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"Funnel of ideas for a better Urhobo"
Welcome to Urhobo Bridge UK!
INTRODUCTION:
In a gathering
of Urhobo think tank people in Sept 2007 in London, with such calibre of Urhobo people and dignitaries as Chief
Dr E. K. Clark, Chief S. S. Obruche the President of Urhobo Historical Society London, Chief P. A. Wanogho President of UPU
London Branch for many years, Mr E. J. Okorode President of Urhobo Social and Cultural Club London and many other important
personalities and elders such as Chief Ugbomo, Chief Christopher Onomijega and many others all in attendance, it was observed
that there exists a gap created by disunity among Urhobos as a nation and something was needed to be done urgently
about it. And that led to looking critically into the structure in place at that time which requires that the gap
identified has to be "Bridged"...... Read More
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| Some Urhobo Bridge Members with the Acting Nigeria High Commissioner Ambassador Dozie Nwanna, OON. |
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The URHOBO BRIDGE:
As the name signifies and from the background information above, this organisation is formed for the following
reasons:
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To provide the “Bridge” or “Link”
or “Connection” among all the Urhobo people and organisations that serve the Urhobo people. It has been seen that
the other groups and organisations are operating individually in their own sphere of formation. But the Urhobo people as a
nation in the 21st century needed to operate more as a corporate body rather than individually. We see nations
forming a larger organisation to produce a big voice. For instance, the European Union that combines the forces of all its
member nations gets things done faster and better for the benefit of member nations with that formidable might and voice from
all member nations and producing one voice of purpose. The same is true of the African Union and the USA. Urhobo nation should not and cannot be an exemption. We need one voice of
purpose to move forward.
2.
Urhobo as a nation needs to work together as
one in unity among all the individualistic groups so that it will be possible to produce a singular voice that represents
the voice of the Urhobo people.
3.
To provide the avenue for bringing together the
activities and efforts of the individuals, clubs, groups and organisations that handle one aspect of Urhobo affairs or the
other and to bring about a holistic fulfilment of the aspirations of the Urhobo people. This connection will mainly be with
the Ivies and Oloroguns in all the 22 (or 23) Urhobo Kingdoms (Clans), UPU, Urhobo Historical Society and the other
Urhobo organisations.
4.
To provide a “bridge” or a link between
our present leaders and the generations following them so that there is “shadowing” or “mentoring”
or “discipleship” or any such name that will happen along the line so that there can be smooth transition of leadership.
5.
To provide an avenue for enlightenment/education
of the Urhobo people, politically sensiting them and create ample awareness for the people from all aspects and works
of life within the Urhobo people.
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| The President, Shadrack Okpako (Evang) |
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To foster peaceful
and harmonious co-existence among the various Urhobo groups and clubs (comprising of the "Ivie", "Ekakuro", "Ilorogun",
Chiefs, elders, elites, the women folks "Eghweya” and the Youths "Ighene") so that the focus will be a unified
move for the actualisation and realisation of Urhobo aspirations and not individualistic and selfish struggle
that hitherto tear us widely apart.
7.
To foster the
atmosphere of brotherly/sisterly love for one another. And for peaceful co-existence with neighbouring non-Urhobo people and
organisations for our common goal of purpose within the comity of nations in Nigeria to be achieved.
8.
To provide an
avenue that fosters a holistic Social, Political, Economical and Cultural development of Urhobo people and Urhobo land.
9.
To provide a
"Funnel" of ideas for a better Urhobo. That is, opening the gateway for individuals (young or old, men or
women) and organisations among Urhobos for realising a better Urhobo nation. This links with our drive towards enterprise
and entreneurship.
10.
To provide avenue
for working together with Urhobo families to encourage our youths to take up the challenge of high academic performance and
achievements in schools and colleges. This will follow on with the "mentorship" proposal above. Urhobo has produced many high
achievers in academics, arts, engineering, law, accountancy, surveying and in fact all fields of profession. Our youths need
to be encouraged to continue to achieve higher and not the other way as we see these days in the UK.
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Please get in touch to offer your views/comments and join our mailing list ! You can e-mail us at:
urhobobridge@yahoo.com
Urhobo Bridge UK Ltd, Register No. 7187638, England and Wales.
 
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