Etuno Voice

  The Eziobe Traditional Council (ETC), under the revered leadership of His Royal Highness, HRH Sunday Azavonya Otaru, JP , has once again demonstrated purposeful and visionary leadership with the presentation of learning materials to pupils of public primary schools within Igarra community . This noble intervention stands as a clear affirmation of the Council’s resolute commitment to the advancement of education as a cornerstone for societal progress and generational empowerment. By investing in the intellectual development of the young, the Eziobe Traditional Council reinforces its belief that a well-nurtured and enlightened generation remains the strongest guarantee for the future stability and prosperity of the community. Beyond education, the Council continues to exercise proactive leadership in matters of peace and security. It will be recalled that in recent months, the Eziobe Traditional Council convened a high-level security engagement with relevant security agencies, d...

The Community Learning Centre was commissioned on the 27th of March 2017 by Prof. Abba Abubakar, The then executive Secretary, National Commission for Mass Literacy and Adult Education. The center was facilitated by an illustrious son of the soil Dr. John Edeh, who influenced and facilitated the establishment of this institution, meant for the whole of South South Nigeria to our dear local government . The center is supposed to be a citadel for learning and acquiring skills for free. This was initially been fulfilled at the beginning until it encountered some setbacks due to lack of funding. most of the tutors were discouraged and they stopped coming. without tutor's students soon gave up and stopped coming too. The place became a shadow of itself according to the coordinator of the center Mrs Rashidat Amadu she said she was the only one left but she didn't give up. she was always coming daily to open the place and ensure the equipment were secured. The coordinator who was alre...

  Oshemdase Oorenyi of Igarra Celebrates 3 Years on the Throne in Grand Style The Oshemdase Oorenyi of Igarra , HRH Sunday Azavonya Otaru JP , marked three remarkable years on the throne in his country home, surrounded by culture, tradition, and community admiration. Fellow traditional rulers, including HRH Sunday S. Mayaki JP the Oshemi Onayniyimi of Igarra , and HRH Aliu Ogbodo Suleiman JP the Otu Gbajagbaja of Igarra , joined the celebrations, underscoring the unity and prestige of the Eziobe traditional council of Igarra. The day opened with rain pouring in abundance , regarded as a divine testament to the monarch’s mantle , a symbolic blessing tied to the Anonyete Royal Clan , The rain makers in the community which the reigning king becomes the custodian and bringer of rain especially in times of drought. Throughout the ceremony, the clan’s drums were beaten, and traditional songs were sung in admiration of the attendees and the monarch. HRH Otaru, affectionately kn...

GOV OKPEBHOLO FLAGS-OFF EMERGENCY PALLIATIVE WORK ON FG ROADS IN AKOKO EDO, VOWS TO END KIDNAPPING IN EDO STATE. Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo has flagged off failed portions of Federal Roads in Edo North Senatorial District. The failed portions of roads flagged off by the governor are about 9.61 km, which includes Auchi-Igarra-Aiyetoro-Unemu-Nekhua-Aiyegunle-Ikpeshi-Ibillo-Ekor-Ikiran-Oke, all in Edo North Senatorial District. Governor Okpebholo, who flagged off the roads on Thursday, said the President Bola Ahmed Tinubu-led administration is concerned about Edo's development and has continued to ensure the people enjoy the dividends of democracy in Edo State. He noted that his administration is assuring Edo people that kidnapping business will be a thing of the past in the State. "Today, we are flagging off these roads to ensure we have good highways in Edo North, Edo Central and Edo South Senatorial Districts. "I was with President Bola Tinubu in Abuja l...

 WE ARE PROUD TO PRESENT THE MAIDEN EDITION OF THE ETUNO NEWSLETTER JULY 2025 EDITION. ETUNO VOICE newsletter is Igarra community’s first quarterly newsletter that tells our story, history, news and showcase our culture. it bridges the past and present by unearthing hidden histories and events in the past. it reminds us of our identity as a people and collects a large archive of information for future generations. LET THE VOICE OF IGARRA ECHOES THROUGH HISTORY. CLICK THE LINK BELOW TO VIEW OR DOWNLOAD THE FULL PDF. ttps://tr.ee/QFWlGdVRV8 #Igarrahistory #Etunonewsletter #Etunonews #Igarraculture

  A 45-year-old artist, Balogun Omokhafe, also known as Hakuzion, on Monday completed a four-day trek from his hometown in Ekpesa, Akoko-Edo Local Government Area, to Benin City, Edo State, to protest the deplorable state of the Igarra–Ibillo section of the Auchi–Ibillo Road and rising cases of kidnapping in the area. Omokhafe said the deteriorating condition of the road has turned the route into a hotspot for criminal activity, particularly abductions. He estimated that over 100 people have been kidnapped along the axis, with several lives lost. He cited the unresolved case of Okasime Olowojoba, the Labour Party Chairman of Ward 1, Akoko-Edo, who has been missing for over four months following his abduction Speaking to journalists upon arrival in Benin, Omokhafe explained: “I began my journey from Ibillo, but due to heavy rain, I had to take a vehicle to Auchi, from where I started trekking to Benin to appeal directly to the governor.” He described the road as a death trap: “You c...