Idia College Alumni North America

Let's Join Hands To Support And Make a Difference

Our Vision

To build positive relationships with all alumni and to be a fundamental partner in the continued success of our Alma Mater, Idia College Benin-city, Nigeria, while upholding our core values of accountability, integrity and transparency.

Our Mission

To support the goals of our Alma Mater, Idia college, Benin-city and to preserve the tradition of excellence by enhancing the educational experience of current students as well as building and maintaining sisterhood among the alumni through various fundraising and public relations efforts.

ICANA U.S.A Executive Officers

Nancy Tobi

Secretary

Queen Nancy Tobi

National President

Queen Kemi Moyede

Vice president

Queen Gladys Azinge

Welfare Secretary

Queen Nekpen Izevbigie

Asst. Treasurer

Queen Isoken Evbuomwan

Treasurer

Queen Noyo Kubeyinje Edem

Publicity Secretary

Queen Omolola Giwa-Amu

Asst. Publicity Secretary

Queen Joy Iyoriobhe

Asst. Secretary

Queen Ada Azodeh

Projects

Before Dinning Hall &
Kitchen Project of Idia College, Benin-city

After Dinning Hall &
Kitchen Project of Idia College, Benin-city

Icana Inaugural ball Fundraiser

Our Journey

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About Queen Idia

Queen Idia was the mother of Esigie, the Oba of Benin who ruled from 1504 to 1550. She played a very significant role in the rise and reign of her son, being described as a great warrior who fought relentlessly before and during her son’s reign as the oba (king) of the Edo people. Queen Idia was instrumental in securing the title of oba for Esigie following the death of his father Oba Ozolua. To that end, she raised an army to fight off his brother Arhuaran, who was subsequently defeated in battle. Esigie thus became the 17th Oba of Benin.

Esigie instituted the title of iyoba (queen mother) and conferred it on his mother, along with Eguae-Iyoba (Palace of the Queen Mother).