Patovilki Chief, Rosemary Ikolodo, Named National Matron of Pioneer Club of Ibusa
By Emeka Esogbue
The Managing Director of Patovilki Industrial Planners Limited, Mrs. Rosemary Moji Ikolodo, was on Sunday conferred with the title of National Matron of the Pioneer Club of Ibusa. The colourful ceremony, held at her Uwolo Ibusa House residence in Lagos, attracted notable dignitaries from within and outside the Ibusa community.
The event commenced with the rendition of the Pioneer Club anthem by members, after which a kola nut was presented to the Guest of Honour, Prof. Hope Oghenerukevbe Eghagha, a distinguished playwright and poet, for the traditional breaking. Prof. Eghagha, an Urhobo public servant, symbolically wedged the kola nut with the sum of ₦50,000 (Fifty Thousand Naira) and passed it to Onowu Ojiso Modebe, the eldest man present, who performed the traditional breaking rites.
In his opening remarks, Prof. Eghagha welcomed guests and expressed his honour at being part of the occasion. He stood in for Noble (Ichie) Joachim Chuks Amamgbo, KSJI, the Ezeala Dike of Ihiala and Chairman of the event, who was unavoidably absent. Prof. Eghagha stated that he was delighted upon learning that Mrs. Ikolodo was being honoured with the club’s motherhood, noting that she was eminently deserving of the recognition in view of her contributions to humanity. He congratulated both Mrs. Ikolodo and the Pioneer Club for the choice.
Mrs. Ikolodo was subsequently decorated as National Matron by Prof. Eghagha, assisted by other leaders of the club. In her acceptance speech, she thanked the club for the confidence reposed in her and pledged to serve diligently within the established rules and regulations.
Awards were later presented to the National Matron and other deserving members in recognition of their outstanding contributions to the growth of the club. Among the awardees were the immediate past President of the Ibusa Branch, Onowu Austin Okechukwu of Umuekea, honoured for his landmark contributions and reliability, and Sir Henry Nwabueze, the oldest member of the club.
The celebratory mood peaked during the dance session, as the newly installed National Matron delighted the audience with her graceful dance steps.
The Pioneer Club of Ibusa was founded in 1981 by Pioneer Ben Adichie after consultations with like-minded individuals and was registered with the Corporate Affairs Commission in 1983. The club installed Chief Martins Ikediashi as its first Patron, while Chief Mrs. Elizabeth Nneka Njideaka succeeded him as Matron. Its advisers include Prof. Pat Utomi and Mrs. Maria Nwuko.
Mrs. Rosemary Ikolodo was born on December 23, 1962, into the family of Engr. Isaac and Mrs. Margaret Gisanrin of Iperu-Remo, Ikenne Local Government Area of Ogun State. She attended St. Theresa’s Primary School, Ebu, Delta State, and Zang Secondary School, Bururu, Jos, Plateau State. She later obtained a Grade II Teachers Certificate from the National Teachers College and earned a degree in Guidance and Counselling from the University of Lagos, Akoka.
The wife of the late Uwolo of Ibusa, Hon. Chief Wilfred Ikolodo, Mrs. Ikolodo is a member of the Ikeja Business Club and the Duchess Club of Ibusa. She is also a former President of the Ibusa Community Development Union (Women’s Wing), Alimosho, and a devout Catholic.
Notable attendees included Prof. Hope Eghagha, Onowu and Mrs. Chief Michael Ossy Okolichi, the Ezebo of Ibusa, Steve Okonji, businesswoman Mrs. Victoria Achukwu, pharmacist Mrs. Vera Nwanze, Ogbueshi Sir Peter Osambi and his dear wife, Mr. Albert Agoh and his wife, Mr. Stephen Muanya Nwabudike, and the President of the Ibusa Lagos Island Association, Mr. Greg Enurah. Also in attendance were the members of Duchess Club of Ibusa, Ibusa Community Development Union, Women's Wing, Alimosho, Ikpoho Idinaisagba and others.
The event was compered by the Mayor of Ibusa, Emmanuel “Kwasa” Amatokwu, who kept guests entertained with his lively humour, while music was provided by the Jaja Traditional Group and the Boys Brigade.
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