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
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
- Fund Raising
- Volunteering
- Community Service
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).