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23/11/2021

Heroic Ohinoyi Of Ebiraland, HRM Ibrahim Onoruoiza Atta

To the people of Ebiraland in Kogi Central senatorial district, Kogi State, late Ohinoyi of Ebiraland, HRM Ibrahim Onoruoiza Atta was an hero who ruled the land with his best and left a mark of honour. The history of Ebira people of Kogi State cannot be told without mentioning HRM Ibrahim Onoruoiza Atta who played a significant role in the development of the land when he was the Ohinoyi of Ebiraland known as the Atta of Ebiraland then.

According to history, he was born in the year 1884 to a man simply identified as the Chief Otaru of Kuroko of Ozudu clan while his mother was Zainab Ejinovo popularly known as Iyebe.

While he was young, he learnt the art of statesmanship from his grandfather, Atta Omadivi, and he learnt his successful business venture from his industrious mother, Iyebe.

He was committed to give his business a lift and learnt to speak Hausa, Nupe, Igala, Edo, Tiv, Yoruba, Igbo and Pigdin English during his business trips.

He was appointed by the Colonial government as the first British Chief executive and ruled Ebirland land under the title Atta of Ebirland between 1917-1954.

His influence brought the first Native Authority School (NA) as early as 1923 in Okene. He projected education as a tool for future which is evident in his children.

He was blessed with children who have not only make the people of Ebira proud but Nigeria as a country. Some of his successful children whose legacies continue to linger are:

Alhaji AbdulMalik Atta

Ambassador Abdulmalik Ibrahim Atta is the eldest child of the late Ohinoyi of Ebiraland, HRM Ibrahim Onoruoiza Atta was the first Nigeria's High Commissioner to the United Kingdom.

Born April 1, 1906 in Okene, Ambassador Abdulmalik Ibrahim Atta is the first Nigeria's High Commissioner to the United Kingdom until he was moved to Paris as the Nigerian Ambassador to France in 1967. He died on 28th August 1969.

Abdulaziz Atta

Born April 1, 1920. He attended Okene Elementary and Middle Schools between 1926 and 1935. After which he went to Achimota College, Ghana where he studied and graduated in 1944 and proceeded to Balliol College Oxford, England where he bagged a degree in Politics and Economics in 1947.

He was the Nigeria's first Head of Service and Secretary to the Federal Military Government during Yakubu Gowon's regime. He died on June 12, 1972 at the Royal Free Hospital, London.

Dr Abdulmumini Atta

Dr. AbdulMumini Atta, the third child of the late Ohinoyi of Ebiraland was the second qualified medical doctor in Northern Nigeria.

Alh. Adamu Atta

Alh. Adamu Atta, the fourth child of the late Ohinoyi of Ebiraland was the first executive Governor of Kwara State during the second republic.

Born October 18, 1927 he attended Achimota School in Accra, Ghana where he bagged Bachelor of Laws Degree. He died on May 1, 2014 in Abuja.

Judith Sefi Atta

Judith Sefi Atta is the fifth child of the late Ohinoyi of Ebiraland and the first female Chief Education Officer of the Northern Nigeria. She was later appointed as the Nigeria Ambassador to Italy, first Minister of Federal Ministry of Women Affairs amongst other several achievements.

Alh. Aliyu Atta

Alh. Aliyu Atta is the sixth child of the late Ohinoyi of Ebiraland and former Inspector General of Police.

Born May 12, 1937, her grew up in the Palace of HRM Ibrahim Onoruoiza Atta, Okene. He attended Okene Qura'anic school before the king sent him to his friend, the Emir of Kastina, HRM Muhammadu Dikko where he continued his education and later atteded Barewa College, Zaria.

He joined the Nigeria police in 1960 where he rose to the position of the Inspector General of Nigeria Police between 1985-1986.

HRM Dr Ado Ibrahim

HRM Ado Ibrahim is the seventh child of the late Ohinoyi of Ebiraland and the present Ohinoyi of Ebirland.

He was born February 7, 1929, Dr Ado Ibrahim started his education at the Okene Quranic School and later completed his Primary education at Native Education Authority, Okene, Kogi State in 1940.

HRM Dr Ado Ibrahim later went to Ondo Boys High School and Oduduwa College where he completed his secondary education in 1949.

He proceeded to London School of Economics where he graduated and bagged Bachelor Degree in Economics in 1954 and bagged his MBA from Havard Business School in 1959.

He ascended the throne of his father as the Ohinoyi of Ebiraland on June 2, 1997 following the death of Ohinoyi Sani Omolori who ruled Ebiraland for 40 years.

The King's palace, AZAD palace is said to be the most beautiful palace in West Africa. He currently rules Ebiraland from his magnificent AZAD palace.

He is the first Nigerian man to drill from Nigeria soil and became the pioneer of the business.

Alh. Mahmud Atta

Alh. Mahmud Atta is the eight child of the late Ohinoyi of Ebiraland, HRM Alh Ibrahim Onoruoiza Atta. He was the Protocol Officer to
the Premier of the Northern region, Sir Ahmadu Bello and was later appointed as Chairman of First Bank Nigeria.

Mrs. Rekiya Atta Scott

Mrs. Rekiya Atta Scott, the 9th child of the late Ohinoyi of Ebiraland was the first qualified Nursing sister in the North

Alh. Abdullahi Atta

Alh. Abdullahi Atta was the first Nigerian Resident Ambassador to Cuba and was later appointed as the Nigerian Ambassador to Canada.

Alh. M.O Atta

Alh. M.O Atta, the eleventh child of the late Ohinoyi of Ebiraland is a prominent Business in Kaduna.

Alh. Idris Atta

Alh. Idris Atta, the 12th child of the late King is a former GM at Ajaokuta steel company.

The King is no doubt a hero to have raised children that have brought praise and honour to Ebiraland and Nigeria.

14/11/2021

14/11/2021

Zariagi Trailer Park, Market Will be Best in North Central Nigeria - Adavi LG Chairman
The executive chairman of Adavi local government council, Kogi state, Hon. Joseph Omuya Salami, has assured that the proposed trailer park and market in Zariagi will be the best in North Central region of Nigeria.

Salami gave the assurance while inspecting ongoing works on the site of the proposed trailer park in Zariagi on Wednesday.

The council chairman explained that the vision for a trailer park was conceived to avoid congestion on the Federal road that connects to over ten states, increase both local and state governments’ revenue, curb insecurity, create jobs and business opportunities for women and youths in the area.

He said Adavi local government is setting the pace in North Central Nigeria with the support of Governor Yahaya Bello.

He expressed satisfaction with ongoing work, the clearing and grading of the land.

“My administration is working tirelessly, with available resources within its reach, to complement the state government efforts in all ramifications. And as such, by the time this project is completed and commissioned, it is going to be one of the best trailer parks in North Central and the nation at large. It will create an avenue to reduce and relieve the challenges faced on the federal roads by trailers and trucks most of the time and protect our domain from all forms of crimes, and engage our women and youth who have passion for business, and those who are skilled.

“We have put everything into consideration before we decided to embark on this project, and I can tell you that by the time we are through with this project, it will be of immense benefit to the people living in my local government, Kogi state, and across the whole nation. As all you know Kogi State connects numerous states, therefore, this road is used by most Nigerians,” he said.

According to Adavi local government’s Supervisor for Works, Land and Housing, Hon. Yusuf Nasir Ekunu, the proposed site will be able to contain over 500 trailers and trucks, mechanic workshops, shops for spare parts, security posts, restaurants and other major Businesses..