Terwase, Akaazua, Ayati, others named as CPC members for Och’Idoma V coronation

The Central Planning Committee (CPC) for the coronation of the new Och’ Idoma ‘V’, HRM Pst. Dr. John Elaigwu Odogbo, has been inaugurated with a charge on them to put in their utmost best to ensure the historic event comes up successfully and in a grand style.
Inaugurating the Committee, the CPC Chairman and Commissioner for Housing and Urban Development, Hon. Chief. Dennis Ekpe Ogbu, thanked members for availing themselves to take responsibilities for service to their fatherland, expressing hope that they would work assiduously as a team to deliver on their assignment within the stipulated period.
Earlier in his welcome address, the Special Adviser to the Governor, Bureau of Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs, Hon. Ken Achabo, who is also a member of the committee disclosed that the composition for membership was based on integrity and the pedigree of those selected.
The Special Adviser however, informed that the committee has a limited time to work and must act fast to beat the deadline as the coronation is slated for June 30, 2022 in Otukpo, Otukpo Local Government Area of Benue State.
Members of the CPC include:
1. Hon. Chief. Dennis Ekpe Ogbu, Chairman
2. Hon. Ken Achabo, Member
3. Hon. David Olofu, Member
4. Hon. Dr. Jane Aja, Member
5. Hon. Dr. Godwin Oyiwona, Member
6. Hon. Odaudu Joseph, Member
7. Hon. Michael Inalegwu, Member
8. HRH. Engr. George Aboh Edeh, Member
9. HRH. Emmanuel Oche Okochi, Member
10. HRH. CP. Oga Ero Rtd., Member
11. HRH. James Okefie, Member
12. HRH. Christopher Ijale, Member
13. HRH. Baba Ochoye, Member
14. Rt. Hon. George Alli, Member
15. Dist. Sen. Comr. Patrick Abba Moro, Member
16. Very. Rev. Frederick A. Onoja, Member
17. Mr. Patrick Omora, Member
18. Joy Okpe, Member
19. Jerome Achadu Ekle, Member
20. Pst. Dam Isa Napoleon, Member
21. Evan. Michael Ewache, Member
22. Pst. Emmanuel Akogwu, Member
23. Chief. Mike Onoja, Member
Secretariat
24. Mr. Ode Ochelle, Member
25. Barr. Terwase Alashi, Member
26. Pst. Joseph Akaazua, Member
27. Mr. Ahangba Ayati, Member
28. Mr. Damian Attah, Member
Based on the foregoing, the following subcommittees were formed and inaugurated to hit the ball rolling. They include:
1. Publicity: Headed by Hon. Joseph Odaudu
2. Contact/Mobilization Subcommittee: Sen. Comr. Patrick Abba Moro
3. Security: Rt. Hon. George Alli
4. Health: Dr. Godwin Oyiwona
5. Finance: Hon. David Olofu
6. Entertainment and Protocol: Dr. Jane Ajah
7. Venue/Works/Transport: Hon. Michael Inalegwu
8. Liturgy: Envang. John Ewache
9. Culture and Tradition: HRH. Engr. George Aboh Edeh
10. Secretariat: Bureau/Chief Ekpe Ogbu
Members of the subcommittees will be made public in due course.
Damian Attah,
Media Aide to the Special Adviser to the Governor, Bureau of Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs.
June 8, 2022