You are an Isoko person by birth, marriage and by association. The year was 2000 in the city of Richmond, California. The family of Rev. Dr. Moses and Rev. Mrs. Beatrice Ekpebe; Bishop Dr. Johnson and Rev. Mrs. Charity Ejomah; Mr. Kingsley and Mrs. Eru Okumo and that of Mr. Sylvester and Mrs. Becky Ogbaudu talked about the need to form a fellowship of Isoko sons and daughters in the Bay Area. Amongst the main reasons for our existence are; closer relationship and moral support. We just want to be friend who stick closer than a brother according to Proverbs 18:24 “There is a friend who sticks closer than a brother.” We are indeed a bunch friends who sticks closer than brothers.

Our first meeting was at the home of the senior person Rev. Dr. Ekpebe who seems to be a natural leader of the group. At the time, he was the only one who owns a home whose house was big enough to accommodate our gathering. At the second fellowship, we decided to name our leaders. Dr. Moses Ekpebe was the first President and Mr. Sylvester Ogbaudu was selected the first Secretary. We did potluck style of food and the Ekpebe family was so welcoming.

Shortly into 2005, the Association took steps to formally register and apply for a tax-exempt status with the Federal government. With the paid services of Mr. Christopher Akhidenor, our 501(c) 3, application was approved in 2007. The late Dr. Moses Ekpebe led the association for about 10 and Dr. Austine Owhobete was elected to take over. This he did efficiently until 2018 when he handed over to Bishop Dr. Johnson Ejomah and his team for a 5 year term. During the previous two administrations, the Association experience sizable numerical growth and several members were added.