edo leadership summit- 2010 program book

Kpomwen Oba me, Eguae Uruese!

His Royal Majesty, Omo n’Oba n’Edo Uku Akpolokpolo Oba Erediauwa, CFR

Oba Edo hia gha t’okpere! – Ise!

Homage to our oba Oba n’osa

Ovbie Ada, Ovbi’ EbenOvbie Ekenekene ma deyo

Umogun Ovbie Ekpen N’ Owa

Ovbie Adimila Ovbie Ekuaho N’Olo, Ovbie Ekuabo N’Olo

Ovbie Oghonwan nei bun aro Ovbie ode, ode n’ohan ren mu’ ete

Ovbie Adolo no dolo uwa dolo utomwen Ovbie oven owie no gbaisi (erhan gba iri) Ovbie okpogunla, ogie no y’igho b’owa Ovbie otolo n’olomi; Ologberonmwon

nei rie iruen, ebo, ayemwinre eminiminimini

Oba gha t’kpere - Ise!!!

Dear All,

Welcome to our second summit. This summit is unique not only because of the several dignitaries that are present but also the theme of the summit which is Sustainable Investment: Diaspora Action Plan for Transforming Health, Education and Agriculture in Edo State. At this time more than ever before, there is need for massive investment in Edo state to provide employment for the teeming population of unemployed graduates/school leavers and also improve the living standard of the general population.

Please feel free to participate in the various discussions and other events that are taking place. Your ideas are needed to solve the numerous health, education and agricultural problems that Edo state faces.

I hope also that you donate generously to the various projects we intend to execute in the coming year.

Again you are all welcome. I hope you have a thrilling summit. Sincerely,

Dr. Oboma AsemotaPresident

President’s Welcome


Dear All,

This Summit marks a historic moment for the entire members of the Edo Leadership Assembly (ELA), because of the esteemed presence of our Grand Patron HRH Crown Prince Eheneden Erediauwa, Ediaken n’Uselu, Ambassador Extraordinaire and Plenipotentiary of Nigeria to Italy and Albania. We are grateful to His Royal Highness for accepting our invitation to visit America and participate in the deliberations of the Edo Leader-ship Summit. We would also like to recognize the presence of our Governor, as well as acknowledge his good works in Edo State. The Governor is marching towards the dream of attaining the yearnings and aspirations of our people, therefore, all hands must be on deck to support him!Though ELA is not a political organization, however, we are willing to applaud anyone who believes in, and practices good governance; irrespective of political party affiliation. Hence this year, we have chosen to recog-nize the good works of Comrade Governor Oshiomhole with an award for Distinguished Service. Above all, we are happy to note the cordial relationship between our monarch, His Royal Majesty Omo n’Oba n’Edo Uku Akpolokpolo, Oba Erediauwa CFR and the Executive Governor of Edo State. Let me also use this opportunity to wish the President and my fellow citizens of the Federal Republic of Nige-ria, a happy 50th Independence Anniversary.Last but definitely not least, I would like to use this medium to thank the great Benin philanthropist, Capt. Hosa Okunbo. ELA is eternally grateful for your contribution to the success of our 2009 summit.

Long live the Federal Republic of NigeriaLong live Edo StateLong live the great Kingdom of Benin

Sincerely,SUMONUSumonu Bello-Osagie Senior vice president

Senior Vice President’s Reflections

ELA’s courtesy visit to our MONARCH HIS IMPERIAL ROYAL MAJESTY OMO N’OBA N’EDO UKU AKPOLOKPOLO, OBA EREDIAUWA

Presentation of soccer balls from our senior Vice President, Sumonu Bello-Osagie, on behalf of ELA to Palace attendants (Omada)

ELA’s presentation to our Crown Prince, HRH CROWN PRINCE EHENEDEN EREDIAUWA, EDIAKEN N’USELU in Rome

ELA AT-A-GLANCE

CONTACTS: [email protected] www.edoleadership.org

ELA in 100 WordsThe Edo Leadership Assembly is a Benin organization with pan-Edo sensibilities. The group’s focus are three-fold: address unique problems affecting contemporary descendants of the Great Benin Kingdom, create a platform for the crème de la crème of the Edo diaspora to contribute to the development of Edo State and develop programs to assist Edos abroad achieve upward mobility. ELA has various activities to advance its goals /mission. The annual Leadership Summit- strictly by invitation, is open to indigenes and friends of Edo State. The goal of the Summit is to proffer tangible solutions that will advance development in our State.

IntroductionThe Edo Leadership Assembly was founded in 2008 to foster cross-ethnic collaboration, focused and goals orientated diaspora engagement and contributions to the development of Edo State. While also addressing specific issues that impact Benin people.The principal organizational vehicles for our activities are:

❂ Programs and Events

❂ Projects that will benefit all Edos, irrespective of language or ethnic affiliations

❂ Policy briefings

❂ Collaboration with other groups

❂ The Benin Foundation Inc.

MissionTo develop a leadership cadre of men and women, committed to advancing the social, cultural, economic and political interests of Edo people.

Vision:❂ To work collaboratively with other ethnic groups in Nigeria

❂ To advance Edo Development goals

❂ To promote the unity, development and advancement of Edo people

❂ To foster capacity building and leadership development

❂ Oyayasimwin Evbuomwan – PATRIOTISM ELA sees the need for a movement that is dedicated to addressing issues that affect Edo people, by allocating time, resources and skills to advance the Edo development agenda. It recognizes the cardinal notion that, with few exceptions, the Edos can look to no one, but themselves to improve their station in life.

❂ Edoyęmwen -- DIGNITY Pride in and knowledge of Edo tradition, culture, history, and peoplehood. Edoyęmwen is the need to have pride in our people, without being maligned and relegated to a position of irrelevance. Edoyęmwen connotes pride, self-respect and the dignity in being an Edo.

❂ Akugbe – UNITY Creates within the Edo man or woman the knowledge that it is Edo unity, hard work and self-discipline that will lead to the triumph of the Edo people.

THE THREE PRINCIPLES OF EDO LEADERSHIP ASSEMBLY

WHO WE ARE

Oba Gha T’okpere – Ise!

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Our Grand PatronHis Royal Highness, Crown Prince Eheneden Erediauwa

Ambassador Extraordinaire and Plenipotentiary of the Federal Republic of Nigeria to Italy and Albania

HRH Crown Prince Eheneden Erediauwa was sworn in as Ambassador Extraordinaire and Plenipotentiary of Nigeria to Italy on July 21, 2008 and Albania on December 2, 2008. Prior to this, he served as Nigeria’s Ambassador to the Kingdom of Sweden with concurrent accreditation to the Kingdoms of Norway, Denmark and the Republic of Finland. He was therefore responsible for managing Nigeria’s relations with the whole region of Scandinavia. Due to his royal pedigree, while he was in the Scandinavian countries, he was treated to royal receptions by the King of Norway and the Queen of Denmark and the President of the Republic of Finland. During his tour of duty as Nigeria’s Ambassador to Angola, Crown Prince Eheneden Erediauwa played an integral role, in collaboration with other stakeholders, in the eventual peace accord between President José Eduardo dos Santos and the late rebel leader, Jonas Savimbi. HRH was the only civilian in a pre-reconciliation meeting attended by high ranking military officers from different African countries. The meeting was crucial to the peace that was eventually brokered between the warring factions in Angola. In addition to being an Ambassador, he is also the Crown

Prince and heir apparent to the throne of the Benin Kingdom, one of the foremost Kingdoms in Africa. His father, His Royal Majesty Omo n’Oba n’Edo Uku Akpolokpolo Oba Erediauwa CFR, ascended the throne on March 23, 1979, making him the 38th Oba (King) of the dynasty since the inception of the Benin Kingdom in 1180 AD.The Crown Prince’s traditional title is: His Royal Highness, Edaiken n’Uselu.HRH has extensive experience as a diplomat; he has travelled the World and met with a diverse array of political leaders, captains of industry, civil society activists and world renowned scholars from different countries. Beyond his diplomatic credentials, Crown Prince Eheneden Erediauwa is an investor with business interests in various industries: petroleum, construction, education and food processing.The Crown Prince is a known philanthropist and an avid supporter of arts and culture; he was recently invited to Sweden for the opening of the Benin arts exhibition at the Museum of Ethnography in Stockholm. He is the founder of The Benin Royal Dynasty Trust, a not for profit organization with the sole mission to economically empower the poor and disenfranchised, by utilizing holistic and sustainable methods of personal and community empowerment.As both an Ambassador and Royalty, His Royal Highness has negotiated various economic and cultural initiatives for investors interested in doing business in Nigeria and with government entities interested in arts and cultural exchange opportunities with the Benin Kingdom. The Crown Prince is committed to sustainable economic development and he is at the vanguard of the economic and socio-cultural renaissance of the Benin Kingdom.


August 26, 2010

Dear Compatriots,

Greetings! And welcome to the 2010 Edo Leadership Summit. This year’s summit promises to be an intellectual treat for all summit attendees who have travelled from far and near to be a part of an engaging dialogic process- aimed at proffering concrete solutions to the myriad of socio-economic needs faced by the people back home. Thus, the theme of this Summit “Sustaining Investment: Diasporan Action Plan for Transforming Healthcare, Education and Agriculture in Edo State” aptly embodies the leadership and capacity building ethos of the Edo Leadership Assembly.As you can see from the personalities that are present at this summit, this hallmark event presents an

opportunity for every participant to: get Informed, be Inspired and then Act! The summit’s menu of activities has been planned with an eye towards meeting and exceeding attendees’ expectations of value added and value received. At the end of this summit, we hope that you can take home with you, a mental roadmap of how you can become a catalyst for the much desired change in our communities. The highlight of the Summit includes: • Break-out sessions on Education, Healthcare and Agriculture• Ideas and Projects Exhibition• Governor’s Roundtable• Meet n’ Greet with HRH Edaiken N’ Uselu• Senator’s Town Hall meeting• Movie Premiere• Investiture ceremony of our Grand Patron• Awards and Gala Banquet• Golf On behalf of the organizers of this summit, who have worked so hard to make this event a success, I welcome you to Atlanta, the gateway to the Southern United States. And aside from the opportunities afforded by the summit activities, you will also have the chance to experience the diversity of Atlanta’s tourist and cultural attractions. From mouth watering culinary discoveries to satisfy your gastronomic needs to fabulous shopping bargains, there is plenty that will leave you with fond memories of the 2010 Edo Leadership Summit and the city of Atlanta!

Ob’ okhian! Mo Khia! Obo-shan! (Welcome).

Warm Regards,

joan.Osa OviaweVice President Programs and Events

Summit Coordinator’s Welcome

joanoviawe


August 26, 2010

The Benin foundation (TBF) welcomes His Excellency, Governor Adam Oshiomole, His Royal Highness, Am-bassador Crown Prince Eheneden Erediauwa, Edaiken N’Uselu and everyone to the Edo Leadership Assembly Summit in Atlanta.

The foundation seeks to promote the community interests, aspirations and heritage of people currently in the area called Edo state of Nigeria. In this regard, TBF will partner with individual and corporate donors in the implementation of projects in the area of healthcare, education, tourism, sustenance of democratic dispensations, creation of employment op-portunities especially for the youths and women through promoting creation of different industries/helping with business plans/co-operative societies/micro-finance projects/scholarships/mentorships, etc.

The foundation’s current projects are in the following area:• Health care:- Establishment of a $10 million state-of-the art Medical and Diagnostic Center in part-nership with the private sector. The facility will work in collaboration with the local physicians in the promo-tion of preventive healthcare initiatives.• Culture and Education:- Provision of scholarships for the training Edo language teachers towards promoting the teaching of the language at primary and secondary schools. In this regard, the foundation has already provided scholarships to train teachers to the tune of N650,000• Other Projects:- This includes setting up of bore-holes for portable water delivery, setting up of health centers in the rural area through collaborations with the community, setting up of a mobile clinic, etc It is a non-profit organization registered in the state of Michigan, USA. The foundation looks forward to the involvement of everyone in moving the Edo nation forward and seeking the help/donations of all in meeting its set goals and aspirations.

Oba gha t’okpere, Ise

Thank you.Sincerely,

Segun T. Dawodu, MD, JD, MBAPresident,The Benin Foundation

PO Box 30283,Alexandria, VA 22310-8283, USA.

Tel: 571-255-1664 www.beninfoundation.org


Edo Leadership Assembly

for graciously accepting our invitation

to attend this summit and for his commitment towards the success of this event.

Oba gha t'okpere - Ise!!

Extends Profound Gratitude to

His Excellency, Crown Prince

Eheneden Erediauwa, Edaiken N' Uselu, Ambassador Extraordinary

and Plenipotentiary of Nigeria to Italy,

The Edo Leadership Assembly extends a warm welcome to the action Governor of the people

His Excellency Comrade Governor Adams Aliu Oshiomhole

Sir, welcome to the 2010 Edo Leadership Summit in Atlanta!

And a hearty congratulations on your award, in recognition of the outstanding work you have done thus far in Edo State of Nigeria.

With you at the reigns of governance, The Heartbeat of Nigeria is BEATING again!

The Edo Leadership Assembly looks forward to working with your government in harnessing the vast intellectual and material resources that the Edo diaspora is

prepared to contribute to the development of our State.

Long Live Edo State!!Long Live the Federal Republic of Nigeria!!!

Oba gha t’okpere, Ise!


We, the subjects of the Great Benin Kingdom in

the Diaspora, humbly

welcome

HRH Crown Prince Eheneden Erediauwa,

Edaiken N’Uselu

Ambassador Extraordinaire and Plenipotentiary of

Nigeria to Italy and Albania to the city of Atlanta, the cradle of

black civilization in the United States of America and to

the Edo Leadership Assembly Summit.

We pray that the Almighty God

and our ancestors will grant you a successful stay, and

above all, continue to sustain the peace and progress in the

Great Kingdom of Benin.Edaiken gha t’okpere- Ise!

Oba gha t’okpere- Ise!


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The entire Dawodu family of Benin-City hereby formally welcome His Royal Highness, His Excellency Crown Prince Ehenenden Erediauwa, The Edaiken N’Uselu and Nigerian

Ambassador to Italy on his August visit to the USA.

We wish him journey mercies and successful deliberations during this trip.

Oba gha t’okpere Ise.

The Entire Iyi-Eweka Children of the

Benin Royal Family

welcomes

His Royal Highness His Excellency Crown Prince Eheneden

Erediauwa The Edaiken N’ UseluAmbassador Extraordinaire and

Plenipotentiary of Nigeria to ItalyGrand Patron, Edo Leadership Assembly

To the Edo Leadership Assembly Summit, Atlanta, Georgia USA

We wish you and your entire entourage

traveling Grace and Successful deliberations during this visit.

Oba gha t’ okpere-Ise!!!

Signed: Prince Oyekan Iyi-Eweka

Professor Osayuki Oshodin

Vice Chancellor University of Benin, Benin City

For your recognition by the Edo Leadership

Assembly as one of the 2010 Honorees for

Historic Achievement.

CONGRATULATIONS!!!!!

THANK YOU FOR YOUR INSPIRATIONAL

LEADERSHIP.

PROFESSOR, YOU HAVE PROVIDED DECADES OF

EXEMPLARY EDUCATIONAL SERVICE, NURTURED

THOUSANDS OF ASPIRING STUDENTS, OPENED

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CHAMPIONED WOMEN EMPOWERMENT.

JOY NEKPEN OSHODIN

Welcome His Royal Highness, Crown Prince Ehenenden Erediauwa, The Edaiken N’Uselu,

The Executive Governor of Edo State Comrade Adams Oshiomole and other distinguish guest to 2nd Edo Leadership Summit in to Atlanta Georgia USA.

May God grant us all journey mercies and send the Holy Spirit to Enable us

to recreate Edo State for economic stability

Oba gha t’okpere- Ise!

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Dr. Oboma Asemota and his family

Welcomes

HRH Crown Prince Eheneden Erediauwa, Edaiken N’Uselu

Ambassador Extraordinaire and Plenipotentiary of Nigeria to Italy

To Edo Leadership Assembly SummitAtlanta, USA

Dr. Kienuwa Obaseki and his family

Welcomes

HRH Crown Prince Eheneden Erediauwa, Edaiken N’Uselu

Ambassador Extraordinaire and Plenipotentiary of Nigeria to Italy

To Edo Leadership Assembly Summit

Atlanta, USA


The entireOLOKE FAMILY REUNION USAof the Great Kingdom of Benin,

welcome the custodian of our tradition,HRH Crown Prince Eheneden Erediauwa,Edaiken N’Uselu,

Ambassador Extraordinaire and Plenipotentiary of Nigeria to Italy,

Our Action Governor,Comrade Adams Aliyu Oshiomhole,

And other Distinguished Dignitaries, to theEDO LEADERSHIP SUMMIT

in Atlanta.

Congratulations EDO LEADERSHIP ASSEMBLY

Sumonu Bello-Osagieon behalf of the entire Oloke Family, USA


What to Expect at the SummitA Plenary SessionsA Work Sessions: Education, Health and AgricultureA Ideas and Projects ExhibitionA Gala and Awards BanquetA ELA Fundraiser A NetworkingA Personal and Professional Development SeminarA Access to ELA Resource BookA Book Exchange- become familiar with publications by Edos/Nigerians

Ereyi Family

Welcome His Royal Highness

Crown Prince Eheneden ErediauwaEdaiken N’ Uselu

Grand Patron,Edo Leadership AssemblyNigeria Ambassador to Rome

ToThe 2nd Edo Leadership Summit

InAtlanta, Georgia


Wish the Federal Republic of Nigeria a Happy 50th

Independence Anniversary

May the Almighty God continue to bless the great people of Nigeria

Long Live Nigeria!!!


Edo Leadership Summit, August 26-29, 2010 Atlanta

Ebe Emwanmwan Summit Program

THURSDAY, August 26, 2010

3 : 0 0 p m – 9 : 0 0 p m Registration and Gala Night Ticket Purchase Room:

6 : 0 0 p m – 7 : 3 0 p m Ob’ okhian! Mo Khia! Obo-shan!

Opening Reception

Meet n’ Greet with HRH Crown Prince Eheneden Erediauwa, Edaiken N’Uselu

Co-hosted in conjunction with ELA by: Umagbaenedo Club of Atlanta, Nagbama Club of Atlanta, Edo Ladies Club of Atlanta

Room: Solarium 4

7 : 3 0 p m – 8 : 0 0 p m Orientation Session

All panelists, facilitators and rappoteurs and reviewers only

This is a mandated short orientation session- to brief panelists, facilitators and rappoteurs on their roles and performance expectations during the summit.

Convener: joan.Osa Oviawe, Summit Coordinator

Room: Capri 1, 2

7 : 4 5 p m – 9 : 4 5 p m Town hall Meeting with Senator Ehigie Uzamere (INEC Delineation Proposal)

Guest: Emmanuel Oronsaye, Esq. Moderators: Dr. Kienuwa Obaseki- ELA VP Administration, Mr. Joseph Ereyi- ELA VP Finance and

Joy N. Oshodin

Room: Cyprus 1, 2

FRIDAY, August 27, 2010

7 : 3 0 a m – 8 : 5 0 a m Breakfast (Buffet)

8 : 0 0 a m – 9 : 0 0 p m Registration and Gala Ticket Purchase Lobby

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Opening Ceremony Etueyi (Introductions) – Mr. Sumonu Bello-Osagie- ELA Senior VP

Room: Biltmore 1, 2, 3



9 : 2 0 a m - 9 : 3 5 a m Ìdòlòwà (Summit Overview) – joan.Osa Oviawe Summit Coordinator

9 : 3 5 a m – 1 0 : 0 0 a m Ikpe ‘mwen n’okaro (Opening Remarks)

Dr. Oboma Asemota - ELA President

10 : 00 am – 1 0 : 10 am Declaration of the Summit open- Comrade Governor Adams Oshiomhole

10 : 15 am – 1 0 : 45 am Investiture Ceremony of ELA Grand Patron- HRH Crown Prince Eheneden Erediauwa, Edaiken n’ Uselu

1 0 : 4 5 a m – 1 : 0 0 p m Governor’s Roundtable

Presenter: Mr. Godwin Obaseki, Chairman, Edo State Economic and Strategy Team Q and A with Governor Oshiomhole

Ohenhen (Moderator): Mr. Tony Abulu, Mr. Sumonu Bello-Osagie, Dr. John Oronsaye, Esq. – Director of Finance, The Benin Foundation Inc.

1 : 0 0 p m – 2 : 0 0 p m Evbare avan (Lunch Break)

2:15 pm – 2:30 pm

Reconvene in the Main Hall- Disperse to various work sessions Room: Biltmore 1, 2, 3

2 : 3 0 p m – 4 : 3 0 p m

Work sessions: Agriculture, Education and Healthcare

see below for room and facilitators information

4 : 4 5 p m – 5 : 2 0 p m

General Debriefing Session:

Omunu Rapporteurs:

Ohenhen (Moderator): Ms. Ivie Osifo – ELA VP Publicity and Sir Osagie Victor Obasuyi-

ELA Director of Finance


5 : 3 0 p m – 6 : 0 0 p m

Projects in the pipeline: The Benin Foundation Inc. and Evbohuan

Presenters: Dr. Segun Dawodu- President, The Benin Foundation Inc. HRH Enogie Felix Omorodion, Enogie of Evbohan


6 : 0 0 p m – 6 : 3 0 p m

Q and A Ohenhen (Moderator): Ms. Odaro Owen – ELA VP Projects and Barrister Eugene

Uzamere –ELA Director of Publications

8 : 0 0 p m – 1 0 : 0 0 p m

Movie Premiere OBAMA- A Lancelot Oduwa Imasuen Film

Introduction: Prince Oyekan Iyi-Eweka – ELA Director of Administration,

Mr. John Okuonghae




SATURDAY, AUGUST 28, 2010


8 : 0 0 a m – 4 : 0 0 p m Registration and Gala Ticket Pick-up

9 : 0 0 a m – 9 : 1 5 a m Etueyi (Introductions) – Mr. Sumonu Bello-Osagie- ELA Senior VP


9 : 2 0 a m – 1 0 : 4 0 a m Leadership Training Clinic Trainer: Dr. Alphonsus Obayuwana


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General Exhibition and Ideas and Projects Presentation

Facilitator: Mr. Tony Abulu

Reviewers: Mrs. Maryann Omoregie, Ms. Iyesogie Ebohon

Video Phone Mr. Fongang Mbanwei

Fufu Magic Dr. Gregson Oghafua

Royal WhizKids Mrs. Toyin Adewumi

GoGagga! Mr. Charles Okwuobi

Medicinal Yam Prof. (Mrs.) Helen Asemota and team of Researchers from UWI, Jamaica

Amenz Industries Presentation Mr. Martin Obasuyi

Bendel Infrastructure Group Dr. Osa J. Okundaye

Association Against Women Export Dr. Rosaline Okosun


2:10 pm – 2:20 pm

Ìdòlòwà (Announcements) Mr. Tony Abulu

2 : 2 0 p m – 3 : 3 0 p m Brief presentations of the proceedings from Friday’s work sessions

Summit Declaration All Facilitators, Rapporteurs

3 : 3 0 p m – 4 : 0 0 p m Summit Closing Ceremony

Wa Uruese (Vote of thanks)- joan.Osa Oviawe, Summit Coordinator

Closing Remarks- Dr. Oboma Asemota, ELA President

7 : 0 0 p m Gala Banquet – Arrival and Seating (NO AFRICAN TIME PLEASE) Ticket required for admittance. No provisions have been made for babies and children

F R I D A Y

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Agriculture:

Ol’iyobor (Facilitators): Dr. Roland Ehigiamusoe, Mr. Fidelis Okpebholo

Omunu (Rapporteur): Prof. (Mrs.) Helen Asemota



Education:

Ol’iyobor (Facilitators): Dr. Osayimwense Osa, Dr. Monday Onaiwu

Omunu (Rapporteur): Prof. (Mrs.) Justina Osa

Room: Cyprus 1, 2

Healthcare:

Ol’iyobor (Facilitators): Dr. Joseph Igietseme, Dr. Ogie Asemota

Omunu (Rapporteur): Sir Louis Ebodaghe

Room: Cancun

SATURDAY, AUGUST 28, 2010


8 : 0 0 a m – 4 : 0 0 p m Registration and Gala Ticket Pick-up

9 : 0 0 a m – 9 : 1 5 a m Etueyi (Introductions) – Mr. Sumonu Bello-Osagie- ELA Senior VP


9 : 2 0 a m – 1 0 : 4 0 a m Leadership Training Clinic Trainer: Dr. Alphonsus Obayuwana


1 1 : 0 0 a m – 1 : 0 0 p m

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General Exhibition and Ideas and Projects Presentation

Facilitator: Mr. Tony Abulu

Reviewers: Mrs. Maryann Omoregie, Ms. Iyesogie Ebohon

Video Phone Mr. Fongang Mbanwei

Fufu Magic Dr. Gregson Oghafua

Royal WhizKids Mrs. Toyin Adewumi

GoGagga! Mr. Charles Okwuobi

Medicinal Yam Prof. (Mrs.) Helen Asemota and team of Researchers from UWI, Jamaica

Amenz Industries Presentation Mr. Martin Obasuyi

Bendel Infrastructure Group Dr. Osa J. Okundaye

Association Against Women Export Dr. Rosaline Okosun


2:10 pm – 2:20 pm

Ìdòlòwà (Announcements) Mr. Tony Abulu

2 : 2 0 p m – 3 : 3 0 p m Brief presentations of the proceedings from Friday’s work sessions

Summit Declaration All Facilitators, Rapporteurs

3 : 3 0 p m – 4 : 0 0 p m Summit Closing Ceremony

Wa Uruese (Vote of thanks)- joan.Osa Oviawe, Summit Coordinator

Closing Remarks- Dr. Oboma Asemota, ELA President

7 : 0 0 p m Gala Banquet – Arrival and Seating (NO AFRICAN TIME PLEASE) Ticket required for admittance. No provisions have been made for babies and children

F R I D A Y

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Agriculture:

Ol’iyobor (Facilitators): Dr. Roland Ehigiamusoe, Mr. Fidelis Okpebholo

Omunu (Rapporteur): Prof. (Mrs.) Helen Asemota


ELA Prospective Members Meeting - Sunday Morning (Time and room to be announced).

Golf with Summit VIP Guests - Sunday morning. Sign in sheet available at the registration desk.

• Arrival of Guests• National Anthems• Recognition of Distinguished Guests• Opening Prayer/Breaking of Kola nut• ELA President’s Opening Remarks• Dinner/Performance• Presentation of Awards – Excellence in Career Achievement• Edo Cultural Dance – led by Lady Aghabiomon Ogbeiwi• Presentation of Awards – Distinguished Service (Honorees)• Grand Patron Keynote Address – HRH Crown Prince Eheneden Erediauwa• Presentation of Founders’ Award to Captain Hosa Okunbo• Cultural Entertainment• Introduction of The Benin Foundation Inc.• Presentation of Award to Comrade Governor Oshiomhole• Governor’s Remarks• Vote of Thanks• Dance! Dance! Dance!

Presenters: Mr. Tony Abulu (Black Ivory Communications)Mr. Sumonu Bello-Osagie, ELA Senior VPjoan.Osa Oviawe-Summit CoordinatorMr. Razaq Bello-Osagie ELA Nigeria Coordinator

Saturday, August 28, 20107pm

Sheraton Gateway AtlantaGrand Ballroom

Gala and Awards Banquet

Edo State the Heartbeat of Nigeria

The Following Distinguished Men and Women have been selected to receive the 2010 Edo Leadership Assembly

Excellence and Distinguished Service Awards

Awards for Outstanding Career Achievement:

• Dr. Gregson Oghafua Interventional Cardiologist and Inventor of Fufumagic• Prof. (Mrs.) Justina Osa Professor and Chair, Department of Doctoral Studies, Virginia State University• Miss Iziengbe Osaikhuiwuomwan Publisher of Coral Africa Magazine

Founders’ Award• Captain Hosa Okunbo

Honorees• Comrade Governor Adams Aliu Oshiomhole Executive Governor of Edo State• Engr (Mrs.) Sandra Aguebor-Ekperouh The First lady Mechanic in Nigeria• Engr. Greg Ero Oil and Gas Expert

ELA AWARDEES AND HONOREES

• Prof. Osayuki Oshodin Vice Chancellor of the University of Benin• Lady Aghabiomon Ogbeiwi Cultural Icon• Mr. Uyi Olotun CEO, Uyi Technicals• Dr. Dominic Osaghae Renowned Pediatrician and former President of the Nigerian Medical Association• Mr. Ayo Idubor Renowned Sculptor who recreated the Idia Mask for FESTAC ‘77• Dr. Oboma Asemota President of the Edo Leadership Assembly and avid supporter of various community causes• joan.Osa Oviawe VP Programs and Events, Edo Leadership Assembly and Community Activist

ELA AWARDEES AND HONOREES

Congratulates

The Edo Leadership Assembly

for taking bold steps to catalyze the advancement of the Edo Nation


CONGRATULATES

CAPTAIN HOSA OKUNBOOn being the recipient of the Prestigious ELA

FOUNDERS’ AWARD

We wish you long life and prosperity!

Captain Hosa, the members of ELA would like to publicly acknowledge your tremendous help and generosity in the actualization of the mission and vision of The Benin Foundation Inc., the community

development subsidiary of the Edo Leadership Assembly.

Sir, your generosity has become a template for others to emulate! Your willingness to uplift the downtrodden in various communities is

aptly captured by your famous saying:

“ No luo o luo, ere ne omwen o luo” – Captain Hosa Okubo

CONGRATULATIONS TO CAPTAIN HOSA OKUNBOon the occasion of your recognition as the recipient of the pres-

tigious Edo Leadership Assembly Founders’ Award!

Sir, your good works continue to precede you! And you have become a formidable role model to the younger generation.

Mr. Steve Osasu Omoregie(aka - walsborn)

Candidate for Edo State House of AssemblyWard 4 - Oredo East Constituency

Action Congress of Nigeria.

Welcome to America! Your Royal Highness, Crown Prince Eheneden

Erediauwa, Edaiken n’ Uselu

Your Excellency, Comrade Governor Adams Oshiomhole, congratulations on your award as one of the distinguished

recipient of the Edo Leader Assembly Award.

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The Benin Kingdom was founded in 1180 AD. The first European travelers to reach Benin were Portuguese explorers in about 1485. A strong mercantile relationship developed, with the Portuguese trading tropical products, for European goods and guns. In the early 16th century the Oba sent an ambassador to Lisbon, and the king of Portugal sent Christian missionaries to Benin. Some residents of Benin could still speak a pidgin Portuguese in the late 19th century. The first English expedition to Benin was in 1553, and a significant trade soon grew up between England and Benin based on the export of ivory, palm oil and pepper. Visitors in the 16th and 17th centuries brought back to Europe tales of “the Great Benin”, a fabulous city of noble buildings, ruled over by a powerful king.

A series of walls marked the incremental growth of the sacred city from 850 CE until its decline in the 16th century. In the 15th century Benin became the greatest city of the empire created by Oba or King Ewuare. To enclose his palace he commanded the building of Benin’s inner wall, a seven mile (11 km) long earthen rampart girded by a moat 50 feet (15 m) deep. This was excavated in the early 1960s by Graham Connah. Connah estimated that its construction, if spread out over five dry seasons, would have required a workforce of 1,000 laborers working ten hours a day seven days a week. Ewuare also added great thoroughfares and erected nine fortified gateways. Excavations also uncovered a rural network of earthen walls 4 to 8 thousand miles long that would have taken an estimated 150 million man hours to build and must have taken hundreds of years to build. These were apparently razed to mark out territories for towns and cities. Thirteen years after Ewuare’s death tales of Benin’s splendors lured Portuguese traders to the city gates.[1]

A seventeenth century Dutch engraving from Olfert Dapper’s Nauwkeurige Beschrijvinge der Afrikaansche Gewesten, published in Amsterdam in 1668 wrote:

“The king’s palace or court is a square, and is as large as the town of Haarlem and entirely surrounded by a special wall, like that which encircles the town. It is divided into many magnificent palaces, houses, and apartments of the courtiers, and comprises beautiful and long square galleries, about as large as the Exchange at Amsterdam, but one larger than another, resting on wooden pillars, from top to bottom covered with cast copper, on which are engraved the pictures of their war exploits and battles...”

Benin resisted signing a protectorate treaty with Great Britain through most of the 1880s and 1890s. However, after the slaying of eight British representatives in Benin territory, a ‘Punitive Expedition’ was launched in 1897, in which a British force, under the command of Admiral Sir Harry Rawson, conquered and burned the city, destroying much of the country’s treasured art and dispersing nearly all that remained. The portrait figures, busts, and groups created in iron, carved ivory, and especially in brass (conventionally called the “Benin Bronzes”) are now displayed in museums around the world.

About the Benin Kingdom


The most common artifact is based on Queen Idia, now best known as the FESTAC Mask after its use in 1977 in the logo of the Nigeria-financed and hosted Second Festival of Black & African Arts and Culture (FESTAC 77).

Culled: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Benin_Empire

A bronze head of the Oba was sold in 2007 in a Sotheby’s auction for over $4 million.

For more information about the Benin Kingdom and the Benin Arts;

• Institute of Benin Studies www.greatbenin.org

• Chicago Art Institute http://www.artic.edu/aic/collections/exhibitions/benin/index

About the Benin Kingdom

• The British Museum http://www.britishmuseum.org/explore/highlights/highlight_objects/aoa/b/brass_plaque_showing_the_oba_o. aspx

• The Smithsonian and National Museum of African Arts http://www.nmafa.si.edu/exhibits/benin.htm

• University of Oxford, UK http://www.prm.ox.ac.uk/benin.html

• Sotheby’s Auction http://www.sothebys.com/app/live/lot/LotDetail.jsp?lot_id=159319706


I hereby use this opportunity and occasion to congratulate the Association Against Women Export, its President Dr. Roseline Okosun and its entire membership on their 10th year anniversary and for all the efforts in promoting education of Edo girls and provision of microfinance for Edo women.

As one of your sponsors, it has been a wonderful opportunity working with your members in actualizing all the noble goals that you are known for.

Your organization is also formally welcomed to the Edo Leadership Assembly summit as you stand out epitomizing that greatness that all edo women have been pioneers.

.Signed

Segun T. Dawodu, MD, JD, MBAAlumnus, University of Ibadan, College of Medicine, Ibadan, NigeriaAlumnus, University of London, Queen Mary’s College, Faculty of Law, London, UK.Alumnus, Johns Hopkins University Carey Business School, Baltimore, MD, USA,CEO, Director, PMREHAB PAIN and SPORTS MEDICINE ASSOCIATESwww.pmrehab.com Office telephone:- 1-866-PMREHABCellular Phone:- 1-601-S-DAWODUCellular phone:- 1-518-T-DAWODU

Association Against Women Exportwww.aawe.net


Joseph EreyiADMINISTRATOR

Congratulate the


On their2nd Anniversary Summit

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Atlanta, Georgia.

Nigeria Good People Great Nation

Dr. Oboma Asemota- PresidentDr. Oboma Asemota is a practicing medical doctor with a medical/surgical practice in Arkansas. He was trained at the University Of Ibadan College Of Medicine. He is Fellow, Royal College of Surgeons, England, Fellow, Royal College of Surgeons, Edinburg and Fellow, West African College of Surgeons. He served under the Government of Ambrose Ali as: Commissioner of Finance, Com-missioner of Agriculture and Commissioner for Energy.

Mr. Sumonu Bello-Osagie – Senior VPMr. Sumonu Bello-Osagie is an official of the Consulate General of Nigeria New York. He was formerly National team coordinator of the Super Eagles. He is a Sports Ambassador. His recent activities included Partnering with Don King in the Heavy Weight Championship Fight in Mexico, where a Nigerian, Samuel Peters became the first African to win the WBC Heavyweight Cham-pion of the World Title.The name Sumonu Bello-Osagie is synonymous with Sports, particularly, Football in Nigeria. He

was the protocol liaison for the Atlanta Olympics Nigerian Football team that successfully won the first Gold medal for any African Country in the history of the Olympics.

Dr. Kienuwa Obaseki – VP AdministrationDr. Kienuwa Obaseki works with Daimler (also called Mercedes Benz). His duties include the analysis of heavy duty engines. Prior to joining Daimler, his previous work included Nuclear Power Plant analysis, and Railway bridge testing. He is dedicated to Edo, Nigeria and Africa af-fairs. His involvement in Edo, Nigeria and African affairs dates back in his early years in the USA. In 1976/1977, Kienuwa Obaseki was the Secretary-general of the African Progressive Union in Chicago, a group that was dedicated to bringing Africans together and also fought the apartheid

of the then Rhodesia now Zimbabwe.

Dr. Segun T. Dawodu – President, The Benin Foundation Inc.Dr. Segun T. Dawodu is a practicing physician licensed in US, UK and Trinidad/Tobago with special-ist qualifications in Rehabilitation Medicine, Pain Medicine, Electrodiagnostic Medicine, Spinal cord injury Medicine, Medical Informatics and Orthopedic Surgery. He graduated with a medical de-gree from University of Ibadan, Nigeria, a law degree from University of London, UK and an MBA from Johns Hopkins University, USA. He also has postgraduate medical training in the US and UK.

Mr. Joseph Ereyi – VP FinanceMr. Joseph Ereyi’s recent Community activities include: PRO, Edo club of New Jersey (1997-1998). Founding Vice President: The Edo association of Minnesota (1999-2001) Founding Presi-dent (:alias Edo.1) Edo United Forum of greater St.Louis, Missouri and suburb of Illinois.

Meet the Officers and Members of the Edo Leadership Assembly


joan.Osa Oviawe – VP Programs and Events (Summit Coordinator)joan.Osa Oviawe is a research, multi-media and multi-dimensional event consultant, she has con-sulted for different entities, including Sesame Street-Nigeria. Her work experiences are as varied as her interests; spanning across four continents. joan.Osa is very active in both the Nigerian diaspora community and in her community in the USA: she is a member of the Police Advisory Board in her locale, a member of the President’s Commission on the Status of Women as well as the Board President of her local YWCA chapter Miss Oviawe is a PhD Candidate in Cultural

Studies and Social Thought in Education. Her PhD dissertation addresses Education Reform in Nigeria.

Prince Oyekan Iyi-Eweka – Director of AdministrationPrince Oyekan Iyi-Eweka is a health facility administrator, with training in Clinical Psychology and Counseling. He has a Masters degree in Clinical Psychology from Long Island University (LIU), Brooklyn, New York, and an MBA in management with distinction from LIU Brooklyn. He served as a liaison with the Community Mental Health Council. Prince Iyi-Eweka is a Management Con-sultant/Partners with OSIIPARTNERS, in Chicago, as well as the Administrator/CEO of Sarima Healthcare, Inc.

Sir Osagie Victor O’Basuyi – Director of FinanceSir Osagie Victor O’BASUYI is currently the President of Zenov Inc. an IT and Telecommunica-tions consulting firm, provider of systems communication integrated solution for voice, data and video services. He holds a BSc. in Systems Engineering and a master’s degree in Systems Controls Engineering from Wright State University. He has more than twenty five (25) years of engineering experience at various levels of engineering design, procurement control management and opera-tions.

Dr. John E. Oronsaye, Esq. – Director of Finance, The Benin Foundation Inc.Dr. Oronsaye is a legal practitioner based in Houston Texas. His main area of practice includes Criminal Law, Family Law, Immigration, Personal Injury, Civil Litigation, and Employment Discrimi-nation. Before attending Law School, Dr. Oronsaye was a successful certified High School Educa-tor in New York City and Houston, Texas for over a decade.

Ms. Odaro Owen – VP ProjectsMs. Odaro Owen is a resident of California and originally from Benin City where she started her primary education at St. Matthew’s. Ms. Owen Attended Baptist High School and went on to St. Philomena’s Hospital School of Midwifery. After completing her nursing program at Iye-Enu School of Nursing, she worked briefly as a School Nurse at the then College of Education, Iyaro. She currently works as an Organ Transplant Coordinator in a Los Angeles Medical Center hospi-tal.



Ms. Ivie Osifo – VP PublicityBorn and raised by Bini parents in the old Delta and Edo States. Attended Federal Government College, Warri. Received a bachelor’s degree in English from the University of Ibadan. Satisfied a personal curiosity about Graphic Design and Commercial Art at the Art Institute of Atlanta. Currently pursuing a graduate degree in business. Had my own TV show, the “Ivie Osifo Show” NTA Benin, which won first place in the “Variety and Light Entertainment Category” during the celebration of “Twenty Years of Television in Africa” in 1979.

Barrister Eugene Uzamere – Director of PublicationsBarrister Eugene Uzamere was first admitted to practice law in Nigeria in 1990 and in New York in 1996. He is currently, the founding partner of Uzamere & Associates, PLLC, a general practice law firm based in New York. Prior to establishing his legal practice, Mr. Uzamere, served with distinction as the Chief Disciplinary Counsel with the New York City’s Department of Homeless Services.

Joy N. Oshodin Is an Old student of the renowned Idia College, Benin City. After her Secondary Education, Joy N. Oshodin proceeded to obtain a degree in Quantity Surveying. She also went further to become an associate member of the National Institute of Quantity Surveyors (ANIQS). She developed an interest in the healthcare profession when she migrated to the U.S. and acquired a degree in Nursing from Chicago State University. Presently, she is a Nurse Consultant in Chicago, Illinois.

Mr. Greg OgbeifunMr. Gregory Utomwen Ogbeifun is Chairman and CEO of Starzs Investments Company Limited. He is a qualified Marine Engineer with a first class (combined) certificate of competency and an Associate Member of The Institute of Marine Engineers.

Mr. Rasaq Bello-OsagieMr. Rasaq Bello-Osagie had a successful career in the banking sector. He is currently vying to become the candidate representing Oredo Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives- under the platform of Action Congress of Nigeria.



Prof. (Mrs.) Helen AsemotaProfessor Helen Asemota’s academic profile spans a period of approximately three decades. During this period, she served several universities in different countries and rose to the Profes-sorial level at UWI. She received numerous awards and became involved in various local and international organizations in developing and executing new and improved research approaches in Biochemistry, Molecular Biology, Biotechnology and recently Nanotechnology. She is currently on joint appointment with UWI Mona and Shaw University in North Carolina, USA where she

serves as Head of the Nanobiology Division of the Shaw Nanotechnology Initiative, the Nanoscience and Nanotechnology Research Center (NNRC) and also as Chairman for the Shaw Institutional Research Board (IRB), among other roles. Her research work on yam improvement using biotechnology has been beneficial to several nations including Jamaica.

Mr. Lancelot Oduwa ImasuenMr. Lancelot Oduwa Imasuen is a highly successful and sought after filmmaker in Nigeria and has become the pride of the Edos home and abroad. To date, he has directed over 200 films many of which have garnered awards at film festivals and film awards in Nigeria and other parts of the world.

Mr. John OkuonghaeIs a skilled organizational and administrative professional with vast managerial experience with excellent communication skills. Mr. Okuonghae is a Managerial employee of Royal Mail, London, United Kingdom for 21 years.

Dr. Roland EhigiamusoeDr. Ehigiamusoe is the Pro Chancellor of the University of Calabar.


On behalf of the Board, volunteer staff and consultants of the Grace Foundation- Benin City

We say a hearty OBOKHIAN! To the Edaiken N’ Uselu, His Royal Highness Crown Prince Eheneden Erediauwa, Ambassador Extraordinary and

Plenipotentiary of Nigeria to Italy and Albania.

Your Royal Highness, WELCOME TO AMERICA!!!

Oba gha t’okpere- Ise!!! We also welcome all the dignitaries gracing the Edo Leadership Summit, in particular,

HRH Enogie (Prince) Edun Akenzua, Prince Igbinidu Erediauwa, Senator Ehigie Uzamere, members of the government delegation from Edo State,

State Commissioners, Edo State House of Assembly Members and distinguished Edo and Nigerian citizens in the diaspora!

We also congratulate all the awardees and honorees, especially Governor Oshiomhole and Captain Hosa Okunbo, for their hard earned recognition by the Edo Leadership Assembly!

A Hearty Congratulations to the Members of the Edo Leadership Assembly, for a job well done!

Signed: joan.Osa Oviawe


THANK YOU!

Wa hia Uhruese!

ELA extends sincere gratitude to all our Supporters, Donors, Special Guests, all Attendees, Volunteers, Facilitators, Rapporteurs, Reviewers, Presenters and Moderators. Your support and contributions means a great deal to us!

Special Gratitude to our:• Grand Patron: HRH, Crown Prince Eheneden Erediauwa, Edaiken N’UseluAmbassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Federal Republic of Nigeria to Italy and Albania• H.E. Comrade Governor Adams Aliu Oshiomhole• Captain Hosa Okunbo

A special thanks to the following individuals and organizations for their generous financial support:2009 Donors:• Captain Hosa Okunbo• Mr. Gregory Utomwen Ogbeifun• Mr. Richard and Mrs. Barbara Emode• Mr. John Edokpolor• Edo State Women’s Association (UK)• Mr. Anthony Osula• Dr. Uzo Ukoli

We acknowledge the immeasurable support of the following individuals:• HRH Enogie (Prince) Edun Akenzua, Enogie of Obazuwa• HRH Enogie Felix Omorodion, Enogie of Evbuohan• Mr. Vincent Ogbeide• Mr. Lugard Iyabor• Mr. Simon Orobor, President Nagbama Club of Atlanta• Mrs. Rosemary Iyamu, President, Edo Ladies Club of Atlanta• The officers and members of Umagba n’Edo Club of Atlanta• The officers and members of Nagbama Club of Atlanta• The officers and members of Edo Ladies Club of Atlanta• Mr. Osazee Iyabor• Mr. Bright Umweni• Mr. George Aigbe• Lady Aghabiomon Ogbeiwi• Mr. Isaac Oviasuyi• Mr. Fongang Mbanwei• Mr. Evans Igiehon-Osifo• Ms. Claudia Grigorescu• Ms. Fernanda Pineda• Mr. Tony Abulu

• A special thank you to Ayesha Zaheer, for her outstanding graphic design contributions, done in gratis!

Acknowledgement

• Dr. Peter Aghimien• Mr. Alex Igbineweka• Dr. John E. Oronsaye, Esq• Dr. Chris Ogiemwonyi• Mr. Ibosa Oshodin• Mrs. Cynthia Omo-Osagie

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