Welfare Programmes

Housewarming support

₦200,000 cash benefit plus refreshments.

• Property must be located within the Mbube communities
• Member must be financially active and in good standing
• At least one year of active membership
• Members living in the celebrant’s area represent the Association at the event

Bereavement support

• ₦500,000 to the next of kin on the death of a member
• ₦700,000 to the immediate family where both spouses are members
• ₦200,000 to a member on the death of a non-member spouse
• Members are encouraged to attend burials in solidarity

Traditional marriages & weddings

• ₦200,000 for the marriage of a member
• ₦400,000 where both spouses are registered members
• Granted once per member, with souvenirs shared to attending members
• Notify the Association at least two months ahead; one year of active membership required

For the marriage of a first-degree relative, the Association may make a donation it deems fit, and members are encouraged to give freewill donations.

Condolence visits

• A delegation visits a member on the death of a child or dependant below 10 years
• A delegation visits a member on the death of a father or mother residing in the village
• Members are encouraged to make personal visits and donations

Help for members in distress

In cases of theft, fire, flood, accident, workplace incidents or other social or natural disasters, the Association may provide financial assistance of up to ₦200,000, subject to an assessment of the loss.

Other requests

For any request not covered in the Constitution, the Association will weigh the merit of the situation and decide the form and extent of support. Personal ceremonies outside the provisions are not the Association’s financial responsibility, but members are welcome to attend and support one another.