2026 Presidential Election
Benjamin Ejemoru
Candidate for President of Ohaneze Ndigbo Parma, Italy. Civil engineer. Community builder. Ten years of service.
Experience · Unity · Integrity · Transformation
“Together, we can build a stronger, better, and more recognized Ohaneze Ndigbo Parma.”
10+
Years of Service
8
Years as Sec. General
4
Presidents Supported
1
Vision — Ohaneze First
About the Candidate
A decade of service. A lifetime of building.
I am Benjamin Ejemoru — happily married, father of four, and a proud member of the Igbo community in Parma. For over ten years I have served Ohaneze Ndigbo Parma faithfully, first as Treasurer (2016–2018) and then as Secretary General (2018–2026).
Alongside my community work, I am a civil engineer by profession — a hands-on builder of structures and, in equal measure, of communities. Leadership, to me, is not a position. It is service, sacrifice, accountability, and results.
2018 — 2026
Secretary General
Eight years of steady, committed leadership.
2016 — 2018
Treasurer
Served with transparency and accountability.
Leadership Philosophy
“The progress of Ohaneze is greater than any individual.”
The 8-Point Agenda
A vision to transform Ohaneze Ndigbo Parma.
From ideas to implementation. From maintaining the status quo to building a lasting legacy for our children.
01
RUNTS Registration
Register Ohaneze Ndigbo Parma under Italy’s Registro Unico Nazionale del Terzo Settore — unlocking grants, funding, and full nonprofit recognition.
02
Permanent Town Hall
Acquire a permanent office and community hall for meetings, cultural events, youth programs, and women’s initiatives.
03
Constitutional Reform
Transparent review to strengthen accountability, financial management, and alignment with Italian nonprofit regulations.
04
Stronger Italian Ties
Deepen partnerships with Comune di Parma, Regione Emilia-Romagna, and local cultural institutions.
05
Financial Growth
Pursue grants, sustainable fundraising, and long-term reserves to secure the association’s future.
06
Youth & Women Empowerment
Leadership development, education, career guidance, and cultural programs for the next generation.
07
Unity Above Politics
A President for every member. Diversity of opinion becomes our collective strength.
08
Transparency & Accountability
Regular financial reports, open communication, and collective decision-making at every level.
The Craft
Civil engineering. Built by hand, led with vision.
My profession is civil engineering — fabrication, welding, structural work, and on-site construction. The same discipline that shapes steel and concrete is what I bring to leadership: planning, precision, teamwork, and follow-through.
- Metal fabrication & structural welding
- On-site construction & formwork
- Project coordination & delivery
- Standards, safety, and quality control
“I build things that last — in steel, in concrete, and in community.”
Track Record
Achievements, together.
By God’s grace and with the cooperation of our members, we have moved Ohaneze Ndigbo Parma forward — from formal recognition by the Comune di Parma to hosting the Nigerian Ambassador in our city.
01
Successfully organized and coordinated our official inauguration.
02
Ensured Ohaneze Ndigbo Parma became one of the most active Igbo unions in Italy.
03
Facilitated official recognition by the Comune di Parma.
04
Helped secure recognition by the Nigerian Embassy in Rome.
05
Led hosting of the Njikọ Nzuko Ndị Igbo Italy New Yam Festival in Parma.
06
Facilitated the visit of the Nigerian Ambassador and the Mayor of Parma.
07
Coordinated the successful organization of our annual New Yam Festival.
08
Promoted our participation in Igbo cultural festivals across Italy.
Experience. Dedication. Results.
Every milestone was possible because of teamwork, planning, persistence, and implementation.
The Full Manifesto
An appeal to my brothers and sisters.
The future of our association depends on the decisions we make today.
Together, we can build an organization that our children will be proud of. I respectfully ask for your prayers, your trust, your support — and ultimately your vote.
Let us move from discussing ideas to implementing them. Let us move from maintaining the status quo to building a lasting legacy.