Ibusa Community Development Union Worldwide Holds Annual Conference in Ibusa, New Officers Elected into Offices

- Mandates Youths Above 18 to Register Membership or Risk Revocation of Communal Rights

Story By Emeka Esogbue

The Ibusa Community Development Union Worldwide also known as "ICDU - Worldwide" held its annual conference on April 19, 2025 in the community. The event which was held inside Nkata, the Diokpa's Palace in Umueze axis of the community had in attendance hundreds of members and other indigenes of the community from different countries of the world.

The Town Union also took the opportunity to conduct an election in which new executive officers were elected into offices. Chief Victor Uchuno, and Onowu Ekwene Ijeh, the President-General and Deputy President-General of the Town Union respectively were reelected into offices. Also reelected were Sir Tony Oraegbu and Dr. Ifeanyi Ikenwe as the Secretary General and Vice Secretary General respectively. The conference also saw the election of Mr. Emma 'Kwasa' Amatokwu as the Welfare Officer, Sir Gilbert 'Gelu' Okonji, as Financial Secretary and Mike Ogbolu Ofili as the Publicity Secretary/PRO among others.

Parts of the resolutions reached were that the Ibusa Youth Council should withdraw the court case instituted against HRM Obi Prof Louis Nwoboshi, the Obuzo of Ibusa over youth electoral issues in the community. The withdrawal would enable the ICDU wade into the matter with the intent to resolve it amicably. The ICDU also mandated Ibusa youths above 18 years of age to register their membership of the Organization or risk losing the discharge of communal responsibilities at the ogbe (quarter) level.

Mike Ogbolu Ofili, one of the newly elected officers spoken to, was full of enthusiam. He called for support for ICDU from Ibusa indigenes, stating that the Organization can only deliver on its objectives with the support of all. Ofili further promised to give his best possible to ICDU and the people of Ibusa in his capacity as the Publicity Secretary/PRO. Sir Tony Oraegbu who was also reelected as the Secretary General expressed satisfaction that the conference held as planned while thanking everyone for the roles played by them towards ensuring its success.

After the conference, the newly elected executive officers visited HRM Obi Prof Louis Nwoboshi and Onowu Paul Ijeh, the Senior Diokpa of Ibusa.

Some of the conference attendees were Hon Chief Innocent Esewezie, the Executive Chairman of Oshimili North Local Government, High Chief Daddi Ifeanyi Okeleke, the Mgboko of Ibusa who represented HRM Obi Prof Louis Nwoboshi, the Obuzo of Ibusa, His Eminence Chief Engr Celestine Okafor, the Ikwele of Ibusa, Dr. Austin Izagbo, erstwhile President-General of Ibusa Community Development Union Worldwide, Chief Mike Mornu, Onowu Abuah, Ugo of Ekea, Henry Onyemem, former Chairman of Think Tank, Dr. Austin Obidi, Chairman Delta Health Insurance Scheme and Engr Uche Obidi, representatives from the Ministry of Women Affairs Development who supervised the election, among other attendees.

See the full list of elected officers:

1. *Chief Victor Uchuno* = President General

2. *Onowu Ekwene Ijeh* = Deputy President General

3. *Sir Tony Uso Oreagbu* = Secretary General

4. *Dr Ifeanyi Ikenwe* = Asst. Secretary General

5. *Ben Ejeteh* = Treasurer

6. *Sir Gilbert Okonji* = Financial Secretary

7. *Emma Kwasa Amatokwu* = Welfare Officer

8. *Mike Ogbolu Ofili* = Publicity Secretary/PRO

9. *Onowu (Sir.) Barr. Charles Nmarkwe* = Legal Adviser

10. *Dr Patrick Adimabua* = Auditor General

11. Vice president- General (Europe) = *Onowu Benedict Okolie*

12. Vice President- General (USA) = *Ben Obiofuma*

13. Vice President-General (Lagos) = *Martin Nwabuwa*

14. Vice President-General (North Central) = *Onowu Paul Nwabueze Okonji*

15. Vice President-General (Abuja FCT) = *Frank Isioma Okafor*

16. Vice President-General (South West = *Sir Augustine Okeleke*

17. Vice President-General (South - South) =

*Dr Fredrick Ofili*

18. Vice President- General (Canada) = *Oza Chiazor Agokei*

19. Vice President- General (Home Front) = *Onowu Paul Okobi*

20. Vice President- General (North East/West) = *Dr Godrey Moha*

21. Vice President-General (South East) = *Emmanuel Ijeh*

*Ex- Officio Members* :

22. Enyi (Mrs) Mary Uchuno

23. Nnedioramma Pat Nnabuife.

24. Ide Dr Austin Izagbo.

25. Dr Tom Obanya.

26. Mr Emma Mowete.

27. Ms Anthonia Ezeashia Elege.

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