THE NEGLECTED KINGDOM CALLED EGBEMA

THE NEGLECTED KINGDOM CALLED EGBEMA

EGBEMA IS ONE AMONG THE THREE KINGDOMS THAT MAKES UP OGBA/EGBEMA/NDONI LOCAL GOVT AREA OF RIVER STATE NIGERIA.               ZIP CODE: 510103.

EGEMA OF RIVER STATE HAS THE FOLLOWING COMMUNITIES(OKWUZI,MGBEDE,AGGAH, UKPAZI,EKPE AGGAH, EKPE MGBEDE, UGADA, ECOCHA)

*EGBEMA KINGDOM HOUSES THE ITALIAN OIL-GAINT (NAOC) ALSO KNOWN AS (AGIP).

*EGBEMA KINGDOM HAVE PRODUCED MEN AND WOMEN LIKE: Late (H.R.H). Eze Friday Nwachukwu, H.R.M Eze E.G Amuda jp the nze-obi III of Egbema Kingdom,  Rev.(Dr). jc Omaegbu, Prof. Jason Osai, Prof. Victor Nwaugo, Mr. Evans Ijeoma jp, Hon. Chris Okey Ochije jp, Hon. Engr. Nkem Nwaribe jp,   H.R.H Eze Chadwick Ogor the Ogbagu 1. Hon. Singer Ishmeal, Hon. Raymond Nwokeocha, Mr. chukwudi Ezekwe jp, Mr. kentus Obiye, Engr. Robert Obuoha, Pst. Princewill ejekwe jp, High-Chief Osborn inyeke peters, Chief Luke ejekwe amb,jp the Eze-Olori, High-Chief Livinus.i.e.Nwali Nze-Ochinanwata 1, late Hon (Dr). Uzoma Nwachukwu, Hon. Mrs. chioma emeji, Mr. Jeo-delight oyibo, Sir. Onyema ijeoma, Barr Andrew ugwuorah, Dr. best Ordinoha, Chief Ukachukwu Uchendu, Late Hon (chief) A.A Amadi, H.R.H late Eze pius adiemea 1^st Eze-Ali of aggah Community, H.R.H Eze Chukwuma S.D.G Nwanoka jp, Mr. Sunny ifi, Rev. Godstime ogbom, H.R.H late Hon. (chief) William Ijeoma, Mr. iweka Aaron

*EGBEMA KINGDOM IS ARGUEABLLY ONE OF THE HIGHEST OIL PRODUCING KINGDOM (communities) IN RIVER STATE AND NIGERIA ATLARGE.

*EGBEMA KINGDOM HAS ONE OF THE BEST AND CORDINATED SELLING MARKETS IN ONELGA. ON QOUTE MGBEDE ULTRA MORDEN MARKET. SOLD ONLY ON EKE DAYS.

*EGBEMA KINGDOM MAINTAINS THE PRIDE OF THE NIGER DELTANS AS A RIVERIAN AREA. WE HAVE STREAMS, RIVERS AND LAKES LIKE: IBUU LAKE, NKISA BEACH AND RIVER, OCEANS LIKE UGADA FALLS, OKIRI-OKIRI, OKWUMA, AND MORE.

*EGBEMA KINGDOM HAS ONE OF THE FINEST CULTURAL BELIEVES AND TRADITION IN THE NIGER DELTA REGION WITH AMAZING FESTIVALS LIKE THE IGWA-JI OF OKWUZI, MGBEDE AND AGGAH. WE HAVE THE POPULAR IBU-OJE AMONG THE OKWUZI PEOPLE.

*EGBEMA KINGDOM HAS OVER 27-------- OVERFLOWING OIL-WELLS.

*EGBEMA KINGDOM HAVE POPULAR BUSINESS CENTERS SUCH AS DELTA COMPUTERS & STORES, OKAS GLOBAL NIG, FULLIAF INTEGRATED SERVICES, EVA PHARMARCY, JIGI BOOSTER BUILDING MATERIALS, CHI-CHI HAIR DRESSING SALON,

*EGBEMA KINGDOM HAS ELO PROJECT NIG. LTD FILLING STATION, HAS A DIVISIONAL POLICE HEAD QUARTERS, HOUSES THE MOPOL 48 SQURAND, AND THE CIVIL DEFENCE CORPS.

*EGBEMA KINGDOM HAS INSTITUTIONS SUCH AS: EGBEMA GRAMMAR SCHOOL OKWUZI, CSS MGBEDE, COMMUNITY GIRLS SECONDARY SCHOOL AGGAH, UNIBEST ART & SCIENCE INTERNATIONL SCHOOL, BRAINYBLOOM MONTESSARY SCHOOL AND AMONG OTHERS.

*EGBEMA KINGDOM HAVE THE FOLLOWING FESTIVALS: AGBARA KNOWN AS THE FISHING FESTIVAL OF THE OKWUZI PEOPLE, MISS & MR. EGBEMA BEAUTY PEAGENT COMPITION, IGWAJI-YAM FESTIVAL, ALINSO KINGDOM PRAISE FESTIVAL, EGBEMA DAY, MMAWU AND OTHERS

*EGBEMA HAVE SONS AND DAUGHTERS IN THE ENTERTAINMENT INDUSTRIES AND WE HAVE: BABA FUNKY, CASH BLINGS, MR LUKESON DROP 2, TEE YOUNGY, SMART BIZZY, MC TUTPIK, MCK PLENUE BABA, K2K, KY AND OTHERS

*EGBEMA KINGDOM HAVE RECREATIVE PLACES LIKE: UGADA FARMS & RESORTS, UCHENNA HOTELS, CREEKVIEW HOTES AND RESORTS, UJU EXPRESS HOTELS, MUMMY U SPOT AGGAH, CALISTA SPOT OKWUZI, NWANYI-MIZ SPOT MGBEDE, ONYEYECHI SPOT AGGAH, BOY TITI FRESH FISH SPOT OKWUZI. MAMA BOBOS PALM WINE JOINT

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SO TELL ME WHAT ARE WE LACKING?

WHY ARE WE THIS NEGLECTED BY OUR LOCAL AND STATE GOVERNMENT?

WHY ARE WE NOT HOLDING KEY POSITIONS IN OUR STATE?

WHERE IS OUR COMMISIONERS SLOT?

WHERE IS THE 3KM INTERNAL ROAD PROMISED BY THE STATE GOVERNMENT?

WE ARE YET TO SEE THE COMMENCEMENT OF THE MGBEDE-AGGAH ONLY ACCESS ROAD BEEN FLAGED -OFF.

WHEN WILL THE REHABILITAION OR UPGRADEMENT OF THE ONLY EGBEMA GENERAL HOSPITAL AS PROMISED BY THE RIVER STATE GOVERNOR COMMENCE ?

WHY ARE WE THIS ABANDONED?

WE SUPPORTED GOV. WIKE’S GUBERNATORIAL BID, MUST WE BEG FOR HIS APPOINTMENT?

WE NEED ANSWERS TO THIS… OUR SILLENCE SHOULD NOT BE TAKEN FOR GRANTED WE ARE JUST BEEN PATIENT.

SIGNED:

COMR. I.E.KELLY

LEADER EGBEMA MASSIVE MOVEMENT.

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EGBEMA KINGDOM CRIES AGAIN

Sequel to our out pour on 24^th November, 2016 with the caption:

“EGBEMA KINGDOM RATTLED OVER GOVERNOR WIKE’S NEGLIGENCE OF HER PEOPLE”

        We the Egbema Massive Movement, a visionary and an interrogatory body on behalf of the oil rich egbema kingdom wish to call on the attention of the River state Governor His Excellency, (barr). Nyesom wike in reminder of his December 3^rd, 2016 promises to the people of Egbema kingdom.

Your Excellency, this is not the 1^st, nor the 2^nd time you are appeasing the grievance of the egbema people with un-executed promises. We wish to bring to your notice that we are fully aware of the various prodigious projects your government have kicked-started and completed EVEN (commissioned) in the various kingdom and local government areas of the state. Your Excellency, why is that of the Egbema kingdom in Ogba/Egbema/Ndoni Local Government Area of the State different?

An Egbema adage says: “madu aqua lola imemiri ma-ncha labia anya” The Egbema people is yet to experience the presence of any developmental, growth nor empowering program from the state government.

We can remember in your campaign days, at the egbema headquarters Okwuzi that you promised us a commissioner position in your cabinet if we support your gubernatorial ambition. You emerge the Governor and also promised to construct internal roads in Egbema communities, facilitate our general hospital, commence the dualisation of OMOKU-EGBEMA road.   

Are we still remembered? The Egbema people massively supported your ambition and fought for your emergence as the River State Governor why are we now relegated to the background of things in the leadership and politics of our state.

We leave our cries with the following request:

·        That you appoint an egbema son or daughter a commissioner in your cabinet. In fulfillment of your campaign promises to us.

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·        The condition of the only General Hospital in Egbema is really deplorable and we call on your urgent intervention as more lives will be lost if not fully equipped and facilitated. This is also a promise you gave to us and was repeated on December 3^rd , 2016 during your flag-off visit to omoku general hospital.

·        Egbema-omoku road is one of the most deplorable federal road in the state. We plead that you help us mend it and also commence the dualisation of the OMOKU-EGBEMA road as promised.

·        We plead that you use your good office to correct the injustice melted on us by Recognition of our NZE-OBI stool as a 1^st class stool in the state. It is cue embarrassing for the NZE-OBI OF EGBEMA KINGDOM which arguably is one of the oldest traditional stool in Nigeria to be addressed as a 2^nd class stool. We need 1^st class treatment.

We end our immediate demand by Commending your leadership stride and developmental achievement so far earned. May God bless you our Golden Governor aka “Mr. Project” as you attend to our demands?

GOD BLESS OUR GOVERNOR,

GOD BLESS OUR LEADERS,

GOD BLESS EGBEMA KINGDOM &

GOD BLESS RIVER STATE.

Signed:

Comr. I.E.KELLY

(Leader EGBEMA MASSIVE MOVEMENT) 

 

EGBEMA KINGDOM RATTLED, OVER GOVERNOR NYESOM WIKE’S NEGLIGENCE OF HER PEOPLE: SAY’S (E.M.M)

It becomes a trend whenever a section of river state coughs owning definitely to some slight against her by the state government. Some of the slight could range from: Lack of Recognition by a Government which they overwhelmingly helped into power, when they are exploited and neglected by some foreign oil extracting companies which they play host to. Lack of Basic Amenities, among other sacrosanct needs and issues common among embittered people in River State. The wondrous question however to ask, would be: When will the Egbema situation become a trend? When will the voice of the marginalized, abandoned and impoverished and yet resourceful Kingdom be heard? When will her plight as the world most forgotten and unknown status be changed for good? When will Egbema Kingdom (one of the three resourceful kingdom that makes up ONELGA, the second most resource endowed and oil-rich local Government  of Nigeria) become recognized in her own state where, arguably she accounts for 15% of the total revenue for the state and as a local Government (ONELGA) Some 18% of Nigeria’s total income. Well, your guess is good as mine.

The Egbema people of River state prior to 2015 Gubernatorial election welcomed and showered the wike-led Government with unflinching support. This was reflected in the massive turnout of votes recorded in the favour of the Peoples Democratic Party(PDP). Abinito, the kingdom oncemore believed in the juicy promises of what would be a usual and common political rhetoric common among politicians.

Apparently, the people are amazed and too dump for speech as they have been relegated to the background in the scheme of things in river state. The Gov. Wike led state government has made numerous appointments, setting up committes and the likes for the purposes of delivery a framework that will take the state to the next level. Sadly as we have noted, these appointments and all other constituting bodies established geared at developing Rivers State dose not genuflect his promises to the Egbema people.

We can recall that the Wike-led state government has within its Executive council more than 36 members, with 26 commissioners, a chief of staff, secretary to the state government, head of service and among others. But none came from the resourceful oil-rich kingdom “EGBEMA” or do we talk of the neglect the people of Egbema have been subjected to? It is on record that His Excellency has 38 Special Advisers and luckily we were remembered with the Special Adviser to the Governor on Due process/project costing. But this is not enough. We decry the undeserved intimidation and neglect melted on us by the state Government and local Government when it comes to political appointments and representation.  The people of egbema wish to break this long intimidated silence by calling on the State Governor His Excellency for equal representation at all level of governance in Nigeria and River State at most.

We voted for Governor wike because we believed on his promises to us, and also have much confidence that he is not a sectional kind of leader whom will after wining election abandon his people.

The Governor is trying and we the egbema people will not stop supporting him once it is for the development and growth of the state. If we are not mistaken, Governor Nyesom Wike is the best performing Governor of the year. But sadly as we have noted, the EGBEMA KINGDOM have no full evidence of His Excellency’s presence in her land.

We present our grievance on your neglect and non-inclusion for the following appointments, committees and projects.  

1.  COMMISSIONERS SLOT                                                           (none).

2.   SPECIAL ADVISARY SLOT.                             (Not a deserved position)

3.   THE RELEGATION OF EGBEMA PEOPLE IN THE POLITIICS OF HER STATE.  Aside the position for an S.A to the Governor on Due Process/Project costing and a membership position for the Rivers state University of Science & Technology Governing council, know other Egbema son nor Daughter holds any lucrative position in the Country, State and Local Government. 

4.  THE NON-INCLUSION OF EGBEMA KINGDOM FOR ANY STATE PROJECT. We can still remember that you celebrated your one year in office with about 71 projects on the following sectors (Agriculture, Roads/briges,Transport   infrastructure, Housing, Security, Education, Power and Sports/Recreation) but none was carried out in  EGBEMA KINGDOM leaving  the area development  hungry.

5.  THE NON-INCLUSION OF ANY neither EGBEMA SON NOR DAUGHTER IN YOUR RECENTLY FORMED 151 MEMBERS COMMITTEE FOR RIVER STATE GOLDENN JUBLIEE CELEBRATION.

6.  THE NON-INCLUSION OF AN EGBEMA MAN IN YOUR RECENTLY FORMED COMMITTEE FOR RIVERS TRANSPORT COMPANY (RTC)

7.  THE NON-INCLUSION OF OKWUZI-EGBEMA GENERAL HOSPITAL IN YOUR 2^ND NOVEMBER, 2016 LIST OF 10 HOSPITALS FOR REHABILITATION IN THE STATE. Knowing fully that the OKWUZI GENERAL HOSPITAL is long due for rehabilitation.

8.  THE RELUCTANT ATTITUDE SHOWN BY THE STATE GOVERNMENT IN RESOLVING THE ISSUES OF THE EGBEMA MONARCH AND RECOGNISING IT AS A FIRST CLASS STOOL. (NZE-OBI OF EGBEMA)

9.  THE ABONDONMENT OF THE STATE RESPONSIBILITIES FOR THE PROVISION OF SOCIAL AMENITIES AND INFRASTERUCTURES IN EGBEMA LAND.

10.      THE NON INVITATION OF AN EGBEMA MONARCH TO THE RIVERS STATE COUNCIL OF TRADITIONAL RULERS MEETING WITH THE GOV. EARLIER NOVEMBER, 2016. This is an indication that we are not recognized in our state.

11.      THE NON-INCLUSION OF EGBEMA KINGDOM IN YOUR TUESDAY 22^ND OF NOVEMBER 2016 LISTS OF PROJECTS TO BE FLAGGED-OFF.  Which you listed the following: The construction of olakwor-afara-Nihi Road. To be flagged-off Wednesdays 23^rd November, 2016. Others are the flag-off of the rehabilitation of Okrika Internal Road in Okochiri, Okrika on thrusday24th November,2016. While the reconstruction of the Igbo-Etche Road, will be on the Friday 25^th, of November,2016. Your Excellency further listed other roads to be flagged-off: Chokocho-umuechem-Ozuzu Road, on the 2^nd of December, and the flag-off of the completion of the Abandoned  Andoni-opobo-Nkoro Unity Road on the Tuesday, 6^th of December. Further expressing commitment to round-off the series of project flag-off activities with the reconstruction of the Elimgbu-Atali Road, on Friday 9^th December 2016.  Without the inclusion of a single project In EGBEMA KINGDOM. Your Excellency Sir, we beg to ask, Is EGBEMA KINGDOM Know longer part of River State?   

  

        These and many others too numerous to mention, are our grievance to the state Government. However, we wish to say “that our Kingdom’s silence and nonviolent participation in the state should not be used as a reason to continually neglect and abandon us”. The people of Egbema have vowed to continually support the Governor in any way he needs our help. While calling on him to always be a “collective leader” which we have known him for.

May God bless our Governor His Excellency and His Family.

LONGLIVE RIVER STATE,

LONGLIVE ONELGA, &

LONGLIVE EGBEMA KINGDOM.

Signed:

(Amb).I.E.KELLY

(CO-CORDINATOR & LEADER OF EGBEMA MASSIVE MOVEMENT)

 

INTRODUCTION

Egbema Massive Movement is a visionary and interrogatory body of like minds from Egbema Kingdom who have great delight in the betterment and growth of its Kingdom. This body is bent on exposing the hidden potentials of our youths, commending credible sons and daughters of our Kingdom, lauding the achievement of our leaders and also speaking against every unholy attitude and leadership pattern of our sons, traditional leaders, politicians. The body also, undertake the responsibilities of relating the day to day happenings of our kingdom to the Egbema people in diaspora through the social media. This is a visionary initiative that is not in allegiance to any government personnel, politicians, traditional ruler nor any other organisation. But will work with all parties in a bid to secure a dreamed Egbema Kingdom. This is found out of my over desired need for a peaceful and united Egbema Kingdom. It is the prayer of EGBEMA MASSIVE MOVEMENT to see that peace, love,

unity, growth and development envelop our Oil rich Egbema Kingdom.

        This body is a reality of my dream, As part of my own quota in the development and growth of EGBEMA KINGDOM. I had this idea way back 2012. And till date by his grace, the idea is turning to a reality.

WHAT IS OUR VISION ?

The vision of this body are as follows:

1.   It is the vision of this body EGBEMA MASSIVE MOVEMENT to see a peaceful and united Egbema sons and daughters living together as one.

2.   To let the world hear and know about our Kingdom Egbema.

3.   It is the vision of this body to have foreign investors come to our lands and do business which will in turn, bring about the development we seek.

4.   It is the vision of this body to listen to foreigners speak good of our kingdom. This will only happen when there is complete peace and unity in circulation.

5.   It is our dream to have Egbema kingdom represented in every section of the political, educational, and socio-economical structures of Ogba/Egbema/Ndoni local government area and in River state (Nigeria at large)

6.   It is our vision to see that Egbema regains its true identity “ALINSO” a sacred land.

7.   It is our vision to see sons and daughters of egbema kingdom holding vital positions in the politics of her state and nation.

8.   It is our vision to see an egbema man gain Federal Appoint like: MINISTERS, AMBASSADORS, HIGH COMMISSIONER, DG OF GOVERNMENT INSTITUTIONS,SFG, and among others.

9.   It is our vision to see Egbema sons and daughters become COMMISSIONERS, CHIEF OF STAFF, SECRETARY TO THE STATE GOVERNMENT, IN their own state.

10.                It is our vision as a visionary initiative to annually hold a summit or peace concert and confirmation of Merit Awards to cue citizens of Egbema. This is to appreciate them for their contributions in making Egbema a better place..

11.                It is our vision to see our leaders taking their responsibilities without delay and been asked to. This can be achieved by making the stool look competitive with awards like BEST TRADITIONAL RULER OF THE YEAR.

12.                It is our vision to see the  youths of our kingdom meaningfully engaged with jobs. Our youths must work.

13.                It is our vision to have the thinking of our Egbema people changed. At least to understand that its not enough been an oil producing community and that all hope of employment should not be vest on NAOC (AGIP).

14.                It is our vision to have the Italian oil giant, (agip) at our palm, through a carefully and broad drafted  (MOU) Memorandum of understanding. And have them sued when not in compliance with our memorandum. This is the only way to hold this oil giant to a still.

15.                It is our vision to have the cultural heritage of our people proudly showcased at various television houses, talked about by radio stations and the printing press. This will give the Egbema Kingdom a sense of belonging.

   

HOW TO ACHIEVE THIS VISION

1.   We can only achieve the above listed if we believe.

2.   With the maximum support of our youths, children, parents, rulers and clergies.

3.   We can have the Egbema of our dream again if we put away pride, greed, jealousy, hatred, malice, and come together as one, not forgetting that we all came from one Father which is GOD ALMIGHTY.

4.   We can achieve the listed, if we are truly ready for a positive change.

5.   With the financial, moral, co-operation  and material support of all Egbema people.

WHAT WILL BE OUR GREATEST CHALLENGE?

Our greates challenge will be discouragement from friends, leaders, and dishonesty. We pray God gives us the grace to remain focused to our vision.

WHAT WILL BE OUR PROGRAMMES?

THE FOLLOWING PROGRAMMES WE SHALL UNDERTAKE:

1.   ANNUAL YOUTH SUMMIT

2.   PEACE CONCERT

3.   CONFIRMATION OF MERIT AWARDS

4.   SENSITISATTIONAL PROGRAMMES TO ENLIGHTEN THE PEOPLE

5.   DISTRIBUCTION OF LATEST INFO’s TO EGBEMA’s IN DIASPORA.

6.   PROMOTION AND CELEBRATION OF GOOD WORKS AND ACHIEVEMENTS OF EGBEMA PEOPLE.

7.   DEMANDING OUR ENTITLEMENT FROM LOCAL, STATE AND MUTI-NATIONALS IN OUR LAND. This will be done through articulated petitions to the offices consigned.

8.   GRACEING THE EVENT OF ANY EGBEMA SONS AND DAUGHTERS WHOM WILL INVITE US.