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EXECUTIVES
Gilbert Erelumhe Odior, FNAPE, CPG
President
Gilbert Erelumhe Odior, FNAPE, CPG
President
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.
Bernard Kasim Ikhane
Vice President
Bernard Kasim Ikhane
Vice President
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.
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.
Peter Aigba
Financial Secretary
Peter Aigba
Financial Secretary
Peter Aigba was born to the family of Raphael Idaye Aigba and Lucy Abamu Aigba (nee Okozi) and partly attended Arinze Primary School in Benin City and Imhakhena Primary school Ogbona. He Proceeded to St John's College Fugar and graduated in 1984. Following the seizure of 4 of 8 key subjects in WAEC and inability to raise funds to re-seat the exams, he ventured into farming and other menial jobs until 1988 when he received the favour of an uncle and enrolled as a full-time student of Our Lady of Fatima College Auchi and obtained his WASC in 1988. The expression of excellence in the result motivated the then Sole administrator to offer scholarship to the best three students which subsequently culminated into automatic employment for him at the then Etsako Local Government Council Auchi Bendel State in 1989. Under the same scholarship scheme, he was then trained by the council as a pharmacy - technician at the School of Health Technology in Benin City from 1990 -1992. At graduation, he practices at the various Health facilities; including, the health centres and maternity in Ogbona, Azukhala and Agenebode following the creation of Etsako East from Etsako Local Government Council
Full of passion for learning and ambition for a degree, was admitted at the Ambrose All University Ekpoma in 1994 and obtained (B.Eng. Hons) Mechanical engineering in 1999. Returned to Ambrose Alli University as graduate Assistant in Mechanical engineering dept. immediately after his NYSC at Mobil Producing Nigeria (MPN) as a training Reservoir Engineer in 2001. Barely a month later MPN came calling and also hired him as a Facilities Engineer (Contract Staff). This for him was a defining moment and had to painfully vacate the lecturing job and suspended his ongoing master’s degree programs at the University of Benin for greener pastures.
In 2004, He took the ExxonMobil qualifying test and was hire as Facilities /Process Engineer located in Eket Operation Area. In 2009, he was re-assigned as Machinery and Rotating equipment Engineer for the Erha FPSO Operated from Lagos. He was again reassigned as Snr Asset Reliability Engineer in 2012 providing technical support to the global Machinery team pool in Houston USA while being relocated back to Eket, in a role he has done till lately.
The die-hard quest for lecturing is still flowing in Peter's veins, so he has begun his Master’s degree in Financial Engineering at the WorldQuant University, Louisiana USA in fulfilment of this passion. Peter is also the immediate past National President of Ogbona Youth Forum (OYF). He is a registered member of the Nigerian Society of Engineers and the immediate past Technical Secretary of Eket Branch. He is also a registered member of the Council for the regulation of Engineering in Nigeria (COREN). He has also enjoyed membership of international organisation such as Society of Petroleum Engineers (SPE) as well as American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME)
Full of passion for learning and ambition for a degree, was admitted at the Ambrose All University Ekpoma in 1994 and obtained (B.Eng. Hons) Mechanical engineering in 1999. Returned to Ambrose Alli University as graduate Assistant in Mechanical engineering dept. immediately after his NYSC at Mobil Producing Nigeria (MPN) as a training Reservoir Engineer in 2001. Barely a month later MPN came calling and also hired him as a Facilities Engineer (Contract Staff). This for him was a defining moment and had to painfully vacate the lecturing job and suspended his ongoing master’s degree programs at the University of Benin for greener pastures.
In 2004, He took the ExxonMobil qualifying test and was hire as Facilities /Process Engineer located in Eket Operation Area. In 2009, he was re-assigned as Machinery and Rotating equipment Engineer for the Erha FPSO Operated from Lagos. He was again reassigned as Snr Asset Reliability Engineer in 2012 providing technical support to the global Machinery team pool in Houston USA while being relocated back to Eket, in a role he has done till lately.
The die-hard quest for lecturing is still flowing in Peter's veins, so he has begun his Master’s degree in Financial Engineering at the WorldQuant University, Louisiana USA in fulfilment of this passion. Peter is also the immediate past National President of Ogbona Youth Forum (OYF). He is a registered member of the Nigerian Society of Engineers and the immediate past Technical Secretary of Eket Branch. He is also a registered member of the Council for the regulation of Engineering in Nigeria (COREN). He has also enjoyed membership of international organisation such as Society of Petroleum Engineers (SPE) as well as American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME)
Philip Ayegbeni Ogedegbe
Treasurer
Philip Ayegbeni Ogedegbe
Treasurer
Philip Ayegbeni Ogedegbe was born 26th October, 1960 into the family of chief Lawrence Khaide Itsenegbemhe Ogedegbe of Ivhitse family and Mrs Cecilia Onoshioagbe Awe Ogedegbe nee Esighie Atogwe of Ivhiobore family both of Ivhiochie quarter of Ogbona now Etsako central Local Government Area, Edo state. He attended Imhakhena primary school Ogbona from 1970 to 1975 and Auchi Teacher's college, Auchi where he obtained TC 11 certificate from 1975 to 1980. He is of the 1977 Eghietsemhe Age group.
He was posted to Echeadakwi Primary School Imiegbai North Ibie as a classroom teacher. He obtained Registered Nurse certificate from the University of Benin Teaching Hospital, Benin City from 1983 to 1986. He reported back to the ministry of Education at Auchi having enjoyed study leave without pay and was re-assigned to Iyuku Primary School and then Jagbe and Imhakhena Primary Schools between 1989 and 1993. He worked as industrial nurse with Daewoo Nig. Limited, Warri, and Kings Clinic Warri from 1993 to 1994. He left to join Conoil Producing Limited from May 1994 till date as nurse and safety officer.
He is happily married to Mrs Patience Ogedegbe nee Ojiakpa Momodu Idode and the marriage is blessed with 4 children
He was posted to Echeadakwi Primary School Imiegbai North Ibie as a classroom teacher. He obtained Registered Nurse certificate from the University of Benin Teaching Hospital, Benin City from 1983 to 1986. He reported back to the ministry of Education at Auchi having enjoyed study leave without pay and was re-assigned to Iyuku Primary School and then Jagbe and Imhakhena Primary Schools between 1989 and 1993. He worked as industrial nurse with Daewoo Nig. Limited, Warri, and Kings Clinic Warri from 1993 to 1994. He left to join Conoil Producing Limited from May 1994 till date as nurse and safety officer.
He is happily married to Mrs Patience Ogedegbe nee Ojiakpa Momodu Idode and the marriage is blessed with 4 children
Philip Oshiokpekhai Orbih
Legal Adviser
Philip Oshiokpekhai Orbih
Legal Adviser
Philip Oshiokpekhai Orbih was born into the family of Chief Jacob Orbih and Mrs. Juliana Orbih (nee Ikhane) on the 17th of November 1972.
He had his early primary education at Azama Primary School Jattu, Uzairue. After, a brief (2 years) time at Ogbona Community Secondary School he moved to St Johns College Fugar where graduated in 1988. In 1987 Philip Oshiokpekhai Orbih was initiated into the age grade as the Chairman of Umokhomhe Age Group Ogbona.
Philip Orbih studied Law at Edo State University Ekpoma, graduated with a Bachelor of Law (LL.B) 1996 and Barrister of Law (BL.) from the Nigerian Law School in 1999.
He had his early law practice in the law firms of Yemi Akerele & Co, Festus Keyamo Chambers, Jimoh Ibrahim & Co all in Lagos, Nigeria. In 2002 he joined Daar Communications Ltd as a Legal Officer. In Daar Communications, Mr. Orbih initiated the first Legal Enlightenment Programme on Television in Nigeria called "LEGALSCOPE". He produced and presented the programme for 10 years.
He was also the National Coordinator for the Nigeria Elections Debate Group (NEDG) for the 2011 Nigerian Presidential Elections.
In 2012 Philip O. Orbih joined Lonestar Drilling Nigeria Limited as Company Secretary/ Legal Adviser. In 2014 he resigned his appointment with Lonestar Drilling.
Philip Oshiokpekhai Orbih is currently a student at the New York Board of Law Examiners, a writer for Guardian News USA, Houston USA, and a Development Consultant.
Philip Orbih studied Law at Edo State University Ekpoma, graduated with a Bachelor of Law (LL.B) 1996 and Barrister of Law (BL.) from the Nigerian Law School in 1999.
He had his early law practice in the law firms of Yemi Akerele & Co, Festus Keyamo Chambers, Jimoh Ibrahim & Co all in Lagos, Nigeria. In 2002 he joined Daar Communications Ltd as a Legal Officer. In Daar Communications, Mr. Orbih initiated the first Legal Enlightenment Programme on Television in Nigeria called "LEGALSCOPE". He produced and presented the programme for 10 years.
He was also the National Coordinator for the Nigeria Elections Debate Group (NEDG) for the 2011 Nigerian Presidential Elections.
In 2012 Philip O. Orbih joined Lonestar Drilling Nigeria Limited as Company Secretary/ Legal Adviser. In 2014 he resigned his appointment with Lonestar Drilling.
Philip Oshiokpekhai Orbih is currently a student at the New York Board of Law Examiners, a writer for Guardian News USA, Houston USA, and a Development Consultant.
Taye Odior Anavhe
Public Relations Officer
Taye Odior Anavhe
Public Relations Officer
Born a posthumous child on the 21st of June, 1970, to the family of Daniel Abu Anavhe and Veronica Anavhe (nee Okomilo), Taye Odior Anavhe attended International Nurture Research Institute (INRI), Ibadan, Methodist Primary School, Ibadan, Ogbona Community Secondary School, Ogbona, Ambrose Ali University, Ekpoma (B.A., English Language & Lit), National University, Los Angeles (M.SC., Education), National University, Los Angeles (M.A. Educational Administrative Services).
Anavhe is an educational specialist with the Los Angeles County Office of Education.
He has co-authored and edited an anthology of poems, awakening the Troubadours (2002).
Anavhe is an educational specialist with the Los Angeles County Office of Education.
He has co-authored and edited an anthology of poems, awakening the Troubadours (2002).
Bar. John Omoarebu Kemhi
Assistant Secretary-General
Bar. John Omoarebu Kemhi
Assistant Secretary-General
Born into the family of the late Chief James M. K. Obeakemhe of Ivhiosanu kindred of Ivhiochie quarters and Mrs. Alice Obeakemhe (Nee Ikhiagwa) of Ivhiorevho quarters both of Ogbona on the 11th day of May, 1978 at the University College Hospital (UCH), Ibadan, Oyo State, John came into the world as the sixth child of his parents. He started his primary education at the then Imhakhena Primary School (now Oboarekpe Primary School), Ogbona in 1985. He later attended Ogbona Community Secondary School from 1991 to 1993 and Our Lady of Fatima College, Auchi from 1993 to 1996 where he emerged as one of the best students during the West African Examinations Council Exams (WAEC) of the school.
Between 1998 and the year 2000, John was employed as administrative officer and later manager of the Lagos, Abeokuta and Ijebu-Ode offices of J.A. Balogun & Co, a thriving business organisation owned by the renowned Jimoh Balogun of Ijebuland, Ogun State.
John later attended Ambrose Alli University, Ekpoma where he obtained an Executive Diploma in Criminology (EDCR), Bachelors of Law (LL.B) before proceeding to the Nigerian Law School, Lagos. He was called to the Nigerian Bar on 23rd May 2008. He is currently a Postgraduate student at the University of Lagos, Nigeria where he is pursuing a Master Degree of Law program.
He is an experienced draftsman and versatile lawyer whose expertise covers a wide spectrum of Corporate, Labour, Energy Resources, Immigration and Property Law. His profound knowledge and mastery of Immigration, Nationality, Property and Corporate Commercial Law has made him successful in pioneering innovation in the legal profession. He’s a member of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) and the International Bar Association (IBA). Having worked in an international organisation and two law firms, John pioneered Karis Legal Practitioners in 2012 where he works till date. He is also a prolific writer, with several publications in numerous national dailies, blogs, websites and magazines to his credit. He is a Christian and has held various leadership positions in Believers’ Loveworld aka Christ Embassy from his university days till date. He is married and blessed with lovely kids.
Between 1998 and the year 2000, John was employed as administrative officer and later manager of the Lagos, Abeokuta and Ijebu-Ode offices of J.A. Balogun & Co, a thriving business organisation owned by the renowned Jimoh Balogun of Ijebuland, Ogun State.
John later attended Ambrose Alli University, Ekpoma where he obtained an Executive Diploma in Criminology (EDCR), Bachelors of Law (LL.B) before proceeding to the Nigerian Law School, Lagos. He was called to the Nigerian Bar on 23rd May 2008. He is currently a Postgraduate student at the University of Lagos, Nigeria where he is pursuing a Master Degree of Law program.
He is an experienced draftsman and versatile lawyer whose expertise covers a wide spectrum of Corporate, Labour, Energy Resources, Immigration and Property Law. His profound knowledge and mastery of Immigration, Nationality, Property and Corporate Commercial Law has made him successful in pioneering innovation in the legal profession. He’s a member of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) and the International Bar Association (IBA). Having worked in an international organisation and two law firms, John pioneered Karis Legal Practitioners in 2012 where he works till date. He is also a prolific writer, with several publications in numerous national dailies, blogs, websites and magazines to his credit. He is a Christian and has held various leadership positions in Believers’ Loveworld aka Christ Embassy from his university days till date. He is married and blessed with lovely kids.
Patricia Modupe Uwaiyo Orbih
Ex Officio
Patricia Modupe Uwaiyo Orbih
Ex Officio
Patricia Modupe Uwaiyo Orbih was born on 25th June at Auchi in Etsako West Local Government Area, Edo State, to the family of Chief M.C.K Orbih. Patricia Dupe Orbih attended Akpekpe Modern Primary School Auchi, St James' Grammar School Afuze, Auchi Teacher’s College Auchi, College of Agriculture Iguoriakhi (OND Agricultural Science). Lewisham College (NEBS & ODM in Management studies, Greenwich University (B.A. Management Studies), Greenwich University (M.A Management Studies). Morley College Introduction to Fashion (FE Level 3), London College of Fashion, Cert (Dip) Fashion Styling and Production
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