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NWAG Presidents

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The Nigerian Women Association of Georgia (NWAG) founded in April 2000, is a non-profit organization based in Atlanta Georgia. 

Mission Statement

The mission of NWAG is to serve our local community as well as our country Nigeria, through empowerment, cultural enrichment, and education of women, youth and children, thereby fostering togetherness and excellence in our collective pursuits!

 

We believe in.....

•The Empowerment of Women, Youth and Children
•Selfless Service, Strong Commitment and Teamwork
•Mutual Respect, Integrity, and Excellence in our Pursuits
•Honest and Open Communication
•That A Trusting Environment Strengthens and Encourages Its Members
•Promoting Nigerian Culture
Together We Achieve

  • Dr. Eugenia Busola George was elected NWAG’s fourth president. Her vision was to publicize NWAG’s mission, increase membership and fundraising capacity to strengthen NWAG’s programs.
  • NWAG donated books on Nigeria/African culture to schools in metropolitan Atlanta to enhance the Social studies curriculum.
  • Established partnership with the Youth and Global Mission Ministries of The Greater Piney Grove Baptist Church Atlanta, Georgia to foster Nigerian culture encourage youth participation in the WAZOBIA Sunfest, a cultural enrichment program.
  • Awarded 29 scholarships to female students in Nigerian universities bringing the total awards to 200.
  • Woman of Valor was Her Excellency, Oluwatoyoin Saraki, First Lady of Kwara State and the Friend of Nigeria was Dr. Gloria Johnson Rodgers.
  • Her Excellency, Oluwatoyin Saraki was guest of honor at the NWAG Scholarship Award ceremony in Abuja, Nigeria.
  • Donated syringes and thermometers to Boltless Hospital, Ilupeju, Lagos.
  • NWAG added two more orphanages in Kogi State and Oyo State.
  • Launched the Angel Tree Campaign to provide holiday gifts to children in our ten orphanages
  • NWAG featured in the media: Nigerian Sunday Punch (July 27, 2008,) The Nations Newspaper, July 13, 2008, Nigerian radio, AIT Television, July13, 2008
  • Instituted the office of Parliamentarian and Historian to preserve NWAG history for posterity.
  • NWAG membership increased. Record numbers of 9 prospective members were inducted into NWAG membership in 2008
  • Fundraising capacity increased tremendously to $90,000.
  • NWAG volunteered at Sister To Sister Health Fair in partnership with St. Joseph Hospital, Atlanta Georgia