AVID USA

It is my pleasure to present to you American Veterans of Igbo Descent (AVID). Like our name says, we are reputable men and women of Igbo origin, who are serving or have served in the United States military and were honourably discharged. With the privilege and the honor bestowed on us by the United States government to serve in the most powerful military, our experience is second to none and we pride in that.

As Igbo people, we are hospitable, industrious, and illustrious; as Americans, we are powerful, and resilient. We embrace and represent the core values of our cultural and societal identity, equal justice, equity and liberty for all humanity. We stand with the marginalized of our society, lend a voice to the voiceless, as we contribute to the maintenance of peace and unity in the world.

I use this medium to invite all Igbo sons and daughters who are currently serving and those honourably discharged from the US military to come together under the umbrella of AVID, let us lift up the banners of our identity and unity over and above the hegemonic forces against our land, both subtle and aggressive.