Our Mission
To unite members, preserve Nigerian heritage, strengthen families, and serve the wider Delmarva community through fellowship, engagement, and shared responsibility.
About NAD
Rooted in heritage. Growing through community.
NAD is a welcoming association that connects Nigerians and friends of Nigeria across Maryland, Delaware, and Virginia through fellowship, culture, service, and shared opportunity.
One community across three states
Maryland • Delaware • Virginia
Our Story
More than an association—a place to belong.
NAD exists to connect people, preserve heritage, celebrate achievement, and create meaningful relationships across the Delmarva region.
Our members represent different professions, generations, families, and life experiences, but are united by a shared desire to strengthen community and celebrate Nigerian identity with pride.
Through meetings, cultural celebrations, family activities, recognition, service, and fellowship, NAD creates opportunities for members to support one another while contributing positively to the wider community.
What guides us.
Our direction is simple: build stronger relationships, preserve what matters, and create a community future generations can be proud of.
Our Vision
To be a thriving, connected, and respected Nigerian community where members feel supported, culture is celebrated, and every generation has a place to belong.
Our Purpose
To create connection, encourage service, celebrate achievement, and provide meaningful opportunities for members and families to grow together.
Unity, culture, service, and family.
Unity
We build relationships, encourage cooperation, and support one another.
Culture
We preserve and celebrate Nigerian heritage with pride.
Service
We contribute our time, talent, and resources to the community.
Family
We create a welcoming environment for every generation.
Connection today. Legacy tomorrow.
A stronger network of support.
NAD provides a place to build friendships, celebrate milestones, exchange ideas, support families, and stay connected to Nigerian culture while living and working in Delmarva.
A heritage worth passing on.
- Celebrate Nigerian traditions and identity.
- Support youth and educational achievement.
- Encourage service and civic participation.
- Preserve stories, memories, and community history.
Be Part of the Story
Join & Contact
There is a place for you in the NAD community.
Whether you are new to Delmarva or have been part of the region for years, we welcome your participation, perspective, and contribution.