Dr Eruani Azibapu, CFR, President of Azikel Group, and Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary has congratulated the newly inaugurated Executive Council of the Ogbia Brotherhood, led by Anthony Ikobo, describing the occasion as a significant milestone in the continued advancement, unity and cultural preservation of the Ogbia people worldwide.
The historic inauguration was graced by former President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, His Excellency Dr. Goodluck Ebele Jonathan, GCFR, the Managing Director of the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC), His Royal Majesty King Owaba, distinguished traditional rulers, and prominent sons and daughters of Ogbia.
In his remarks, Dr. Eruani charged the new leadership and the entire Ogbia people to uphold the vision, unity, brotherhood and collective aspirations of the founding fathers who established the Ogbia Brotherhood as the foremost sociocultural organisation representing Ogbia people across the world.
“Our forefathers founded the Ogbia Brotherhood on the principles of unity, mutual respect, solidarity and collective progress. We must never allow personal interests or differences to undermine the sacred bonds that unite us as one people.”
“Our strength lies in our unity, and our future depends on our collective commitment to the development and prosperity of Ogbia land.”
As a demonstration of his unwavering commitment to the organisation and its new leadership, Dr. Eruani donated an immediate ₦50 million as takeoff operational funding to support the activities and programmes of the newly inaugurated Executive Council.
He urged the Anthony Ikobo-led administration to embrace inclusive leadership, strengthen the bonds of brotherhood, promote youth empowerment and pursue initiatives that will accelerate the socioeconomic development of Ogbia communities.
Dr. Eruani reaffirmed his commitment to the unity, progress and prosperity of the Ogbia people, expressing confidence that the new leadership would preserve the noble legacy of the founding fathers while positioning the Ogbia Brotherhood for greater achievements.
“Ogbia is our common heritage, our collective identity and our shared responsibility. Together, we must build an Ogbia that future generations will be proud to inherit.”
