About Us

Nigeria's Independence Day Celebration

The Nigerian Community in Hampton Roads of Virginia, celebrates Nigeria's Independence in October every year.This event includes symposium,seminars and cultural activities to promote a positive image of Nigeria.

Nigeria Cultural Heritage Celebration

Nigeria's culture our pride,is celebrated yearly to promote and showcase the diversity of our culture and people.It includes the display of our artifacts,traditional dance,fashion show, Nigerian food and folklore.

Children's Picnic

This an annual event that takes place on the second Saturday of August every year to honor our kids before the next school year begins. The goal is to instill our cultural heritage on our children.

This event includes various activities,games,story telling,food,dancing and awards.

Christmas Gala

NWAHRVA celebrates the Christmas with family and friends, party usually starts at night at a major hotel ballroom.This is an event you don't want to miss. Check for time of the event.

NWAHRVA - Nigeria Women Association of Hampton Roads Virginia, is a non-profit organization founded in July 1991, in the commonwealth state of Virginia, by Mrs May Nwankwo, to serve as a support group for Nigerian women and their families living in the Tidewater area of South eastern Virginia.

Our main objective is to serve our local community in the United States by promoting a positive image of Nigeria, its cultural heritage and values through education, networking and empowering ourselves for the goodwill of our country.

Goals and Objectives

*To promote a positive image of Nigeria's cultural heritage within our community and the state of Vurginia.

*To create a scholarship fund, and award scholarships to deserving students both in Nigeria and USA.

*To provide educational materials to schools and students in Nigeria.

*To create an interactive medium for exposing our kids born in the United states of America, to explore the rich and diverse culture of Nigeria.

Nigeria in pictures

Nigeria has abundant physical attractions ranging from hills, waterfalls, springs, lakes and mountains across the length and breadth of the Country.The cultural assests of Nigeria are among the most fascinating in Africa.