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| Igbere Ezumezu 2005, Part 1 [Multimedia Slide Show] |
| Chief Solo U. Akuma (SAN) - Chairman, Ezumezu 2005 Planning Committee and Mrs. Victoria Akuma at the venue of Ezumezu 2005 hosted by Odinma Ebiri Age Grade. |
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Clinton lauds Yar'Adua on HIV,
seven-point agenda
From: Madu Onuorah, Folasade Folarin (Abuja)
and Bertram Nwannekanma (Lagos)
seven-point agenda
From: Madu Onuorah, Folasade Folarin (Abuja)
and Bertram Nwannekanma (Lagos)
President Yar' Adua (right), former USA President,
Bill Clinton (left) and Minister of Health, Prof.
Babatunde Osotimehin, at the State House, Abuja
Bill Clinton (left) and Minister of Health, Prof.
Babatunde Osotimehin, at the State House, Abuja
How they Chopped off my Hands
Man whose hands were cut on Charles
Taylor's order. Report By JAMES OJO, Abuja
Man whose hands were cut on Charles
Taylor's order. Report By JAMES OJO, Abuja
It is with joy that I most
warmly welcome all our
distinguished guests and all
the Ndi Igbere in Nigeria
and Diaspora to this
auspicious and epoch
making triennial ceremony
otherwise called EZUMEZU
IGBERE FESTIVAL. Please
join me to thank the Almighty
God for granting us journey
mercies from our respective
destinations. The Ezumezu
Festival affords our Clan the
singular opportunity and
warmly welcome all our
distinguished guests and all
the Ndi Igbere in Nigeria
and Diaspora to this
auspicious and epoch
making triennial ceremony
otherwise called EZUMEZU
IGBERE FESTIVAL. Please
join me to thank the Almighty
God for granting us journey
mercies from our respective
destinations. The Ezumezu
Festival affords our Clan the
singular opportunity and
privilege to pull out or retire the oldest age grade who
served the Clan meritoriously from communal service;
this is called Traditional Retirement Ceremony (IGBOTO
NMA). On the other hand, to recognize a new Age Grade.
And this aspect is called Outing/Naming of a New Age
Grade (IZARAFA). The occasion is also used to raise
funds for the development of our Clan. Read More
served the Clan meritoriously from communal service;
this is called Traditional Retirement Ceremony (IGBOTO
NMA). On the other hand, to recognize a new Age Grade.
And this aspect is called Outing/Naming of a New Age
Grade (IZARAFA). The occasion is also used to raise
funds for the development of our Clan. Read More
| IPAI Free Medical Assistance Scores Preliminary Success The Igbere Progressive Association International, Inc. (IPAI) community health assistance program in Igbere has scored an initial success following a report sent in by Mr. Chinedu Obike, one of the Monitoring Committee Members. Read More |
Re-Inventing Our Age Grades
I sincerely want to thank you all.For this great and noble deed of investing in the
future of many Igbere Youths. particularly, the students,by awarding scholarship to
them. I was delighted when i saw the names of my lucky brothers.Who are so
fortunate to be awarded with the kindness of your goodwill. God bless you all. Even
as you continue this academical empowerment.
From:
Eke Kelechi Joseph
Department of Mass Communication,
University of Nigeria, Nsukka.
future of many Igbere Youths. particularly, the students,by awarding scholarship to
them. I was delighted when i saw the names of my lucky brothers.Who are so
fortunate to be awarded with the kindness of your goodwill. God bless you all. Even
as you continue this academical empowerment.
From:
Eke Kelechi Joseph
Department of Mass Communication,
University of Nigeria, Nsukka.
| Getting to Know IPAI By Ukaegbu Ukaegbu Historical Perspective Igbere Progressive Association International Inc. (IPAI) is an organization of Igbere citizens in Diaspora by Igbere people and for Igbere Community. This organization was formed when Igbere citizens’ residents abroad (outside Nigeria) held a general meeting at Houston, Texas, USA; on September 3, 2005. Delegates at the general meeting were from different regions of United States of America and United Kingdom including State of California, Georgia, Nebraska, New York, Maryland, Washington DC, New Mexico, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, North Carolina, Texas and London (UK). After the decision to form an international organization was made, the delegates proceeded with discussions on the official name. Read More |
DISBURSEMENTS OF FUNDS TO
HEALTH CENTRES BY IPAI
Report By: Chinedu Obike
I wish to inform you that the funds (N110,000)
have been disbursed to the four health
centres in Onu-ibina, Umusi, Okafia and Amiyi
Igbere.
The exercise was carried out on Thursday
June 23, 2009 in the following order. Read
More
HEALTH CENTRES BY IPAI
Report By: Chinedu Obike
I wish to inform you that the funds (N110,000)
have been disbursed to the four health
centres in Onu-ibina, Umusi, Okafia and Amiyi
Igbere.
The exercise was carried out on Thursday
June 23, 2009 in the following order. Read
More
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The Mastery of Igbere Traditions and
Cultures Showcased in High Places.
Cultures Showcased in High Places.
REFLECT, CO-EXIST AND FORGE
AHEAD WITH OUR LEGACY: A
Message from the Chairman, IPAI
Board of Directors.
As a continuing legacy, we of the Igbere
Progressive Association International (IPAI)
are proud to reflect, co-exist, and forge
ahead as Igbere indigenes. We reflect on the
positive actions taken by our parents in the
past to form sustaining organizations that
guide and improve the community, we co-
exist with one another for the good of our
citizens today and tomorrow. With God’s
help in all these, we forge a better future for
our children with enthusiasm. READ MORE
AHEAD WITH OUR LEGACY: A
Message from the Chairman, IPAI
Board of Directors.
As a continuing legacy, we of the Igbere
Progressive Association International (IPAI)
are proud to reflect, co-exist, and forge
ahead as Igbere indigenes. We reflect on the
positive actions taken by our parents in the
past to form sustaining organizations that
guide and improve the community, we co-
exist with one another for the good of our
citizens today and tomorrow. With God’s
help in all these, we forge a better future for
our children with enthusiasm. READ MORE
THE SUN-SET OF A GREAT IGBERE
SON: COMMODORE AMADI GUY
IKWECHEGH (1951 - 2009)
(A Tribute By Chief Mike Awa, President, IPAI)
God creates great men and women and
Commodore Amadi Guy Ikwechegh was
one of those great gifts from God to Igbere
people, Nigeria and Africa as a whole.
Born in 1951 and departed November 11,
2009, to be with the Lord after putting up a
great fight against his ill-health.
He was a warrior, a Nigerian Navy
Commodore of a great repute. He was
highly intelligent, down to earth and above
all well rooted in his people’s culture,
showing love and respect to everyone. On
many fronts he was first among his equal
and a big pair of “shoes” have been left
empty and I pray that God provides us
someone to fill these shoes.Read More
SON: COMMODORE AMADI GUY
IKWECHEGH (1951 - 2009)
(A Tribute By Chief Mike Awa, President, IPAI)
God creates great men and women and
Commodore Amadi Guy Ikwechegh was
one of those great gifts from God to Igbere
people, Nigeria and Africa as a whole.
Born in 1951 and departed November 11,
2009, to be with the Lord after putting up a
great fight against his ill-health.
He was a warrior, a Nigerian Navy
Commodore of a great repute. He was
highly intelligent, down to earth and above
all well rooted in his people’s culture,
showing love and respect to everyone. On
many fronts he was first among his equal
and a big pair of “shoes” have been left
empty and I pray that God provides us
someone to fill these shoes.Read More
Update:
Pacific Coast chapter has accepted the offer to host
2011 convention in Los Angeles, in writing and have
signed memorandum of understanding with the
executive committee.
Update:
The venue of the IPAI Convention 2011 is:
Sheraton Gateway Hotel, Los Angeles.
___________________________________________
All Roads lead to Los Angeles County of the State of
California, USA, for the 4th Biennial Convention of
Igbere people in Diaspora, slated for July 2011. The
Pacific Coast Chapter of IPAI won an approval to host
the convention after a unanimous vote by the IPAI
Executive Committee during their meeting held on
December 13, 2009.
The executive committee requires that the host
chapter must accept a written approval letter and then
sign a memorandum of understanding between the
executive committee and the host chapter (Pacific
Coast). Further details about would be communicated
via this website.
Pacific Coast chapter has accepted the offer to host
2011 convention in Los Angeles, in writing and have
signed memorandum of understanding with the
executive committee.
Update:
The venue of the IPAI Convention 2011 is:
Sheraton Gateway Hotel, Los Angeles.
___________________________________________
All Roads lead to Los Angeles County of the State of
California, USA, for the 4th Biennial Convention of
Igbere people in Diaspora, slated for July 2011. The
Pacific Coast Chapter of IPAI won an approval to host
the convention after a unanimous vote by the IPAI
Executive Committee during their meeting held on
December 13, 2009.
The executive committee requires that the host
chapter must accept a written approval letter and then
sign a memorandum of understanding between the
executive committee and the host chapter (Pacific
Coast). Further details about would be communicated
via this website.
| IPAI Convention 2011: It's Pacific Coast |
In Loving Memories
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| Late Mrs. Chinyere Ikemah |
| With heavy heart, we announce the passing of Mrs. Chinyere Ikemah (aka Mama Triplet) of Ndi Ero, Amankalu Igbere. She departed to be with the Lord on June 30, 2010 after a brief illness at a Houston Hospital. Late Mrs. Chinyere Ikemah is survived by her husband Mr. Abah Jones Ikemah and triplets: Ikemah, Adanma and Udeogu. For condolence message please call: 281-437-4812. Please watch out through this medium (www.ipaiinc.org) for more information regarding memorial service and/or wake-keeping for our departed sister, wife and mother. |