Ne Kongo West Midlands Evolution

Evolution of Ne Kongo West Midlands Activities since 2011.

Ne Kongo West Midlands is an association of nationals of the Kongo geo-demographic space, who, for some different reasons, have chosen to settle in England, in the administrative region (constituency) of West Midlands.

The major goal of this association is cultural :

- To promote the positive values inherited from our ancestors, including respect : "LUZITU" ;

- To contribute to the development of our native land as well as our home land ;

- To keep up the standards of our identity as Ne Kongo, a pacifist people ;

- To participate in mutual assistance of the members to comfort any way those who are struck by unfortunate events. In this regard, the watchword is summed up in this adage :

"MIKA MIE MBWA, MIE LEKILA KUMOSI, MIE VUMBUKILA KUMOSI."

This means : The hairs of dogs observe a mass movement at the rise of anger, as well as when cooling down, back to calm .

The Ne Kongo West Midlands association has been existing since 2011 and has survived the turbulence test . Among the achievements that serve as "landmarks" include the followings highlights :

August 13, 2011 Meeting

The very plenary meeting was held. Three of the pioneers will become members of the Founders' council which will be adopted in 2014 - the year of the Association's official release - in order to maintain the course of the initial vision and thus, to guarantee the solidity and the stability of the association, having regard to their loyalty,as well as their moral ancestry.

The following people took part in this very first plenary meeting :

1. Papa Jules Matoko,

2. Dr Peter Temo,

3. Papa Raoul Dinvumu Bibwangu,

4. Papa Gérard Mavakala,

5. Papa Lloyds Mayala,

6. Papa Richard Nzita, et

7. Papa Richelieu Dinaluwa.

Meeting of December 03, 2011

Adoption of our Statute , as well as our Internal rules. These two documents serve as pillars of the existence of the Association, and constitute our Reference Texts opposable to any member.

January 16, 2012 Meeting

Ratification of the Reference Texts and election of the members of the very first Management Committee.
The Statute provides that Papa Jules Matoko, the Founder (honorary title), is a permanent member of the Management Committee for his unifying idea of bringing the Ne Kongo together in a cultural association.

Papa Jules Matoko was elected head of the very first Management Committee, as Secretary General for a one year term.

Here are the names of the members of the very first Management Committee :

1. Secretary General : Papa Jules Matoko
2. Deputy Secretary General : Dr Peter Temo
3. Public Relations Officer : Dr Scope Nsumbu
4. Reporting Secretary : Papa Raoul Dinvumu Bibwangu
5. Treasurer : Papa Lloyds Mayala
6. Councilor : Papa Richard Nzita
7. Auditor : Papa Richelieu Dinaluwa

Meeting of June 02, 2012

Adoption of the English version of our Statute, entitled «The Constitution».

September 01, 2012 Meeting

- Hand over of the Treasury portfolio from papa Jules Matoko to Papa Floden Lema, recently elected Deputy Treasurer, by acclamation following the unavailability of the titular treasurer, Papa Lloyd Mayala.

- Opening a bank account. Papa Jules Matoko, Dr Peter Temo and Dr Scope Nsumbu were appointed as Administrator Managers of the aforesaid account as "Principal Signature", "Second Signature" and "Third Signature" respectively. This provision remains in force as long as the aforementioned are not accused of compromise, as long as possible, whether they are members of the Management Committee or not.

Meeting of December 01, 2012

Papa Hubérick Nsafu entered the Management Committee, as Deputy Secretary-Reporteur , joining the former members of the Management Committee who had just been re-appointed for a second one year term with the mission of inspiring the "NE KONGO SPIRIT" to all the brothers and sisters.

February 02, 2013 Meeting

Development of our LOGO, with a message indicative of our aspirations :
"Kiesse – Yenge – Nzola – Ye Kisalu"

January 11, 2014 Meeting

- Peaceful handover of power between papa Jules Matoko et papa Huberick Nsafu of whom History will retain the slogan: "O olinga, olinga te, fete ya sortie ya Ne Kongo eko salema", meaning: "You like or not, the official release ceremony for Ne Kongo West Midlands Association shall happen", an indicator of his determination to achieve his resolution.

- Beginning of the process of amending our Reference Texts (Statute and Internal Rules) in order to get them adapted to the requirements of the moment, in particular the increase in the number of participants , which influences the level of the individual contribution of members.

The new Management Committee is made up of the following members :

1. Secretary General : Papa Hubérick Nsafu
2. Deputy Secretary General : Dr Peter Temo
3. Secretary Reporteur : Papa Raoul Dinvumu Bibwangu
4. Deputy Secretary Reporteur : Papa Narcisse Diakabana
5. Public Relations Officer : Dr Scope Nsumbu
6. Treasurer : Papa Floden Lema
7 & 8. Stewards : Papa Thierry Mbambu and maman Jacky Watuka.
9. Councillor : Papa Richard Nzita
10. Founder (Honorary Position) : Papa Jules Matoko

Meeting of October 25, 2014: An event of great impact!

This is the date of the official release of the Ne Kongo West Midlands association.

All the leaders of the the ethnic groups and tribes of the Congolese community of Birmingham: LINDONGE, GRAND KASAI, BA TETELA, BA NGWASHI, BA NANDE, etc., as well as some opinion leaders of the extended Ne Kongo family - from London - not to quote but Papa NGOMA,were there.

History will remember that the Professor Emeritus ELUNGU PENE ELUNGU was one of the distinguished guest who had enhanced by their attendance the celebration of our identity, an opportunity to make ourselves known to the rest of the world.

This event was a maiden one in terms of the way it was organised. Hence, the Slogan issued by Dr Scope :

"NE KONGO THREE YEARS!
NE KONGO ALWAYS ONE STEP AHEAD! "

January 10, 2015 Meeting

- Papa Huberick Nsafu is re-elected for a second term.
- Continuation of the amendement process of the Reference Tests (Statute and Internal Rules).

Meeting of April 19, 2015

- Trust crisis within the Management Committee.

- Papa NARCISSE DIAKABANA is appointed on May 9, 2015 to assume the interim of the Secretary General, papa HUBERICK NSAFU, ousted from his function, following the application of the article 5 of the Statute.

Under the interim mandate of papa NARCISSE DIAKABANA:

August 01, 2015: A barbecue at the residence of Dr Scope, was an auspicious occasion created by the running Management Committee so that all the Bakongo keep within harmony and understanding spirit which has characterised the departure vision of the pioneers.

Meeting of december 05, 2015

Maman Mamie Tshanda is elected Secretary General.

A lady at the head of the Ne Kongo West Midlands association !

Another illustration of the BAKONGO's advance in terms of organisation: “NE KONGO ALWAYS ONE STEP AHEAD”

Members of the Management Committee under the governance of Mama Mamie Tshanda:

1. Secretary General : Maman Mamie Tshanda
2. Deputy Secretary General : Papa Lucien Mbonazo

3. Secretary Rapporteur : Papa Narcisse Diakabana

4. Treasurer : Maman Nelly Mbonazo
5. Public Relations Officer : Roberto Kinkela
6. Auditor : Papa Héritier Lubamba
7. Steward : Maman Jacky Watuka
8. Founder (He is included in the Management Committee on an honorary basis) : Jules Matoko

Social Program by Maman Mamie Tshanda :

1.To reach out all sensitivities, thanks to her assets as wife and mother, so as to bring back cordial agreement between all the brothers and sisters Ne Kongo.

2.To lead the association to find a mechanism to get back on board all the brothers and sisters who had lost their full membership status, following their non-compliance with their subscription commitments, thus becoming sympathetic members.

Meeting of March 05, 2016 :

- Presentation organised by the Management Committee with the participation as special guest, of Mr Jacques Matensi, in respect to his expertise in caritative organisation matter. The topic that the special guest has addressed is : "Charity", "Corporated Association", et "Unincorporated Association" .

Maman Mamie raised the inclusion issue in favour of brothers and sisters who appear to keep a certain distance from the commitment they had previously subscribed for; she created around her a climate of trust, thus allowing all the embittered fractions to make their voices heard; finally, she fought, even if she was not successful, to implement an approach similar to an amnesty scheme, in order to settle some arrears of our brothers - sympathetic members.

Under her mandate, a football team was formed and training sessions were organised. Unable to find amateur level opponents, it was deemed advisable to organise an AGAPE evening, to be held in the St Philips Parish hall in Smethwick, with a more noble objective than some mere rejoicing; much more, the evening AGAPE aimed for the reconciliation of the Ne Kongo with themselves.

In the end, Maman mamie Tshanda worked in line to our dear adage ideal: "Mika mie mbwa, mie lekila kumosi, mie vumbukila kumosi"

Meeting of December 03, 2016

Papa Lucien Mbonazo is elected Secretary General.

His Management Committee is made up of the following members:

6. Auditor : Papa Mandela
7. Public Relations Officer : Papa Thierry Mbambu
8. Steward : Maman Nelly Watuka
9. Founder : Papa Jules Matoko (on honorary basis)

Below are the achievements of the Association, under the mandate of Papa Lucien Mbonazo:

- January 07, 2017:

- July 22, 2017: Excursion by Birmingham Ne Kongo families to WESTERN SUPER MARE. Memories photos of this impact event can be explored under the sub-title "Achievements" in the "ACTIVITIES" section.

- Meeting of September 02, 2017: Presentation by Papa NARCISSE DIAKABANA about the topic "The Child Protection"

- Meeting of November 02, 2017:Extension to a two years renewable term, of the Management Committee members' mandate. Adoption of the Statute and Internal Rules as SYMBOLS of the power to hand over between the incoming Secretary General and the outgoing one.

- Meeting of December 02, 2017 :

Papa Lucien Mbonazo is re-elected to the post of Secretary General for a renewable two years term, in line to the Reference Texts ( Statute and Internal Rules) as amended on October 04, 2017.

The new Management Committee that Papa Lucien Mbonazo has got the honour of chairing is made up of the following members:

1. Secretary General : Papa Lucien Mbonazo
2. Deputy Secretary General : Dr Peter Temo
3. Secretary Rapporteur : Papa Raoul Dinvumu Bibwangu
4. Treasurer : Papa Narcisse Diakabana
5. Deputy Treasurer : Papa Floden Lema
6. Public Relations Officer : Papa Jules Matoko
7. Auditor and Intendant : Papa Mandela
8 et 9. Stewards : Papa Thierry Mbambu and Maman Nelly Mbonazo

- 06 Janvier 2018 :

Ne Kongo West Midlands achievements, under the governance of the new Management Committee:

- Reinforcement of the criteria for losing your status as a full member (with 4 months of contribution and/or consecutive absences)
Reformulation of the concept "Sympathetic Member"

- Meeting of October 06, 2018: Presentation by Papa NARCISSE DIAKABANA, about the topic entitled: "Reflection on Ne Kongo West Midlands, 5 ans on"

- Meeting of March 02, 2019 : Choice of OXYGEN CYLINDER as materials for our very first experience of donations offered to some Health Center in Kongo Central.

- Meeting of May 04, 2019: Amendement of the Statute with regard to the "MATANGA" budget.

- Meeting of July 28, 2019 : Excursion to Blackpool

- Meeting of October 05, 2019: Consultative session with three seniors members of the enlarged Congolese Community Management Committee.

- Meeting of December 07, 2019 : Election of the new Management Committee members for the 2020-2021 term.

Line-up:

Secretary General : Papa Lucien Mbonazo

Deputy Secretary General: Dr Peter Temo

Secretary Rapporteur: Papa Raoul Dinvumu Bibwangu

Deputy Secretary rapporteur: to be provided

Treasurer: Papa Chris Makanzu

Deputy Treasurer : Maman Nelly Mbonazo

Public Relations officer : Papa Jules Matoko Matoko(the Founder)

Intendant: Papa Thierry Mbambu

Stewards : Maman Jacky Watuka, Maman MJ , et Maman Marie Kiawete

Auditor: Papa Narcisse Diakabana

Meeting of January 18, 2020: Ceremony of Power Handover and Exchange of vows.

Ne Kongo West Midlands Achievements in the course of 2020-2021 term.

(To be continued)

Celebration of the Ne Kongo identity and "Power" peaceful handover between Papa Narcisse Diakabana and Papa Lucien Mbonazo, on the occasion of the presentation of New Year's greetings to one another members.

Celebration of the Ne Kongo identity and peaceful handover of power between Papa Jules Matoko – the Founder – and Papa Lucien Mbonazo, in respect with the provisions of the article applicable in the scenario where a Secretary general succeeds himself ; on the same occasion, new Year'ss greetings are presented to one another members.