From Akpovoke Otiti Asaba
In a grand ceremony held on Monday, September 23, 2024, Olorogun Engr. Matthew Onokpasa was honored with the esteemed title of Aghoghophia r’ovie of Great Ogor Kingdom. His wife, Chief Mrs. Brigid Onokpasa, also received the honorable title of Ivie r’ovie of Great Ogor Kingdom.
To commemorate this occasion, Chief Engr. Onokpasa awarded scholarships to eight outstanding secondary students from various communities within the kingdom. This generous gesture aims to promote educational advancement in the kingdom.
The deserving beneficiaries included:
(1)Okotie Judith_ from Oviri Ogor
(2)Favour Omakpokpoes_ from Edjekota Ogor-
(3 )Gavis Enameguono Orhiunu_ from Otogor
(4 )Eretarhe Ogheneriobomefrom Igwre Ovie
(5 )Favour Marvin’s Oghenetejiri_ from Oviri Ogor
(6 )Samuel Josephine_ from Otogor
(7) James Oghenenyerhovwo Great_ from Edjekota Ogor
(8) Princess Okiemute Onajite Igere_
These scholarships will support the students’ secondary education, contingent upon excellent academic performance. Parents and recipients expressed heartfelt gratitude to Olorogun Engr. Matthew Onokpasa JP for his generosity.
HRM Onajite Okiemute Igere 1, Ovie of Ogor Kingdom, praised Olorogun Onokpasa’s commitment to education and prayed for his continued good health and success.
Distinguished guests, including Olorogun Thomas Oghenerukevwe, Olorogun Raphael Emecho, Olorogun Francis Iffie, and Olorogun Dr. Ebenezer Okorodudu, PDP Publicity Secretary, attended the ceremony.
The Onokpasa couple’s philanthropic gesture serves as a shining example of community leaders investing in education, fostering a brighter future for Nigeria’s young minds.
