Images of Ebiraland

 Reminiscent of the impact and memories of their glorious days in college, the '87 graduates of Abdulazeez Atta Memorial College, Okene (AAMCO 1987 Old Boys) presented awards to three best students in all classes of the prestigious college in the second edition of the annual event in appreciation of the positive impact the college has made in their academic life. The event which held on the 4th of October 2021 at the school premises in Okene was well attended by the 1987 Old Boys Excos, member of staff and students of the college. A total number of 42 students were presented with various prizes including computer laptops for the overall best SS3 students in both Science and Arts while study and Writing materials were donated to the best students in all arms of classes. The group also provided support for all the teaching and non-teaching staff of the college. In their end of year report, the Chairman of the group, Engr. Ahmed Musa thanked the mem...

The past two years have been challenging for enterprises around the world. Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises, MSMEs were distressed with many shutting down leading to job losses and overall decline of our GDP. This is no thanks to the COVID-19 pandemic amidst other economic hardships.  It is instructive to note that MSMEs accounts for 96% of businesses, 84% employment and contributes to 48% of national Gross Domestic Product, GDP. This makes MSMEs very critical to the development of any economy through its potential for massive job creation.  Committed to overcoming the impact of the pandemic, the government of Kogi State among other smart business initiatives, showed resilience, not just in overcoming this painful disruption, but helping businesses thrive through public and private partnerships.  The Kogi Enterprise Development Agency, KEDA stands committed to enhancing the recovery and capabilities of MSMEs in the State. This is particularly in line with ...

In another phase of the empowerment scheme embarked upon by the foundation, Hon. Aliyu Isah Muhammad Jamil leads his team to empower less privilege marked women in Okene General Market.  The team visited the traders union of the market, made their intention known and acknowledged their cooperative effort that have in away enhancing peace and development in the market.  In an interactive section, Alh. Abdulrahim who offered opening pray, eulogies the team for conceiving such intention that tend to the plight of the less privilege and prayed that Allah will continue to flourish the Foundation to continue in this path of service to Humanity.  Hon. Aliyu Isah Muhammad Jamil in his address, expressed pleasantry with the host and acknowledged their wisdom at maintain peace. The team moved to the market, randomly select and empowered the market women.  The astonished women expressed gratitude that the empowerment was apt in time that it will promote their busine...

President Muhammadu Buhari’s assertion that the next president of Nigeria should be someone who can secure the country is an endorsement of the aspiration of Governor Yahaya Bello of Kogi state to become the next president of the Federal Republic of Nigeria.  Alhaji Ahmed Usman Ododo, staunch supporter of the GYB2PYB agenda stated this in Lokoja the Kogi state capital at the weekend. Alhaji Ododo while referring to the statement by President Buhari who spoke during a working visit to Maiduguri the Borno State capital, noted that the monumental achievement of the Kogi state government under Alhaji Yahaya Bello in securing lives and property in the state is a clear demonstration of the mastery of both kinetic and non-kinetic instruments of national security by Governor Yahaya Bello. Alhaji Ododo who described Governor Yahaya Bello as the best person for the job noted that it is only natural that GYB would replicate the same string of successes recorded in the provision of...

... _úséé and ágídíbö inspired new edition_  Committed and consistent in the annual redefinition and teaching of Ebira Culture through fashion and design, Midspecial Concepts has unveiled the most anticipated POLO ITINOCHI for the year 2021.  The designs come in sweatshirts, polo t-shirt, hats and shorts.  From the team at Midspecial Concepts, "the new designs were inspired by two Ebira Traditional percussion instruments, *úséé and ágídíbö* , to inculcate the myths and history on the new generation.   *The Relevance of ÚSÉÉ AND ÁGÍDÍBÖ to Ebira Culture*  As outlined by Onimisi Gabriel Okehi, in the olden days, Ágidibó which is made from wood is used to disseminate information from the King to the people. The sound of it which is usually in the evening, arrest people’s attention, everywhere will become quiet because they know with the sound comes an important message from the King.    The night masque...

Kogi State Governor, Alhaji Yahaya Bello, on Thursday, played host to stakeholders from the North Central Region during a zonal public hearing on the review of the vertical revenue allocation formula by the Revenue Mobilization and Fiscal Commission (RMAFC). Deputy Governor, Chief (Dr.) Edward Onoja declared the Hearing open on behalf of Governor Bello at the State Government House, stating that a comprehensive review is overdue. He noted that the existential realities facing the 3 Tiers of Government necessitate a more equitable sharing plan for all revenue accruing into the Federation Account. Welcoming his guests, he made a case for his brother governors in Nigeria on the need for the Federal Government to relinquish portions of her allocation to other tiers since it boasts of a larger 52.68 percent, while the 36 states and the FCT split 26.72 percent, with the Local Government Councils settling for 20.60 percent. Governor Bello said his counterparts mostly inherit unwie...

Professional hunters attached to Okene Local Government in the late hours of Wednesday 20th October, 2021 requested and secured approval from the Council Chairman Engr. Abdulrazaq Muhammad to embark on rescue operation at Eretuba forest along Okene-Auchi road after credible intelligence of their location from the locals. The victims, an indigene of Osun state were kidnapped on Monday 18ths October, 2021 along Okene/Ogori-Magongo road. The discreet operation by the professional hunters was successful as the kidnapped victims were rescued unhurt while the kidnappers escaped with various degree of bullet wounds. Locally made guns, charms, rustled castles and other items were also recovered. Sadly, one of the professional hunters paid the supreme price in the course of the operation. He has since been buried in accordance with Islamic injunctions. Hon. Abdulrazaq sympathized with the outfit and assured the professional hunters of government continue support and determination ...