote unity among our people.
- We recognize the need to pass to our children, the many positive aspects of our cultural heritage and values; in the belief that we accept the sacred responsibility to transfer those values to the next generation (most of who might make their lives abroad).
- We recognize the need for us to contribute to the development of our people; and to promote the economic, educational and professional development of ourselves for our common good.
COPA Constitution
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