What is ANA?
ANA stands for Association
of Nigerians Abroad.
ANA, a body of Nigerians and
friends of Nigeria was formed out of NaijaNet to work towards improving
the technological, educational, economic, and democratic goals of
Nigerians. The body itself is a political but has served in the recent
past as a medium of expressing the opinions of Nigerians abroad to
the Nigerian government.
ANA has its membership drawn
from USA, Canada, Australia, UK, Norway, Finland, New Zealand, Saudi
Arabia, Denmark, South Africa, Botswana, Japan, Hong Kong, Russia
and so on.
Objectives
The stated objectives
of ANA include:
- Contributing actively towards
the social, economic, educational, technological, and political
development of Nigeria;
- Promoting mutual understanding
among the members of the Association;
- Projecting a positive image
of Nigeria and her cultural values;
- Gather and disseminate information
which is pertinent to Nigeria and/or beneficial to Nigerians;
- Serving as a channel of communication
with the people and government of the Federal Republic of Nigeria
with respect to the opinions, wishes, and aspirations of Nigerians
in diaspora;
- Explore, establish, and implement
programs for the improvement of the educational system and institutions
in Nigeria.
Status
The Association is non-profit,
non-ethnic, non-religious, and non-partisan. However, the Association
when necessary, advocates for democratic ideals, human rights, the rule
of law, fairness, justice, and equity in Nigeria and for all Nigerians.
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