Friday
February 11, 2028
Welcome Reception & Arrival
Brothers arrive in Anambra. Accreditation, crest collection and an evening welcome reception with the Chief Host.
- Airport & park pickups
- Accreditation desk
- Welcome reception, 7:00 PM
Honour Thy Father · Amici di Amici
Astra Castra @ 4545 Years Later — WE COME HOME
Anambra State, Nigeria February 11 – 13, 2028 Chief Host: Don Black Serpent
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Three Days
The Homecoming Itinerary
Friday to Sunday in Anambra State. Arrive as brothers, leave as family.
Saturday
February 12, 2028
45th Anniversary Luncheon & Grand Gala Night
The centrepiece. A formal anniversary luncheon, regime roll call, awards, and the black-tie Grand Gala Night.
- Anniversary luncheon, 1:00 PM
- Regime roll call & awards
- Grand Gala Night, 8:00 PM
Sunday
February 13, 2028
Family Breakfast & Farewell
A quiet family breakfast, memorial service for our Sainted Ciaos, and the farewell handshake.
- Family breakfast, 9:00 AM
- Memorial service
- Farewell & departures
Chief Host
Don Black Serpent
First Head of Astra Castra
The brother who stood first now stands host. Forty-five years after the founding of February 8, 1983, Don Black Serpent presides over the Homecoming — receiving every regime, every diaspora chapter and every family that answers the call to Anambra.
Contribution & Dues
Carry Your Share of the Crest
Every brother contributes. Pay in full or in installments — the portal tracks every naira and issues your receipt instantly.
Minimum Contribution
₦100,000
The floor set by the Family for every registered brother.
- Homecoming accreditation
- Anniversary brochure
- Gala access
Recommended Target
₦200,000
The anniversary target. Carries full honours at the Gala Night.
- Everything in Minimum
- Reserved gala seating
- Commemorative crest & roll of honour
Monthly Installments
₦10,000/month
Pay steadily from today until the Homecoming. Receipted every time.
- Pay any amount, any time
- Automatic receipts
- Live progress tracking
Accommodation & Travel
Coming Home to Anambra
Family room blocks must be confirmed by October 2027. Rooms released after that date cannot be held at Family rates.
Awka Host Hotel
Awka
Primary Family block. Gala and luncheon venue on site.
From ₦85,000 / night
Onitsha River View
Onitsha
Secondary block, 40 minutes from the gala venue. Shuttle provided.
From ₦62,000 / night
Nnewi Family Lodge
Nnewi
Budget-friendly rooms for members travelling with family.
From ₦45,000 / night
Travel Guidance
- Fly into Asaba (ASB) or Enugu (ENU) — both under two hours by road to Awka.
- Family shuttles run from both airports on Friday, February 11.
- Road travellers from Lagos and Abuja should arrive before dusk.
- Diaspora brothers: confirm visas and passports by December 2027.
Before You Come
- Register on the portal and complete your member record.
- Declare spouse and family attendance for catering and seating.
- Reserve your hotel block before October 2027.
- Settle dues, or set a monthly installment you can keep.