Emeka Esogbue

 Ibusa Community Leader, Austin Ukete, Honoured by Pioneer Club By Emeka Esogbue A prominent Ibusa community leader and former President of the Pioneer Club of Ibusa, Onowu Austin Ukete, has been honoured for his outstanding contributions to the growth and development of the club and the wider Ibusa community. The honour was conferred during the ceremony marking the installation of Mrs. Rosemary Moji Ikolodo, Managing Director of Patovilki Industrial Cleaners, as National Matron of the Pioneer Club of Ibusa. The event, held in Lagos on Sunday, attracted distinguished guests from within and outside the Ibusa community. Presenting the award, the Guest of Honour, Prof. Hope Oghenerukevbe Eghagha, described Ukete as “a man whose commitment to community service speaks louder than words.” “Onowu Austin Ukete has consistently demonstrated selfless service and integrity,” Prof. Eghagha said. “The Pioneer Club of Ibusa has benefited immensely from his leadership, vision, and dedication over...

 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...