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Welcome to

ELEGANT LADIES CLUB ASABA

About Us

Who we are

Elegant Ladies Club Asaba (ELCA) is a registered association of professional women established in 1985 (Certificate of Incorporation No. 4153) to provide a rallying point for Asaba women who wish to contribute to the social and economic development of Asaba. Membership is open to Asaba women by birth or marriage with a professional calling.

Empower

Multi-skills development centre for girls

Inspire

Lead participants in a topical issues debate in Asaba

Community Service

Medical tests and Wellness activities.

Operating Model & Governance

National platform with chapters in Lagos & Abuja.
One Constitution with National Executive Council and Chapter Executive Councils.
Monthly meetings rotate among members’ residences; one annual general meeting held in Asaba.
Offshore members participate from Europe, Australia, Canada and the USA.

Funding sources: Member contributions, fundraising events and donations.

Patrons: Chief John Dike Edozien (Odafe Ede Asaba) and Mrs. Nwanyiuzo Comfort Hayes.

Our Programs

We organise programs in four pillars: Education & Scholarships, Skills Acquisition & Girl Centre, Philanthropy & Wellness, and Socio-cultural Engagement. Each pillar is built to deliver measurable impact to women and girls of Asaba.

Community-led mentorship, scholarships, skills training and civic action for the advancement of women and the girl child.

ELCA Foundation

Secondary & Tertiary Scholarship Schemes — financial support for bright, needy students.
Community Leaders & Good Governance Engagements — advocacy and stakeholder dialogues.
Talk Series & Youth Counselling — mentorship sessions and counselling for young people.

Skills Acquisition & Girl Centre

Multi-skill training (beauty therapy, basic IT, small-scale manufacturing).
Transit hostel and rescue support for vulnerable girls.
Resource library and computer/business appreciation centre.
Multipurpose hall for training and events.

ELCA Philanthropy & Wellness

Health outreach: blood pressure and blood sugar checks in markets, deworming for pupils, wellness activities.
Donations to hospitals, old people’s homes, schools and individuals in need.

Socio-Cultural & Collaboration

Active participation in Asaba Women Socio-cultural Association and Conference of Asaba Indigenous Clubs (COAIC).
Annual members’ social events and community debates on topical issues.