Ho m r O ba

age to ou

Kpomwen Oba me,

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

Oba n’osa
Ovbie Ada, Ovbi’ Eben
Ovbie 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 Edo hia gha t’okpere! ­­­­­– Ise!

 President’s Welcome

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 Asemota

President

Oba gha t’kpere - Ise!!!

 Senior Vice President’s Reflections

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 Nigeria

Long live Edo State
Long live the great Kingdom of Benin

Sincerely,
SUMONU
Sumonu Bello-Osagie
Senior vice president

Presentation of soccer balls from ELA’s presentation to our Crown Prince,

ELA’s courtesy visit to our MONARCH
our senior Vice President, Sumonu HRH CROWN PRINCE EHENEDEN
HIS IMPERIAL ROYAL MAJESTY OMO
Bello-Osagie, on behalf of ELA to EREDIAUWA, EDIAKEN N’USELU in
N’OBA N’EDO UKU AKPOLOKPOLO,
Palace attendants (Omada) Rome
OBA EREDIAUWA

Oba gha t’kpere - Ise!!!

 ELA AT-A-GLANCE
WHO WE ARE

❂
ELA in 100 Words
The 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.

Introduction

❂
The 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.

❂
Mission
To 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

THE THREE PRINCIPLES OF EDO LEADERSHIP ASSEMBLY

❂ 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.

Oba Gha T’okpere – Ise!

CONTACTS: info@[Link] [Link]

 Our Grand Patron
His 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.
 Summit Coordinator’s Welcome
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,
joanoviawe
[Link] Oviawe
Vice President Programs and Events

Oba gha t’kpere - Ise!!!

 PO Box 30283,
Alexandria,VA 22310-8283, USA.
Tel: 571-255-1664
[Link]
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, MBA

President,The Benin Foundation

Oba gha t’kpere - Ise!!!

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 Edo Leadership Assembly
Extends Profound Gratitude
to

His Excellency,
Crown Prince
Eheneden Erediauwa, Edaiken N' Uselu,
Ambassador Extraordinary
and Plenipotentiary
of Nigeria to Italy,

for
graciously accepting our invitation
to attend this summit and for
his commitment towards
the success of this event.

Oba gha t'okpere - Ise!!

Oba gha t’kpere - Ise!!!

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!

Oba gha t’kpere - Ise!!!
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The Entire Iyi-Eweka Children
of the
Benin Royal Family

welcomes
His Royal Highness
His Excellency Crown Prince Eheneden
Erediauwa The Edaiken N’ Uselu
Ambassador Extraordinaire and
Plenipotentiary of Nigeria to Italy
Grand 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

 CONGRATULATIONS!!!!!
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.

PROFESSOR, YOU HAVE

PROVIDED DECADES OF
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SERVICE, NURTURED
THOUSANDS OF ASPIRING
STUDENTS, OPENED
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 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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people. Its metropolitan area is the ninth
largest in the country, inhabited by about
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growth since about 1976, and it added
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Atlanta is considered to be a top business

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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 Summit

Atlanta, 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 entire
OLOKE FAMILY REUNION USA
of 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 the
EDO LEADERSHIP SUMMIT
in Atlanta.

Congratulations
EDO LEADERSHIP ASSEMBLY
Sumonu Bello-Osagie
on behalf of the entire Oloke Family, USA
Oba gha t’kpere - Ise!!!
What to Expect at the Summit
A Plenary Sessions
A Work Sessions: Education, Health and Agriculture
A Ideas and Projects Exhibition
A Gala and Awards Banquet
A ELA Fundraiser
A Networking
A Personal and Professional Development Seminar
A Access to ELA Resource Book
A Book Exchange- become familiar with publications by Edos/Nigerians

Ereyi Family

Welcome His Royal Highness

Crown Prince Eheneden Erediauwa
Edaiken N’ Uselu
Grand Patron,Edo Leadership Assembly
Nigeria Ambassador to Rome
To
The 2nd Edo Leadership Summit
In
Atlanta, Georgia

Oba gha t’kpere - Ise!!!

 Edo Leadership Assembly

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!!!

 Ebe Emwanmwan
Summit Program
Edo Leadership Summit, August 26-29, 2010 Atlanta

THURSDAY, August 26, 2010

3:00pm – 9:00 pm Registration and Gala Night Ticket Purchase
Room:

6:00 pm – 7:30 pm 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

7:30 pm – 8:00 pm 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: [Link] Oviawe, Summit Coordinator

Room: Capri 1, 2

7:45 pm – 9:45 pm 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

7:30 am – 8:50 am Breakfast (Buffet)

8:00 am – 9:00 pm Registration and Gala Ticket Purchase

Lobby

Opening Ceremony
Ceremon
Opening

9:00 am – 9:20 am
Summit

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

y

Room: Biltmore 1, 2, 3

Oba gha t’kpere - Ise!!!

9:20 am - 9:35 am Ìdòlòwà (Summit Overview) – [Link] Oviawe Summit Coordinator

9:35 am – 10:00 am Ikpe ‘mwen n’okaro (Opening Remarks)

Dr. Oboma Asemota - ELA President

10:00 am – 10:10 am
Edo Leadership Summit, August
Declaration 26-29,
of the 2010
Summit open- Atlanta
Comrade Governor Adams Oshiomhole

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

10:45 am – 1:00 pm 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.

1:00 pm – 2:00 pm Evbare avan (Lunch Break)

Reconvene in the Main Hall- Disperse to various work sessions
2:15 pm – 2:30 pm Room: Biltmore 1, 2, 3

2 : 3 0 pm – 4 : 3 0 pm Work sessions: Agriculture, Education and Healthcare

see below for room and facilitators information

4:45 pm – 5:20 pm
General Debriefing Session:

Omunu Rapporteurs:

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

Room: Biltmore 1, 2, 3

5:30 pm – 6:00 pm 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

Room: Biltmore 1, 2, 3

6:00 pm – 6:30 pm Q and A

Ohenhen (Moderator): Ms. Odaro Owen – ELA VP Projects and Barrister Eugene
Uzamere –ELA Director of Publications

8:00 pm – 10:00 pm Movie Premiere

OBAMA- A Lancelot Oduwa Imasuen Film

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

Mr. John Okuonghae

Room: Biltmore 1, 2, 3

Oba gha t’kpere - Ise!!!

 SATURDAY, AUGUST 28, 2010
7:00 am – 8:50 am Breakfast (Buffet)

8:00 am – 4:00pm Registration and Gala Ticket Pick-up

Edo Leadership Summit, August 26-29, 2010 Atlanta
9:00am – 9:15 am Etueyi (Introductions) – Mr. Sumonu Bello-Osagie- ELA Senior VP

Room: Biltmore 1, 2, 3

9:20am – 10:40 am Leadership Training Clinic

Trainer: Dr. Alphonsus Obayuwana
Room: Biltmore 1, 2, 3

11:00 am – 1:00 pm General Exhibition and Ideas and Projects Presentation

Exhibits Open

Facilitator: Mr. Tony Abulu

Reviewers: Mrs. Maryann Omoregie, Ms. Iyesogie Ebohon

Video Phone Royal WhizKids GoGagga!

Fufu Magic
Mr. Fongang Mrs. Toyin Mr. Charles
Dr. Gregson Oghafua
Mbanwei Adewumi Okwuobi

Medicinal Yam Bendel

Association Against
Prof. (Mrs.) Helen Amenz Industries Infrastructure
Women Export
Asemota and team Presentation Group
Dr. Rosaline
of Researchers from Mr. Martin Obasuyi Dr. Osa J.
Okosun
UWI, Jamaica Okundaye

1:00pm – 2:00 pm Evbare avan (Lunch Break)

Ìdòlòwà (Announcements)
2:10 pm – 2:20 pm Mr. Tony Abulu

2:20pm – 3:30pm Brief presentations of the proceedings from Friday’s work sessions

Summit Declaration
All Facilitators, Rapporteurs

3:30pm – 4:00 pm
Summit Closing Ceremony
Wa Uruese (Vote of thanks)- [Link] 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 Agriculture:
Eghe na ya
ziro - Work

2:30 pm – 4:30 pm Ol’iyobor (Facilitators): Dr. Roland Ehigiamusoe, Mr. Fidelis Okpebholo
Sessions

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

Room: Biltmore 1, 2, 3

Oba gha t’kpere - Ise!!!

 Summit Declaration
All Facilitators, Rapporteurs

3:30pm – 4:00 pm
Summit Closing Ceremony
Wa Uruese (Vote of thanks)- [Link] 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 Agriculture:

Eghe na ya
ziro - Work
2:30 pm – 4:30 pm Ol’iyobor (Facilitators): Dr. Roland Ehigiamusoe, Mr. Fidelis Okpebholo

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

Room: Biltmore 1, 2, 3

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

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.

Oba gha t’kpere - Ise!!!

 Gala and Awards Banquet
Saturday, August 28, 2010
7pm
Sheraton Gateway Atlanta
Grand Ballroom

• 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 VP
[Link] Oviawe-Summit Coordinator
Mr. Razaq Bello-Osagie ELA Nigeria Coordinator
 ELA AWARDEES AND HONOREES

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

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 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
• [Link] Oviawe
VP Programs and Events, Edo Leadership Assembly and Community Activist

Congratulates

The Edo Leadership Assembly

for taking bold steps to catalyze the advancement

of the Edo Nation
 Edo Leadership Assembly

CONGRATULATES

CAPTAIN HOSA OKUNBO

On being the recipient of the Prestigious ELA
FOUNDERS’ AWARD
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

We wish you long life and prosperity!

 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.

CONGRATULATIONS TO CAPTAIN HOSA OKUNBO

on 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 Assembly

Ward 4 - Oredo East Constituency

Action Congress of Nigeria.

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 About the Benin Kingdom
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.

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 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: [Link]

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

[Link]

• Chicago Art Institute

[Link]

• The British Museum

[Link] aspx

• The Smithsonian and National Museum of African Arts

[Link]

• University of Oxford, UK
[Link]

• Sotheby’s Auction
[Link]

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Association Against Women Export
[Link]

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
Oba gha t’kpere and provision of microfinance for Edo
Ise!!!
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, MBA

Alumnus, University of Ibadan, College of Medicine, Ibadan, Nigeria
Alumnus, 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 ASSOCIATES
[Link]
Office telephone:- 1-866-PMREHAB
Cellular Phone:- 1-601-S-DAWODU
Cellular phone:- 1-518-T-DAWODU
 Joseph Ereyi
ADMINISTRATOR

Congratulate the

Edo Leadership Assembly

On their
2nd Anniversary Summit
In

Atlanta, Georgia.

Oba gha t’kpere - Ise!!!

 Meet the Officers and Members
of the Edo Leadership Assembly
Dr. Oboma Asemota- President
Dr. 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 VP

Mr. 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 Administration

Dr. 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 Finance

Mr. 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 [Link], Missouri and suburb of Illinois.

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 Meet the Officers and Members
of the Edo Leadership Assembly
[Link] Oviawe – VP Programs and Events (Summit Coordinator)
[Link] 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. [Link] 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 Administration

Prince 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 Finance

Sir 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 Projects

Ms. 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.

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 Meet the Officers and Members
of the Edo Leadership Assembly

Ms. Ivie Osifo – VP Publicity

Born 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 Publications

Barrister 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 Ogbeifun

Mr. 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-Osagie

Mr. 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.

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 Meet the Officers and Members
of the Edo Leadership Assembly
Prof. (Mrs.) Helen Asemota
Professor 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 Imasuen

Mr. 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 Okuonghae

Is 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 Ehigiamusoe

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

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 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: [Link] Oviawe
 Acknowledgement
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’Uselu
Ambassador 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
• Dr. Peter Aghimien
• Mr. Gregory Utomwen Ogbeifun
• Mr. Alex Igbineweka
• Mr. Richard and Mrs. Barbara Emode
• Dr. John E. Oronsaye, Esq
• Mr. John Edokpolor
• Dr. Chris Ogiemwonyi
• Edo State Women’s Association (UK)
• Mr. Ibosa Oshodin
• Mr. Anthony Osula
• Mrs. Cynthia Omo-Osagie
• 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
• [Link] 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!

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