Orlu Senatorial Zone · 12 LGAs · Worldwide Diaspora

Unity, Heritage
& Progress for Orlu.

Umu Orlu Diaspora Foundation unites sons and daughters of Orlu across the world under one legally registered foundation — to give back, uplift, and build a stronger homeland together.

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17 Jul 2025 — Founded

12 Local Government Areas

30+ Registered Members

10+ Countries Represented

Our Focus Areas

Three pillars carry the work.

Diaspora Unity

Connecting sons and daughters of Orlu across the world, irrespective of Local Government differences, under one strong and legally recognized foundation.

Human Capital Development

Scholarships, skills acquisition and small business grants for youths and women — supporting the opportunities that empower our people.

Community & Socio-Economic Development

Healthcare intervention, school renovation and support for widows, orphans and the aged — mobilising diaspora resources for Orlu Zone.

Our Story

Born from a desire to give back.

For decades, sons and daughters of Orlu have travelled far and wide across Europe, America, Asia and beyond in search of greener pastures. On 17th July 2025, that shared yearning to unite and rebuild the homeland became a foundation — conceived by Nze High Chief C.E. Okoye and High Chief Paddy Duruh in Germany, and embraced by Umu Orlu across the diaspora.

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