Emeka Esogbue

 “I Will Speak the Truth in Ibusa” — Chief Lawrence Okolie, The Okpala Nwaisi Ezemese and Father of World Boxing Champion Chief Barrister  Lawrence Okolie is a prominent UK-based Nigerian legal practitioner, seasoned tax expert, and a distinguished traditional titleholder, holding the revered title of Okpala Nwaisi Ezemese of the Ibusa community in Delta State. A highly accomplished professional, his academic and corporate credentials include: Bachelor of Laws (LL.B), Barrister-at-Law (B.L), and Master of Laws (LL.M). Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Taxation of Nigeria (FCTI) and former Chairman of the CITN, UK District. In this exclusive interview with media personality, PEN MASTER (EMEKA ESOGBUE), Chief Barrister Lawrence Okolie opens up about his background, the profound events leading to his traditional installation, and his sacred roles and responsibilities to the people of the Ibusa community. Excerpts:  *Pen Master: Chief Barrister Lawrence Okolie, it is a ple...

 Lawrence Okolie, the Top-Ranked British Boxer from Ibusa: Why Nigerians Should Follow His Career Closely By Emeka Esogbue What do you know about Lawrence Okolie, the former two-weight world champion and one of boxing's leading heavyweight contenders? Historically, Ibusa, an Anioma community in Delta State, has produced accomplished sons and daughters who have distinguished themselves in diverse fields. From law and business to academia, public service, and sports, the community has continued to make significant contributions both within Nigeria and internationally. In this edition, PEN MASTER presents one of Ibusa's most celebrated sporting figures on the global stage, Lawrence Okolie. Although Lawrence Okolie is a British professional boxer, his roots are firmly in Ibusa, Delta State. Born on December 16, 1992, in Hackney, London, to Nigerian parents, Okolie traces his ancestry to Ibusa. His father, Chief (Barr.) Lawrence Okolie, from Okponta, Umuezeagwu, Ibusa, holds the tra...