Who We Are –
Esan association of Central Florida, USA (Esancenflousa) was founded in January 2011 as a non-profit organization. The vision to form the association was conceived by an Esan woman (Evang. Philomena Orbisi). From that very time to this day, Evang. Philomena Orbisi saw the culture and tradition of the Esan people as a gold mine worthy of preservation from generation to generation. This solo reflection of her beliefs got a buy-in from her husband (Mr. Raymond Orbisi) without much convincing because of his reverence and beliefs of the Esan people and their culture equilibrates that of his wife. The attainment of this state of equilibrium of vision and reverence for the Esan people’s culture by this great couple gave birth to what will eventually be known as Esan Association of Central Florida, USA.
Their vision
was to bring together the Esan people of Central Florida to discuss ideas of
mutual reverence and importance and to find a way of rallying the Esan people
of Central Florida around this common purpose. This mere conversation between these
dynamic duos took a dynamic turn for the better. To achieve their vision, the
couple reached out to majority of the Esan people of Central Florida who heeded
their clarion call. The gathering of these like-minded people of Esan land
quickly metamorphosed into an organization now known as the Esan Association of
Central Florida, USA. The initial members made it a priority to constantly
reach out to other Esan indigenes, to create awareness around the association’s
mission and objectives.