About Us

WHO WE ARE

The Ivory Club of Tampa – Looking Back

The Ivory Club of Tampa is an organization of African Professionals living and working in the Tampa Bay area. The organization was founded in 1993 and is made up of Africans who lived their early lives in several different African

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Origin of The Ivory Club of Tampa Bay

A discussion among four friends led to the formation of the club in 1993. These founding members served as the foundation executive council. Membership grew slowly in the early days with members predominantly from West Africa, and a few members

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WHAT DO WE DO

Since the inception of the Ivory Club of Tampa Bay, several programs have been established in the areas of education and disaster recovery. This includes:

  • University of South Florida Endowed Scholarship
  • The International Student Exchange Program Scholarship
  • Disaster Relief and Social Assistance
  • Need-Based Educational and Social Assistance (e.g. Special Scholarships of $5,000.00 to Graduate School Students)

Nelson Ohihoin
Vice-President.

Emeka Eziakonwa
Financial Secretary.

Rene Fontcha
Secretary.

Jean-Pierre (JP) Nziga, PhD.
President

Paul Kamga
Social Secretary.