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Profiles of Ogbona men and women

A JOSEPH AKHANIAMHE ANAWEOKHAI, 1906 -1973 , THE FATHER I NEVER KNEW.

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50 YEARS IN MIND PA JOSEPH AKHANIAMHE ANAWEOKHAI, 1906 -1973 , THE FATHER I NEVER KNEW. 24th July ,1973, will remain a red-letter day in the annals of my existence as my father, Pa Joseph Akhanimhe Anaweokhai boarded the celestial plane to live among saints. For many years, I struggled without retrain ,dug deep into the reveries of my inner being, plied ceaselessly through the recesses of my mental hub, stretched the elasticity of memory boundary, all to catch a glimpse of his face, much as I strained my tiny earlobes daily ,hoping to be jarred by his guttural voice, cleared my mind of cobwebs in readiness for fatherly admonitions ,waited eagerly to fall into his warm embrace with my school report card and to have my frayed nerved soothed by his coaxing fatherly counsel, of course, all to no avail. Yes, exercises in futility cum childish fantasies they were. The reality is that he is no more and painfully so, I have since learnt to live with that stark reality. That is not to say it was easy. It was by no means an easy task. Whenever we thumbed one another as children, some threatened to report me to their fathers. Did I have anyone to report to? Yes, my mother. However, such reiteration bred a bigger problem for me altogether. Namely, my father’s name became totally erased from my nomenclature and got replaced with my mothers’, ODIOR ABIKE before my peers. No peer of mine knew my father’s name. My surname, Anaweokhai, did not help matters as it completely obliterated my his name from the equation. Humanly speaking, is there any height in life I could have attained but for his early exit? The answer is capital NO. I told a group of friends sometimes ago with deep sense of responsibility that I owe my “success” in life to three factors: The grace of God, solid family background and a God fearing/supportive wife. Pa Joseph Akhaniamhe Anaweokhai was a visionary father per excellence who saw beyond the limiting scope of his immediate environment. Very early in life, he migrated from his agrarian community of Ogbona to the commercial city of Onitsha to ply his trade in commodities and to a great extent, accumulated both fortune and fame .He became a rally point to his immediate and extended friends and family members. He also broadened his horizon beyond trading by keying into adult education, spurred by Onitsha market literature, and became literate enough to read and write, a no mean feat in the 1950s and 60s. Apart from helping to support his sibling’s children in their life endeavors, he ensured his children, Chief Vital Anaweokhai and Pst Mrs Julie Inu Umoru were exposed to western education very early in their formative years too. A life transforming investments whose benefits rubbed off on the younger ones later in life in no small measures. Pa Joseph was a none conformist and disdainful iconoclast to the core. While girls were mostly seen as mere chattels and objects for producing children and as such ,undeserving of being wasted scarce resources on, Pa Joseph unapologetically broke with tradition and sent her only daughter ,Pst. Mrs Julie Inu Umoru to school in the 1940s. Another lifetime investment that completely changed the family narratives. In a nutshell, Pa Joseph’s foresight had a trickledown effect from Chief Vital Anaweokhai to my twin brother and I, the last born. If I didn’t have to struggle to pay my way through schools, from secondary school to post graduate studies levels ,it was because of the above foundation. If I made quick progress in business ,without any form of equivocation, it was strictly because of the said investment. On the appreciative page of my Ist degree Project,I did write MY JOURNEY THROUGH THE IVORY TOWER LIKE THE FRESH NEEDLE THROUGH A PIECE OF CLOTH WAS SO BECAUSE MY ELDER BROTHER,SIR ROMANUS AND HIS WIFE ,LADY AGNES ANAWEOKHAI SAID SO. If Sir Romanus saw farther than most men in all spheres of life, it is by standing on the shoulder of Pst.Mrs Julie Inu Umoru and if Pst Mrs Julie Inu Umoru was able to raise her younger ones ,it was on the basis of the sacrifice Chief Vital Anaweokhai made to see her through school. Dad, wherever you may be, I feel proud to have come into this world through your loins. If I have to come back to this world again and I am given a choice in the matter, I won’t hesitate a hoot to come here through your loins and of course ,to leverage your good legacy. Eramhe No’khai ,the family has expanded beyond what you would have imaged and blessed with good health ,long life and all round blessings. Your first son, Chief Vital will be 88 years old in October. A lot of grandchildren and great-grandchildren have been added to the family. Your only daughter, Pst.Mrs Julie inu Umoru is now a great grand mother, thus extending the bloodline. Sir Romanus ,Adolphus ,Omo and my humble self, have lived a humble and peaceful lives devoid of criminality. The seed of Christianity planted in the family by your elder brother,Pa Cletus Eshiemhomo Anaweokhai has grown to produce Rev .Father and Pastors. Your venture into business in the early 30s has snowballed into limited liability companies. Writing this piece without your attached picture is one of the most hallowing and disappointing experiences I have had in recent times. The stories are the same. ”When I relocated to my new place, I misplaced them” .The good thing is that all the sources have promised to swing into action and make them available in next to no distant time. Continue to rest in peace, Dad. We miss you daily. John Odior Anaweokhai ( Your Grown Banana Sucker)

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Biography of Asapokhai Umayo Christopher of Ivhiorewoh quarters, Ogbona

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Mr. Asapokhai Umayo Christopher of Ivhiorewoh quarters, Ogbona, Etsako Centra, Edo State. He was born to the family of Late Mr. & Mrs. Enekhume Anthony on the 7th day of May 1951 in Kano State, Nigeria. Mr. Christopher Umayo Asapokhai was the 1st of 7children in a monogamous family. He had his primary education in Kano State and proceeded to St. John’s Grammar School Fugar in Edo State where he sat for his West Africa School Leaving Certificate in the year 1971. He was a well known sports man playing in their basketball team at the time and representing the then Bendel State at State and National tournaments. The famous Hakeem Olajuwon picked interest in basketball while watching Mr. Christopher Asapokhai and his team train back then in Kano State. Sadly, a knee injury brought his sports career to an abrupt end. Mr. Christopher Umayo Asapokhai due to his interest in nursing, wrote the nursing entrance exam and gained admission into the then Bendel State School of Nursing Benin in the year 1975 and completed his training in the year 1977 were he emerged as the best Practical nurse of the year. Mr. Christopher Umayo Asapokhai got employment with the Health Management board, Auchi as a staff nurse in the year 1978. There he got steady promotion until he was transferred to the General Hospital, Obiaruku were he stood out amongst his colleagues. On the the 3rd day of June 1983, he resigned from his job with the State Government after he got employment with the then prestigious Delta Steel Company, Ovwian -Aladja, Delta State. He worked with dedication in the company for 20 years. In 2003 he joined Chevron Nigeria Limited as a contract nurse and retired at 60yrs in the year 2011. Even though he was retired, he was not tired following his workaholic nature. Due to his vast wealth of knowledge, he got employed at Lily Hospital, Warri where he worked in various capacities. He was the head of Trainings at Lily Hospital, Warri till his demise. Uncle Chris as he was fondly called by colleagues and friends was also a registered BLS and ACLS with the American Heart Association. As a Nurse he was so caring, he was more of a friend to his patients than a nurse. He was a mentor to numerous nurses whom he impacted with his knowledge and experience. He was always putting smiles on their faces. To his Colleagues he was more of a brother and a friend, there was never a dull moment with him. Mr. Christopher Umayo Asapokhai found the Lord in the 90s and he remained steadfast in the faith, he practiced his faith at home, work place and the community at large. He was a dedicated member of The Masters Place International Church. Mr Christopher Umayo Asapokhai was happily married to Mary Asapokhai who is also a Nurse by training and they are blessed with four married children and 9 grandchildren to the glory of God. We celebrate you our dear father, father in law, grand father, brother, uncle, friend and adviser. You have left your foot prints in the sand of time and we salute your exemplary Morals. We give thanks to the almighty God for a life which was well spent. Continue to rest in the bosom of Lord. Goodnight!!

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Biography of Chief Peter Daniel Okhuemoi

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Biography of Chief Peter Daniel Okhuemoi Chief Peter Daniel Okhuemoi was born on the 29th of June 1949 to Late Pa Azonoboh Okhuemoi and Late Mrs. Asonikpe Okhuemoi (nee Enamhino) at Ogbona in present day Etsako Central Local Government Area, Edo State. That he was destined for a life that would raise him above the general rural existence that was obtainable in his day, and propel him into a world of greatness and exposure was evident in the zeal exhibited by those around him in ensuring that he had a good education. At the age of 7 years, he was taken by his brother, Musa Ainakhu to Ibadan where he began his primary education at St. Brigid’s Catholic Primary School, Mokola, Ibadan in 1959. In 1969, he proceeded to the newly founded St. John’s College Fugar alongside the likes of Patrick Imohede, Aleoghena Festus and Patrick Idegbo Umogbai and others. They constituted the pioneer set of that prestigious institution. On completion of his WASC, he went to Holy Trinity Grammar School, Sabongida-Ora for his HSC where he was an outstanding student, and this was reflected in his receiving the John F. Kennedy scholarship award for English. He was given employment on the completion of his HSC as a classroom teacher at Momodu College, Agbede. It was there he met Rabi Okhuemoi (Nee Tokurah) who became his wife of 32 years. Peter Okhuemoi taught in that institution for two years before he was admitted into the University of Ife (Now Obafemi Awolowo University) to study English. He graduated from that college with the 1973 set which included others like Greg Enegwea, Barr. Ekhasemomhe, and Dr. Dennis Itsuokor. He proceeded to his area of primary assignment,(NYSC),  Mbaise in the then East Central State (today’s Imo State) in the same year as one of the pioneer corps members. On completion of his service, he started his working career as a graduate with Federal Government College Port-Harcourt as an English Teacher in 1974. In March 1978, he joined the then National Oil and Chemical Marketing Company (now Conoil) where he spent the rest of his employed life. Peter’s 21 years at National Oil saw him traversing the length and breadth of this country, meeting with various personalities across different tribes. Among the colleagues he worked with at National Oil was Abiola Ajimobi who later became a Senator and Governor, and Rt. Hon Chibudom Nwuche who became Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives. This period also saw him moving across positions in the company that easily attest to his being one of the best in the field of retail marketing. Some of the positions and their locations include: C & I Sales Rep  – Head Office ‘78 General Sales Rep – Port-Harcourt & Calabar ‘79 Domestic Construction C & I Rep – Ibadan ‘80 Senior General Rep – Jos, Gombe, Bauchi, Gongola ‘85 Senior General Rep (Ret, S & D Analyst) – Lagos ‘87 Bunkers & Export Superintendent – Warri ‘90 Bunkers & Export Superintendent (Port-Harcourt, Calabar, Warri) – ‘Port-Harcourt ‘93 Retail Planning & Devt. Manager – Head Office ‘93 Retail Sales Supt. Kaduna – Kaduna ‘95 Head, Shell Business East – Port-Harcourt ‘97 He undertook many training courses while with the company. He retired meritoriously in 1999 after 21 glorious years into private business as Managing director of Pamoks Ventures Ltd. Peter Okhuemoi was passionate and committed to people and service. He trained and financed many men and women through various levels of education. These included but were not limited to relatives, friends, children of neighbors, fellow staff, etc. He was never biased, prejudiced or selective in those he helped. His colleagues in the office always remembered him as a humorous, lively and open-hearted friend and boss. There was never a dull moment with Peter. His principle in service was ‘to live a name and goodwill that his children would live to enjoy and be proud of’. Chief Peter Okhuemoi received recognition and honour from various bodies and groups. He was active in his life-time as an alumnus of his Alma-mata St. John’s College Fugar. He founded and served as the President of the Warri Branch of the Old Boys Association. Chief Peter Okhuemoi played a major role in the establishment of Ogbona Grammar School and for several years financed projects in the school, in addition to sponsoring many indigent children. He was at a time Chairman of the Parents Teachers Association. He was also the Patron, Avianwu United Club of Nigeria Patron, Standard Youth Club of Nigeria Patron, Elite Women Social Club of Etsako The Anawi Utsabeghie of Eghietsemhe Age Group of Avianwu, among so many others. In 1996, in recognition of his immense contributions to the development and progress of his community, he was honoured with the chieftaincy title of ‘Apeakhuye of Avianwu’ by HRH Chief Aliu Oboarekpe, The Oghieanvianwu. Many will live to remember Peter Okhuemoi for touching their lives in so many different ways. Peter Okhuemoi loved sports and participated actively in his lifetime. He was the pioneer volleyball and basketball captain of the St. John’s College team while there. At Holy Trinity Grammar School Sabongida-Ora, he ran long distance races with the likes of Sir. Chief O.F Eboirenme, a past rector of Auchi Polytechnic. In the prestigious Grier Cup Competition, he came 2nd in the Mile Race. During the Founders’ Day meet in 1967, he came 1st in the 3-legged race, 2nd in the Javelin event, and 2nd in the Mile race. His love for sports development in schools saw him at various times donate sports materials to Ogbona Grammar School. In his later years on earth, he was an ardent lover of football and boxing. His library of past football matches and boxing fights on video will make any sports enthusiast green with envy. Chief Peter Daniel Okhuemoi was a great father and husband who raised his five biological children to understand the value of a good education, and taught them never to expect handouts from

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Biography of Dr. Jerome Atsenokhai Umole

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Dr.Jerome Atsenokhai Umole Dr. Jerome Atsenokhai Umole began life’s journey on the 3rd of March, 1946. Born as the first son (second child) to Pa Momoh Umole and Ma Esther Adi Umole (both now late) in Ogbona Town, Etsako Central Local Government Area of Edo State, he began his primary school education at the age of 6 years at Etsako District Council Primary School (EDC) now Imhakhena primary school, Ogbona in 1952. He proceeded and graduated from modern school in 1961. Thirsty for education, Joe as he is fondly called enrolled at the Prince College, Onitsha in 1965 but was forced by the Nigerian Civil war to abandon his education and return home to Midwestern Nigeria. Here however, his pursuit for self-enlightenment and self-discovery propelled him to apply for the much sought after Midwestern Government Scholarship. Not surprising, he got the scholarship on merit after a rigorous examination and interview. It was therefore on the broad shoulders of Government that he completed his secondary school education at the prestigious Essi College in 1969. With his excellent golden result in his hands and the world at his feet, Papingo as soccer lovers in the old Midwest called him, was short listed by Barclays Bank DCO for immediate employment. Once again fortune smiled on his hard work as he sat and passed the highly competitive examination with flying colors and became one of the elite few Nigerians in those days to carry the banner of the bank. There he worked and climbed the upward ladder of the bank, until 1975 when in patriotic zeal, he transferred his services to the New Nigerian Bank Ltd. He rose to become one of the youngest managers in the history of the Bank in 1985. Paulosa Nigeria Limited was his next station after he left the fast paced banking sector in 1989. Quickly he became Vice-president/Regional Manager (North) but once again the desire to create a niche for himself propelled him to resign his services from the company. He then birthed the following companies: JerryGold Nigeria Limited Adi Publishers Silverpoint International Services Ltd JerryBest Suites Ltd Qualifications WASC AIB MSc, University of Ibadan PhD (Econs) Somerset University, UK Publications Banking and Monetary Systems in Nigeria The Language of Money JerryGold “My Memoirs” at 60 The Nigerian Budget Challenges (ongoing) Married Life Elder Umole is happily married to his heartthrob of 45 years Deaconess Comfort Omosigho Umole (Née Aghedo) and together they are blessed with children and nine grand children Social Life Pioneer Chairman, Abuja Bankers Club Secretary, Benin City Bankers Club General Secretary, Senior Staff Association of New Nigerian Bank Ltd President 1991/1992, Rotary Club of Abuja Vice President (Publicity), Abuja Chambers of Commerce, Agriculture, Mines & Industry Vice Chairman/Trustee, Abuja Children’s Home Elder Umole or JerryGold as business associates love to call him, loves and plays football, hates tobacco and alcohol in any form, avoids loose talkers and covenant breakers, celebrates hard work and friendships. Unashamed of his faith, Elder Umole is saved, Holy Ghost filled with evidence of speaking in tongues and a husband of one wife. Ordained by the late Archbishop Benson Idahosa, Elder Umole believes that every man has one life to be lived for God and humanity. Well written. He did his PGD in University of Lagos in 1981/1982 academic season. He was the pioneer Manager of New Nigerian Bank in Abuja when Abuja was just Wuse and Festival Road and Agura Hotel the most prestigious hotel. He lived in Bendel Estate in Warri and had a white Vespa with the motto written on it “Who is your class Mate” I remember vividly in our holiday with him in Warri, he carried Gilbert Odior, Clement Umole and myself on the Vespa to a Cinema. Adieu A Handsome and jolly Uncle Dr Joe E. A. UMOLE. LIFE AND TIME OF A LEGEND Elder Dr.Jerome Atsenokhai Umole (Alias Jerry Gold) Dr. Jerome Atsenokhai Umole began life’s journey on the 3rd of March, 1946. Born as the first son (second child) to Pa Momoh Umole and Ma Esther Adi Umole (both now late) in Ogbona Town, Etsako Central Local Government Area of Edo State, he began his primary school education at the age of 6 years at Etsako District Council Primary School (EDC) now Imhakhena primary school, Ogbona in 1952. He proceeded and graduated from modern school in 1961. Thirsty for education, Joe as he was fondly called enrolled at the Prince College, Onitsha in 1965 but was forced by the Nigerian Civil war to abandon his education and returned home to Midwestern Nigeria. Here however, his pursuit for self-enlightenment and self-discovery propelled him to apply for the much sought after Midwestern Government Scholarship. Not surprising, he got the scholarship on merit after a rigorous examination and interview. It was therefore on the broad shoulders of Government that he completed his secondary school education at the prestigious Essi College in 1969. With his excellent golden result in his hands and the world at his feet, Papingo as soccer lovers in the old Midwest called him, was short listed by Barclays Bank DCO for immediate employment. Once again fortune smiled on his hard work as he sat and passed the highly competitive examination with flying colors and became one of the elite few Nigerians in those days to carry the banner of the bank. There he worked and climbed the upward ladder of the bank, until 1975 when in patriotic zeal, he transferred his services to the New Nigerian Bank Ltd. He rose to become one of the youngest managers in the history of the Bank in 1985. Paulosa Nigeria Limited was his next station after he left the fast paced banking sector in 1989. Quickly he became Vice-president/Regional Manager (North) but once again the desire to create a niche for himself propelled him to resign his services from the company. He then birthed the following companies: JerryGold Nigeria Limited Adi Publishers Silverpoint International Services Ltd JerryBest Suites Ltd Qualifications WASC AIB MSc, University

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Thaddeus (Gagasco) Anabor becomes Principal, Ogbona Secondary School, Ogbona

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Thaddeus (Gagasco) Anabor becomes Principal, Ogbona Secondary School, Ogbona Ogbona Secondary School was one of the projects solely conceived, funded and established by Ogbona Imhakhena Federated Union. The School started out with the name; Ogbona Community Secondary School, but later, the word, community, was dropped. The School is now referred to as Ogbona Secondary School, Ogbona, Etsako Central Local Government Area, Edo State, Nigeria. The School was opened on 10th October,1980 with Mr. C. O Aikeremiokhai as its Pioneer Principal, and   E.M. Aleobua as the Vice Principal. Forty (40) years later, Ogbona Secondary School, Ogbona is having its first Ogbona indigene as the School Principal:  Thaddeus Gagasco Anabor, Alias Gagasco. He resumed on February 17, 2020 after the retirement of Mr. Tony Abu as principal. Ogbona Elites Forum wishes Thaddeus Anabor a successful and progressive tenure in the school. We will being praying for him as we continue to support the school and the community. Profile of Thaddeus Anabor Principal, Ogbona Secondary School, Ogbona Name: Thaddeus Maurice Osikemekhai Anabor (Aka Gagasco) Family: Chief John Ikuku Anabor Mother: Mrs. Fatima Juliana Anabor (Nee orbih) DoB: 4 January, 1962 Schools Attended Imhakhena Primary School, Ogbona 1968 -1975 Our Lady of Fatima College, Auchi 1975 – 1981 Auchi Polytechnic, Auchi 1984- 1987 University of Nigeria Nsukka 1990 – 1995 Qualifications: NCE 1987 and B. ED (Business Education) 1995 Work experience Weppa Secondary School, Weppa 1988 – 1996 Apana Mixed Secondary School, Apana, Vice principal, 1996 – 2009 South Ibie Secondary School, Iyakpi, 2009 – 2010 Evhotubu Senior Secondary School, Benin City 2010 – 2011 Ughiole Senior Secondary School, Ayuele 2011 – 2012 Uralo Senior Secondary School, Iraokhor, Vice Principal, 2012 – 2017 Iviukwe Junior Secondary School, Iviukwe, Principal, 2017 – 2019 Iviukwe Senior Secondary School, Iviukwe, Principal, 2019 – 2020 Ogbona Senior Secondary School, Ogbona, Principal, Feb 17, 2020 Thaddeus is married to Mrs Veronica Anabor since 1992 and they are blessed with 4 children

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Adams Trueman Ogbona Soccer Academy

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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 Yusuf, from the Oba Yusuf Royal family Agbede and Mrs. Baiketu Musa, also from Agbede Etsako West L. G. A. His late father lived in Ogbona in the mid/ late forties. Came into Ogbona with the first head master and was a good childhood friend of late chief M. C. K. Orbih and the former commissioner of police, Chief J. Oshiomhogho. Mr. Abdul Adamu Yusuf nick name was Barbarossa. He served in the Nigerian Army from 1957 and retired in 1979. Schools attended: Army Children School New Cantonments C. Kaduna. Rimi college Ungwarimi Kaduna. Government College Kaduna. College of Applied Business studies Kaduna Polytechnic Kaduna. Diploma in Theology. Northern Nigerian Bible School, Saminaka Kaduna. Certificate. From Project Philip Missions U.S.A. Diploma. Clinical Pastoral counselling. Radio School of the Bible. Via- Correspondence. Certificate. Advance Leadership Training course. Haggai Institute. U. S. A. Ex-professional footballer, with Azecole Division 3, Federal Republic du Benin, Fc. Lyon’s France. He is an Oriented Engineer. Social worker, Author, Entrepreneur, Preacher, Missionary and Teacher. Married to Evangelist, Joyce Itsoya Trueman. The daughter of Hajiah Muniretu Anetekhai of Okotor quarters Ogbona. The marriage took place on June 26. 2010 at The Gospel Ministries International Ogbona. They are blessed with Three wonderful kids. Annabelle Onotse Trueman. Aaron Oghie Trueman and Adriel Oshiokhayemene Trueman. He is the second non-indigenous resident minister at Ogbona after serving 16 years and counting, but have enjoyed the sweet privilege of being member of this great land by marriage. The Ogbona of my late father’s tales was of a people geographical and strategically positioned by heaven in Avhianwu clan and Etsako land to provide exemplary leadership, and traditional guidance. Adams is also serving exco in the Ogbona chapter of Etsako Central and Edo North CAN {Christian Association of Nigeria}. And also, an executive member of NAPS {Nigeria Association of Private School Owner’s) and now arson. All private school owners of Nigeria Edo North Etsako central chapter. Contributions to Ogbona community Have been privileged to single handedly champion the course of building descent place of worship for God’s people. And have also served as vice principal Monica group of schools. Iraokhor. Heritage Standard school, Ogbona and Blessed Sylatral group schools Fugar. He is the proprietor of the Gospel mission academy Okotor quarters, Ogbona. The only private school college left. Director at A/T Ogbona soccer academy and have via my defunct foundation aided young people to realised their academic dreams and also supported them financially to achieve their various trade establishments. He participates fully in the annual Ogbona Liberation program. Being among the very first group of ministers of the Gospel to anchor the first program. After 16 years I don’t see myself or children having any other home than Ogbona and I have a lot of great plans for the community which I am working on. I intend to open an orphanage soon and also a clinic. And the legacy I wish to be remembered for is youth empowerment and catalyst for community development. Well my football nick name was Dino. And I speak more of Hausa, English and French, just really began to catch up with my Etsako tongue. I got converted to Christianity on the 6th Of April 1999 at Pillar of Truth Church Rukuba road Jos, Plateau state. Adams Trueman Ogbona Soccer Academy A/T Ogbona soccer academy was inaugurated on the 27th of June, 2015 by Apostle Adams Abdulmuhamin Trueman, the resident, presiding pastor of The Gospel Ministries International Ogbona branch.  Apostle Adams Trueman is a Muslim pro stylite and an ex professional. The main aim of A/T, is to harness young talents, curb criminality and engage the youths in a global business that requires them putting off violence and to become; disciplined, dedicated and determined to succeed. We are the current defending champions in Etsako land, haven won the prestigious Akpogu cup. Hosted by Hon. John Akhigbe. Also, we have participated in the annual Mike Okhai Akhigbe cup, Edo state, non-division league one competition, Ambrose Ali annual memorial cup competition, Pastor Azeme Azena cup competition, Fan’s competition and we hosted our own competition in Ogbona and won. 3 of our boys have successfully obtained the international passport and would have traveled out last December but for financial reasons. We train Monday’s to Friday’s then attend class on Saturdays. For now, we sponsor ourselves by tasking and other means and we must not forget to announce our gratitude to his Royal Majesty High Chief Jackson Etokhana for supporting us with his bus throughout our journeys for the State league. And his Royal Highness Chief Williams Uloko Idode for his continual support. The academy is divided into four. A team. Our first eleven best players and substitutes. B. Alternative players. Feda team. Under 13-16. Female team. Made up of just girls from Ogbona and Iraokhor. Most of all team’s members are from Ogbona. We were also able to secure the Ogbona community Senior Secondary School field for our training ground with the help of chief Akpaibor and Mr. Julius Amhanesi. After obtaining a letter from the Edo state football Association which we are affiliated and also to the Edo state coaches’ association Edo north Auchi chapter.  

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Profiles of Ogbona Prominent Persons

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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 state. She is a mother, a teacher, a preacher of the gospel of Jesus Christ. Ogieavianwu gave her a chieftaincy title in 1995 as the UFIOLE of Avianwu as mark of her contribution to Ogbona. Sister Julie, Auntie Julie and Pastor Julie, is a sister and a friend for life. She is one of the early women elites from Ogbona. She always happy for you and your family all the time and also available to help the community anytime. Thank you for your support to our community, care and prayers over the years. A fair skinned baby was born at the crack of dawn 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. That baby was named Juliana Omonemi. 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. She later went on to Teachers training college in Warri and then went on to complete her Grade 2 in 1966. She later went on to Nigeria College of education, Abraka and bagged an NCE in 1978 and immediately went on to do her NYSC (National Youth Service). 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 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. Juliana is blessed with 2 children, and 6 Grandchildren.  She is also very blessed with many godchildren and spiritual children. 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 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.   Profile of Mrs. Theresa Ekamhefa Abu Mrs. Abu Theresa Ekamhefa was born on 17th March, 1952, her parents are late pa Luke Amiekhamhe, who was the head Christian of Ogbona and Cecelia Amiekhamhe, Attended Saint John primary school, Ogbona and later continued in Lagos  where she obtained primary 6 certificate , married to late Isaac Abu in 1968, was enlisted into the Nigeria police force in March 1978 in Lagos, and rose to the rank of an inspector and later posted to Edo state in 1991 where she worked at the Police Training School and in the Police officers Mess and finally retired successfully in 2012 without blemish after 35yrs. To God be the glory. She lives in Benin City In a male dominated profession she was able to rise to the position of a police inspector. Meet this woman with a great smile and that radiates an atmosphere of love anytime you meet her.     The Profile of Mary Omosike Charles Anwaosi Her names are Mary Omosike Charles Anwaosi, born to the family of Lucy and Charles Anwaosi from Ivhiobore quarter in Ogbona. She was born in Zaria in 1964, but grew up in Ibadan Oyo state, where she had her primary/secondary education, then later relocated to the United Kingdom where she obtained a diploma from South Bank polytechnic, South East London. She moved to the United States of America where and lived there for 20 years and graduated from Long Island University, Brooklyn, New York with a BSc in Business management. Also attended one of the best beauty schools in New York USA, Tinny’s Beauty and figure where she became a trained aesthetician (Laser Cosmetics Surgeon) qualified to work with laser beams. She also obtained certification as a licensed practical nurse (LPN) from the Staten Island University New York USA with several years of experience in nursing practical in the USA. Mary relocated to Nigeria in the year 1999 and became the first person to introduce permanent cosmetics (permanent makeup and body tattoo) to the beauty industry in Nigeria, and has received various awards to that respect. She is the brain behind the popular outfit known as Twinkul Skincare and laser treatment located at Emporium plaza Allen Avenue Ikeja Lagos and a branch at Centro Lekki Mall, Lekki phase 1, Lekki Lagos. Her clientele list consist of high-profile personnel such as the late Stella Obasanjo. She was the coordinator of the Better Life for rural women an NGO initiated by late Mariam Babangida. She is a member of the Rotary club International and also a member of the Association of practitioner of Spa and medical aesthetics of Nigeria.    Dr. Dorothy Lovina Kufeji (Nee Asapokhai) First Female medical doctor from Ogbona (Paediatric Surgeon) Dorothy Kufeji FRCS (Eng.), FRCS (Paed), specialises in neonatal surgery and paediatric colorectal surgery at Guys and St Thomas’ hospital in London. She performed the first laparoscopic ACE

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