About Us
KDU Ohio
Our purpose and mission
Krio Descendants Union - Ohio Chapter (KDU Ohio), was established in 2020 with four members from the Central Ohio area. While the majority of membership is based in Columbus, KDU Ohio represents the Krios across the state of Ohio, including Cleveland, Akron, Youngstown, Toledo, Dayton, and Cincinnati.
The purpose and mission of the organization is to uplift the Krio community locally and in Freetown through advocacy, education, and service. KDU Ohio also seeks to preserve the culture and traditions of the Krios of Freetown, Sierra Leone.
Current Executive Team
2020-2022
President - Jestina Eddy
Vice President - AJ Thomas
Secretary - Olabisi Eddy
Treasurer - Goldtina Williams-Lamin
Chaplain - Bishop Admire Cleeve
Assistant Secretary - Elizabeth Savage
Financial Secretary - Martha Pollett-Coker
Auditor - Cecilia Cleeve
Social Secretary - Ibrahim Lamin
Assistant Social Secretary - Cynthia Kamara
PRO 1 - Christian Coker
PRO 2 - Claudia Buckle
KDU Global
Providing a forum for the Krio Descendants organisations at home and the Diaspora
Krio Descendants Global Incorporated is comprised of 14 affiliated organisations located across the world, including the U.S., U.K., and Sierra Leone. The common thread and theme of these groups is the preservation of the rich and diverse culture and heritage of the Krios of Freetown, Sierra Leone and ensuring that our children grow up to understand and appreciate them, especially for families living outside Sierra Leone. KDU Global strives to provide a forum for cultural expression, a conduit for channeling Krio concerns and participation in the general affairs of Sierra Leoneans at home and in the diaspora. Visit the KDU Global website to learn more about Krio history and the work of other chapters.