About Us

The Association



Africa Students Association of Ireland (ASAI) is community of students and Alumni associated with Africa or simply interested in African Affairs. The Association was formed to fulfil the resolution of the 2010 Africa Students Conference. The conference which was held at Trinity College Dublin on the 1st of May, 2010, brought together over 60 African, Irish and other nationality- students and alumni from around the nation to deliberate issues pertaining to Africa student activity, leading to the decision that this association be established.



Our Mission


The ASAI vision and mission is to cultivate a vibrant Afro-Irish and International African and non African student community about and for Africa in Ireland. A companionship that share passion and ideas about socio-economic development of society and community in Ireland, Africa and the world. Also we seek to promote the strengthening of bonds between all individuals studying in Ireland by enhancing the expression of common values and experiences to advocate positive cultural dynamism and integration in the multicultural society. We aim to develop appreciation and celebration for the achievements of Africa, African values, history and culture, as well instil awareness of the challenges facing Africa in this century and develop innovative ideas and solutions for dealing with these challenges


Aims and Objectives of ASAI
 
The aims and objectives of the Association for African and non-African students members shall be:


1. ASAI shall welcome, assist and provide support to African and African descent students as they adjust to their studying environment by way of liasing with and/or linking students to the support structures/services provided by government and other institutions.


2. ASAI shall unite African and African decent students studying in Ireland and promote friendship, goodwill and communication of ideas as well as support and encourage social-cultural interaction, educational aspirations and present the rich heritage of African culture and history.


3. ASAI shall strengthen the participation of African and African decent students studying in Ireland in students’ activities in their colleges.


4. ASAI shall assist and support students to take proactive leadership role; and make their contribution in social, political, cultural and economic development programs for Africa countries and the world.


5. ASAI shall create a link with other student associations with the view to promote and celebrate diversity among international students and Irish students in colleges.


6. ASAI Shall act as a resource centre for information on African countries.


7. ASAI shall establish ASAI Alumni network and link with other Africa Students Associations in Africa and other countries.




ASAI Current and previous  Coordination Teams

            Current tearm  Sept, 2011- 2012



1. David Nyaluke Secretary General
2. David Kortukhohun Secretary of Administration
3. Elizabeth Oke Treasury Secretary

4. Fransis Adediran Technical Department Secretary
5. Ayokumni Ajetunmobi Education and Africa Societies Co- Secretary

6. Dennis Lupiana Education and Africa Societies Co- Secretary

7. Kerry Iwa Welfare and Community and Civic Engagement

8. Zanifa Omary Africa and International Affairs Secretary
9. Naiy Moi Culture and Entertainment Department Secretary
10. Macaire Kingidila Alumni Network Coordinator and Secretary of Dept.
11. Richard Njoku Alumni Network Co -Secretary

12. Logan Raju Associate team member and advisor on multiculturalism and integration issue
13. ASAI Website Development Team, Denis Lupiana( Team Leader) , Zanifa Omary , Francis Adediran


ASAI First Interim Coordination Team June 2010- August, 2011

1. David Nyaluke Team coordinator
2. David Kortukohun, Secretary
3. Naiy Moi Coordinator Education and Academic Affairs Department
4. Bonnix Kayabu Coordinator Welfare Department
5. Maria Onyemelukwe Coordinator Social Engagement Department
6. Maria Onyemelukwe Coordinator Culture and Entertainment Department
7. Keitumetse Ketlhoilwe Coordinator African Affairs Department
8. Prince Awuzie Coordinator International Affairs Department
9. Mubarak Habib Office co-Liason coordinator
10. Hassan Osman Advisor ( NUI Mynooth)
11. Suleman Abdalahi Advisor
12. Macaire King Advisor
13. Gebrehemedhin Beyene Advisor ( University College Dublin)
14. Ekow Prempeh Advisor
15. Nchedo Obi Advisor
16. Dennis Lupiana Webmaster
17. Zanifa Omary Webmaster


ASAI Conference First All African Student Conference – May, 2010 organizers
David Kortukohun Kimage Manor

David Nyaluke Dublin City University

Suleman Abdalahi Horn of Africa People’s Aid

Macaire Kingidila University College Dublin

Nchedo Obi Journalist

Uche Akujobi Trinity College Dublin

Neto Ikpeme Trinity College Dublin

Bonnix Kayabu Trinity College

Keitumetse Ketlhoilwe Euro College

Naiy Moi Dublin City University

Prince Awuzie Dublin City University

Ekow Prempeh Dublin City Univerisity

Derick Ngadi Blanchestown University

Anold Kashembe Limerick univerity

James Magabe Griffith College

Ayo Saidu Dublin Business College


ASAI founding members and coordination committee September 2009- March 2010

Suleman Abdalahi Horn of Africa People Aid (chairperson)

David Nyaluke Dublin City University (Secretary and Coordinator)

David Kortukohun Kimage Manor ( Co-secretary and Coordinator)

Macaire Kingidila University College Dublin (member)

Derrick Ngadi Blanchestown IT (member)

Nchedo Obi Journalist (member)

Ekow Prempeh Dublin City University (member)

Frida Besong Dublin City University ( member)

Participants ASAI first All African Students Conference , Trinity College 1st May 2010, Emmet Hall.
1. Zanifa Omary DIT

2. Herve Labite UCD

3. Hassan Osman NUI Mynooth

4. Ali M Limerick College

5. Kumilachew Ashenafi UCD

6. Douglas HAPA

7. Ismael adem GCD

8. Dami Adebari NUI Galway

9. Sinead Carrol NUI Galway

10. Anold Kashembe UL

11. Gebrehimen Beyene UCD

12. Chris Bond USI

13. Mubarak Habib Dublin Swahili Insitute

14. Lorenja Aranjo DCU

15. Kudun Musse Dundalk IT

16. Nasor Yasin Dundalk IT

17. Daniel Pelu TCD

18. Augustin Musyaruganba TV Network Italy

19. Elana Kolucetu TV Network Italy

20. Marlene Araujo Carlow IT

21. Damilela Gbajabiamila DCU

22. Luka Mkonongwa UCD

23. Maria Onyemelukwe NUI Maynooth

24. Miren Sampa DIT

25. Zama DIT

26. Keitumetse Ketlhoilwe Euro College

27. Muitimushi Loveness Euro College

28. Peter Oghina TV Production

29. Jean Mbombo TCD

30. Elizabeth Ngulube TCD

31. Ganiyu Omotosho Tallaght IT

32. Mohamed Abdul Whitehall College

33. Sebastao Kamalandua Grifth College

34. Abdul Hassan DCU

35. Murtala Dunton UCD

36. Hussen Rajabu Tallaght Community

37. Sia Fayiah DIT Kevin

38. Osafamen Agbonyirma DCU

39. Adria Manitra Lous Rascol ( France)

40. Ben Canty Louis Rascol France

41. Olowale Atoyegbe CDFE Coolock

42. Olakunyi Lolavu Alumni( graduate)

43. David Nyaluke Dublin City University

45. David Kortukohun Kimage Manor

46. Suleman Abdalahi Horn of Africa People’s Aid

47. Macaire Kingidila University College Dublin

48. Nchedo Obi Journalist

49. Uche Akujobi Trinity College Dublin

50. Neto Ikpeme Trinity College Dublin

51. Bonnix Kayabu Trinity College

52. Keitumetse Ketlhoilwe Euro College

53. Naiy Moi Dublin City University

54. Prince Awuzie Dublin City University

55. Ekow Prempeh Dublin City Univerisity

56. Derick Ngadi Blanchestown University

57. Anold Kashembe Limerick univerity

58. James Magabe Griffith College

59. Ayo Saidu Dublin Business College

60. David Moore Representative of ICOS

61. Patrick Maphoso Human rights Activitist

62. Chinedu Onyejelem Editor Metro Eireann

63. Rotimi Adebari Councillor and former Major of Portlaoise