About I.C.E

The Itsekiri Community Establishment, Inc. (I.C.E) serves as a beacon of cultural preservation and community advocacy. We strive to service the poor and underserved Itsekiri community, while celebrating the rich heritage of the Itsekiri (Iwere) people of coastal Delta State.

Who We Are

The Itsekiri Community Establishment, Inc. (I.C.E) is the amended corporate name of the former National African Community Organization, Inc. (NACO). This name change was approved and certified by the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, Secretary of the Commonwealth, Corporations Division, on September 3, 2025. I.C.E was subsequently recognized as a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization under the United States Internal Revenue Code on December 1, 2025. Our principal corporate office is in Boston, Massachusetts, USA.

Our Slogan

“Small in population, but mighty in worth.” This speaks of our zeal to make positive contribution and for Itsekiri not to be a liability to the diverse society.

Our Purpose

The mission of I.C.E is to foster understanding, respect, and awareness of the Itsekiri people and their culture, while bringing global attention to issues of oppression, marginalization, and deprivation being faced in Nigeria. In the US, we aim to bring an understanding of the U.S. homeland immigration issues for the knowledge of Itsekiri community people, and the other diverse immigrant persons within the Greater Boston area of Massachusetts, USA.

Our Vision

To use our services to make positive impact in preserving and promoting our cultural heritage that represents the true historical values of who we are as Itsekiri, showcasing our historical legacy of great influence. I.C.E is dedicated to cultural preservation, global recognition, and the dignity of the Itsekiri people — sustaining Itsekiri Iwere traditions including cultural music, dance, marriage customs, royalty and chieftaincy systems, attire, cuisine, architecture, territorial heritage, and related cultural expressions.

The Challenges We Face

The Itsekiri people continue to face ethnic marginalization, political suppression, and existential threats rooted in colonial-era manipulation and ongoing political practices. These challenges are often compounded by the misuse and misrepresentation of Nigeria’s Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), sometimes in collaboration with larger ethnic groups, resulting in the denial of fair political representation for the Itsekiri population.

Despite these challenges, the Itsekiri people make substantial contributions to Nigeria’s economy, accounting for approximately 30% of national resource-based growth and 70% of Delta State’s resource output. Our services, geared mostly toward the impoverished Itsekiri community suffering in broken places, are our effort to counter these challenges and ensure that Itsekiri is not sidetracked in a vast, diverse, growing world — and that our heritage is preserved for future generations.