Takete-Ide Progressive Union
Faith, Unity and Progress
Connecting Takete-Ide people at home, across Nigeria and around the world in support of heritage, unity and community development.
About TIPU
The Takete-Ide Progressive Union (TIPU) is the community’s union organisation, uniting indigenes around the shared motto of Faith, Unity and Progress. TIPU operates alongside — and distinctly from — the traditional institution, coordinating union-led projects, branch activity and community reporting.
Takete-Ide Progressive Union represents the central community development and administrative union for all sons and daughters of Takete-Ide at home and in the diaspora.
Our Network
A Union That Spans Continents
- Documented branch and community records
- 20Documented branch and community records
- Locations in Nigeria, including home
- 16Locations in Nigeria, including home
- Diaspora chapters
- 2Diaspora chapters
- Growing network branches
- 3Growing network branches
A united network across Nigeria and the diaspora, connecting members and advancing community initiatives.
Branches
Featured Branches
A few of the union's branches. The full network — at home, across Nigeria and abroad — is on the network page.
TIPU Lokoja Branch
Lokoja, Kogi State, Nigeria
Meets monthly in Kogi State's capital, keeping Takete-Ide people in Lokoja connected to one another and to home.
TIPU Ilorin Branch
Ilorin, Kwara State, Nigeria
Host of the branch New Yam Festival — a day of culture, fellowship and recognition of service to the union.
TIPU UK & Europe Chapter
United Kingdom & Europe
Inaugurated in August 2026 to strengthen diaspora participation, community connection and support for development at home.
Also documented: Abuja, Kaduna and 15 more.
The union's work
What TIPU Does
Community Development
Roads, security, education and civic infrastructure, driven by community self-help.
Learn more →Centenary 2026
Takete-Ide Day and the Centenary Celebration on 31 October 2026.
Learn more →Diaspora
Connecting indigenes in the UK, Europe, North America and beyond.
Learn more →Support Takete-Ide
The union's official contribution account and the funds it supports.
Learn more →TAKETE-IDE DAY & CENTENARY CELEBRATION 2026
Celebrating 100 Years of Heritage
Saturday, 31 October 2026 · UBE School Field, Takete-Ide, Mopamuro L.G.A., Kogi State
Centenary 2026Takete-Ide Day & Centenary Celebration 2026
Counting down to Takete-Ide Day & Centenary Celebration 2026.
National Executive
Union Leadership
National Executive & Officer Roster
Official TIPU National Executive records and branch executive rosters are currently being compiled and verified in accordance with union secretariat documentation.
Newsroom
Latest TIPU News & Bulletins
Union Bulletins & Updates
Curated summaries of union announcements and official press statements will appear here as they are published.
Projects
TIPU Projects & Initiatives
Union Development Initiatives
Union-led community initiatives and welfare schemes will be published here as they are officially ratified. Community infrastructure projects are tracked on the Development register.
Updates
Union Notices & Announcements
Official Notices
Meeting notices, communique resolutions, and union circulars will appear here as they are released.
Records
Constitutions, Documents & Reports
Official Publications Archive
Constitutions, annual general meeting reports, and union resolutions will be accessible here.