By Dada Ahmed in Lokoja
Many Ebira extractions, home and in diaspora, have established an NGO:EbiraWorldwide,to showcase the common brotherhood, tolerance and compassion toward one another the people of Ebiraland are known for over the years
The Founder and Executive Chairman of the NGO, Alhaji Isiak Ogu SKEN,made the disclosure in a statement he made in Canada and a copy made available to The Reporters, a news platform in Lokoja on Monday.
Alhaji Isiaak Ogu, SKEN, The Executive Chairman,EWW..
SKEN said:”This is a non-governmental, non-political, and non-religious organization. We have solemnly decided to come together for the purpose of promoting peace, interaction, unity, and development of Our Father land Ebira.
1. Name Of the Association shall be called: EbiraWorldwide
2. Motto: Honesty, Unity, Peace, Progress, Dedication.
3. Logo: A Global Map of the World
*Our Visions and Mission:*
1. To serve as one of the biggest Umbrellas for all the Ebiras in Diasporas and at Home. A united platform to create a solid and robust discussion in promoting activities that foster peace and unity among the Ebiras. This will also enable further cooperation that will engender the socio-economic advancement of Our People.
2. To promote, defend, and protect Our collective cultural heritage, traditions, and interest of the Ebiras in a systematic and courageous factions.
3. To be there for one another to render moral assistance and physical help beyond this platform. Every member of EWW should be treated as your family members and we seek for your favor, understanding, compassion and love towards every member.
Our Aspirations and Expectations from Members;
1). Members are encouraged to express any good ideas, suggestions and reasonable posts that could be beneficial to this group.
( a) Muslims and Christines are granted permission to post or express their religious beliefs only on specific days only.
(b) the Muslims will be on Fridays only.
(c) the Christians will be on Sundays only.
We must all remember we can’t do without our Creator and the fear of God is the beginning of wisdom. We must acknowledge Him in anyway possible. We must do this in a reasonable term, by not abusing this Privilege given by the EWW Exco. This is where our love and tolerance for one another can be easily tested.
*# Political Post* should be minimized, and we should all be mindful of what we post, in terms of video clips and political comments. Any offensive comments, posts and video clips are not tolerated.
2). Members should always be there for one another to render their moral support and assistance beyond this platform.
3).To enhance members’ understanding and social bonding is our attempt to encourage our brotherhood and advancement in what solidly joined us together rather than dwelling low on our differences.
4. To encourage each member not to promote negative vibes in anywhere they live and our Ebira Virtue should be promoted with Pride and Honesty. Our good image should be held high anywhere in the world we live.
May God bless ?us and give us the wisdom, guidance and assistance in all our activities to enable us promote our Homeland. Ameen.”
