Biography of Chief Gabriel Osawaru Igbinedion (9789788431275) by Imam, Hauwa and a great selection of similar New, Used and Collectible Books available now at great prices. Chief Igbinedion is today the Honourable Chancellor and Chairman of the Board of Regents of the first private University in Nigeria Igbinedion University Okada. He is a philanthropist and and a humanist of national dimensions and an industrialist of international fameread on, THE BIOGRAPHY OF CHIEF GABRIEL OSAWARU IGBINEDION. dlApi = Object.assign(dlApi, { target: 'PULSE_NG/NEWS/LOCAL', Get our Top Stories delivered to your inbox, Alim Abubakre: The Nigerian-born British expert training global leaders, How Buhari delivered powerful message to Tinubu, others via vote, Tinubu floors Obi, Atiku at Seyi Makinde's polling unit in Oyo, Lagos state government banned the use of Okadas and tricycles. } "Chief Sir DR Gabriel Osawaru Igbinedion (CFR) the (Esama of benin kingdom) was born in 1934 in a community of Okada town, now a university town in Ovia North-East Local Government, Edo state of Nigeria. Copyright 2009 @ Igbinedion.net | The Esame of Benin City. Prince Abubakar Audu, former executive governor of Kogi State, Nigeria. He was accused ofstealing over N3 billion from Edo States treasury. In 2008, a Federal High Court in Enugu sentenced him to six months in prison with the option of a N3.5 million fine. This position which he now occupies is a befitting tribute to his over 15 years of tenacious struggle to bring about a phenomenal development in education. His Royal Majesty the Oba of Benin kingdom, later declare Chief Gabriel Igbinedion as an enemy, which went viral. Later, he obtained an MBA from the Jackson State University, Mississippi in the United States in 1983. Childhood & Early Life. (Dr.) Chief Gabriel Osawaru Igbinedion, Sir. Lucky's brotherCharles, was a Local Government Chairman and one time Edo State Commissioner of Education, while yet another, Peter, was the Managing Director of Nigerian Aviation Authority. 1. [2] He is a member of the People's Democratic Party (PDP). He commenced the actualization of this vision with a candid representation to former President Ibrahim Badamosi Babangida, GCON, in1986 and pursued this agenda throughout the tenure in office of Chief Ernest Shonekan (Head of State) and Military President Sani Abacha. Other names that Peter uses includes Peter O Igbinedion. Il bambino che non voleva crescere di J. M. Barrie Trama. You can subscribe by visiting our subscription page. document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); ENCOMIUM, a media, tech and events company, publishes ENCOMIUM Weekly, Nigerias most authentic soft-sell magazine (since May 27, 1997), adding along the years, ENCOMIUM Special, the no-gossip, no-scandal, authentic celebrity journal (2002) and E Lifestyle, the dictionary of style, health and well-being (2005). Mrs Irene Igbinedion helped him through those teething years of his life to establish the foundations of his present position and bore him three successful and responsible children who today constitute part of the force for the promotion of the Igbinedion legacy. This website has attempted to unfold Chief Osawaru Igbinedion from the cradle to manhood and from a humble beginning to a position of enermous affluenceREAD ON, Afew Acknowledgement of Chief Igbinedion's Sense of Philanthropy, Copyright 2009 @ Igbinedion.net | The Esame of Benin City. His motherwas the daughter of the Ihaza of Usen, a descendant of the Usen Royal family with a proud history. Always visitNewsWireNGRfor the latest Naija news and updated Naija breaking news. Okada Airlines began to grow in leaps and bounds as the company had over ten planes in its fleet. He hails from Okada Village, in the present Ovia North East Local Government Area of Edo State. July 13, 2018, 1:16 pm. Szkely ispn (1397-1401), macsi bn (1397, 1400-1401), ungi (1398-1423) s zemplni (1395 -1423), mramarosi (1404-1412), szatmri, ugocsai (1406-1419) ispn s srosi vrnagy (1404-1412). His father, Rolf Aurness, was a businessman, while his mother, Ruth, was a journalist. window.__mirage2 = {petok:"FSy4HtgczGIX.Z3XCeKE8AhkWxVkWcDbxX0AM2eDDKU-3600-0"}; Or for more information about becoming a subscriber, you can read our subscription and contribution overview, You can also freely access - without a subscription - hundreds of today's top Africa stories and thousands of recent news articles from our home page , Already a subscriber? Early life and education [ edit] Lucky is a son of Gabriel Igbinedion, Esama of the Kingdom of Benin. [Pinterest], However, Chief Igbinedion remains one of the wealthiest men in the country with various businesses spanning the education, broadcasting, banking, farming and media sectors in the country. However, the motorcycle is still used as a means of transportation in other towns in the state, including in Okada town. Benin Baptist Primary School, Benin City g&&d(16,b);else{if("https://"===b.substr(0,8)||"http://"===b.substr(0,7)||"//"===b.substr(0,2))return b;for(var f in a)if(0===b.indexOf(f+"/")){f=b.replace(f,a[f]);if(b!==f)return u(e)?f+". Chief Igbinedion made history with the acquisition of a Boeing 747 Jumbo Jet. (Dr.) Chief Gabriel Osawaru Igbinedion and Wife, Lady Cherry Igbinedion. Otedola narrated on Wednesday, July 11, 2018: A sad reminder of his arrest in 1994 was the picture of him alighting from a Black Maria. Upon seeing this, I called Ibrahim Abacha and requested to see him. How Peter Igbinedion disgraced me over MKO Abiola - Otedola. He also owns expansive real estate in Benin where he purchased the numerousestates of deceased Bini chiefs. Otedola had been moved, following the harrowing image of Abiola . NEWS She later obtained a masters degree in diplomatic studies from the University of Westminster in 2005, before she later returned to Nigeria and attended Nigerian law school. "+e:f;!0===g&&d(17,b);return}!0===g&&d(18,b)}}function g(b){document.getElementsByTagName("head")[0].appendChild(b)}function m(b,a){function d(){!0!==x&&(!0===f&&(c.readyState=void 0),x=!0,a(c))}var f=!1,x=!1,c=document.createElement("script");c.type="text/javascript";c.src=b;c.onload=d;c.async=!0;c.defer=!0;!0=== Hon. The Esama of benin Chief Dr. Gabriel Osawaru Igbinedion is the current richest man in Benin, Edo state with an estimated net worth of $250 million. However, the one that got my attention was that of Okada. There is no doubt that the name GABRIEL OSAWARU IGBINEDION has become synonymous with courage for he has always been a man who treads where others dare not go. H. R. H. Oba Lamidi Adeyemi lll, The Alaafin of Oyo. In addition, access background check reports and discover possible arrest records. This was an affirmation that Gabriel Osawaru Igbinedion is still the Esama of Benin Kingdom.[3]. 1.7K Followers. He previously owned the now-defunct private airline,Okada Air, of over 40 aircraft (planes and helicopters). The establishment of that airline was such a huge deal that the military head of state at that time, General Ibrahim Badamosi Babangida, sent his vice president, Admiral Augustus Aikhomo to commission the purchase of one of its biggest planes, Boeing 747 Jumbo Jet in 1992. The Esama of Benin's business empire includes an international property portfolio and a private TV and radio station, called Independent Radio (92.3 fm) and Television. Here you'll find all collections you've created before. 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(Dr.) Chief Gabriel Osawaru Igbinedion and Wife, Lady Cherry Igbinedion, H. R. H. Oba Lamidi Adeyemi lll, The Alaafin of Oyo. He was said to have stoutly refused to move when he was about to be taken away to Ekiti,. [NAN], One of the planes (Boeing 727-230) belonging to Okada Airlines [JetPhotos], A photo of some of the air hostesses working with the first indigenous airline, Okada Airlines [GabrielIgbinedion], As Nigerians strove to survive in tough terrains, the use of motorcycles as an alternative means of transportation in major cities in the country like Lagos, Ibadan Kano, Benin-City, Warri, Kaduna, Enugu, Port Harcourt, and Calabar, became an imperative. LuckyIgbinedionwas a two-term Local Government Chairman and two-term Governor of Edo State. "itemListElement": [] [1] Esama of Benin [ edit] Peter Pan & Wendy is an upcoming American fantasy adventure film directed by David Lowery, who wrote the screenplay with Toby Halbrooks.Jim Whitaker served as producer on the Walt Disney Pictures production, which is a live-action adaptation of Walt Disney's 1953 animated film Peter Pan, in turn based on the 1904 play Peter Pan; or, the Boy Who Wouldn't Grow Up (also known as Peter and Wendy . Both his parents were European Jewish immigrants. He was serving in the police force for 4 years and within these years, met his wife who also happened to be an expatriate. His fame and wealth is making people all over the world to think he is a King. Writing reviews may help others know more about this person. On "13 June the Oba informed the general public that, the suspension placed on Chief Gabriel Igbinedion have been lifted till date. Of this number, 96 cases (75%) were recorded in Lagos state alone. mobile: 'false', This is the powerful moving biography of one man's determination to win-, This remarkable biography weaves the story of an endlessly fascinating man, his family and business empire-. When Gabriel Osawaru was eight years old he lost his father when he was only 8 years old when he lost his father, just two years when he was enrolled into Catholic primary school Okada." Benin kingdom only have one king which is, "His Royal Majesty Oba Eware II. 0;f
1")}else d(g+"->2");return!1}function J(a){var b= [CDATA[ List of "Chief Sir DR Osawaru Igbinedion Properties and Investment. !0:!1}}}function B(a,b){for(var d=0;dc.length?d(5,a):(c.pop(),b(c.join("/")))}function b(a,b){var c=a.split("/"),n=b.split("/");if(01",l);return g},set:function(){d(h+"->2",l)},configurable:f})}try{e(!1)}catch(q){try{e(!0)}catch(f){a[b]= Welcome to the Pulse Community! Ogba, Ikeja, Lagos. It was easy to tell a young, struggling farmer or teacher that riding on an Okada motorcycle will give you the same fast speed he/she would have experienced on an Okada Airline Boeing 747 Jet. Their children include;Lucky, Peter, Charles and Omosede. The establishment of that company saw the wealth of the Esama grow tremendously. Peter has many family members and associates who include Rosario Musella, Joseph Cadigan, Christel Domscheit, Patricia Sisco and Alfred Domscheit. NewsWireNGR or its editorial team cannot independently verify all details. 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His children include a son, Lucky, who was a two-term Local Government chairman and two-term Governor of Edo State, another son, Charles, who was a Local Government chairman and one time Edo State Commissioner of Education, and a third one, Peter, who was the managing director of the Nigerian Aviation Authority. It has become synonymous with Aviation, Industry, Education, Finance, Medical Care and Rural Development at local, national and international levels. She serves as my adviser both in the private and public spheres. Peter Igbinedion 's birthday is 08/27/1964 and is 57 years old. He was named Gabriel Osawaru during his birth, which he later lost his famous father one afternoon in 1942. As Nigerians strove to survive in tough terrains, the use of motorcycles as an alternative means of transportation in major cities in the country like Lagos, Ibadan, Kano, Benin-City, Warri, Kaduna, Enugu, Port Harcourt, and Calabar, became an imperative. Join Facebook to connect with Peter Igbinedion and others you may know. Publishers named above each report are responsible for their own content, which AllAfrica does not have the legal right to edit or correct. He is the Founder/Chairman of the Board of Igbinedion Education Centre, Benin City, Edo State (The School comprises Nursery, Primary and Secondary Schools in addition to the Igbinedion Montessori Teacher Training Centre, Benin City. Madam Okunozee' became a single mother that was responsible on "Gabriel Osawaru education and his upbringing. The word Okada is actually the name of a town and the headquarters of Ovia North-East Local Government Area in Edo State. Peter, was once the managing director of the Nigerian aviation authority. To complete the process, please follow the instructions in the email we just sent you. Required fields are marked *. Chief Igbinedion is married to Lady Cherry Igbinedion, a native of Jamaica. Heleft Leventis in 1967 and established a motor sales and service firm, Mid-Motors which was partially funded with bank loans. Everything Chief Igbinedion does creates a chain reaction, often leading to unexpected combinations. It has become synonymous with Aviation, Industry, Education, Finance, Medical Care and Rural Development at local, national and international levels. The title Esama traditionally means the "Son of the people", with responsibilities including assisting the poor in medial, monetary and private venture forms. By submitting above, you agree to our privacy policy. This is the powerful moving biography of one man's determination to win-, This remarkable biography weaves the story of an endlessly fascinating man, his family and business empire-. }; Meet Gbenga Ezekiel: Teenager Who Set New Guinness World Record in Rope Skipping on one foot. In 2020, the Lagos state government banned the use of Okadas and tricycles popularly known as Keke Napep, in six major local governments. According to the African Journal for Trauma, during the 4 years between August 2010 and July 2014, there were 128 motorcycle death autopsies recorded. He is a businessman andthe Esama of the Benin Kingdom. CHIEFTAINCY TITLES RECEIVED: Lucky allegedly plundered Edo State treasury for the eight years he was governor. It was easy to tell a young, struggling farmer or teacher that riding on an Okada motorcycle will give you the same fast speed he/she would have experienced on an Okada Airline Boeing 747 Jet. His sister, Omosede is in the House of Representatives for Edo State. Submit your stories now via social or: Welcome to the Pulse Community! Enter your account data and we will send you a link to reset your password. It won't be wrong if you include riding on an Okada in the '1000 Ways To Die' show. 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