Membership

MEMBERSHIP QUALIFICATIONS

To qualify for membership:
(1) Membership Application must be completed
(2) applicant must be a Nigerian, Children born to at least one Nigerian parent, married to a Nigerian or well wishers.

The Nigerian-American Community Association (USA), Inc., shall deny membership to anyone who is, or has been, a member of any group regardless of by what
name known, which advocates the abolition or destruction of Government, either by force or subversive means.

MEMBERSHIP CRITERIA
Any individual who meet at least one of the qualifications listed below shall be eligible for membership in the Nigerian-American Community Association (USA),
Inc., subject to the provisions of the association's Constitution and By-laws.

MEMBERSHIP CATEGORIES

There shall be four (4) classes of membership: Regular, Family Associate, Associate and Business Associate.

A.      The Regular Membership shall comprised of:
     (1) Nigerian Citizens residing in the United States of America
     (2) United States Citizens with a Nigerian parent

B.    The Family Associate Membership shall be extended to:
   (1) Spouse of "Regular" member
   (2) Non-Nigerian parent of United States Citizen with at least one Nigerian parent

C.    The Associate Membership shall be granted to:
  (1) individuals with exceptional service to human rights either in Nigeria, United States of America or Africa in general.

D.    The Business Associate Membership shall be comprised of businesses recognized for exceptional service or contribution to human rights either in Nigeria,
    United States of America or Africa in general.

REGULATIONS REGARDING THE NIGERIAN-AMERICAN COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION (USA) INC, LOGO AND PARAPHERNALIA
The Nigerian-American Community Association (USA), Inc. regulate the use of the registered Nigerian-American Community Association (USA) Inc., also known
as NACA (USA), INC. Name and emblem and prohibits the use of it in any way without the express written permission of the Nigerian-American Community
Association (USA), Inc.

RESPONSIBILITIES AS A MEMBER
(1) You must keep your membership in "good standing" at all times.
(2) You must also be respectful and professional when dealing with others on behalf of the association.
(3) You must not behave in any ways that is detrimental to the goodness of the association.
(4) You must be active participant in the association's dealings.
(5) You must subscribed to the "each one teach one" and the "I am my brothers & sisters keeper" concept.
(6) You must be willing to "step up to the plate" when required

PROOF OF IDENTITY
A photocopy of your government issued ID card must be provided in order for your application to be processed. The photocopy must be included with your
application. If a member does not provide a copy of a valid government issued identification card, the application will be delayed until the missing item is received
by NACA (USA), INC. - Membership Department. The copy of your identification card will remain on file for the duration of your membership. Under no
circumstances will your identification be used for any promotional campaigns, advertisements, or any other reason other than verification of your identification.

ANNUAL RENEWAL & ENROLLMENT PERIOD
Every year the enrollment & renewal period is September 1st through November 31st. All renewals MUST me postmarked by November 31st. If you submit your
renewal application after November 31st, a $10.00 late fee will apply. Late fee will not apply to new applicants. Absolutely NO RENEWALS will be accepted
after June 1st.

It is very important to keep your membership current. An updated application can be downloaded from this website: www.nacausa.org or
www.nigeriancommunity.org

**IMPORTANT**
The longer you wait to renew, the longer the processing. It may take up to 2 months for you to receive your membership information if
you renew after the November 31st deadline.

CHANGE OF MEMBER'S INFORMATION
If you have a change of address, telephone number, beneficiary, or employment status, NACA (USA), INC., must have it on file. You can mail the information to:

NACA (USA), INC.
GPO Box 140658
Staten Island, New York 10314
Attention: Membership Chairperson

        Or
You can email the information to: nigeriancommunity@outlook.com

The association can be reached by phone at (718) 278-8778 or by Fax at (718) 273-8866

Nigerian-American Community Association (USA), Inc.