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Remembering Chief Uloko Idode, Out late Okphe Ukpi of Ogbona
Two years have passed since HRH Chief Willy Uloko Idode left his royal seat, but his legacy continues to inspire and unite the people of Ogbona. Born on April 4,…
Mayor Constance Bolivia Osigbemhe: A Musical Icon and Cultural Ambassador
Mayor Constance Bolivia Osigbemhe: A Musical Icon and Cultural Ambassador Mayor Constance Bolivia Osigbemhe was born into a family of renowned musicians, and his musical journey was predestined. His father,…
Ogbona The Melody,, Our Land and Our home
Ogbona is one of the agro-based communities in Edo State. The community is known for farming yams, groundnuts, maize, cassava, and cashew nuts. Though mainly farmers, we love making music…
Victor Odogbo: A Musical Maestro and Culinary Connoisseur
Victor Odogbo: A Musical Maestro and Culinary Connoisseur Early Life and Education Victor Inobemhe Odogbo was born on September 8th, 1980, in Jattu, to the family of John Anasaki Odogbo.…
Happy 78th to Pastor Mrs. Julie Inu Umoru, the Chairperson of the Board of Trustees of Ogbona Elites Forum
Happy 78th to Pastor Mrs. Julie Inu Umoru, the Chairperson of the Board of Trustees of Ogbona Elites Forum!! May this special day be filled with joy, love, and celebration.…
PROFILE OF ARCHBISHOP PROFESOR FIDELIS OSHIOMUOFUOYA ITSUOKOR J.P.
PROFILE OF ARCHBISHOP PROFESOR FIDELIS OSHIOMUOFUOYA ITSUOKOR J.P. Summary: Archbishop Professor Fidelis Oshiomuofuoya Itsuokor is a distinguished religious leader, scholar, and humanitarian with a remarkable career spanning over three decades.…
Chief Overall Daniel Ikpemhinoghena Oshiotse (aka “Golden”)
Let us celebrate Chief Overall Daniel Ikpemhinoghena Oshiotse (aka “Golden”) Village Head of Ukhami Village, Ivhianaga Quarter, Ogbona Biography Born on June 6, 1943, Chief Overall Daniel Ikpemhinoghena Oshiotse is…
Pa James Moses Itsisor-Asekomhe: A Life of Purpose and Service
Pa James Moses Itsisor-Asekomhe: A Life of Purpose and Service Born on August 23, 1930, in Ogbona, to the family of Itsisor Asekomhe and the late Madam Eladi Amiebamhe of…
Profile of Comrade Robert Ikhuenekhemhe Odia (Ogedegbe)
was born on October 15, 1978, in Ibadan, Oyo State, to Chief John Oshiomogho Odia-Ogedegbe and Madam Philomena Abakhaghimheye. He hails from Ivhiochie Quarters, Ogbona, Etsako Central Local Government Area,…
OGBONA ELITES FORUM NEW EXECUTIVES
OGBONA ELITES FORUM EXECUTIVES Ladies and gentlemen, it is our pleasure to introduce the newly elected executives of Ogbona Elites Forum! The newly elected executives were sworn in by the…
Profile of Suleiman Mustafa Enakhe (aka MS MR SOFT)
Profile of Suleiman Mustafa Enakhe (aka MS MR SOFT) Name: Suleiman Mustafa Enakhe (aka MS MR SOFT) Profession: Musician, Songwriter, Composer, Performing Artist, Event Planner CEO, Deepman Entertainment Date and…
STEPS TO BECOMING THE OKPHE UKPI OF OGBONA By Dr. John Odior Anaweokhai
THE OGBONA THAT FLOWS IN MY VEINS (14) STEPS TO BECOMING THE OKPHE UKPI OF OGBONA Dr. John Odior Anaweokhai. Chief Patrick Ajayi Oboarekpe who later became the Oghieavianwu of…
Profile of Professor David Imhonopi
Profile of Professor David Imhonopi David IMHONOPI, Ph.D A Professor of Industrial Sociology (Human Resource Management and Human Capital Development). Covenant University, Ota, Ogun State, Nigeria Tel. +234-8051158226 Email: davidimhonopi@gmail.com…
CongratulatION TO HRH Chief Vincent A Otsoi on His one year on throne as the okpe – Ukpi of Ogbona
Ogbona Elites Forum wishes to congratulate HRH Chief Vincent A. Otsoi on his one year on the throne as the Okphe-Ukpi of Ogbona. May your reign continue to bring sustainable…
PROFILE OF JULIANA EDOGAMHE OKHIPO
CONTINUATION OF OUR SERIES ON OGBONA MUSICIANS PROFILE OF JULIANA OKHIPO Juliana Okhipo, is a Solo Artist with the Music Name J. Star. In this interview with ELIAS INAEDE MEDIA…
MEET THE NEW OKPHE UKPI OF OGBONA SUB CLAN, CHIEF VINCENT AGBODEKHEMHE OTSOI
MEET THE NEW OKPHE UKPI OF OGBONA SUB CLAN, CHIEF VINCENT AGBODEKHEMHE OTSOI By Elias Inaede Chief Vincent Agbodekhemhe Otsoi was born on the 6th of June,1963 to the Family…
BIOGRAPHY OF MR SULEIMAN MUSTAFA (BAND LEADER, DEEPMAN ENTERTAINMENT
BIOGRAPHY OF MR SULEIMAN MUSTAFA (BAND LEADER, DEEPMAN ENTERTAINMENT By Elias Inaede Mr Suleiman Mustafa was born on 22nd January, 1984 to the Family of Oyarekhua of Ivhioche Quarter of…
BIOGRAPHY OF MR JOSEPH ESIBOR
CONTINUATION OF OGBONA MUSICIANS BIOGRAPHY OF MR JOSEPH ESIBOR By Elias Inaede Mr Joseph Esibor was born on 25 August, 1970 to the Family of Mr ESIBOR from Ivhioche Quarter…
BIOGRAPHY OF MRS CATHERINE ASHETU ALUOGHOR
CONTINUATION OF OGBONA MUSICIANS BIOGRAPHY OF MRS CATHERINE ASHETU ALUOGHOR By Elias Inaede Mrs Catherine Ashetu Aluoghor was born in 1942 to the family of Isunevho from Ivhioche Quarter of…
BIOGRAPHY OF EVANGELIST MRS LIZZY STEPHEN UBUIKE
CONTINUATION OF THE OGBONA MUSICIANS SERIES BIOGRAPHY OF EVANGELIST MRS LIZZY STEPHEN UBUIKE By Elias Inaede, Evangelist Mrs Lizzy Stephen Ubuike is a Gospel Singer from Ivhioche Quarter of Ogbona…
BIOGRAPHY OF EVANGELIST JUDITH OCHUWA AMHANESI IFIDON
CONTINUATION OF THE OGBONA MUSICIANS SERIES BIOGRAPHY OF EVANGELIST JUDITH OCHUWA AMHANESI IFIDON By Elias Inaede, Evangelist Judith Amhanesi Ifidon is a Gospel Artiste from Okotor Quarter of Ogbona Community…
BIOGRAPHY OF MR ERASOR ALOAYE VALENTINE
BIOGRAPHY OF MR ERASOR ALOAYE VALENTINE By Elias Inaede Mr. Erasor Aloaye Valentine was born on 25th October 1982 to the Family of Late PA Oghieboh Erasor Kadiri from Okotor…
BIOGRAPHY OF HON. CHRISTIAN ODOGBO
BIOGRAPHY OF HON. CHRISTIAN ODOGBO By Elias Inaede Hon. Christian Odogbo was born on 1st January, 1984 to the Family of Mr. Lucky and Mrs Roseline Odogbo of Ivhioche Quarters…
BIOGRAPHY OF EVANGELIST FLORENCE OYARENUA
BIOGRAPHY OF EVANGELIST FLORENCE OYARENUA By Elias Inaede, Evangelist Florence Oyarenua is a Gospel Artiste from Okotor Quarters of Ogbona Community in Etsako Central Local Government Area of Edo State.…
BIOGRAPHY OF SISTER OCHUWA IKPEMHI AMEDU (BAND LEADER THE ROYAL SINGERS GOSPEL BAND)
BIOGRAPHY OF SISTER OCHUWA IKPEMHI AMEDU (BAND LEADER THE ROYAL SINGERS GOSPEL BAND) By Elias Inaede, Sister Ochuwa IKPEMHI Amedu is a Gospel Artiste from Ogbona Community in Etsako Central…
BRIEF BIOGRAPHY OF THADDEUS OMIAWA aka UNCLE ONE BLOW
BRIEF BIOGRAPHY OF THADDEUS OMIAWA aka UNCLE ONE BLOW UNCLE ONE BLOW was born to the Omiawa family of Ivhioche of Ogbona town, Etsako Central Local Government Area of Edo…
BIOGRAPHY OF KING BENJI IGBADUMHE, THE MUSICAL ICON
BIOGRAPHY OF KING BENJI IGBADUMHE, THE MUSICAL ICON Great Men are usually Men with extraordinary degrees of determination and God’s guidance and favour. They do common things uncommonly…
Ogbona Community Creates Traffic In Benin To Protest Against Fulani Herdsmen’s Mennace
Ogbona Community Creates Traffic In Benin To Protest Against Fulani Herdsmen’s Mennace. Francis Onoiribholo On Aug 30, 2021 The people of the Ogbona community in Etsako Central Local Government of…
RENOVATION AND UPGRADE OF OGBONA PRIMARY HEALTH CENTRE (DISPENSARY)
The attached report marks our logical stop to our efforts for the Ogbona Primary Healthcare Centre (PHC) renovation and upgrade, except we have more funding to expand our scope. (The…
OGBONA ELITES FORUM IN 3 YEARS
OGBONA ELITES FORUM IN 3 YEARS Check us out on the following platforms: Facebook: I’m an indigene of Ogbona WhatsApp: Ogbona Elites Forum Ogbona Political Forum Ogbona Christian Association Website:…
REPORT OF OGBONA ELITES FREE MEDICAL OUTREACH, HELD AT THE UNIVERSITY OF BENIN TEACHING HOSPITAL, (MCK ORBIH HEALTH CENTRE), OGBONA FROM 30TH AUGUST TO 1ST SEPTEMBER, 2019.
REPORT OF OGBONA ELITES FREE MEDICAL OUTREACH, HELD AT THE UNIVERSITY OF BENIN TEACHING HOSPITAL, (MCK ORBIH HEALTH CENTRE), OGBONA FROM 30TH AUGUST TO 1ST SEPTEMBER, 2019. The decision to…
OGBONA COMMUNITY CELEBRATES ESI (New Yam) FESTIVAL IN A GRAND STYLE
Ogbona Community Marks Esi (New Yam) festival. By Elias Inaede, Ogbona (Etsako Central) Culture is a way of life. Esi festival is a new yam festival where the people…
THE 2019 MEDICAL OUTREACH PLANS
Background Members of Ogbona Elites Forum under the Presidency of Mr. Gilbert Odior organized a free medical outreach in collaboration with some philanthropic organizations within and outside Nigeria at Ogbona,…
Ogbona Community plans musical extravaganza — HRH Chief Willy Uloko Idode
Ogbona Community plans musical extravaganza — HRH Chief Wily Uloko Idode By Gabriel Omonhinmin 14 April 2019 | 2:59 am On April 4, His Royal Highness, Chief…
Official Handover of Our Market to the LG, April 12th, 2019
AKHIGBE COMMISSIONS MARKET, PROMISE TO EXPAND IT The Executive Chairman Etsako Central Local Government Area, Comrade John Osi Akhigbe today commended the Ogbona community for their communal efforts in the…
REPORT OF THE FREE MEDICAL OUTREACH OF OGBONA ELITES FORUM
FINAL REPORT OF THE FREE MEDICAL OUTREACH OF OGBONA ELITES FORUM HELD AT MCK ORBIH HEALTH CENTRE, OGBONA FROM 1ST TO 3RD SEPTEMBER 2018 SUMMARY Ogbona Elites Forum organized…
EFFECTIVE TEACHING AND CLASSROOM MANAGEMENT FOR PRIMARY SCHOOL TEACHERS BY (MRS.) OMOLADE F. O. AKPA
EFFECTIVE TEACHING AND CLASSROOM MANAGEMENT FOR PRIMARY SCHOOL TEACHERS BY (MRS.) OMOLADE F. O. AKPA Who is a teacher? A teacher is a person who helps others to acquire knowledge,…
Adams Trueman Ogbona Soccer Academy
Meet The man, Apostle Adams Abdulmuhamin Trueman Apostle Adams Abdulmuhamin Trueman, formerly; Suleiman Oshioke Adamu Yusuf, was born November 27, 1974 at the Military Barracks Kano. Parents: Mr. Abdul Adamu…
HIS ROYAL HIGHNESS Chief Willy Uloko Idode on page 32 of Today 7/1/2018, Sunday Guardian Newspaper
The Okphe Ukpi of Ogbona, HIS ROYAL HIGHNESS Chief Willy Uloko Idode on page 32 of Today 7/1/2018, Sunday Guardian Newspaper Though we are mainly farmers, we love making music…
Ogbona Elites Forum 2017 Score Card
Ogbona Elites Forum 2017 Score Card The Board and Executives of Ogbona Elites Forum (Admin) wishes to say thank to all our members. We are very grateful for believing in…
Chief Dan Osi Orbih Empowerment Program for Ogbona Community
Chief Dan Osi Orbih Empowerment Program for Ogbona Community In 2013 Chief Dan Osi Orbih gave out 20 Motorcycles to Ogbona youths and N50,000 to several persons each to start…
List of OEF ad-hoc Committees, Leads and members
Reference to our constitution, SECTION 32: COMMITTEES, we have setup the committees after due approval from the Board of Trustees. We have also constituted membership of the committees to help…
Report of the greater Ogbona through quality education
REPORT OF THE GREATER OGBONA THROUGH QUALITY EDUCATION & HUMAN CAPITAL DEVELOPMENT SEMINARS HELD FROM THE 24TH TO 26TH JULY, 2017 IN OGBONA. Ogbona village has a total resident population…
Ogbona Sub-Clan Org Chart
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Contacts for Ogbona Sub-Clan/Village Heads As At 1st May, 2017
OGBONA SUB-CLAN, VILLAGES AND VILLAGE HEADS AS AT 1st MAY, 2017 Akpagi Ivhiosano Chief Joseph Obeakemhe 3/7/2017 Ivhido Chief Jacob Orbih 3/25/2017 Ivhianaga Chief Bernard Ikhanoba 4/5/2017 Ivhioroke Chief Stephen…
The Palace of the Okphe Ukpi of Ogbona
THE-OGIEAVHIANWU-OF-AVHIANWU-WITH-THE-SUB-CLAN-HEAD-OF-AVHIANWU OGBONA RULERS OF THE TWENTIETH CENTURY FROM 1892 TO 2017 S/N OKPHE UKPI KINDRED DATES 1 Aikpabeghie (OKPHE UKPI) Ivhioverai 1892 – 1904 2 Anyai (OKPHE UKPI) Handed…
Constitution of the Ogbona Elites Forum
CONSTITUTION OF THE OGBONA ELITES FORUM Preamble: Article 1: Name, Logo, Aims and objectives SECTION 1: NAME The name of this organization shall be OGBONA ELITES FORUM…
Etsako Central LGA and Ogbona Population and School Enrollment
Etsako Central LGA and Ogbona Population and School Enrollment ETSAKO CENTRAL LGA AND OGBONA POPULATION & SCHOOL ENROLLMENT ETSAKO CENTRAL LGA AND OGBONA POPULATION FIGURES Population: 21-03-2006 21-03-2011 Remarks Etsako…
A Welcome Address By The Okphe Ukpi of Ogbona, Chief Willy Uloko Idode To Ogbona Federated Union, Annual General Conference
A WELCOME ADDRESS BY THE OKPHE UKPI OF OGBONA, CHIEF WILLY ULOKO IDODE TO OGBONA FEDERATED UNION, ANNUAL GENERAL CONFERENCE Date: Saturday 15th April 2017, Place: Ogbona Town Hall The…
A Chat with Okphe Ukpi of Ogbona, Chief Willy Uloko Idode on April 14, 2017
A Chat with Okphe Ukpi of Ogbona, Chief Willy Uloko Idode on April 14, 2017 Amateur reporting by Gilbert Odior, President Ogbona Elites Forum How long have you been…
An address at the Installation of Chief Jacob Orbih as Akpagi of Ivhido Village
AN ADDRESS DELIVERED BY CHIEF HON JOS AKHIGBE ALEMOH (JP) THE OGHIEANOR OF AVIANWU DURING THE INSTALLATION OF CHIEF JACOB ORBIH BY HRH WILLIAM IDODE AS THE SUB CLAN HEAD…
Origin, Structure and Activities of Ogbona Elites Forum
ORIGIN, STRUCTURE AND ACTIVITIES OF OGBONA ELITES FORUM A presentation to Ogbona Apakhaide Union, April 2017 – By Gilbert Odior, President Ogbona Elites Forum Over 1000 accounts have been added…
Marriage Steps in Ogbona – By Deacon John Odior Anavheokhai
MARRIAGE STEPS IN OGBONA – By Deacon John Odior Anavheokhai Marriage, like any other social institution in the world is highly revered in Ogbona, indeed, Avianwu clan in general. It…
Profiles of Ogbona Prominent Persons
Pastor (Mrs.) Julie Inu Umoru First full ordained RCCG female Pastor in Edo province 3. Currently the state deputy president of National Association of proprietors of private school in Edo…
The History of Catholic Church and Primary School in Ogbona
THE HISTORY OF CATHOLIC CHURCH AND PRIMARY SCHOOL IN OGBONA BY DEACON JOHN ODIOR ANAWEOKHAI. The history of Primary Education in Ogbona is interwoven with that of the Catholic Church,…
Ogbona Rulers of the Twentieth Century from 1892 to 2017
OGBONA RULERS OF THE TWENTIETH CENTURY FROM 1892 TO 2017 S/N OKPHE UKPI KINDRED DATES 1 Aikpabeghie (OKPHE UKPI) Ivhioverai 1892 – 1904 2 Anyai (OKPHE UKPI) Handed over to…
Palace of Okphe-Ukpi of Ogbona Approved Villages (3rd Edition)
OGBONA RULERS OF THE TWENTIETH CENTURY FROM 1892 TO 2017 S/N OKPHE UKPI KINDRED DATES 1 Aikpabeghie (OKPHE UKPI) Ivhioverai 1892 – 1904 2 Anyai (OKPHE UKPI) Handed over to…
Town Planning and Works Committee Ogbona Advisory Committee
Town Planning and Works Committee Ogbona Advisory Committee First Committee Meeting June 05, 2010 The Chairman’s Residence, Omole Phase 1 Estate, Lagos Minutes of Meeting Attendance Register: S/N Name…
Ogbona Advisory Committee First Committee Meeting
Ogbona Advisory Committee First Committee Meeting May 01, 2010 The Chairman’s Residence, Ogbona, Edo State Minutes of Meeting Attendance Register: S/N Name Email address Contact Numbers 1 Mathias Akpaibor…
2016 Annual New Year Resolution/Directives
2016 ANNUAL NEW YEAR RESOLUTION/DIRECTIVES In keeping with the tradition of Avhianwu the relevant authority has announced that the date for the commencement of the New Year (Aduikukwa) for 2016…
Revised Customary Marriage Requiremeimts for Marriage Between Anwu Sons/Daughters, Applicable in Ogbona
THE PALACE OF THE OKPHE UKPI OF OGBONA Chief Willy Uloko Idode Okphe Ukpi Palace Ivhiobore, Ogbona REVISED CUSTOMARY MARRIAGE REQUIREMEIMTS This marriage is between Anwu Sons/Daughters and It is…
Marriage Steps in Ogbona – By Deacon John Odior Anavheokhai
MARRIAGE STEPS IN OGBONA – By Deacon John Odior Anavheokhai Marriage, like any other social institution in the world is highly revered in Ogbona, indeed, Avianwu clan in general. It…
Footprints of Ogbona Sons and Daughters
FOOTPRINTS OF OGBONA SONS AND DAUGHTERS 1.First secondary school graduate: Mr. ABC Anaweokhai who finished from Africa College, Onitsha in 1949. Anthony Bartholomew Chiata Anaweokhai, popularly known as Mr. ABC…
Origin, Structure and Activities of Ogbona Elites Forum
ORIGIN, STRUCTURE AND ACTIVITIES OF OGBONA ELITES FORUM (A presentation to Ogbona Apakhaide Union, April 2017 – By Gilbert Odior, President Ogbona Elites Forum) Mr. Chairman Sir, members of “The…
New website lauch
We are glad to announce the launch of our new website www.ogbonaelites.org