From, EMMANUEL IRIOGBE, ABUJA.
Onewa community in Uromi, Esan North East Local Government Area in Edo state has donated a parcel of land in support of a project meant to Immortalize Late Chief Anthony Enahoro
The Community donated nine plots of land to Odion Cedrack Okpebholo Foundation (OCOF) who are spearheading the proposed CHIEF ANTHONY ENAHORO MONUMENT CENTRE
This arose from a letter sent to the community elders, stake holders and well-wishers and signed the Foundation Chairman, Barrister Odion Okpebholo in which it solicited for funds to actualize it’s vision of immortalizing the great nationalist of blessed memory.
In the letter, the Foundation wrote; “We are glad to write to you to respectfully solicit your support to construct a monument center for the late Nationalist, to be called *CHIEF ANTHONY ENAHORO MONUMENT CENTER* in his home town, Onewa in Uromi, Esan North – East Local Government Area, Edo Central Senatorial District, Edo State Nigeria”
Stating some of the attributes of Enahoro, Okpebholo stated that “It is good to know that, Chief Anthony Enahoro hailed from Onewa Uromi and he was a hero and the first nationalist who moved the motion for the independence of Nigeria.
“It is sad to note that today, there is nothing to show to the younger generation that this great son of Esan land who was a great nationalist hailed from this town as a form of remembrance.
“It would be recalled that he was the first person who brought pipe – borne water to Esan land.
“There is no doubt that no one has beaten his record of his love for his people and the nation, Nigeria. Hence the need to build a monument center in his Honour with the following features :
*1. Project title: LSTE CHIEF ANTHONY ENAHORO MONUMENT CENTER*
*2. LATE CHIEF ANTHONY ENAHORO STATUS (IMMORTALIZATION)*
*3. Erection of His Statue*
*4. Recreational center*
*5. Mini- sports complex*
*6. Conference Halls*
*7. Cinema halls*
*8. Water fountains*
*9. Mini-Museum*
10 Library
11 Landscaping*
And other features, that will be incorporated into the Architectural design. All these will be built in the monument center as a legacy for our hero; Chief Anthony Enahoro, the Adolo of Uromi and Okaku’o of Edo land”
He noted that at completion, the center will further enhance socio-economic status and community development of Uromi, and other neighbouring communities.
It therefore solicited the support of kindhearted individuals both natives and non natives for donations into a dedicated account for the proposed project estimated to cost six billion, five hundred thousand Naira (N6.5 Billion).
“For accountability, a specific Bank Account has been opened for the project where all the donations funds are to be paid into and we also encourage donors to please do well to notify us with your payment details”
*ODION CEDRACK OKPEBHOLO FOUNDATION*
*BANK: UNITED BANK FOR AFRICA (UBA)*
*ACCOUNT NUMBER : 1027821500*
Mrs Adigbe Ada Aboyi
(Secretary)