Uegwere Community USA Board of Directors
July 2016 – Present (Term ends 2022)
Dr. Solomon D. L. Lekia, Chairman (International Oil Company Executive, USA.)
Mrs. Veronica B. Sigalo, Member (Founder and CEO, Zion Keepers, Inc., USA)
Mr. Gbeneton Koboo, Secretary (Entrepreneur, Transportation and Logistics,
USA.)
Mr. Douglas Ibaakee, Member (Healthcare Professional, USA.)
January 2013 - June 2016
Dr. Solomon D. L. Lekia, Chairman (International Oil Company Executive, USA.)
Mrs. Veronica B. Sigalo, Member (Founder and CEO, Zion Keepers, Inc., USA)
Mr. Gbeneton Koboo, Secretary (Entrepreneur, Transportation and Logistics,
USA.)
December 2000 – December 2013
Dr. Solomon D. L. Lekia, Chairman (International Oil Company Executive, USA.)
Dr. Dominic D. Siooh, Secretary (Late, retired Wichita, Kansas, Civil Servant,
USA)
Mrs. Veronica B. Sigalo, Member (Founder and CEO, Zion Keepers, Inc., USA)
The composition and duties of the Uegwere Community USA Board of Directors
are spelt out in Article V, Section 2 of the Constitution of the Uegwere Community
USA, Inc. The relevant sections of Article V, Section 2 are reproduced below:
Dr. Solomon D. L. Lekia, Chairman (International Oil Company Executive, USA.)
Mrs. Veronica B. Sigalo, Member (Founder and CEO, Zion Keepers, Inc., USA)
Mr. Gbeneton Koboo, Secretary (Entrepreneur, Transportation and Logistics,
USA.)
Mr. Douglas Ibaakee, Member (Healthcare Professional, USA.)
January 2013 - June 2016
Dr. Solomon D. L. Lekia, Chairman (International Oil Company Executive, USA.)
Mrs. Veronica B. Sigalo, Member (Founder and CEO, Zion Keepers, Inc., USA)
Mr. Gbeneton Koboo, Secretary (Entrepreneur, Transportation and Logistics,
USA.)
December 2000 – December 2013
Dr. Solomon D. L. Lekia, Chairman (International Oil Company Executive, USA.)
Dr. Dominic D. Siooh, Secretary (Late, retired Wichita, Kansas, Civil Servant,
USA)
Mrs. Veronica B. Sigalo, Member (Founder and CEO, Zion Keepers, Inc., USA)
The composition and duties of the Uegwere Community USA Board of Directors
are spelt out in Article V, Section 2 of the Constitution of the Uegwere Community
USA, Inc. The relevant sections of Article V, Section 2 are reproduced below:
Purpose of the board
i. Promote stability and dignity of The UC-USA;
ii. Provide The UC-USA with good public image necessary to achieve its aim
and objectives; and
iii. Generate and suggest to the National Executive Committee, ideas, ways, and
means of raising funds for the smooth running of The UC-USA.
ii. Provide The UC-USA with good public image necessary to achieve its aim
and objectives; and
iii. Generate and suggest to the National Executive Committee, ideas, ways, and
means of raising funds for the smooth running of The UC-USA.
functions of the board
The Board of Directors of the UC-USA shall have the following functions:
i. Act as an advisory body to the General Assembly of The UC-USA;
ii. Foster unity within the internal organs of The UC-USA;
iii. Refer all matters for implementation to the National Executive Committee of
The UC-USA;
iv. Approve the expenditure/disbursement of all funds in excess of $1,500 (one
thousand, five hundred US dollars) - the maximum limit for the National
Executive Committee acting as a body;
v. Appoint the members of the ad-hoc electoral committee for managing the
election process during an election year;
vi. Be solely responsible for all disciplinary actions of the UC-USA members
and officers of the National Executive Committee, while adhering to the
following procedure:
a. A motion to discipline an officer of the UC-USA shall emanate from
either the General Assembly or the Board of Directors;
b. Upon receiving such motion, the Chairman of the Board or preceding
officer shall invite a secondment to the motion; if seconded, the Board of
Directors, shall deliberate on the motion and report its final resolution to
the General Assembly for approval; and
c. A simple majority of members present and voting shall affirm or reject
the Executive Committee’s recommendation.
i. Act as an advisory body to the General Assembly of The UC-USA;
ii. Foster unity within the internal organs of The UC-USA;
iii. Refer all matters for implementation to the National Executive Committee of
The UC-USA;
iv. Approve the expenditure/disbursement of all funds in excess of $1,500 (one
thousand, five hundred US dollars) - the maximum limit for the National
Executive Committee acting as a body;
v. Appoint the members of the ad-hoc electoral committee for managing the
election process during an election year;
vi. Be solely responsible for all disciplinary actions of the UC-USA members
and officers of the National Executive Committee, while adhering to the
following procedure:
a. A motion to discipline an officer of the UC-USA shall emanate from
either the General Assembly or the Board of Directors;
b. Upon receiving such motion, the Chairman of the Board or preceding
officer shall invite a secondment to the motion; if seconded, the Board of
Directors, shall deliberate on the motion and report its final resolution to
the General Assembly for approval; and
c. A simple majority of members present and voting shall affirm or reject
the Executive Committee’s recommendation.
