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BOARD OF TRUSTEES
Pastor (Mrs.) Julie Inu Umoru
Chairman
Pastor (Mrs.) Julie Inu Umoru
Chairman
Juliana Omonemi Anaweokhai was born on Tuesday, July 9th 1946 to Mr. Joseph and Christiana Anaweokhai in the bustling commercial town of Onitsha, Anambra State (Formerly known as Eastern Region). The second of six children. Juliana was born a devout Catholic and was baptized and confirmed at Holy Rosary Catholic church, Onitsha. However, in 1992 she gave her life to God in Benin City, Edo state.
Juliana attended Holy Rosary catholic school. She grew up with a desire to be a nun but the untimely death of her mother at age 13 changed the course of her academic and subsequently, her career direction. After the death of her mother, she went to live with her uncle where she completed her Standard six at Immaculata Conception Convent Primary School. After completing her primary education, she went to live with her eldest brother, Chief Vital Anaweokhai in NIFOR, near Benin. She later went on to Teachers training college in Warri and then went on to complete her Grade 2 in 1966 and further to Nigeria College of education, Abraka and bagged an NCE in 1978 before proceeding on her NYSC (National Youth Service).
Juliana became a teacher and taught Geography for 27 years before she retired voluntarily in 1993. Juliana’s love for academic stirred her to open her own school. In 1994, Brighter Tomorrow group of schools was born. In March 2002, she joined the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG), Blessed Parish Auchi, where she went on to be a full Ordained Pastor in August 2015. For Juliana, giving her life to Christ is the greatest thing that has happened to her. With all her accomplishments she never fails to ascribe it all to God. She uses the phrase “If Jesus tarries” so often that it’s now been a part of her. Looking at Juliana’s journey over the last 70 years would make anyone awed by the magnificence of God’s grace.
First full ordained RCCG female Pastor in Edo province 3 and currently the state deputy president of National Association of proprietors of private school in Edo state, Julie is a mother, a teacher and a preacher of the gospel of Jesus Christ. In acknowledgment of her immense contributions to the development of Ogbona community, she was conferred with a chieftaincy title in 1995 as the UFIOLE of Avianwu by the Ogieavianwu of Avianwu.
Juliana is blessed with 2 children, and 6 Grandchildren. She is also very blessed with many godchildren and spiritual children. Juliana is fondly called ‘Okpotso’ by her closest friends. When she is not engaged in her School or in Church activities, she enjoys spending time with her children and grandchildren and keeping herself up to date with social media.
Juliana attended Holy Rosary catholic school. She grew up with a desire to be a nun but the untimely death of her mother at age 13 changed the course of her academic and subsequently, her career direction. After the death of her mother, she went to live with her uncle where she completed her Standard six at Immaculata Conception Convent Primary School. After completing her primary education, she went to live with her eldest brother, Chief Vital Anaweokhai in NIFOR, near Benin. She later went on to Teachers training college in Warri and then went on to complete her Grade 2 in 1966 and further to Nigeria College of education, Abraka and bagged an NCE in 1978 before proceeding on her NYSC (National Youth Service).
Juliana became a teacher and taught Geography for 27 years before she retired voluntarily in 1993. Juliana’s love for academic stirred her to open her own school. In 1994, Brighter Tomorrow group of schools was born. In March 2002, she joined the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG), Blessed Parish Auchi, where she went on to be a full Ordained Pastor in August 2015. For Juliana, giving her life to Christ is the greatest thing that has happened to her. With all her accomplishments she never fails to ascribe it all to God. She uses the phrase “If Jesus tarries” so often that it’s now been a part of her. Looking at Juliana’s journey over the last 70 years would make anyone awed by the magnificence of God’s grace.
First full ordained RCCG female Pastor in Edo province 3 and currently the state deputy president of National Association of proprietors of private school in Edo state, Julie is a mother, a teacher and a preacher of the gospel of Jesus Christ. In acknowledgment of her immense contributions to the development of Ogbona community, she was conferred with a chieftaincy title in 1995 as the UFIOLE of Avianwu by the Ogieavianwu of Avianwu.
Juliana is blessed with 2 children, and 6 Grandchildren. She is also very blessed with many godchildren and spiritual children. Juliana is fondly called ‘Okpotso’ by her closest friends. When she is not engaged in her School or in Church activities, she enjoys spending time with her children and grandchildren and keeping herself up to date with social media.
John Odior Anaweokhai, CEO of Paragon Oil Nig. Ltd
Secretary General
John Odior Anaweokhai, CEO of Paragon Oil Nig. Ltd
Secretary General
John Odior Anaweokhai was born on the 15th of March, 1969 into the Catholic family of Pa Joseph Akhaniamhe Anaweokhai of Ivhiosano kindred, Ivhiochie Quarters and Mrs. Victoria Abike Anaweokhai nee Ikhumhi of Ivhianaga kindred, Okotor quarters both of Ogbona, Etsako Central Local Government Area of Edo State.
He attended Imhakhena Primary School from 1975 to 1982 and Ogbona Secondary School from 1982 to 1987. He obtained BA Hons English from Ambrose Ali University, Ekpoma in 1997, and Post Graduate Diploma in Management, PGDM, University of Calabar in 2002 and Masters in Business Administration MBA, Lagos State University in 2004.
He is married to Engr. Mrs. Esther Anaweokhai and is the Chief Executive Officer of Paragon Oil Nig. Ltd, player in the downstream sector of the Oil and Gas Industry in Nigeria.
He attended Imhakhena Primary School from 1975 to 1982 and Ogbona Secondary School from 1982 to 1987. He obtained BA Hons English from Ambrose Ali University, Ekpoma in 1997, and Post Graduate Diploma in Management, PGDM, University of Calabar in 2002 and Masters in Business Administration MBA, Lagos State University in 2004.
He is married to Engr. Mrs. Esther Anaweokhai and is the Chief Executive Officer of Paragon Oil Nig. Ltd, player in the downstream sector of the Oil and Gas Industry in Nigeria.
Gilbert Erelumhe Odior, FNAPE, CPG
Member
Gilbert Erelumhe Isimape Odior was born in Ogbona, Etsako Central Local Government Area of Edo State, Nigeria on July 21st, 1957. He attended Saint John's Primary School Ogbona 1966-1970 and Saint John’s College, Fugar 1970-1974, and Edo College Benin City 1974-1976. His an alumni of the University of Ibadan, Oyo State, where he graduated with a B.Sc. (Hons) in Geology in 1979 and M.Sc. Petroleum Geology in 1981. He did his NYSC program in the then Cross Rivers state.
Gilbert Odior retired from ExxonMobil in December 2015 as an accomplished Geologist of over 34 years of proven successes in finding, developing and hydrocarbons production in offshore Nigeria basin as well as in the Gulf of Mexico. He is currently the Managing Director of Field Support Services (FSS), an oil and gas industry support services firm specialized in the provision of Interface management and regulatory, Project specific manpower supply, University assistant programs and community development works.
A well-respected person in Nigeria Oil and Gas Industry, he is known for innovative leadership in the vast industry network, as Nigeria Association of Petroleum Explorationists (NAPE) President (2004-2005) and American association petroleum Geologists (AAPG) President 2012-2014. He is active in several professional organizations and Social Clubs including Nigeria Association of Petroleum Explorationists (NAPE), Society of Petroleum Engineers (SPE), Nigeria Gas Association (NGA), Nigerian Mining and Geoscience Society (NMGS), American Association Petroleum Geologists (AAPG), National Data Repository Board, Fellow of Nigeria Association of Petroleum Explorationists (NAPE), and Certified Petroleum Geologist of AAPG and member of Ikoyi Club 1938.
Gilbert believes in people and goes beyond the usual call of duty to touch people’s lives in remarkable ways and brings out the best in them. He’s energetic and a great team player, flexible, upwardly mobile and focused on bottom-line results. He is a good manager of people, resources and astute manager of both, whether in formal or informal capacities.
Gilbert is a proud son of Ogbona and has actively contributed to the development of the community in all spheres of human endeavors. He has been an active member of Ogbona Federated Union, and Ivhiochie Family Meeting, Lagos Branch since 1981. He was a strong member of the Ogbona Advisory committee set up by the Okphe Ukpi to map out ways to develop the community. His committee which included Paulinus Ifaorumhe, Thomas Ikhaghu and Peter Odior) was the one that came up with recommendations for town planning, and infrastructure development currently being implemented in the community. He facilitated the construction of a state-of-the-art model school building at Ogbona Secondary school, Ogbona by ExxonMobil.
Gilbert authored and co-authored several technical papers and reports, coordinated the production of 24 lecture series on technical and soft skills deployed to 15 universities across the country. He is credited with developing the Exciting World of Geology for Geoscience career talk for Senior Secondary school which has been delivered to over 200 schools across Africa through AAPG Africa Region Young Professionals. He has donated many technical and non-technical books directly to universities or through the Nigeria Association of Petroleum Explorationists University Assistant Program (UAP). He also has three university assistant partial scholarships for UNIBEN through NAPE-UAP. He recently donated medical books to UBTH Health Center at Ogbona and several other books covering various subjects and general knowledge to Ogbona Secondary School.
Gilbert Odior retired from ExxonMobil in December 2015 as an accomplished Geologist of over 34 years of proven successes in finding, developing and hydrocarbons production in offshore Nigeria basin as well as in the Gulf of Mexico. He is currently the Managing Director of Field Support Services (FSS), an oil and gas industry support services firm specialized in the provision of Interface management and regulatory, Project specific manpower supply, University assistant programs and community development works.
A well-respected person in Nigeria Oil and Gas Industry, he is known for innovative leadership in the vast industry network, as Nigeria Association of Petroleum Explorationists (NAPE) President (2004-2005) and American association petroleum Geologists (AAPG) President 2012-2014. He is active in several professional organizations and Social Clubs including Nigeria Association of Petroleum Explorationists (NAPE), Society of Petroleum Engineers (SPE), Nigeria Gas Association (NGA), Nigerian Mining and Geoscience Society (NMGS), American Association Petroleum Geologists (AAPG), National Data Repository Board, Fellow of Nigeria Association of Petroleum Explorationists (NAPE), and Certified Petroleum Geologist of AAPG and member of Ikoyi Club 1938.
Gilbert believes in people and goes beyond the usual call of duty to touch people’s lives in remarkable ways and brings out the best in them. He’s energetic and a great team player, flexible, upwardly mobile and focused on bottom-line results. He is a good manager of people, resources and astute manager of both, whether in formal or informal capacities.
Gilbert is a proud son of Ogbona and has actively contributed to the development of the community in all spheres of human endeavors. He has been an active member of Ogbona Federated Union, and Ivhiochie Family Meeting, Lagos Branch since 1981. He was a strong member of the Ogbona Advisory committee set up by the Okphe Ukpi to map out ways to develop the community. His committee which included Paulinus Ifaorumhe, Thomas Ikhaghu and Peter Odior) was the one that came up with recommendations for town planning, and infrastructure development currently being implemented in the community. He facilitated the construction of a state-of-the-art model school building at Ogbona Secondary school, Ogbona by ExxonMobil.
Gilbert authored and co-authored several technical papers and reports, coordinated the production of 24 lecture series on technical and soft skills deployed to 15 universities across the country. He is credited with developing the Exciting World of Geology for Geoscience career talk for Senior Secondary school which has been delivered to over 200 schools across Africa through AAPG Africa Region Young Professionals. He has donated many technical and non-technical books directly to universities or through the Nigeria Association of Petroleum Explorationists University Assistant Program (UAP). He also has three university assistant partial scholarships for UNIBEN through NAPE-UAP. He recently donated medical books to UBTH Health Center at Ogbona and several other books covering various subjects and general knowledge to Ogbona Secondary School.
Chief Ferdinand Oshioke Orbih (SAN)
Member
Chief Ferdinand Oshioke Orbih (SAN) is the managing partner and founder of Ferd Orbih (SAN) & Co. He personifies the principles upon which the firm was built. He is a problem solver with a knack for achieving or striving to achieve perfection in all he does.
Before founding the firm Ferdinand Orbih previously, he worked at the Ministry of Justice during his National Youth Service Corps (1979-1980). He also worked as an Assistant Lecturer at the University of Ife, Ile-Ife (Now Obafemi Awolowo University) from 1981-1982. He then worked as a Counsel in the Firm of Sadoh & Co. from 1987-1987.
In 1987, Ferdinand Orbih Founded Ferd Orbih & Co in Benin- City and it is now Ferd Orbih (SAN) & Co and has expanded to Abuja and Lagos (through the branch offices there).
Ferdinand Orbih has an LL.B degree from the University of Ife; he obtained his B.L. from the Nigerian Law School in 1979; He also has an LL.M. from the University of Ife.
Ferdinand was appointed a SENIOR ADVOCATE OF NIGERIA (SAN), the highest honour reserved for most of the most outstanding and innovative legal practitioners in Nigeria in 2011 (but with effect from 2010). He also became a Fellow Institute of Chartered Arbitrators (FCIArb) of Nigeria 2013. He represented the Federal Government of Nigeria in Arbitration Proceedings in the Matter of the A.I.C Limited & Anor V. Federal Ministry of Works and Housing in London.
Ferdinand Orbih is a recipient of the following honours:
1. Paul Harris Fellow – Rotary International
2. CHIEFTAINCY TITLES
a. The IGECHI of Auchi Kingdom. 7th December, 2006.
b. The OSIMUA of South Ibie Kingdom 2014.
1. MERIT AWARD: in recognition of contribution to the Legal Profession and the NBA by Nigeria Bar Association (NBA), Benin Branch 18th May, 2012.
2. AFENMAI MERIT AWARD: 2012
3. Icon of Excellent leadership in Niger-Delta, 2014: An Award by the National Association of Niger-Delta Students.
Before founding the firm Ferdinand Orbih previously, he worked at the Ministry of Justice during his National Youth Service Corps (1979-1980). He also worked as an Assistant Lecturer at the University of Ife, Ile-Ife (Now Obafemi Awolowo University) from 1981-1982. He then worked as a Counsel in the Firm of Sadoh & Co. from 1987-1987.
In 1987, Ferdinand Orbih Founded Ferd Orbih & Co in Benin- City and it is now Ferd Orbih (SAN) & Co and has expanded to Abuja and Lagos (through the branch offices there).
Ferdinand Orbih has an LL.B degree from the University of Ife; he obtained his B.L. from the Nigerian Law School in 1979; He also has an LL.M. from the University of Ife.
Ferdinand was appointed a SENIOR ADVOCATE OF NIGERIA (SAN), the highest honour reserved for most of the most outstanding and innovative legal practitioners in Nigeria in 2011 (but with effect from 2010). He also became a Fellow Institute of Chartered Arbitrators (FCIArb) of Nigeria 2013. He represented the Federal Government of Nigeria in Arbitration Proceedings in the Matter of the A.I.C Limited & Anor V. Federal Ministry of Works and Housing in London.
Ferdinand Orbih is a recipient of the following honours:
1. Paul Harris Fellow – Rotary International
2. CHIEFTAINCY TITLES
a. The IGECHI of Auchi Kingdom. 7th December, 2006.
b. The OSIMUA of South Ibie Kingdom 2014.
1. MERIT AWARD: in recognition of contribution to the Legal Profession and the NBA by Nigeria Bar Association (NBA), Benin Branch 18th May, 2012.
2. AFENMAI MERIT AWARD: 2012
3. Icon of Excellent leadership in Niger-Delta, 2014: An Award by the National Association of Niger-Delta Students.
Bar Felix Jones Osimerha
Member
Bar Felix Jones Osimerha
Member
On Saturday 1st October, 1960 at 2pm a baby boy came into this world at Ayogwiri town of the then Afenmai Division of the then Western Nigeria, through Mr. /Mrs. T. A. Osimerha, at the time late T.A. Osimerha was a teacher at Ayogwiri. This baby boy was in 1961 baptized in the Catholic Church in Uzairue and named Felix and later in my secondary school days l added Jones as my second name to register for the WAEC O Level in 1978 at St John Grammar School, Fugar now the headquarters of Etsako Central Local government council area of Edo state.
He attended the Government College Ughelli then in Bendel state and now in Delta state and obtained his HSC (Higher school certificate) A level before entering to read Geography at the University of Ibadan. After his second year and at the prompting of John Ichue from Fugar, he left to start a degree in Law at the University of Lagos where he obtained the LLB, by 28th August, 1985 he was enrolled at the Supreme Court as a lawyer.
He served the NYSC, the one-year national service at Kaduna Polytechnic as a lecturer in law in three departments in the ND level. He started his private legal practice in Kano on the 6th September, 1986 after the one-year national service. He has spent 30 years of his 56 years on earth in KANO, with occasional visits to his Edo state of origin.
Felix is known to have come to the rescue of many undergraduates in the Universities and polytechnics with school fees and upkeep. He is looking forward to new opportunities to contribute to Ogbona community. He is an active member of Ogbona Imhakhena Union in Kano. He has been the chairman of Ogbona Asama Federated Union KANO branch for 5 years. And legal adviser to the National body some years back.
Felix has been in litigations in the high, appeal and Supreme courts. He has prosecuted or defended many elections petitions for members of the National and State Assembly as well as gubernatorial election. He specializes in mainly civil cases and has done cases free for many Ogbona sons. He is the 4th Ogbona indigene to be called to the Nigerian Bar as a lawyer.
His hobby is watching football and watching natural habitats of animals to marvel at the wonder of God. He also loves traveling and knowing places hence he has travelled to 35 states except Bayelsa in Nigeria. He loves Arsenal because of their style of play and has visited Emirates stadium to watch a live match and for tour of the stadium.
He attended the Government College Ughelli then in Bendel state and now in Delta state and obtained his HSC (Higher school certificate) A level before entering to read Geography at the University of Ibadan. After his second year and at the prompting of John Ichue from Fugar, he left to start a degree in Law at the University of Lagos where he obtained the LLB, by 28th August, 1985 he was enrolled at the Supreme Court as a lawyer.
He served the NYSC, the one-year national service at Kaduna Polytechnic as a lecturer in law in three departments in the ND level. He started his private legal practice in Kano on the 6th September, 1986 after the one-year national service. He has spent 30 years of his 56 years on earth in KANO, with occasional visits to his Edo state of origin.
Felix is known to have come to the rescue of many undergraduates in the Universities and polytechnics with school fees and upkeep. He is looking forward to new opportunities to contribute to Ogbona community. He is an active member of Ogbona Imhakhena Union in Kano. He has been the chairman of Ogbona Asama Federated Union KANO branch for 5 years. And legal adviser to the National body some years back.
Felix has been in litigations in the high, appeal and Supreme courts. He has prosecuted or defended many elections petitions for members of the National and State Assembly as well as gubernatorial election. He specializes in mainly civil cases and has done cases free for many Ogbona sons. He is the 4th Ogbona indigene to be called to the Nigerian Bar as a lawyer.
His hobby is watching football and watching natural habitats of animals to marvel at the wonder of God. He also loves traveling and knowing places hence he has travelled to 35 states except Bayelsa in Nigeria. He loves Arsenal because of their style of play and has visited Emirates stadium to watch a live match and for tour of the stadium.
Mrs. Stella Omosibo Mode
Member
Mrs. Stella Omosibo Mode
Member
Mrs. Stella Omosibo Mode is a Registered/ Licensed Environmental Health Officer and currently a Deputy Director of Environmental Health in the Delta State Local Government Service. Mrs. Stella Omosibo Mode, nee Sado Eshiesimua of Ivhianaga; Okotor Quarters Ogbona was born on 6th August, 1966. She is married with four Children.
Schools attended and Qualifications:
i. Ogedegbe Primary School, Warri (Pry 1-2)
ii. Imhakhena Primary School 1, Ogbona Demonstration Primary School (Pry 3-6)1974 -1980.
2. St. Angela Girls Grammar School, Uzairue 1980-1984
3. Fugar Girls Secondary School, Fugar 1985-1986.
4. School of Health Technology Benin City 1987-1990
5. University of Nigeria, Nsukka 1997- 2001.
6. Qualifications: WASC; WAHEB Dip. Public Health & B.Sc. Health Education.
Offices held:
1. Financial Secretary - Warri Archdeaconry of the African Church;
2. Secretary, Women’s League of The Warri Archdeaconry of The African Church
3. Vice Chairperson, Environmental Health Officers Association of Nigeria, Women's Wing, Delta State Chapter.
4. Secretary - Ogbona Women’s Meeting, Warri Branch.
Schools attended and Qualifications:
i. Ogedegbe Primary School, Warri (Pry 1-2)
ii. Imhakhena Primary School 1, Ogbona Demonstration Primary School (Pry 3-6)1974 -1980.
2. St. Angela Girls Grammar School, Uzairue 1980-1984
3. Fugar Girls Secondary School, Fugar 1985-1986.
4. School of Health Technology Benin City 1987-1990
5. University of Nigeria, Nsukka 1997- 2001.
6. Qualifications: WASC; WAHEB Dip. Public Health & B.Sc. Health Education.
Offices held:
1. Financial Secretary - Warri Archdeaconry of the African Church;
2. Secretary, Women’s League of The Warri Archdeaconry of The African Church
3. Vice Chairperson, Environmental Health Officers Association of Nigeria, Women's Wing, Delta State Chapter.
4. Secretary - Ogbona Women’s Meeting, Warri Branch.
Bernard Kasim Ikhane
Member
Bernard Kasim Ikhane
Member
Bernard Kasim Ikhane was born to Chief Ikhane Yakubu (Alias GOWON) of Ivhiorevho Quarters and Mrs. Ikhane Lucy (Nee Ikhai) of Ivhiochie Quarters, all of Ogbona, present day Etsako Central LGA, Edo State, on 20th April 1966.
He attended the Catholic Primary School (Pry 1-2) (now Oboarekpe Primary School) Ogbona; Demonstration Primary School (Pry 3-4 (now Afowa Primary School) Uzairue; Abebe Primary School (Pry 5) Ugbekpe, Ekperi. He did his secondary education at Ayogwiri Grammar School, Ayogwiri Uzairue.
He obtained his NCE from Bendel State University (now Ambrose Ali University) Abraka Campus. He then proceeded to the University of Benin, Benin City, where he obtained his BA Ed in English/Literature and MA in English Language. He is currently working on his PhD Thesis with specialization in SEMIOLOGY at the University of Benin, Benin City. He works with the Post Primary Education Board (PPEB), Edo State, as an English Language tutor.
He is happily married to Mrs. Josephine Ikhane (Nee Edoro) and the marriage is blessed with three wonderful children; two girls (Ochuware and Esiro) and a boy (Oshiorenoya). His personal philosophy is encapsulated in the following Construct: EVEN THE SNAIL AT ITS SPEED IS RUNNING A RACE.
He attended the Catholic Primary School (Pry 1-2) (now Oboarekpe Primary School) Ogbona; Demonstration Primary School (Pry 3-4 (now Afowa Primary School) Uzairue; Abebe Primary School (Pry 5) Ugbekpe, Ekperi. He did his secondary education at Ayogwiri Grammar School, Ayogwiri Uzairue.
He obtained his NCE from Bendel State University (now Ambrose Ali University) Abraka Campus. He then proceeded to the University of Benin, Benin City, where he obtained his BA Ed in English/Literature and MA in English Language. He is currently working on his PhD Thesis with specialization in SEMIOLOGY at the University of Benin, Benin City. He works with the Post Primary Education Board (PPEB), Edo State, as an English Language tutor.
He is happily married to Mrs. Josephine Ikhane (Nee Edoro) and the marriage is blessed with three wonderful children; two girls (Ochuware and Esiro) and a boy (Oshiorenoya). His personal philosophy is encapsulated in the following Construct: EVEN THE SNAIL AT ITS SPEED IS RUNNING A RACE.