Israel Ibeleme Foundation Empowers 400 Indegenes Of Ikwuano LGA

The foundation which was established in 2006 has been responsible for uplifting and empowerment of the poor and vulnerable members of various communities across the length and breadth of Nigeria. The cardinal vision is to impact skills in the life of people both young and old for replications.

The decision to bring back the annual empowerment program to the root; Ikwuano LGA for the 4th time was in line with his promise to always reserve the best for the people of Ikwuano. He remarked that although not everyone would benefit today but the assurance is that more will continue to be empowered on annual bases until the benefit spread beyond the shores of Ikwuano and Nigeria in general. 

It is remarkable to mention that the royal father’s of all communities in Ikwuano were given a fair chance to nominate at least four beneficiaries for the annual empowerment across the communities in the LGA. They were hosted at the palace of the host Eze of Isiama Oboro Community in person of HRH Eze Prof Sunday C. EZERIBE PhD – Isioha 2 of Isiama Community. Notable amongst other Eze’s and great sons of Ikwuano who grace the occasion as well as others who sent their felicitations includes:

1. HRM (Dr.) Eugene C Ndimele Ezeudo Awomnuzie Community
2. HRM Eze Prof Ezeudo Sam Ifenwanta of Ugwu Ibere Autonomous Community.
3. HRH Eze Ben Oriaku Dike 1 of Umudike Ukwu autonomous community
4. HRH Eze JN Obaji Agu 1 of Ariam/Usaka Community.
5. HRM Eze TD Igbokwe Oko1 of Oloko Autonomous Community.
6. HRM Eze C U Ejirika Ugwuoha 1 of Awom na Ebo.
7. HRH Eze DFN Nwosu Ntum 1 of Abaa-Ukwu Amaoba Autonomous Community.
8. HRH Eze Ambrose O Nwagwu Chimere 1 of Ugwuegbu Comminity.
9. HRH Eze Onyekwere p Joseph Anyaegbu Dike Oha 2 of Umudike Autonomous Community.
10. HRH Eze Emeka Elefuanya Ezeoma Igwebike 11 of Oruigwe Autonomous Community.
11. HRH Eze Elder Chukwudike Ebila Ironsi Awom 11 of Awom Oboro Autonomous Community.
12. HRM Eze Chianati Anozie Okeiyi Efuma 1 of Agbala Ozu Oboro Community.
13. HRH Eze Dr. Chimezie Nwabueze Ezeukwu 1 of Abaa-Ukwu Autonomous Community
14. HRH Eze Mgbeonyere C Eleribe okike 1 of Obuohia Autonomous Community.
15. HRM Eze Chima Onyemachi Traditional Ruler Isiala Ahaba Autonomous Community
16. Chief A S Adum TPM Otu-Uzo Autonomous Community.
17. Barrister Monday Onyekachi Ubani of Ubani and Co.
18. Hon Ekpe Uchechukwu I of Umugo Oloko
19. HRM Eze Larry Agwu of Ajatanaigu Autonomous Community.
20. HRH Eze Imo Amaoba Ikputu Autonomous Community
21. HRH Eze Okeanya of Akanu Nchara Afa Oloko Autonomous Community
22. HRH Eze Agu Naegbe of Eforuo Nchara Afa Oloko Autonomous Community
23. HRH Eze Monday of Umuakoo Ibere Autonomous Community
24. HRH Eze Emeka of Oruigwe Nnono Autonomous Community
25. HRH Eze Ezeala of Ibe Uzo Awom Autonomous Community.
26. HRH Eze Jiaza of Umuosoro Uhulauda Autonomous Community.
27. HRH Eze Ottuwa Prof of Amaoba One Autonomous Community.
28. HRH Eze Onwuarimba of Ariam Autonomous Community
29. HRH Onyemachi Igbokwe of Ekpiri Osaji Autonomous Community
30. HRH Eze Ajiri Nkalunta Autonomous Community.
31. HRH Eze JN Okenwa Ngwugwo Ibere Autonomous Community.
32. HRH Eze Douglas of Aba Ukwu Autonomous Community.
33. HRH Eze Nwabueze of Ahaba Ukwu Autonomous Community
34. TPM Okwubuizu Ugwuka of Awom Ukwu Autonomous Community
35. Hon Stanley Mpamugo Executive Chairman of Ikwuano LGA and many other dignitaries.

it is instructive to note for record purposes that each of 200 beneficiaries benefited with Sewing Machines or Grinding Machine while the other 200 received palliatives of food items. Those who received assets were advised to form a WhatsApp group and also create a swing or Grinding business hub in Ikwuano as the initiatives would assist them explore and harness there full potentials as entrepreneurs in Ikwuano and beyond. 

The priestly and father in faith from The apostolic church Ikwuano and other denominations offered blessings in prayer for Gods protection and direction in favour of  Dr Israel Ibeleme and wish that God will continue to uplift him and the foundation that  powered the event and make vision always come alive.

Dr Israel Ibeleme in his remarks, recounted in brief the memories of his journey in life and how poverty drove him to the streets of Port Harcourt where he wore one shirt,  a trouser, turned sandal and had one of the broken transformer on the street of port Harcourt as his wardrobe and place of abode as he could not afford accommodation.  In his journey of life he was beaten and battered, hated and discriminated by people around, who called him a mad man because of his one shirt and a terteeed trouser  identity. Deeply provoked by this tides of nature against his destiny he woke up one night and challenged God in prayer to change his story and made vow to worship God all his life and serve the needs of the poor if God grant his petition. The All mighty and all knowing righteous and faithful God saw the sincere intent of his heart and granted his prayer one month after this divine encounter.

It happened that the former wife of late president Musa Yaradu visited Rivers State to lunch a special program organised by Dame Judith Amechi wife of the erstwhile governor of Rivers state HE Hon Rotimi Chibuike Amechi now the Minister of Transportation. The official photographer for the occasion who was a friend while shooting the event the  camera suddenly developed a fault and there and then he was asked to assist with the coverage and with his little camera he took advantage of divine calling and undertake the task successfully. From that moment he rode from street boy to the government house and the office of the executive governor where God located and placed him; and like Joseph and made him a hero and star before men and Kings.

Dr. Ibeleme also hinted his efforts which attracted the giangatic water project with solar power in Obunta through the help of HE Hon Rotimi Chibuike Amechi, Dame Judith Amechi, Hon David Iyofor for living his dreams to put smiles on Ndi Obunta. He also acknowledge the legislative role and support of Hon Samuel Ifeanyi Onuigbo as all these through the ministry of Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) produced the dividend of democracy in Obunta. He assured Ndi Eze and members of Ikwuano community that he will continue to collaborate with responsible organisation and other arms of leadership in Ikwuano to attract benefits in favour of our People.

Today it is all history as this journey to royalty has remains colourful and still expanding frontiers and horizon to date courtesy of His Excellency Hon Rotimi Chibuike Amechi Honourable Minster Transportation Federal Republic of Nigeria and his amiable wife Mrs Dame Judith Amechi whose love has continue to decorate the life of Dr. Israel Ibeleme. Worthy of mention is Hon David Iyofor the man God used to order his steps and unveiled the destiny of his colourful journey.

Dr Israel Ibeleme is in his early 30’s and has travelled wide across the globe. The Israel Ibeleme foundation was birthed to assist him keep tab with his vision of outreaches to the poor and vulnerable indigent persons in our community and Nigeria at large. He is living the vision according to God’s will and purpose. He is charismatic, down to earth and lover of the poor and God’s work.

On this note the programme ended with a vote of thanks as he attribute all that has happened at the event as the handiwork of God almighty whose compassion fails not.

He specifically requested for one thing dear and uppermost in his hearts from the communities to continue to remember him in prayers for God’s divine intervention in the life and affairs of Ikwuano LGA.  He further requested for regular prayers for His Boss Hon Rotimi Amechi and amiable wife Dame Judith Amechi that God will continue to guide, protect, reward and use them to accomplish purpose in Nigeria.

One behalf of Ibeleme foundation, the Nigeria Port Authority and host of friends and well wishes he wishes every one God’s love and journey mercies back home.