NEW OCHI’DOMA : ORTOM FELICITATES WITH IDOMA NATION

By Prosper Okoye

The newly elected monarch of the Idoma kingdom, John Elaigwu Odogbo, was received today by the Benue State Governor, Samuel Ortom, at the Benue State people’s House, Makurdi.

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Speaking, Ortom expressed joy over the emergence of Odogbo as the 5th paramount ruler of the Idoma nation.

While appreciating the selection committee for ensuring a transparent and peaceful process during the selection of Ochi’doma, he noted that pastor John was qualified for the stool, and will put his wealth of experience into the development of his people.

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He further promised to do everything possible to support the new Och’doma, and prayed that his reign will be long and prosperous.

Presenting the new Ochi’doma to the governor, the selection committee, led by Commissioner for Housing, Chief Ekpe Ogbu,  said the election was transparent and peaceful; that out of the three major contenders for the stool, Odogbo polled a total of 19 votes to defeat his closest rival, Arc. Sunday Echono, Permanent Secretary, Federal ministry of Education who scored 8 votes while Andrew Idakwu got one vote out of the overall 28 votes cast.

In his speech at the occasion, the monarch-elect  promised to perform his duties optimally, and to do his best to uphold the confidence bestowed in him.

He praised Ortom for creating a conducive environment for a transparent contest and for uniting the state. He assured him of the continuous support of the Idoma nation .

John Elaigwu Odogbo, is a pastor in the Deeper Life Christian Church. Born on March 27th,1969 as the 5th born to the family of Mr. Elaigwu Ekoja in Obagaji the headquarters of Agatu local government area of Benue State.

The new Och’Idoma graduated from  Ahmadu Bello University Zaria in  1994 with B.Sc honours in Accounting and a Masters in Business Administration  from Benue State University in 2012.

The new Och’Idoma also possesses a Post Graduate Diploma in Education from National Teacher Institute as well as an M.Sc in Accounting and Finance, Nasarawa State University, Keffi and Doctor of Philosophy in Accounting from Nasarawa State University Keffi.

He is a Fellow of Chartered Institute of Taxation of Nigeria (FCITN), 2001, Fellow Certified National Accountants of Nigeria, (FCNA), 2002 and also an associate member of Nigeria Institute of Management, NIM.

Comrade Pst Elaigwu started his professional career and worked with Federal Inland Revenue Service, FIRS for the period of 23 years and rose to the position of Assistant Director.

He also held so many positions in the organisation one of which included Chairman, Association of Senior Civil Servants of Nigeria for two tenure from 2004 to 2012.

He also served as National Exofficio of the same Association from 2012 to July, 2018.

His Royal Majesty Elaigwu comes to the traditional instituion as an erudite trainer (resource person in FIRS) and a thorough professional with vast experience in taxation and Accounting through International training and development.

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