By: Ike Philip Abiagom
Greatness is a property for which no man can receive credit too soon; it must be possessed long before it is acknowledged. ”When one of the world’s greatest thinkers, Ralph Waldo Emerson handed down the above words of wisdom, those he had in mind were certainly the likes of Alum Ifeanyi Asiodu.
Birthdays are special days we celebrate with loved ones and remember forever. It’s a day filled with happiness, laughter, and love. However, we often find ourselves lost for words when wishing our loved ones, especially a good brothers.
Age may be a number but life is certainly a battle. And if the life is that of the urbane and personable, Alum Ifeanyi Asiodu, then life is not only a battle–it is a full blown war. Ever since he adorned himself as a soldier for good, he has had no reprieve from the unrelenting forces of evil. He is caught in the vortex of the eternal battle between good and evil.
Indeed, to those who know him up close and personal, Alum is an enigma: humble, self-effacing, industrious, practical, efficient by nature, diligent, always thinking about things he needs to accomplish or how to get ahead on his next assignment, a complete Scorpio, if you care to assess him by his Zodiac sign. But in plain terms, he is a case of a man who set out to always make a difference wherever he found himself. Not the kind of difference other men pursue to grandstand, but the type that impacts humanity and makes life easier for people. And of this, his track record is unassailable. A look back at his trajectory gives a chronicle of exemplary service to his community and a profile of pure patriotism from an individual.
His legendary generosity and willingness to do good at all times is documented in the hearts of millions. That is why on his birthday, he deserves a toast and song, “Happy birthday to you…” Above all, You deserves a prayer from everyone who is on the side of truth in the eternal battle between truth and falsehood.
You are one the most innovative person in Igbuzo! Today I want to wish you a very happy birthday and thank you for all of your efforts in serving our wonderful Igbuzo community. You truly are an inspiration, not just to us your family but to many. You have many fantastic qualities but among the top of them have to be that you are dependable, trustworthy and you are always there for the Igbuzo youths and a truly inspirational figure! I just wanted you to know on your special day how much you are admired and respected by your people!
You have certainly earned your place in history! “Alum Ibusa”, A great son of Igbuzo.
Today, I have the pleasure of wishing a great brother, father and friend a fantastic birthday this year filled with much happiness!
Happy birthday to the true broda,a great lover of our tradition.
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It is certainly impossible to gloss over the attributes for greatness of Stanley Chukwudumebi Otoma , the founding Chairman,One Need Group of Companies, the trail-blazing Real Estate mogul par excellence from Ibusa, Delta State. Otoma’s rise to the top was not a one-step movement. It was a humble beginning for a humble man. The inter play of factors that would establish him as one of Nigeria’s reputable real Estate mogul shaped Otuma’s principle and philosophy of life and business-humility, honesty and hard work. His unassuming nature and infectious humility explain why he does not trumpet his numerous philanthropic gestures.
In a move to encourage students in Ibusa,Delta State, CEO, One Needs Group of Companies shared note books, School Sandals and quality Bags to all the pupils in Akwe Primary School in Igbuzo.
Stanley Otoma,the founding Chairman, One Needs Group of Companies is inevitably turning out to be news-maker in every sense as it concerns Ibusa and it’s people. He has offered to pay the Common Entrance Examination fees for all Primary Six Students of Akwe Primary School,Ibusa, Oshimili North local government Area.
Speaking to Newsbreeze crew, Otoma stated that he is committed to taking drop – outs that are due to financial issues back to school and giving scholarships to street children or orphans who cannot continue with their education to further their education, ever since the initiative began some years ago. He said his decision was borne out of the desire to ensure that no child would have any reason to drop out of school.
According to him, it had been part of his mission to give hope to the less-privileged students, noting that the writing and reading materials would help develop the pupils as well as assist indigent parents who may not be buoyant enough to purchase necessary books, sandals, and School bags for their wards.
He also called on other well-meaning Ibusa Indigenes’ to participate in equipping schools with needed materials, adding that his gesture will continue as long as God continues to bless him. He also called on individuals, non-governmental organisations (NGOs) and other corporate bodies to do more in the area of assisting pupils in rural communities, adding that the initiative was established to cater for poor children by providing them with educational materials and to strengthen Ibusa communities through education, empowerment and engagement of young people because they are the leaders of tomorrow.
He urged the Delta State government to emphasise the importance of reading in public schools, assuring that he would compliment and encourage more public schools to dedicate their time to learning. He also called on other well-meaning Nigerians to participate in equipping schools with needed materials, adding that his gesture will continue as long as God continues to bless him.
Otoma also called on individuals, non-governmental organisations (NGOs) and other corporate bodies to do more in the area of assisting pupils in rural communities, adding that the initiative was established to cater for such poor children by providing them with educational materials.
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Obi Dr. Henry Ajudua-1 multi-million dollars company, Vebron Carre Inc. USA is a registered charity organization dedicated to improving the lives of Nigerians through various philanthropic activities. Vebron Carre Foundation, a subsidiary of Vebron Carre Inc. USA will embarked on a Free Medical Outreach and Food Bank Distribution to the people of Igbuzo. This free medical services and Food Bank Distribution outreach will be carried out 24th of December, 2024 to help alleviate the sufferings of the people. According to the founder Vebron Carre USA, Obi Dr. Henry Ajudua-I and his dear wife, Obi (Dr) Onyebuchi Ajudua, He said that the program is part of Vebron Carre,USA Corporate Social Responsibilities to his people in area of providing quality healthcare services and Food Bank Distribution free of charge to the people who cannot afford it.
The organizer, Obi (Dr) Henry Ajudua, said that the annual free medical outreach, which started over 20 years ago to break inequality in the healthcare system, especially in Igbuzo, was part of its commitment to providing accessible, quality, and affordable healthcare to communities. He said, “Vebron Carre Foundation has been organizing free medical outreaches for the past two decades. My wife and I are practicing medical doctors in USA, so, I have the calling to come back to my father’s hometown and attend to the health and well being of our people.
With current economic hard ship ravaging in Nigeria presently, Vebron Carre Inc. USA is set to break its food bank to turn in excess palliatives to leave many residents in a state of satiety during the Christmas period and are inviting everyone to the Omu Boys Secondary School, Igbuzo, on Christmas eve December 24, 2024 at 12.00 pm prompt where the program will take place.
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Culture is said to be a people’s way of life. Promoting indigenous culture can positively affect national values. It is also a belief that has existed for ages, and passed from generation to generation. To this, every tribe within and outside Nigeria has a culture by which they are identified.
This year New Yam Festival was held to commemorate the time of harvest, as part of the event organised by Ibusa Age grade” Ogbor Kobo E Dey”, Hundreds of age grades came together to celebrate the New Yam Festival in a flock of traditional outfits at Kefas Amusement Park in Ibusa. The celebration continued with live music led by our music maestro Chief OGB Okonji and dance performances, along with Ibusa traditional food Pounded yam and while(Nsala) soup .
The occasion was well attended by many personalities like High Chief Charles Okonkwo, Odogwu of Igbuzo, High Chief Amaechi Nwaenie ,Uwolo Igbuzo, Elder Achor Nonyalim, Chairman,Junic Group of Companies,Diokpa Ajokwu Uwechue, Chief Minor Nwabuoku(Odenifwe Ibusa) to mention but a few .The Eze ” Ogbor Kobo E Dey”, Onowu Isioma Monyei said: “This is about giving God Almighty thanks for having planted and sprouted new warmth in the ground”. Oba Peter Igweze is the the (Eze-Ukpo),Hon. Leo Nkeaka(Ohamadike 1) is the founder of “ Ogbor Kobo E Dey” , Nwafe Ofili is the Treasurer, Mr Paul Halim the Secretary, Paul Nnaka, PRO and Nanadi Nwanna is the Ogbor National Provost.
Mr We also want to bring our age grade closer as a united family. The most important thing about today is the togetherness and teaching our kids about the heritage of our culture. We are doing well to promote our culture and to obey and respect the law of the land.
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Obi Nwaokocha Joseph Okeze Foundation flag off the tricycles Empowerment Scheme last week in Igbuzo, over 2000 individuals have benefited from the empowerment, “There is no doubt that the foundation has created employment opportunities to combat poverty and create wealth towards empowering and supporting unemployed youths in Igbuzo.
Speaking to Newsbreeze shortly after declaring the training open, Dr Pat Adigwe, Coordinator of the training said the essence of coming up with the idea of packaging the free training program is to secure the future and longevities of the tricycles Empowerment Scheme in Igbuzo, because we Nigerians lack maintenance culture, with this training and free repair of these tricycles, it will enable the raiders to be self-reliant and cater for themselves and families at the end of the day.
This workshop for training and repair is unprecedented in the history of empowerment in Igbuzo. Obi Okeze foundation paid a hooping sum of ₦4,250,000.00 to PIAGGION Tricycle Pvt. to package the free training and repairs of the tricycle in Igbuzo. It’s on records that over hundreds of PIAGGIO Tricycles was given a total repairs and servicing with new oil and new parts.
The three days workshop for free training and repairs of all PIAGGIO tricycles drivers exercise, in collaboration with Obi Nwaokocha Okeze Foundation, a non-governmental organisation (NGO),was completed last week and Adigwe expressed happiness over the exercise, saying the gesture has impacted a new maintainance skill on a lot of people.
