In July 1990, the Washington D.C. chapter of the Bakossi Students Union (BASU), under the leadership of Nhon James Ndone Mbide, received an invitation to convene in New Jersey. This invitation was extended by Bakossi individuals who had become aware of their presence in the United States. Representatives from the Sobe's of Rochester, NY, also attended this gathering to ascertain the significant presence of Bakossi people in the U.S.A.

During this inaugural assembly, the NJ/NY chapter was formally established, with Moses Metuge Alobwede, also known as Ahidjo, assuming leadership. All attendees reached a consensus regarding the implementation of an annual meeting. The subsequent year, BASU-Washington D.C. served as the host for the convention, during which Rochester, NY, was designated as the venue for the following meeting. The objective of this subsequent gathering was to gain further insight into the Sobe community's residence and to commence the drafting of a constitutional framework for the organization.

Several years thereafter, Bakossi individuals residing in Atlanta, GA, founded their own group, integrating provisions from both the Washington D.C. chapter's constitution and the National constitution. The Atlanta chapter extended an offer to host the forthcoming convention, an invitation that was accepted by both the D.C. and NJ/NY chapters

At the Atlanta convention, the designation BASU-USA was formally modified to BACDA-USA, reflecting the fact that the majority of members were no longer matriculated students. This alteration also acknowledged the Atlanta chapter's chosen nomenclature, which resonated with members' aspirations to contribute to their ancestral homeland. Presently, BACDA-USA encompasses the following chapters in New England, Delaware Valley, Houston, Dallas fort worth, Oklahoma and Minnesota, with members also residing in Ohio, North Carolina, Arizona Illinois, Alabama and Michigan.

The contributions of individuals such as Nhon James Ndone Mbide, Moses Metuge Alobwede (Ahidjo), and the foundational members of BASU Washington D.C. are integral to the organization's historical trajectory. Furthermore, we recognize and honor the late Dr. Moses Akwensioge, whose residence served as the genesis for the initial concept of a meeting, and Dr. Dominic Ntube, for his diligent guidance of the Washington chapter, which is regarded as the "Mother Chapter." Additionally, new members, including Mr. Linus Ngide and Nhon George Enogene, have significantly enriched our cultural heritage.

The paramount objective of BACDA-USA is the preservation and promotion of our culture, thereby ensuring that succeeding generations are educated about their heritage and perpetually mindful of their origins.
Thank you
Yours Truly

Susan Eduke