Ogbo Midwest Milestones: The Accomplishments of O utgoing Secretary-General, Dr. Collins Nweke By Emeka Esogbue "The greatest leader is not necessarily the one who does the greatest things. He is the one that gets the people to do the greatest things." -Ronald Reagan The Ogbo Midwest is an Ibusa Age Grade of people born between 1963 and 1966 and according to Uche, O. A., the Age Grade association is a pattern through which members of the community are grouped into batches. Age set is a group born within the bracket of three years. The Ibusa community views them as groupings of people who are considered to be of the same age based on cultural norms and beliefs. It is on this basis that they come together to relate. Furthermore, it is a social organization that brings together individuals of comparable ages to work toward the betterment of their society. It is widely regarded as the most significant socialization agent after the family system. Age groups are typically given d...
Aftermath of Pen Master's Appeal: Ibusa Physically Challenged Persons Receive Food Donation from Northwest Petroleum Boss, Winifred Akpani
Aftermath of Pen Master's Appeal: Ibusa Physically Challenged Persons Receive Food Donation from Northwest Petroleum Boss, Winifred Akpani Story By Emeka Esogbue Ibusa Physically Challenged Persons have confirmed receiving a generous donation of food items from Dame Winifred Akpani, the Managing Director of Northwest Petroleum & Gas Company Ltd. The donation, which included rice, beans, garri, and groundnut oil, was facilitated by Pen Master's appeal for assistance. According to Mr. Victor Dike, Chairman of the Ibusa Physically Challenged Persons, the association's members were overwhelmed with gratitude and have since shared the food items among themselves. Dike praised Dame Akpani for her kindness, noting that her thoughtful gesture has brought relief to physically incapacitated members of the community who rely on others for support. Dame Winifred Akpani, a renowned businesswoman and entrepreneur, has made significant contributions to the oil and gas industry. Born...