Emeka Esogbue

 Evangelist Doris Aboh Named Special Guest of Honour for Anioma Watch Maternal Care Outreach in Amai By Emeka Esogbue Evangelist Doris Aboh, a prominent indigene of Amai Kingdom and Nigerian Christian evangelist, has been named Special Guest of Honour for the Anioma Watch Association’s maternal care and antenatal outreach programme in Amai, Delta State. The announcement was contained in a statement made available in Asaba by the President of Anioma Watch Association, Chief Abela Emuebie Ihienkaeghor, alongside other prominent community leaders involved in the initiative. The Anioma Watch Association, a registered socio-cultural organisation representing Anioma people at home and in the Diaspora, is currently implementing a maternal care programme aimed at supporting expectant mothers across selected Anioma communities. Aboh’s appointment adds a notable community dimension to the Amai leg of the programme, as she is expected to attend the outreach and support the Association’s effor...

 Pilgrim Baptist Hospital Trustees Applaud Anioma Watch for Maternal Care Outreach in Issele-Uku By Peter Oshagwu The Board of Trustees of Pilgrim Baptist Hospital, Issele-Uku, has commended the Anioma Watch Association for presenting mother-and-child starter packs to expectant women in the community as part of its ongoing antenatal outreach programme. The initiative, held on Tuesday at the hospital, provided essential new-life care items to expectant mothers and marked the second community to benefit from the organisation’s latest outreach programme. The Anioma Watch team, led by members of its Board of Trustees, had on Monday visited Ibusa, where expectant women from different ethnic and religious backgrounds also received similar support. The Issele-Uku event opened with a prayer led by the Moderator of Pilgrim Baptist Hospital, Rev. Gabriel Ojji Okpala. Rev. Samuel Ugbaja, who welcomed the Anioma Watch delegation, provided an overview of the institution and introduced members o...

  Anioma Press Release! Anioma Watch Social Association Appoints Officers into Executive Positions The Board of Trustees (BoT) of Anioma Watch Social Association, "Anioma Watch," a registered socio-cultural organization of the Anioma Nation, duly incorporated with the Corporate Affairs Commission, hereby announces the appointment to key executives, its members. The appointees are entrusted with the responsibility of serving with selflessness, integrity, patriotism, courage and a spirit of sacrifice. They are expected to uphold the values and ideals of the Anioma people, support the genuine Anioma cause through the Anioma Watch platform, and work diligently toward the advancement of the Association's vision, mission, and objectives. Furthermore, they are encouraged to promote the rich heritage, virtues, and goodwill of the Anioma Nation, while expanding its reach and positive influence across the global community. Through their commitment and service, they will help se...

  Anioma Watch Social Association, popularly known as Anioma Watch, is a socio-cultural organization dedicated to promoting the interests, unity, and development of the Anioma people. The organization was founded by Dr. Emeka Esogbue, who serves as the Chairman of the Board of Trustees. Other pioneer members include Rev. Felix Ifeanyi Nwabuokei, Dr. Anthony Ezeagbor, Mr. Awele Oranye, Mr. Peter Oshagwu, Miss Ifeyinwa Izegbu, Miss Eunice Emeyazia, and Mr. Dumebi Ohanwusi. Anioma Watch is a duly registered socio-cultural organization representing the interests of the Anioma people of Delta North, Nigeria, as well as Anioma communities in the diaspora. The association is committed to community development, the preservation and promotion of Anioma culture and heritage, public advocacy, youth empowerment, and civic engagement. As a regional watchdog and public affairs organization, Anioma Watch monitors developments affecting the Anioma nation and regularly issues press statements an...

 Picture shows students of Pilgrim Baptist Grammar School, Issele-Uku, Delta State, pose for photography with Pen Master, Dr. Emeka Esogbue and others after the lecture on drug abuse held on Feb 26, 2025

 Anioma Watch Congratulates Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala On Her WTO Reappointment: A Shinning Inspiration to Many Anioma Watch Social Association, the socio-cultural Organization of the Anioma people at home and in the Diaspora, congratulates Dr. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala on her reappointment as Director-General of the World Trade Organization (WTO). As an Anioma daughter, Dr. Okonjo-Iweala has made the Anioma people proud with her exceptional leadership and economic expertise. Her reappointment is a testament to her hard work and dedication to promoting global trade and economic growth. As the first woman and African to lead the WTO, Dr. Okonjo-Iweala has broken barriers and inspired countless individuals around the world. The Anioma Watch Social Association acknowledges Dr. Okonjo-Iweala's outstanding achievements, including her role in Nigeria's debt payment as the nation's Finance Minister and Coordinating Economic Minister. Her leadership and vision have been instrumental in shaping ...

 Anioma Watch Association Press Release! 14TH ASAGBA OF ASABA: ANIOMA WATCH CONGRATULATES EPIPHANY AZINGE We, the Board of Trustees (BOT) and members of the Anioma Watch Social Association also simply called "Anioma Watch," a registered socio-cultural Organization of the Anioma people at home and in the Diaspora extend our congratulations to Obi (Prof) Epiphany Azinge following his recent selection and subsequently, unveiling to the general public as the 14th Asagba of Asaba by the Asagba-in-Council.  We are pleased that his choice which adhered to the Traditional Rulers and Chiefs Edict of 1979 honoured the general wishes of the people of Asaba. We pray for a fruitful reign that can have an impact on the community when the leading Lawyer and Academic is installed as the 14th Asagba of Ahaba Ujom in the coming days.  By extension, we also anticipate people-centred policies that are developmentally targeted towards the growth of the Anioma Region as a whole as we continue ...

 You Have Elevated Anioma Educationally: Anioma Watch Rejoices With Prof Egwunyenga on His Birthday Anioma Watch, the socio-cultural Organization of the Anioma people of Delta State, Nigeria felicitates with Prof Andy Egwunyenga on his birthday. We recall that Prof Egwunyenga was one of the Anioma leaders who consented to chair our first Annual Anioma Lecture program in 2023, as well as providing us with the appropriate assistance at the time. Beyond that, Prof Egwunyenga, as Vice-Chancellor of Delta State University, has elevated the Anioma man's educational hope, belief, and promises in his administration of the university, and we are proud to stand with him on this occasion. With the institute's enhanced academic standards and the University Vice-Chancellor's affiliation with the youths, the Anioma people may lift their heads high in acknowledgment of their shared achievements. We are glad that our region has contributed an indigene of his caliber to the world of scholar...

  A welcome Address Delivered by Dr. Emeka Esogbue On the Occasion of the 1st Annual Anioma Watch Anioma Legacy Lecture Held inside the Banquet Hall, Orchid Hotel and Conference Centre, Asaba, Delta State on Friday December 22, 2023 Protocols It is my pleasure to welcome everyone to our beautiful event today. Our gathering here is the making of history in coming together from Enuani, Ika and Ndokwa to sit down and listen to intellectual speeches from our Guest Le cturers. This is something that the people of our Anioma Nation do not expect to happen often because there is the tendency to assume that lectures only happen when one is in the university but a people should sometimes come together to employ public lectures to educate themselves and also estimate or determine the situational extent of the socio-cultural, economic and political path along which they are moving as a nation of people. Happily, this is what we are inclined to achieve for our Anioma Nation with this epo...

 Fanfare in Asaba as Lecture Unites Anioma Communities  Story By Emeka Esogbue  Asaba, the state capital was on Friday agog as Anioma people from all shades of life gathered for a lecture program.  The event was the maiden edition of the Anioma Legacy Lecture organized by the Anioma Watch Social Association (AWASA). The event, rich and colourful was held under the distinguished Chairmanship of Prof Andy Egwunyenga, the Vice-Chancellor of Delta State University.  Lectures were delivered by leading resource persons from Anioma. Sir Anthony Awunor talked on "Preservation of Anioma Ancestral Heritage: A Fresh Look at the Indiscriminate Sale of Land."  Awunor who described Anioma as inhabited by people imbued with a sense of purpose and hard work as selling points advised against indiscriminate sales of land in the region.  "To achieve this, a robust land administration regime should be adopted through a holistic reform of the land use laws." "In the same v...