Brief Biography Of A Few Obuoforibo (Onye) Family Personalities.
Brief Biography Of A Few Obuoforibo (Onye) Family Personalities. by Jinbobaraye Karibo-Nelson updated 15 May,2025
Late Chief Obuoforibo Ngeribomieka, popularly known as (Onye), Son of Late Community leader, Elder Ngeribomieka or Aringeribomieka was the Patriarch of Obuoforibo (Onye) a prominent Ogu family.
He was one of the most formidable Wakirike- Se men of the 17th century and he was the father of several illustrious Sons and Daughters of ancient Ogu Kingdom; Wakirike-Se (Okrika clan) of Ijaw extraction which include grand, greatgrandchildren and great great grandchildren and Great-great great grandchildren.
Formal presentation of Ellioth I.J. ADA as Amanyanabo (King -Elect) by revered Paramount Ruler James Kalaonye Ebenezer-JP to the Ogu Town in 1977 at the Town Square.
Distinguished Paramount High Chief James Onye Ebenezer.JP, generally known as James Onye by the entire Wakirike-Se, Administrator, Community/ religious leader, adviser, an epitome of unity, Head of Opudere War-Canoe House of Loko Royal group of Houses and once chairman, Okrika Clan Divisional Council of Chiefs in 1950’s and 70, s. Justice of Peace of the Rivers State Government.
Se-Alabo James Onye is the First Chairman of Obuoforibo (Onye) Family. A Devout Christian of Anglican Communion,
He was Chairman, Parish Laity Council and Organist of the St Martin Anglican Church, Ogu Town, Diocese of Okrika, Church of Nigeria. His tenure as Organist of St Martin’s spanning three decades, witnessed tremendous spiritual growth, increase in membership and branch expansion.
He has the fear of God Almighty at heart during his reign as JP in Ogu Kingdom, no subsequent traditional Chieftain has surpassed it. He is a descendants of great Obuoforibo onye and leader of Ogu people from 1960,s till 1979. He is very close to his first Cousin Madam Bernice Obuoforibo of blessed memory.
His legacy will forever live on in the hearts and minds of every Obuoforibo (Onye family members).
His Royal Highness, King Ellioth Iyayesegobama John Ada; Loko V111 (JP), late King, Amayanabo of Ogu Town, (a retired High Court registrar). In 1979, because of his hard work and example character he was installed with the revered Kingship title of Amayanabo by the entire people of Ogu Kingdom.
He is regarded as one of the traditionally well dress and respected Amayanabo in Wakirike Se during his monarchy. He reigned 1979-2000.
Elder Johnny George Obuoforibo Community Elder, Trader. Elder Johnny grandson of our revered Patriarch Onye and Second Chairman of Obuoforibo (Onye) Family in the late 80’s and father of late Professor George Johnny Obuoforibo of University of Port Harcourt and Uncle to Madam Oribi
Wakama, grandson of Obuoforibo (Onye). During the burial of Madam Bernice Obuoforibo in May 1996, Elder Johnny made Vote of Thanks on behalf of her aged Children, who are of age 70plus and the entire Onye family because of the utmost Love for one another.
He is a fierce defender, work for the success and unity of Obuoforibo (Onye) family until his passage in July 2004.
Chief. Engr. Stephen Tamunodiepiriye Walter Anga. JP,
MSC, Chief and Head of Owiya—Kune Omuaru (War-Canoe House) in Amawari Group of Houses of Ogu Kingdom, Prominent and respected Community leader , Writer and Author, a retired Director of Education Technical, Rivers State. the first Secretary of Ogu/Bolo Local Government Area Council of Chiefs, Secretary of Ogu Council of Chiefs for over 20 years. Principal of Government Technical College Tombia and Port Harcourt. Alumni of University of Hull, United Kingdom. one of the best in academic excellence and Hull the 14 th oldest University in England. He is the author of Amabara: The untold History of Wakirike etc.
Chief. Engr .S. T. Anga, Son of Pa Walter Alanengi Atemie,grandson of Pa. Alamienengika (Alanengi), the last Son of Onye. Chief. Engr.S. T. Anga is a well respected Se Alabo of Wakiribese and Ijaw nation.
Alabo, Rev Francis Ada-Ebenezer- Onye, JP,B.S.C; M.S.C; Clergyman, Politician, Chartered accountant, Administrator, and Paramount ruler and Head of Onye Chieftaincy War-Canoe House of Loko Royal Group of Houses and present Chairman of Obuoforibo (Onye) Descendants in Ogu Kingdom, former Governorship aspirant under ruling All Peoples Congress APC in Rivers State in 2023 and former Executive Director of Finance and Administration (EDFA) Niger Delta Basin Development Authority, former Chairman Ogu/Bolo Council of Chiefs, former Chairman of Loko Royal Group of Houses ( Loko Wariyingise), former Caretaker Committee Chairman (CTC) of Ogu/Bolo Local Government Area, former Special adviser on Transport to Ogu /Bolo Local Government Chairman, Certified Accountant by the National Institutes of Chartered Accountants Nigeria.
His efforts have brought greater attention to the unfair political process and have empowered constituents in areas that need intervention and advocacy as CTC Chairman in Ogu/Bolo L.G.A. His approach has ensured greater participation in our democratic process and has inspired and changed the lives of many and also Governorship Aspirant of the ruling political party in Nigeria the All Progressive Congress APC in Rivers state 2023.
Elder Gordon Aaron Dike Atemie. Teacher, Administrator and Community Elder. Retired Director at University of Port Harcourt Teaching Hospital (UPTH) and Alumni of University of Maiduguri, Bornu State. Third Chairman of Obuoforibo (Onye) Family, son of late Madam Hannah Ifubaraboye Obuoforibo and grandson of Pa Obuoforibo.
Late Elder, Superintendent Apostle General, Hon.Maxwell Tamunomie Iyama, JP, fondly called Godday by his relatives. Clergyman, Territorial Chairman (East) of Cherubim and Seraphim Church, Politician, Respected Community leader and advocate of peace in Ogu Town. Elder Godday is the Fourth Chairman of Great Obuoforibo (Onye) Family, Alumni of University of Port Harcourt, former elected Councilor and Supervisory Councilor in old Bonny Local Government in 70’s during the transitional programmed of General Olusegun Obasanjo military Government.
First Chairman of defunct Okrika/Oyigbo/Tai-Eleme (OTELGA) Local Government Area of Rivers State during the Second Republic of President Alhaji Dr. Shehu Shagari of defunct National Party of Nigeria (NPN), a former Chairman of Rivers State government owned Delta Rubber company;
during the Third Republic. In 1997 elected to Rivers State House of Assembly under the defunct United Nigeria Congress Party UCPN during General Abacha autocratic rule and Chieftain of Ijaw National Congress, INC Pan-Ijaw social political group.
He died peacefully on 2 February 2015. Pa Godday, the Son of late Madam Bernice Obuoforibo, grandson of Ma. Fiedinpeleka Obuoforibo, daughter of Onye and Awaripakasa.
Madam Oribi Eugene Wakama. JP Retired Educationist at the Rivers State Ministry of Education and Alumna of the Premier University of Ibadan and Product of famous Archdeacon Crowder Memorial Girls’ School Elelenwon, Port Harcourt, Rivers State.
In her work as a Teacher she distinguished by her complete devotion and her ability to impact great knowledge to her Students, majority of her Students are in different professional fields of endeavors , In Rivers and Bayelsa states some are Directors, Permanent Secretaries , Civil Commissiones and Executives in multi national corporation etc.
And she is one of the respected daughters of Onye’s. She is whole-hearted, unflinching and strongwoman of the family and dearly loved her maternal grandfather family at heart. Her contributions to the lives of many in Onye family is uncountable.
Madam Oribi she is one of the most beautiful daughters of the
family and Ogu. Daughter of Ma. Awaripakasa Susan George Chieduko, granddaughter of Pa. George Obuoforibo son of Obuoforibo (Onye) the Great. The Patriarch of Onye’s.
Deacon. Elder Tamuno-Irowarisima. JP. B.A., M.A, Security Expert, Broadcaster, Writer, Assistant Director General (ADG) Department of State Security Services (DSS) Pioneer graduate of the University of Port Harcourt and Alumni of the University of Ibadan. He holds a Master’s degree in English Language from the premier University UI the oldest degree-awarding institution in Nigeria. And also, educated at National institute for Security Studies, Abuja, Nigeria’s Elite Security Institute in Nigeria. Alumni of Administrative Staff College of Nigeria, Badagry. Elder Tamuno served as the State Director of (SDS) in Benue and Ekiti States and he also served as an Assistant Director in Operations and Intelligence in Oyo and Bayelsa States and in the National Headquarter Directorate and Presidential Villa (ASO Rock). Elder Tamuno an revered intelligence senior officer of great excellence in Intelligence community. He is regarded as reliable for the creation of Ogu/Bolo LGA during the regime of General Sanni Abacha. Presently actively works towards the peace and development of Onye family,
Ogu Kingdom, Wakirike Se, Ijaw-land, Niger Delta region and Nigeria.
Elder Irowarisima son of respected community socialite, late Pa. Macdonald grandson of Ma. Fiedinpeleka Obuoforibo Onye, daughter of our Patriarch Onye and his lovely wife Ma. Awaripakasa.
Bishop. Dr King David Ebenezer, JP. Gospel Preacher, the founder and General Overseer of Power of God Ministries, The City of Healing and Miracles. Coordinator of Ogu Ministers Forum over the years, Bishop King-David has been involved in the Onye family and Ogu community in many ways. He relentlessly advocating for peace and development of Ogu Town. He and his brother, our respected charismatic, eloquent, steadfast, and visionary Paramount Head and Chairman of Great Obuoforibo (Onye) family Se- Alabo. Rev.Frances Ada Ebenezer has been providing selfless commitment to members of Onye Descendants for years. Revered son of the most respected and influential Chief in Ogu kingdom Se-Alabo James Onye grandson of Obuoforibo (Onye).
Late Venerable Nathan Dokibo Samuel. Clergyman, Community
leader and Politician. Respected Elder (Warisenibo) of Onye
and Abeji War Canoe Houses and chieftain of All ProgressiveCongress in Ogu/Bolo local Government Area. Grandson of Anidikima, granddaughter of Onye and Awaripakasa.
Mrs. Ekaro Comfort Chukumuebobo, Administrator.
Permanent Secretary of Federal Ministry of Water Resource and Alumna of University of Lagos. She was the third daughter of the first Chairman of the Obuoforibo (Onye) family, the respected Paramount ruler James Onye.
Ekaro utilized her position, full employment of family members and Ogu Apu, Wakirikese etc and providing many free Water borehole’s in Ogu Kingdom and her satellite villages.
Senior Supt Apostle, Elder George Anaka Obuoforibo. First Chairman of Obuoforibo War Canoe House. Elder, a Clergyman of the Cherubim and Seraphim Church and retired Fire and Safety Senior Staff of the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) grandson of late Pa. George Obuoforibo (Onye) and great grandson of Onye the Great. Elder George a Courageous and eloquent personality in the protection of his father's heritage.
Presently, his the Chairman Elders Council in Ogu Kingdom.
Late Elder .Uncle Lekiri Chieduko. Snr. Teacher,Community Elder, Retired Nigerian Custom Service Senior officer, an Alumni of prestigious Howard University in Washington, DC. USA. Handsome, brilliant, fluent and discipline son of late Madam Awaripakasa Susan Chieduko nee George Obuoforibo and immediate younger brother to Madam Oribi Wakama and great-grandson of Obuoforibo (Onye).
Pa. Uncle Chieduko was a kind and loving person and always lived up to his name. He lives in our hearts and memories forever. Gone but never forgotten big Uncle.
Late Professor George Johnny Obuoforibo.
Senior lecturer, former Head, Department of Political and Administrative Studies, University of Port Harcourt, an Alumni of University of Mumbai India. He specializes in International Relations and a fellow of Indian Council of Social Sciences Research, member of the Indian Council of World Affairs he worked as a Research Investigator of the Indian Council of Social Science Research Project on Parliament and Indian Nuclear Policy at the Department of Defense Studies, University of Poona, India. He is also a distinguished member of Professional bodies. Nigerian Society of International Affairs, Nigerian Political Science Association. Elder, respected Warisenibo of Abeji, Opugoh and Inuma- Abeji War Canoe Houses of Ogu Town.
Prof. Obuoforibo, first son of community leader Pa. Jonny George Obuoforibo, the second Chairman of our great Obuoforibo (Onye) Family and respected son of the family and Ogu kingdom; the saddest moment of the Onye’s was his early demise hugely felt by the entire Ogu Kingdom, Wakirike
Se and the academic circle in Ijaw land.
Late Elder. Prof. Josiah Dagogo Atemie Senior Lecturer, former Head, Department of Sociology, having served as the Director of General-Studies, University of Port Harcourt. Alumni of University of Ife now Obafemi Awolowo OAU and Brown University in Providence, Rhode Island, USA. Third son of late Madam Hannah Ifubaraboye Obuoforibo and grandson of Obuoforibo.(Onye).
Late Chief Levi Ali is a retired Shell staff and Head Chief of
Alli-Igonibi War-Canoe House of Ogu.
The other Children of Chief Obuoforibo include:
Chief Clinton Nwafor Olungwe-Opudere of Opudere War- Canoe House of Ogu, a United Kingdom trained Chartered
accountant and Community leader.
Chief Sotonye Francis Ali. JP of Ali-Igonibi War-Canoe House of Ogu and Businessman.
Dr. Joachim Atemie. Administrator, Retired Principal in Rivers State Secondary Schools, Leader of Thought in Wakirike Se and Elder of Ijaw National Congress (INC), Alumni of Rivers State University, formerly Rivers State University of Science and Technology Port Harcourt.
Distinguished Fellow Nigerian institute of Education. He has worked with Rivers State Scholarship board during the Military era in 70s and Respected Elder of Onye Family and Elder of Onye,Obuoforibo and Abeji War Canoe Houses. Fourth Son of late Madam. Hannah Ifubaraboye Obuoforibo and grandson of Onye, our Patriarch.
Late Sir Sobiaye Sika JP, a retired College Principal in Rivers State and respected Community Elder in Ogu. He’s Knights of St. Christopher (KSC) Church of Nigeria Anglican Communion, Diocese of Okrika. Okrika South Archdeaconry, St Martin’s Anglican Church Ogu Town. Son of late Pa. Iyobuchiebo-ofori George Obuoforibo and Grandson of Elder George Obuoforibo and great grandson of Obuoforibo the patriarch of Onye Descendants.
Dame Helen B.T. Iruene. JP. A community advocate, Choir mistress, Business woman and wife of Career Diplomat. She has travel extensively around the world during years of her husband in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Helen was a determined Obuoforibo (Onye) family member and first
daughter of the first Chairman of the family, Paramount ruler James Onye.
Jinbobaraye Karibo-Nelson, CPSS, Social Commentator, freelance writer, and Security Analyst, an Alumni of University of Port Harcourt, a Fellow of Emergency, Crisis and Risk Management Institution of Nigeria, Senior Member Chartered Institute of Public Management Nigeria, Member Nigerian Legion, , Member International NGO Safety and Security Association (INSSA). He obtained a several professional Qualifying Certificates in Security and Intelligence and a certificate in Peacebuilding, prevention of conflict, UN-CMCOORD and Conflict Analysis from the United States Institute of Peace (USIP) USA. and as well as a Qualifying certifications in Personal Safety and Security from the Save the Children & CSOD Foundation Disasterready.org a Cornerstone OnDemand Foundation USA.
Karibo -Nelson holds his Certified Professional Security Practitioners (CPSS) designation from the TOPFORD International Security accredited by American Council of Training and Development -ACTD-USA.
Served both at Sea and Ashore, in Seaman Department and trained in law enforcement (Regulating branch) Provost duties, detective and Investigator in the Nigerian Navy (Special Investigation Bureau) Interrogation, organizes, conducts, and manages investigations of cases of alleged misconduct and other offences by members of the Nigeria Navy subject to service discipline for 16 years.
Karibo- Nelson is experience in operational security and served in various field of VIP Protection including Chief of Naval Staff and Deputy Chief of Defense Staff at Defense Headquarters, Maintain order and discipline as Master at arms (MAA) in premier base of the Nigerian Navy NNS BEECROFT formerly (NNS OLOKUN) an operations base at Apapa, Lagos. Also served in, The Economic Community of West African States
Monitoring Group (ECOMOG) peace keeping operations in West African States of Liberia and Sierra Leone. He is a specialist in the field of Physical security and security of facilities; he has long years of experience working with Oil and Gas sector. He has written dozens of newspapers Articles and as a contributing writer.
Karibo-Nelson is also an opinion columnist at the Modernghana.com, thenigerianvoice.com, thetidenewsonline.com and Port Harcourt Telegraph
Newspaper on good governance and many of his print and electronic Articles, Opinion are available on website karibonelson.com on Google.
Jinbobaraye, also served as Secretary of Obuoforibo (Onye) Family in late 1999’s – early 2000’s during the Chairmanship of late Elder Sir. Gordon Aaron Dike Atemie.
Presently he is an Access Control Security Officer JVA Onshore in an
Oil and Gas industry.
CSP Edmund Tamunosiki Daso Kalaiyo. (Chief Supt of Immigrations Service of Nigeria), a Presidential commissioned Officer of Immigration Service and Alumni of Nigerian Immigration Academy and Abubakar Tafawa Belewa University and first son late Ma.Blessing Igbikinemiseworima Daso Kalaiyo ,nee Obuoforibo , great grandson of Fiedinpeleka and great great-grandson of Onye.
DCP. Miebaka Iyotoru. Deputy Commissioner of Police, son of late Madam Ibiyesemiema Iyotoru nee Chieduko daughter of late Madam Awaripakasa Susan Chieduko nee George Obuoforibo, granddaughter of Obuoforibo (Onye) and Ma. Awaripakasa (Onye’s wife).
Dr. Tekena Wakama. Surgeon. One of the best Surgeon in Rivers State. A product of University of Benin Medical School.
Presently serves as Senior Surgical Consultants in Rivers State University Teaching Hospital formerly Braithwaite Memorial Specialist Hospital. Dr. Wakama brilliant son of Madam Oribi.
DSP. Geoffrey Iyoloma Obuoforibo. Deputy Superintendent of Police
a Principal Police officer to Dame Patience Faka Jonathan the former first lady and wife of former President Federal Republic of Nigeria His Excellency Dr. Goodluck Ebele Jonathan GCFR GCON.
Iyoloma is a great -great grandson of Onye and son of late Elder Amayeri Obuoforibo son of Elder Iwuna one of the numerous sons of our Patriarch Onye.
Late Warrant Officer (WO). Onumodu Dabipi. rtd Soldier,
Elder, Chief Security Officer (CSO) Government Comprehensive Secondary School Borikiri, Port Harcourt. He was Onye Oko tibi dabo (Head of Onye section) in the Elders Council in Abeji War Canoe House before is demise. Abeji Omuaru is comprises of Onye and Atemie respectively any
other one is sub-unit. Elder Dabipi is Second Son of late Ma. Kienka, daughter of Akpobia or Kpobia. Madam Kpobia was daughter of late
Madam Imbirebeiselolomaye Naomi Onye, the first daughter of Ma. Awaripakasa Onye and one of the many daughters of Onye.
Dabipi ,a veteran of the Armed forces of Nigeria. He is a specialized Artillery bombardier of the Nigerian Army. And also, of the defunct elite 3rd Marine Commando unit during the brutal Biafra civil war under late Brigadier General Benjamin Adekunle alias Black Scorpion. Third Marine Commando unit mostly made up of Ijaw’s gave decisive victory against the
secessionist forces in the 60’s.
Senior Special Apostle, Hon Alade Yikabo AGURU of Cherubim and
Seraphim Church, Youth leader and former Secretary of Obuoforibo (Onye) family. He took over from Elder Jinbobaraye and core defender of Onye cause, belief (in) Ogu kingdom ,Formerly , Treasury of Abeji House in Ogu kingdom. Presently, Financial Secretary of Obuoforibo War Canoe House.
Permanent Siereh.JP Entertainer, Community Relation Officer (CLO), at Oil and Gas Free Zones Authority Onne, Rivers State. A devout Christian of Cherubim and Seraphim Church. Grandson of Elder Awerebara, great grandson of Ma Kienka, great-great grandson of Kpobia and great great-great
grand son of Ma. Imbirebesielolomaye.
Francis Chieduko. Agric Extension Professional Officer, Alumni of Rivers State University, formerly Rivers State University of Science and Technology Port Harcourt.
Presently, Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC). Francis, he has deep affection for Onye family members. Like father like son. Son of our dearly beloved late Elder. Uncle Francis Chieduko Snr.
Pastor Benjamin Iyama. Clergyman at Baptist Church. Graduate of Accounting from University of Port Harcourt. Played amateur football in Nigeria and applied this trade in Italy. He is a qualified sport consultant, he had work within and outside shores of Nigeria with reputable sports organizations, On returned back to Nigeria, where he had applied his trade with great success. Pst.Benji attended the prestigious Baptist Theological Seminary Ogbomoso where he graduated with Masters in Theology. As a Clergy he is known for his depth and knowledge in guidance and counselling .One real quality of Pastor Benjamin Iyama is he read, write and speaks Italian language fluently. He is son of late Elder Hon. Maxwell Tamunomie Iyama and grandson of Madam Bernice Onye .
Comrade Samuel GEORGE. Ijaw Youth Council (IYC) Chieftain, Former President of Ijaw Youth Council Eastern Zone, the zone comprises of the Ijaws in Rivers and Akwa -Ibom state respectively. National Coordinator Patriotic Ijaw youth Leaders Forum in Niger Delta. In 2020 he was awarded, Bayelsa Youth Leadership Award by the Bayelsa State Government on Youths Engagement for Global Action.
Presently, Director General Assembly of Niger Delta Indigenous People (ANDIP).
Late Madam Bernice Obuoforibo 1890 – 1995 (105). First
daughter of late Madam. Fiedinpeleka Onye and granddaughter of the great legendary Onye of Ogu Kingdom and Elder Sister of late Ma. Inibidikima Obuoforibo mother of late Community leader MacDonald and Igbikinemiseworima Daso Kalaiyo nee Obuoforibo.
Ma. Bernice strong advocate of Onye family. She is very closed to her first Cousins, Ma. Awaripakasa Susan Chieduko nee George Obuoforibo, late Pa.Ogbonna and High Chief James Onye Ebenezer. JP, the most respected
Paramount ruler in Ogu Kingdom during his reign of peace, stability and development.
Late Madam Chukubomuebobo Edna Ibifuro Abbey nee
George Obuoforibo 1921—2019 (98) younger sister of late Elder Johnny, and granddaughter of Obuoforibo the great and his wife Ma Awaripakasa.
Madam Chukubomuebobo (Chukubo) was named after our Patriarch Obuoforibo (Onye’s) Mother.
I duly acknowledge all other sons and daughters of our great descendants whose name are not on this update list, whose support we, benefited from as family. The Onye’s are very diplomatic people, in the sense that they
are very circumspect, intelligent, knowledgeable , Prosperous , steadfast and know when things are going to be fairness and powerful in Ogu Kingdom and generally known as Onye Mafia by the entire Ogu people.
Imbirebeiselolomaye, she is the senior sister to Ma. Fiedinpeleka, Elder Dike Aaron and George Obuoforibo all of blessed memories.
Obuoforibo (Onye) lineage: The only man in Ogu Kingdom cuts across the five major original group of Houses of Ogu Kingdom, namely Ofiomani, Loko, Ama, Omodara, and Kurukuru Omuaru-Wari yingese; as well as Ogoloma Town,Okuru -Ama, Kala-Ogoloma and Okrika. Presently ,Six (6) of Onye Descendants are Traditional Chiefs in Ogu Kingdom.
Chief Obuoforibo who died in pre-independence era was a great Merchant Chief in his time. A close friend of Late Chief Inyanaboitamuno George of George-Ama in Ado Royal House of Okrika, Okrika local Government Area of Rivers State, Nigeria. Obuoforibo (Onye), Omu-Alabo, Wealthy, Brave Warrior, Successful leader of his people Wakirike-bese in his time. He
respected and acknowledged honesty and hard work.
Late Madam Tamunoene Sunday Opuda 1929- 2011 (82) popularly called Titi ,Third child of late Madam Bernice Obuoforibo , is a respected member and a Third -generation descendant of the great Obuoforibo (Onye) of Ogu Kingdom. born in 1929. Her father , late community leader Bennett Opuda, was a well known Palm produce merchant of the colonial era and elder brother to late Paramount Chief Caleb Sika Nna of Furubowarifama War Canoe House, then Omodara War Canoe House, one of the original main group of Houses .
She is a devoted Christian who was baptized on 4th January,1959 by late Revered J.O. Buseri and confirmed on 25 June 1989 by the late Rt Rev S.O. Elenwo, then Bishop of the Niger Delta Diocese at St Martin's Anglican Church Ogu. She is an active member of the Anglican communion, and worshipped at St Martin's Anglican Church ,Ogu , Diocese of Okrika, Church of Nigeria, Okrika South Archdeaconry, where she also belongs to the Mother's Union group. Until her passing into glory on Thursday 26 May 2011, she remains committed in strengthening the family bonds.
Ma. Titi was the mother of late Micah and Jinboobaraye Karibo-Nelson
Jinbobarayesebietonma KARIBO-NELSON,
A grandson of Late Madam Bernice Obuoforibo, Great grandson
of Ma Fiedinpeleka Obuoforibo and Great-great grandson of
Obuoforibo (Onye) The Great. Steadfast ,Patriotic and Senior
member, Elder ( Warisenibo of Onye, Obuoforibo and Furubowarifama War-Canoe Houses in Ogu Kingdom.
Writes from Obuoforibo Omuaru Wari of Ogu Town, Headquarter of Ogu/Bolo Local Government of Rivers State, Port Harcourt,
Nigeria. www.jinelkaribonel@gmail.com,karibonelsonj@gmail.com
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08023348689.
Emblem of the Great Ogu Kingdom.
Borokiri meaning Fishing settlement in Ijaw language
St Martin's Anglican Church was completed and dedicated to God in 1966. The oldest church in Ogu Kingdom known as Opu Church meaning the the biggest and owned by the community.
Family House of Madam Bernice Obuoforibo
Pic: Late Madam Bernice OBUOFORIBO. from her grandson Jinbobaraye Karibo-Nelson
L-R. Ma Bernice and her Husband Pa.Bennett Opuda and Ma bosom friend Ma.Adain of Apibikienka-Igio House .Source: Ma Titi archive
Late Ma.G. Ebenezer wife of our respected Paramount Chief James Kalaonye Ebenezer JP.
Ma Ibiyesesiyemiema Iyotoru, Daughter of Ma. Awaripakasam Chieduiko,nee George Obuoforibo and Mother of DCP Miebaka. Iyotoru.
Chief. Engr. S.T Anga, Late Elder G D.Atemie and Jinbobaraye waiting to received the body ;casket of Late Prof. George Johnny Obuoforibo at Abeji- Opuogu War Canoe House ,Ogu.
Chief S.T. Anga-Owiya-Kune and Late Elder Gordon Dike Atemie former Chairman of Obuoforibo's
Pic taken during the book launch Amabara : The untold History of Wakirike authored by High Chief Stephen Tamunodiepriye Anga,JP at Agbani Darego Hall,Multi-purpose,Port Harcourt.2009.
Jinbobaraye Karibo-Nelson ,Hon. Allen and Late Hon. M.T. Iyama JP.
bo is a annual festival by a young virgin, maiden in Ogu from the October- December that moved her from a girl into womanhood within Wakirike bese, Okrika Clan of the Eastern Ijaw. Presently, it is only Ogu kingdom and Koni Ama in Okrika Local Government Area in Rivers State that still practices the cultural events.
Late Elder Hon. Maxwell T. Iyama popularly called Councilor Iyama
Abeji War- Canoe
House ( formerly Abeji - Opuogu War-Canoe House). Ogu
Town 1978. Group photograph with the Late Chief Nathan Fialasika Atemie
-Abeji and members of Abeji-Opuogu War-Canoe House posing at the waterfront of
the Polo (Quarter) ,before the dredging, Sandfilling of Ogu Town in 1978. The
Upstair , background is Chief S. T. Anga ,Owiya-Kune, building. It was
destroyed during the political motivated crisis in 2002. Presently, Abeji
War-Canoe House is comprising of two (2) main family
units, Atemie and Obuoforibo (Onye ) after the peaceful separation of Amabipi
and Okekeya House unit of the Opuogu stock in early 2000's. The current chief
of Abeji War-Canoe House in Ofiamani main-group of Houses in Ogu Town, Ogu/Bolo
local government area of Rivers State is Chief. Captain. Loveday Dasimiekuma ,
a retired Nigerian Army Officer and veteran of the defunct elite's 3 Marine
Commando Division. He succeeded late Chief N. F. Atemie -Abeji in 2011. Sitting
(from right) late Madam Agianbo, late Madam Mary Gbelabo , late Elder Sunday
Peter Tibidabo, Alabota,Chief's wife. Mrs. N. F. Atemie, Paramount Chief, High
Chief N. F. Atemie-Abeji , Mrs. Patience Obuaye Saroh, late Mrs. Jinye,late
Madam. Minachediema Ateke, and Mrs. Tamunopiribo Peter. (Kneeling. Right:)
Wariboko Adokiye (Sergeant Nigerian Army now) DSP Geoffrey Obuoforibo (Nigerian
Police) And Apostle Yikabo Alade, Mr. Slyvernus, Mr. Joseph Anga ,Mrs. Augusta
kings and Mr Levi (From Nkoro Town).Standing (from Right) Mr. Joachim Atemie,
Late Elder Johnny George Obuoforibo, late. Madam Amiso Opuda, Madam Joan
Achiefi Walter Anga, late Mrs. Ododo , Mrs. Tarikabo, Mrs Asoka (Cash
madam)Late Mrs. Agila Okekeya, Late Mrs Amaka Alasele, Mrs. Awaripakasa
Konisika, late Madam Tamunoene Bennett Opuda (My Mum red head-tie ), Mrs Adiki
Aseme, late Mrs Piri, Mr. Thompson Ododo, Mr. Jerry N.F.Atemie, international
youth footballer, Mr. Matthew Yebusikabo, Mrs Ethel Ibanichuka,née Atemie
,Chief 1st Daughter.Mr. Iruapuweriso Onu, late Arct Franklin Gbelabo,
Mr. Ibisiki Opuoguloya. Many others at the background.
Photo:by Jinbobaraye Karibo-Nelson
Picture taken during the Chieftaincy installation of Alabo Francis Ada Ebenezer-Onye
At the Palace of King, Amanyanabo of Ogu Kingdom
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