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01/01/2024

GOODWILL MESSAGE (NEW YEAR SPEECH) TO THE PEOPLE OF AKWA IBOM STATE RESIDENT IN OYO STATE, BY THE PRESIDENT OF AKWA IBOM STATE COMMUNITY, OYO STATE, CHIEF UTIBEABASI UMOREN, 1ST JANUARY, 2024.

The very good people of Akwa Ibom State resident in Oyo State, I feel delighted to have this opportunity to address you today as your leader. A time comes in the history of a people, a defining moment, when crucial and critical decisions have to be made, decisions which may shape the course of their history and create new frontiers of collective positive achievements. Having missed several opportunities in the past, it seems to me that for the good people of Akwa Ibom in Oyo State, the appropriate time, that critical, defining moment in time is NOW.
I say so because, the management of the affairs of our dear State now rests on our shoulders. It could therefore, be safely said that our progress will be determined by factors which we as Indigenes of Akwa Ibom, can influence to a large extent.
As experienced people in leadership, I make bold to say that capable hands abound here whose experience, coupled with the energies of the youth, the wise counsel of the elders and the steadying compassionate contributions of the women, under the guidance of a leader with a vision and master plan, can uplift AKISCOM, Oyo State to a greater heights. Here lies the challenge which history places on this administration and all of you which must be met with courage and a sense of responsibility.
It is against the foregoing reality that I issue the familiar biblical invitation to you as a discerning, patiotic and well - regarded Akwa Ibomites to come and "let us reason and build together AKISCOM of our dream".
We must succeed in our determination to continue to build a solid foundation for a viable superstructure that will drive the process of rapid development of Akwa Ibom Community in Oyo State and place our people at par with the expectations of the 21st century. We have taken the mandate, ready to leave indelible and enduring legacies, to continue to harness the strength and vigour of our youths while counting on the wise counsel of our elders in our drive to move AKISCOM forward, and as well empower our women and positive family values.
I use this medium to appreciate our past leaders who have built for us a better foundation that we have today.
This year, 2024 we shall all see the manifestation of the love of God in our lives, family and our businesses.
God bless you all.

Long live AKISCOM
Long live Akwa Ibom State
Long live Oyo State
Long live Federal Republic of Nigeria.

27/12/2023

27/12/2023

ORAMADIKE OFFERS SUCCOUR TO THE LESS PRIVILEGED

By UTB Umoren, Ibadan.

The Palace of Eze Ndigbo of Yoruba land was agog on Saturday 23rd December, 2023 when the monarch, HRH, Eze (Dr) James Nduka Oramadike (JP), the National Coordinator, Non- Indigenes Forum Nigeria put smiles on the faces of the widows and the motherless babies.
Among the beneficiaries were the motherless babies of Galilee Foundation Organization, the motherless babies home that situates at New Adeoyo Hospital Road, off Ring Road, Ibadan and widows drawn from all ethnic nationalities in Oyo State.
In his speech, the benefactor, Eze Oramadike maintained that it is his usual nature to give succour to the less privileged in the society, to make them feel loved by those who care for them which he is one of those.
The exercise has been an annual event which he has been distributing food items and cash to the less privileged in the society for over ten years now.
Among those that were on the entourage of the monarch for a visit to the motherless babies home are Eze Prince Timothy Eze, Chief Apostle Richard Emedom, Prime Minister Ogirisigbo Kenneth, Chief Emeka Agwaraonye.
Others are Bishop Omeruah Omenka, Chief (Mrs) Ebere Scholastica, Chief (Mrs) Ijeoma Uchendu, Chief Azubuike, Chief Osua (Akurulo), Chief Felix Onuorah and Chief (Mrs) Roseline Duruji.

25/12/2023

CWIC ROUNDS UP CHRISTMAS CELEBRATIONS

By UTB Umoren, Ibadan

The much publicized Christmas activities 2023 edition of Canon Word International Church, Ibadan, Oyo State took center stage in the city as the grand finale of the celebration, the Christmas Carol Service was held at the church auditorium on Sunday, Christmas Eve.
The event commenced last week with an explosive Candle Light Service hosted by the Senior Pastor, Revd. David Ola Albert, which heralded the Spirit of Christmas into the lives of members.
In his exhortation, Revd. David noted with emphasis that Christmas means many things to different people, but the good one is that, Christmas is actually a time to remember the birth of Christ and do like the Wise men did, worship Him.
"Canon Word International Church don't do ritual without reality, thus we need to embrace the revelation of His birth before we can really do things, not by religion but by light and revelation," the man of God concluded.
The concluding event was the Christmas Carols by the CWIC Choir in collaboration with their Drama and Choreography Ministries counterparts.

24/12/2023

ADOLO CLUB FETES MEMBERS

By Evelyn Irabor, Ibadan.

Adolo Club, a socio- cultural association of the Binis in Ibadan, Oyo State at the weekend hosted the 2023 edition of its annual get-together party with participants counting their gains at the event.
Thia is the association's usual way of giving back to the society annually, assembling families, entertain them sumptuously while giving members take-away meat packs.
In his speech, the President of Adolo Club, Mr Aifuwa Igiehon while thanking God for the preservation of lives of members, admonished members on the need to worship God as the creator and supplier of their needs.
He enumerated the achievements of Adolo Club which among them is the social and economic development of members, who are mainly male Indigenes of Benin Kingdom (Binis) within the age bracket of 25 and 50 years.
The club according to Mr Igiehon has been together and intact for over 40 years, founded in the early eighties, but fully inaugurated on 5th May, 1985 under the leadership of its pioneer President, Captain Egbon (Rtd).
This year's event was mainly to gather wives and children of members for them to share the joy together as one bonded family.
In attendance at the event were members of the Club and their families including the leader of South South Community in Oyo State, HRH, Otuekong Michael Obasohan, JP.

18/12/2023

CWIC LIGHTS THE ATMOSPHERE

UTB Umoren, Ibadan.

The atmosphere in CWIC was crystallized and Spiritually illuminated as the thanksgiving to mark the end of Benefits of Grace (BOG) 2023 was held, and members were all adorned in white apparel at the service tagged "All White Service".
The BOG started in 2019, thus making this year's event the 5th edition, with the theme, "Glory" to commemorate the lifting of shame off the church by God in 2018.
Thia year's annual celebration witnessed personal tremendous testimonies in the lives of members, Testimonies of Victory.
All the amazing testimonies were attributed to the grace of Revd. David Ola Albert whom God has given as the kingdom gift to the church with his exploit in teaching the word of God to members for good results.
"Authority is in the image for dominion, and every miracle is determined by the image we create, make and form in our subconscious," Revd. David declared.
There were prophetic declarations and other Spiritual exercises during the 3 days celebration.

10/12/2023

OBASOHAN BIDS FAREWELL TO IN-LAW IN STYLE

By Mary Mathew, Ibadan.

The event ground of the Broadcasting Corporation of Oyo State (BCOS) witnessed a carnival-like ceremony as the leader of South South Community, Oyo State, HRH, OTUEKONG Michael I. Obasohan, JP and his family members drawn from Ibadan, Benin and Abuja joined others in the celebration of a fulfilled life of his Late in-law, Madam Alice Olatundun Akinwole who died at the age of 104 years.
In thanking God for the useful life of Late Alice Akinwole while alive, Otuekong Obasohan related in details, her good works especially to his family which is one of the reasons he had to honour her in death.
The bereaved brother, PA. Moses Oladele was full of praises to God for the fulfilled life or his Late sister, Madam Alice Akinwole.
The burial ceremony was conducted by the deceased's church in the morning before the reception at BCOS.
The event was well attended by the friends of Otuekong Obasohan, social clubs' members, relatives and we'll wishers.

05/12/2023

NENNA INTRODUCES SAMSON

By Evelyn Irabor, Lagos.

The ancient city of Sango Otta, Ogun State was on Sunday 3rd December, 2023 stirred up when two states' culture and tradition, Abia and Akwa Ibom were on display as Indigenes converged to witness the coming together of two of their children in union.
The home of Chief (Engr.) M. O. Ege was the meeting point as his daughter, Engr. (Miss) Blessing Nenna Ege got the attention of the family of Bishop (DSP, Rtd) John Bassey of Oku Iboku, Akwa Ibom State as a spouse for their son, Samson.
Chief (Engr) Ege, equally a Bishop in the Brotherhood of the Cross and Star (BCS), and indigene of Bende in Abia State felt more delighted in seeing his daughter being asked for marriage by Akwa Ibom family, noting that Akwa Ibom knows culture and there's no doubt in taking good care of his daughter who he cherish so much.
Chief UtibeAbasi Umoren who represented the royalty of Akwa Ibom at the ceremony, in his speech brought back to memory, the common bond that has been keeping Abia and Akwa Ibom States together in lineage of ethnic nationality.
"Akwa Ibom has a common origin like the Abians, refers to the common diety, "Ibom" which when Akwa Ibom emigrated out of Igboland to their present location, the name of "Ibom" diety was changed by the Igbos to "Long Juju of Arochukwu".
"I pray that the union that is being initiated today between the two states should be fruitful," Chief Umoren declared.
Prayers were offered to the new found love or the Eges and Basseys.
At the ceremony were parents of the groom, Bishop and Deaconess John Bassey, Deacon and Mrs Victor Essien Anana, all from Oku Iboku, Chief UtibeAbasi Umoren, the sibblings and friends or the groom. Others are the Ege's family, friends and well wishers.

21/11/2023

Event at inauguration of Apete Community in Ibadan, Oyo State.

30/10/2023

AKISCOM, OYO STATE ENTERS NEW ERA AS MEDIA PRACTITIONER ASSUMES OFFICE AS NEW PRESIDENT

By Evelyn Irabor, Ibadan.

The Akwa Ibom State Community (AKISCOM), Oyo State Chapter has recorded another landmark achievement, having conducted a free and fair September 24th, 2023 election which produced Chief UtibeAbasi Umoren as the newly elected President of AKISCOM, Oyo State for the next four years.
In his acceptance speech on behalf of other elected Officers after the swearing-in performed by Chief Barr. I. U. Ikpangeto, Chief Umoren promised an all inclusive administration which will usher in a new dawn to Akwa Ibom Indigenes in Our State.
He reiterated his commitment to the development of AKISCOM in Oyo State through development of its people first, which according to him he has already started with the leadership training to the elected officers.
"Let's all rise up to handle Akwa Ibom project which is an assignment for every Indigenes in other to bring back Akwa Ibom to its rightful position among the South South States residents in Oyo State," Umoren declared.
He called on the Akwa Ibom religious leaders, Presidents of Associations, all Indigenes who have Akwa Ibom matters dear to their hearts to show their physical commitments to rescue Akwa Ibom in Oyo State.
He further named some lofty programmes that will boost the ego of Akwa Ibom in the diaspora.
He called on the Akwa Ibom State Government to see the activities of AKISCOM especially in the South West Nigeria as a complimentary assistance to the State, which needs support from the home State.
Those in attendance at the inauguration include the immediate past Executive Officers led by the former President, Mr Uwem Ndarake, the Electoral Committee, led by Obong E. E. Etuky, Barr. I.U. Ikpangeto who administered the oath of office and allegiance to the newly elected officers after the presentation of Certificate of Return by the Electoral Committee, in the presence of Presidents of associations and other delegates.

02/10/2023

02/10/2023

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19/09/2023

Also in the kitty of Non-Indigenes Traditional Council in Ibadan and Oyo State (NITCIOS) scholarship programmes is Professor Ode Emmanuel Scholarship for non-indigenes. Grab the opportunity for tertiary education.

19/09/2023

Scholarship opportunities that abound in Tower Polytechnic, Ibadan. Admission in progress.

19/09/2023

NITCIOS HONOURS IT'S INDIGENES IN IBADAN

By UTB Umoren, Ibadan.

The Non-Indigenes Traditional Council in Ibadan and Oyo State (NITCIOS) at the weekend rolled out drums to honour it's sons and daughters, as well as other Ibadan Indigenes with awards of honour as Grand Patron and Patrons.
The event was the Inauguration, award presentation and unveiling of the Council's almanac.
Those honoured include Engr. (Chief) Mogaji Dotun Sanusi, an Ibadan indigene and CEO of Ilaji Farms, Hotel and Sports Resorts, Akanran, Ibadan who was honoured as Grand Patron of this prestigious Council, NITCIOS.
Also honoured as Patron is the Chairman, Governing Board of Tower Polytechnic, Ibadan, Chief (Barr) Idorenyin Udo Ikpangeto, an Akwa Ibomite. He was honoured for his philanthropic gestures to the Council. It would be recalled that presently, about ten students from different ethnic nationalities under NITCIOS are enjoying his full scholarship in Tower Polytechnic, and he is still rolling out more scholarship slots to non-indigenes.
Another educationist and philanthropist, Prof. Ode Emmanuel, Egbe Uphiupiriri of Igede Kingdom was also honoured as Patron. Prof. Emmanuel is the Proprietor of Edexcel University, located in Benin Republic and Nigeria, and he is also floating scholarship programme for non-indigenes in Oyo State and beyond, in his varsity.
The President General of Central Council of Ibadan Indigenes (CCII), Barr. (Chief) Niyi Ajewole, an Ibadan indigene was honoured as Patron. Mogaji (Asiwaju) Nurudeen Akinade, another Ibadan Chief was honoured as Patron.
Other Patrons are Her Excellency, Princess Hadiza Ibrahim, Omi Akele Ata Igala of Igala Kingdom; Alh. Abubakar Abdul Hamid, Daniya Jahar Yanma of Arewa Community; Chief (Sir) Clement Uramah of Ohanaeze Ndigbo, Oyo State and Chief (Sir) William O. Otoba of Urhobo Nation.
They all have pledged their commitment to the Council.

01/09/2023

5 years ago, on August 31st , 2018, Editor of Ibom Express News received "EXCELLENT LEADER AWARD" from the Akwa Ibom State Traditional Rulers' Council. CONGRATULATIONS!

01/09/2023

OTUEKONG OBASOHAN CELEBRATES 5TH ANNIVERSARY

By Evelyn Irabor, Ibadan.

The Traditional Leader of South South Nigeria Community, Oyo State, HRH, Otuekong Michael I. Obasohan, JP has called on all indigenes resident in Oyo State to always imbibe the spirit of oneness, humility and dedication to the service of their fatherland, South South region of Nigeria.
He said this at a Press conference to mark the 5th year anniversary of his coronation as the Otuekong of South South Community, Oyo State.
"I am a leader of substance, a humble leader of the people of South South Nigeria, resident in Oyo State, and I wish all indigenes under my leadership to embrace peace, unity and love to one another as an indivisible family," the monarch pleaded.
It will be recalled that Otuekong Michael Obasohan, JP was given the traditional chieftaincy title of Otuekong (Shield) of South South Community, Oyo State by the Akwa Ibom State Traditional Rulers' Council led by Late Apostle Dr Ntong Udoh Effiong Akpan, the then Chairman of Akwa Ibom State Traditional Rulers' Council on 31st August, 2018 at his Palace at Ananamong, Ini LGA of Akwa Ibom State in the presence of the 31 Paramount Rulers of the state, the State Executive, Legislative and the Judiciary arms of government.
He is equally the "Sodangi of Hausa Community, Oyo State, the Otun Agbaakin of Eniosa Land, Ibadan, apart from his traditional chieftaincy title in Benin Kingdom, Edo State.
Oyo State Government in a congratulatory letter sent and made available to Ibom Express News, wish Otuekong Obasohan long life with robust health on the throne.