Profiles of Ogbona men and women

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.  

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