OSEGHE EDO ASSOCIATION DIASPORA COMMUNITY

  *OPEN ADDRESS TO OSEGHE EDO ASSOCIATION EDO STATE * I want to thank all members of Oseghe Edo Association Diaspora Community EDO STATE, Enowean Nosa Idehen, Madam Meg Okao, Lady Adesuwa, Mr Osas Ayezuma, Mr Nicholas Ogieva and few others that grace meeting for a successful deliberation and inauguration on 11 th and 17 th of September 2022. You have written your name in great book of the union. Layed a rock that gradually will grow into unmovable mountain. This is not a co-incident but according to how great oracle wants it. Myself, Uwagboe Ogieva, president of the association, Mrs Maris Obasohan, Lady Edith Ero, Mr and Mrs Omogiate coordinators of Lagos /Ogun state branch and all dedicated registered members of the association stand with you. Success is sure where all work together with understanding, patience and respect. Not many people are willing to join voluntarilly giving their services for benefit of others. Oseghe Edo motive is Edo interest. Lay a legac...

 ON EDO LANGUAGE SEMINAR BY NEBOTV This is good and I commend Nẹkpẹn Obasogie for all her effort promoting Edo. I know honourable Commissioner Dr. Joan Oviawe. When she was made Commissioner of Education in Edo state, I had a breath of hope. Calling a conference or seminar  for standardization of orthographic of Edo language (ABD) is just too little for gathering of such great minds. Have observed, many Edo scholars or writers duel too much on ABD EDO. When was first invited to Edo language scholars presentation at institute of Benin studies 2010 by Prof Uyilawa Usuanlele, though could not attend for health reasons, I gave my contributions. Many papers wẹre presented but remaining taking actions on many ideals presented. Edo born are incharge in Edo state. Nobody stop  Edo people from doing what is right for themselves in their mother and fatherland. Here are suggestions that could be taken or focus for the seminar: 1. Establishing an Edo language broadcasting cooperation...

  *DONATION TO SUPPORT CHILDREN OF DECEASE ORGANISATION MEMBER* Oseghe Edo Association Diaspora Community regret to announce passing away of Mr Abu Isu, a registered member, brother, elder and executive of Lagos and Ogun state branch of the organisation on 20th of July, 2022 after brief illness. He surved by one wife and 6 children. Mr Abu Isu became active member of the organisation after first inauguration in April 2019. He was a retired Nigeria Airforce man of Ora in Edo north. He died at the age of 64 years. The president, Uwagboe Ogieva, propietor and coordinator, Mrs Florence Omogiate, members and executives of Lagos and Ogun state branch of the organisation appeal to diaspora communities, members and lovers of unity and progress of Idu descendants worldwide to donate any amount they can to support children of the deceased member at this challenging time. The burial rite is on thursday 28 th of July, 2022. All donations be forwarded to: Mrs Omogiate Flo...

*The Edo National Solution*   By Uwagboe ogieva  19th of May, 2022   * There must be constant meeting and dialogue of Edo elites on Edo national solution  * Religion and tradition should be totally scrap of it  * Objectives should purely be Edo nation politics and industrialization.  * Members must be from political elites, traditional institution and interested NGOs  * Edo state government must appoint *Edo research and development minister to chair or be part of this project  * The palace must have a representative on this Edo elites summits.  * Edo nation youth empowerment leader must be instituted and be part of this dialogue.   * Meetings could be held twice or trice a year in goverment house, palace or hotel.  * Edo development solidarity fund (bank) must be set up to sponsor and pursue dialogue, aims and objectives for Edo nation politics and industrialization  * All strategic plans and mission must have a...

 EGUN COMMUNITY WRITEN BY UWAGBOE OGIEVA 08/05/2022 Egun was founded about 1584 during Oba Ehengbuda who ruled Great Benin Kingdom between  1580 - 1602. Oba family are lineage that hold Odionwere of Egun village. Egun was once a village with mud houses that grows to a community and later a town with more infrastrutural development, modern houses and investments. There are upto about 100 houses in the community located at Ikpoba Okha LGA of Edo State, Nigeria Egun use to be a great hub for traditional farming, hunting, fishing and trading. There was an economic center were farm products are traded every four market days. On a market day called "Ede Eki" all villages and communities sorrounding Egun and some from far away villages comes to Egun market to trade. Trade by Barter, goods for exchange of products are observed in the market. Egun commercial center or market place was known as "Eki Egun"(Egun market). Among animals found in Egun habitat were antelop (Uzo), g...

 PRESS RELEASE: AAU: Esan People will not allow Prof. Ambrose Alli's legacy to be diminished. I read with dismay, the announced conversion of Ambrose Alli University, Ekpoma, alongside College of Education, Igueben, into a multi-campus tertiary institutions by Governor Godwin Obaseki. Governor Obaseki announced the conversion while speaking at the Education Policy Town Hall Meeting, convened by the State Ministry of Education on friday 18th february, 2022. The Governor said that, while the main campus would be in Ekpoma, the two new campuses would be located in Oredo local government and Owan federal constituency. According to him, the state's College of Education, Igueben, is also converted into multi-campus, with the two new campuses located in Abudu and Afuze. From all academic indicator, the Governor's decision is ill-conceived and improvident. The concept of running a multi-campus tertiary institution is financially draining, and psychologically exhausting for students...

  *Presidential Speech By Uwagboe Ogieva* President And Founder Of Great Benin Origin Diaspora Community 11th Of December, 2021 Special thank you Mr and Mrs Omogiate, members and executives of G.B.O Lagos and Ogun state branch for another opportunity to celebrate this year Akugbe get together party. Chairman, Ladies and gentlemen, You are welcome to this wonderful get together Great Benin Origin Diaspora Community occasion, celebrated every end of year. G.B.O was initiated by Uwagboe Ogieva to create awareness and unity among members of Edoid family, friends and fans that share historic lineage of Great Benin Empire before Nigeria was born 1960. G.B.O is a diaspora organisation that have members all over the world. Sharing and helping members and societies. We are a member of one family and origin, unique in culture and tradition, Rich in agriculture, architecture, natural vegetation and mineral resources, Beautiful in colours and one in diverties. Our ancestors were united...

 *OSEGHE EDO PRESENT MATERIALS TO EGUN COMMUNITY VIGILANTE GROUP 31ST AUGUST, 2021* Oseghe Edo Hia Diaspora Assicioation in colaboration to assist state government cub crime and insecurity in the state, donated  some materials that includings jackets, caps, handcufs to Egun vigilante operative on 31st August 2021.  Madam Aibiokunla Okao and Mr Festus Ese Omoruyi were Oseghe Edo Diaspora Association representative that led the presentation to the group. Mr Nosa Sunday Igiebor, former youth chairman of Egun community and Pa  J.B. Afianmagbon  are among pioneer of Egun security operative that received Oseghe Edo  Diaspora Association delegates.  The vigilante group have long been awake since insecurity challenges in the community, along bypass, by Chinese company, uwusan, utesi to idogbo and other close villages at Ikpoba Okha Local Government of Edo state. Mr Nosa Sunday Igiebor thank Oseghe Edo Diaspora Association for their sincere donations to support...

  *WHY OSEGHE EDO AND GREAT BENIN ORIGIN DIASPORA ORGANISATIONS MUST SUPPORT LANCELOT ODUWA IMASUEN AND JEFF LAWRENCE OSAYANDE EDO LANGUAGE COMPETITION IN EDO STATE* By Uwagboe Ogieva 22 nd August, 2021 Language is dynamic. Edo language should be promoted and supported: *To enlarge speakers and users * *To enhance unity among Edoid family in southern Nigeriia* *To preserve cultural and linguistic identity of Great Benin ancestries* *To help mental development of children and encourages creativity* *To improves ones memory, better multitaske and cultural appreciation* *To know how to read and write Edo language makes you a better communicator in your native tongue* Let's donate, support and promote Edo language competition coming up soon in Edo state. The competition hold various bonazas and prizes to winners of competition with participants across secondary schools in the state. Send or transfer your donations to First Bank account: ...

* Sports activities no longer have coverage as it use to be in Edo * By Uwagboe Ogieva 31st July, 2021 No doubt, sports, competitions and entertainments helps a lot in development of children and young people in any society. There are physical health benefits of sports. Lots of athletes have been doing so well academically because of their engagements in sports. Sports teach teamwork and problem-solving skills. It boost self-esteem and reduce pressure and stress. There have been a detelioration in many sports activities among youths or young people in Edo state and Nigeria as a whole in recent times. This have reflected in gross juvenile delinquencies and high rate of crime among youths across the country. Many youths who are not academically prosperous could take advantage of sports activities to develop their talents and become useful to the society.  Bellow are some sport activities that no longer have coverage as it use to be: (1) Boys brigade / Man no wa...