Governance12 June 2026
2026 Annual General Meeting set for October in Guangzhou
Members will gather to review the year, elect new officers and shape our plans for 2027. Registration opens to all paid-up members in August.
Read the full noticeNotice: Annual community registration for 2026 is open. Please update your details before 31 July. Update now
Imo State Diaspora in China
Imo people, together across China.
We unite sons and daughters of the Eastern Heartland for friendship, heritage, and real support when it matters most.
Chukwuemeka Okorie
President, Ndi Imo China
Nno. You are welcome here.
To every son and daughter of Imo who has made the long journey to China: you are not alone. Whether you came to study, to trade, or to build a future, you carry Imo with you, and here you will always find people who understand.
This community was built by people who arrived with little more than hope, and decided that no one after them should struggle in silence. Come as you are. There is a place for you at our table.
However far you have travelled, treat this as your home address in China. Our door, and our hands, will always be open to you.
Everything you need, in one place
The essentials for settling in and staying connected, gathered so you never have to search for them twice.
More than a network. A family that travels with you.
Leaving home is hard. Building a life in a new country is harder. We carry the warmth of Imo with us so that no one has to do it alone, from your first week in a new city to the milestones worth celebrating.
We gather to honour our heritage, open doors for one another in business and study, and stand together in times of need. Old friends, new arrivals, every chapter welcome.
- 1,200+
- members across China
- 18
- cities with a presence
- Since 2014
- looking out for our own
Announcements
Latest from the community
- Welfare28 May 2026
Emergency welfare fund now open to all members
Short-term support for members facing medical or family emergencies, reviewed within 48 hours.
- Resources9 May 2026
Updated residence permit renewal guide published
A clearer walkthrough of the latest requirements across our three chapters.
- Community2 May 2026
Cultural week partnership with Guangzhou Igbo Union
A joint celebration of language, food and music planned for the autumn.
What is coming up
Activities worth showing up for
New Yam Festival (Iri Ji)
Saturday, 23 August 2026Guangzhou
Our biggest gathering of the year. Traditional cuisine, music from home, and a warm welcome for every family.
Details and RSVPImo Professionals Mixer
Friday, 18 July 2026Shanghai
An evening for entrepreneurs, traders and graduates to swap contacts, share leads and grow together.
Details and RSVPWelcome Reception for New Arrivals
Sunday, 14 September 2026Beijing
Just landed in China? Meet the people who will help you settle, from paperwork to finding your feet.
Details and RSVPThe people keeping us together
Our executive committee serves the community on a volunteer basis, elected by members and answerable to them.
ExecutiveChukwuemeka Okorie
President
ExecutiveAdaeze Nwosu
Vice President
Ifeanyi Eze
Secretary General
Ngozi Okafor
Welfare Coordinator
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- NdiImoChina
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- Guangzhou, Shanghai & Beijing