VIDEOS Chief Igbinedion is married to Lady Cherry Igbinedion, a native of Jamaica. 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. 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. Peter Michael Falk was born on September 16, 1927, in New York City, U.S., to Madeline and Michael Peter Falk. This is coupled with the fact that laws to control the use of motorcycles for commercial use are lax or non-existent. Your email address will not be published. "The Heavens," as Shakespeare would say, "did not blaze forth his birth," for his parents, though of proud and noble heritage were of humble beginnings. His daughter, Hon. The arrival of President Ibrahim Badamosi Babangida in recognition of this unparalleled achievement by a Nigerian citizen gave the commissioning ceremony the Presidential Seal, and launched the aircraft into service. }); Farooq Kperogi: Which Candidate Will Benefit from Buharis Naira Policy? The airline finally wound down operations in 1997. It has become synonymous with Aviation, Industry, Education, Finance, Medical Care and Rural Development at local, national and international levels. Content created and supplied by: Isaaczico9 (via Opera Whether it's solar robots policing the streets of Lagos in 2050 or African deities manifesting on gritty south London housing estates, his work is a collision of grounded realism with stylized fantasy. To complete the process, please follow the instructions in the email we just sent you. Outside of these four, Chief DR Gabriel Igbinedion also has a number of other children. However, the motorcycle is still used as a means of transportation in other towns in the state, including in Okada town. His late father was a community leader in Okada town, "Josiah Agharagbon Igbinedion and his amiable wife 'late Madam "Okunozee Igbinedion". .image-wrapper{position:relative;display:inline-flex}.image-wrapper::after,.image-wrapper::before{background-image:var(--noscript-src);content:'';position:absolute;left:0;top:0;bottom:0;right:0;background-size:cover;background-repeat:no-repeat;background-position:center} Opera News does not consent to nor does it condone the posting of any content that violates the rights (including the copyrights) of any third party, nor content that may malign, inter alia, any religion, ethnic group, organization, gender, company, or individual. if(a===document||!0===h(a,d)){var l;l="function"!==typeof a.getAttribute? Has established companies in the industrial, commercial, aviation and education sectors and sub-sectors of Nigeria. Opera News does not consent to nor does it condone the posting of any content that violates the rights (including the copyrights) of any third party, nor content that may malign, inter alia, any religion, ethnic group, organization, gender, company, or individual. target: 'PULSE_NG/NEWS/LOCAL', "!==a&&k.push(a)});c=k.join("/"); Limited in 1968, the first indigenous motor assembly plant in Nigeria. ENCOMIUM, a media, tech and events company, publishes ENCOMIUM Weekly, Nigeria's 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 . Aikins, K.S. This feat was accomplished with the help of Mr. D.H. Walter of British Caledonian who was responsible for the sale of the BAC 1-11 fleet from Sir Freddie Laker of Laker Airways. In the early 1990s, he was the principal investor in Crown Merchant Bank. He is a son of Gabriel Igbinedion, Esama of the Kingdom of Benin. [GabrielIgbinedion], The police officer turned businessman became a force to reckon with in the country after the establishment of Midway Motors in 1968 which was specialised in assembling cars in the country. Thereafter, in 1983 heboldly recorded the first private initiative in the fledgling industry when he established Okada airline Ltd. His next venture was the purchase of a BAC 1-11 executive jet which was formerly owned by the deposed President Ferdinand Marcos of the Philippines. He has been honoured with over 32 chieftaincy titles across the country, including the Esama of Benin Kingdom and The Gwang Taruk of Jos among many others. Eyewitness? With Chief Igbinedion now 70, his reign on the nation's business front might seem in its twilight. Peter Igbinedion is on Facebook. Odion E. Okonofua is a Senior Entertainment reporter at Pulse. He has received Professional Awards from 12 prestigious professional bodies. His net is expected to worth $50 million, he flaunt millions of dollar year after year on his birthday. cookieInfo: '', Ideally this sub-heading for its size and significance ought to have constituted a heading of its own. Edo state, from where the name Okada originated, banned motorcycles as a means of transportation in 2013 for similar reasons. Omosede G. Igbinedion is the former wife of Avan Akenzua, a dynastic Prince ofBenin Kingdom. The report also states that within a period of 2 years before the traffic law, a total of 411 Road Traffic Accident autopsies were recorded, out of which 96 cases (23.4%) were from motorcycle accidents. The title Esama traditionally means the "Son of the people", with responsibilities including assisting the poor in medial, monetary and private venture forms. Sign in for full access to article. (Dr.) Chief Gabriel Osawaru Igbinedion and Wife, Lady Cherry Igbinedion. And the three coffee table books (in a sleeve), all of 900 pages, dubbed A Decade of ENCOMIUM, 1997-2007. She is also involved in the administration of these establishments, particularly the education centre where she is ably supported by her step daughter-in-law, Mrs. Eki Igbinedion, Secretary to the Board, Alfred Eghobamien Esq. 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+". Join Facebook to connect with Peter Igbinedion and others you may know. He previously owned the now-defunct private airline,Okada Air, of over 40 aircraft (planes and helicopters). Odion Okonofua Odion E. Okonofua is a Senior Entertainment. GENTS CORNER Submit your stories now via social or: Welcome to the Pulse Community! The man who has made this possible in Africa is Sir (Dr.) Chief Gabriel Osawaru Igbinedion, the Esama of Benin Kingdom. The title Esama traditionally means the Son of the people, with responsibilities including assisting the poor in medial, monetary and private venture forms. BEAUTY dlApi = { July 13, 2018, 1:16 pm. At some point, one of Chief Igbinedion's sons, Peter, was the Managing Director of the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) . !1,g=!1,m=null,h=null,l=H(!1);return{isDefine:function(){return b},setDefine:function(e,q){!0===g?d(45,a):!1===b? 3,449 posts. 5. Benin kingdom only have one king which is, "His Royal Majesty Oba Eware II. In the 1960s, a certain businessman named Chief Gabriel Osawaru Igbinedion, the Esama of the Benin Kingdom who hails from the town Okada, began expanding his various businesses across the country. He was also a leader in the development of management education, and . Chief Igbinedion, is too polite to make such a claim himself, but he tacitly acknowledges its validity. PHOTOS [2], It is on record that the Oba of Benin did not declare Chief Gabriel Osawaru Igbinedion as an enemy as it was widely circulated. Thereafter, in 1983 Chief Igbinedion boldly recorded the first private initiative in the fledgling industry when he established Okada airline Ltd. His next venture was the purchase of a BAC 1-11 executive jet which was formerly owned by the deposed President Ferdinand Marcos of the Philippines. version 2.7 AllAfrica publishes around 500 reports a day from more than 100 news organizations and over 500 other institutions and individuals, representing a diversity of positions on every topic. 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. 106K followers. Here again there would not be the need to investigate the details of his family life particularly in regard to his early life which has already been dealt with. He also served as orderly to (the late Chief Obafemi) Awolowo's wife. Download Opera News APP, By Isaaczico9 (self media writer) | 2 years ago. "Gabriel Igbinedion is married to Lady Cherry Igbinedion, a native of Jamaica. You have selected an article from the AllAfrica archive, which requires a subscription. So as soon as he did, Ibrahim told him to come to Peter Igbinedions house for the meeting sometime in 1994. We met at the South-West Ikoyi residence of Mr. Peter Igbinedion, the then MD of FAAN. The B747 was officially commissioned by Vice President Augustus Aikhomu on behalf of President Ibrahim Badamosi Babangida who also graced the occasion. [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. They are blessed with children -Osasu, Ehi, Azie, Zena, Osaretin and Nosa. Once you can afford one, practice behind your compound for a few days, you can hit the road and become an Okada rider. Required fields are marked *. There was a problem processing your submission. 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Peter has many family members and associates who include Rosario Musella, Joseph Cadigan, Christel Domscheit, Patricia Sisco and Alfred Domscheit. How tables have turned! Lucky Nosakhare Igbinedion (born 13 May 1957) [1] was the governor of Edo State in Nigeria from 29 May 1999 to 29 May 2007. So I won't bore you with too many stats on Okada accidents. "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. The police officer turned businessman became a force to reckon with in the country after the establishment of Midway Motors in 1968 which was specialised in assembling cars in the country. 1. Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. [OkayFM], In 2020, the Lagos state government banned the use of Okadas and tricycles popularly known as Keke Napep, in six major local governments. [PremiumTimes], It won't be wrong if you include riding on an Okada in the '1000 ways to die' show. Peter, was once the managing director of the Nigerian aviation authority. deally this sub-heading for its size and significance ought to have constituted a heading of its own. By submitting above, you agree to our privacy policy. Most significantly, humanity will always acknowledge his contribution to Human Development through mass employment. He has built numerous churches including a Grand Catholic Cathedral, and has set up and owns a number of private hospitals across Nigeria. His daughter, Hon. Chief Igbinedion is married to Lady Cherry Igbinedion, a native of Jamaica. Notable is Mrs. Irene Igbinedion, nee Kiernan, whom the Chief holds in great respect, love and affection for her contribution to his life. 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