Who We Are
About Amaruru, Ihitenansa, and Assah (AIA)
We are sons and daughters of Amaruru, Ihitenansa, and Assah living across the United Kingdom and Ireland. Bound by culture, language, tradition, and love for our homeland, the AIA Community exists to:
- Celebrate and preserve Igbo cultural heritage
- Foster unity and belonging among our people abroad
- Support new immigrants and families settling in the UK & Ireland
- Organize community events, festivals, and cultural programs
- Create a platform for shared stories, learning, and growth
Henry Ezike - Chairma
Born in the heart of Biafra during the turbulence of the Nigerian-Biafran War, Henry Chukwuma Ezike’s life began in a time of chaos and uncertainty. This war was more than a battle for political power—it was a human tragedy that tore families apart, silenced starving children, and transformed once-thriving towns into landscapes of loss. Yet, amid the devastation, a profound strength emerged: community. In refugee camps, strangers became family, bound not just by shared suffering but by an unyielding determination to survive. Mothers stretched meager pots to feed not just their own children but any child in need. Fathers shared their last handful of garri, refusing to let despair define them.
