UNITED NIGERIAN AMERICANS COUNCIL – MARYLAND (UNAC-MD)
AFRICAN STAKEHOLDER MEETING 2024!
Together, we shall build an enviable one big Nigerian community with a voice in the justice, socio-economic, immigration, political and legislative arena of the state of Maryland.
This is a FREE event for all African, and all Nigerian American. REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED, SEATS ARE LIMITED.
Mark your calendar; SATURDAY, APRIL 27TH 10AM – 5PM, 701 MONTGOMERY ST, LAUREL, MD 20707.
Come and enjoy good food, music, and great company!
Organizations, businesses, or individuals are invited by UNAC-MD to partner or sponsor this event. Please use the registration button above and indicate your preference in the registration form or call 443 499 8242 for more information.
UNAC – MD provides various avenues for political participation in the American electoral process, recruits / supports candidates for political office, and encourages social/civic participation as follows:
Provides Leadership and organizational capacity and training for all African, and Nigerian community-based organizations.
Advocates on behalf of all African, and Nigerian Communities through democratic and inclusive organizational structures, as well as partnership with governmental institutions.
Serves as the resource Clearinghouse of the Nigerian Community to advance common interest.
Facilitates access to community development resources and employment opportunities.
Supports candidates running for office through fundraising, volunteer activities, training, and technology.
Trains citizens on how to participate in the electoral process.
Integrates the Nigerian community into local politics
Addresses issues that impact Nigerian immigrants.
Supports and promotes African businesses
ABOUT UNAC-MD
The United Nigerian Americans Council of Maryland (UNAC-MD) is a dynamic coalition of Nigerian communities based in Maryland that seeks to galvanize Nigerians to become part of the political and socio- economic system in the United States. UNAC-MD promote economic empowerment of all Nigerians in Maryland, unites the Nigerian community organizations, Nigerian churches, and Nigerian businesses in Maryland to a one-fold entity. Our number is our political strength to attain a voice in the American political arena. Nigeria is one of the largest immigrant communities in the state of Maryland and with over 5,000 pockets of community organizations, churches, and businesses. UNAC-MD is promoting the strength and the power needed to receive the recognition for our contributions to Maryland economy. Our unity is our political strength and UNAC-MD will use it as a tool to establish and publicized what an asset the Nigerian community is in the political arena. Consequently, our needs as immigrant community will get addressed, and the issues that impact us as immigrant will be presented and considered in the state of Maryland Legislatives and policy deliberations. UNAC-MD is making a clarion wake up call to all Nigerians 18 years and above, leaders of community organizations, churches, and businesses in the state of Maryland to a joint UNAC-MD free membership.
Dedicated and committed Nigerian Americans based in Maryland founded UNAC in 2019
HONORING OUR LEADERS
Nigerian American Candidates in the 2022 Midterm Elections Honored at the 2023 UNAC-MD Evening of Excellence.
In the 2022 midterm elections, we had a record number of Nigerian Americans contest for various seats and a handful of them were victorious. Befittingly UNAC-MD honored all of the contestants at the Evening of Excellence held on January 14, 2023 at Tarmac Lounge in Prince George’s County. To view photos and watch the video highlights from the event, click on the events gallery button below.
UNAC IN THE COMMUNITY
EVENT / BUSINESS spotlight
Will you like for thousands of Nigerians and other African diaspora residents in Maryland to hear about your event and business? Let us spotlight it for you. With over 40,000 household contacts at your disposal for outreach, and hundreds of businesses and organizations across Maryland, your event and brand will enjoy major buzz!
UNAC-MD STOMPING FOR OUR CANDIDATES DURING THE 2022 mid-term electionS
Volunteer, Get Involved.
Looking for professional men and women to serve on UNAC-MD BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Dedicated and committed Nigerian Americans based in Maryland founded UNAC in 2019.
Upcoming Events
VOA Event - Politics, Social, Economy.
If you want us to participate in an event, briefly describe the function and upload documents,
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Volunteers are needed, please sign up for the committee of your choice.
UNAC - Md
Together, we shall build an enviable one big Nigerian community with a voice in the justice, socio-economic, immigration, political and legislative arena of the state of Maryland.