MY IGBO HEROES OF THE LAST CENTURY
Egwu Kalu
As you noted your four heroes, may I add two other people that I think
impacted Ndiigbo in the last centurry>
(1) Michael Iheonukara Okpara - His roles in agriculture and his
uncompromising defence of Igbo interests prior to his return from exile
puts him well up the ladder of Igbo heroes. I did not follow his NPN
politics when he returned from exile.
(2) Akanu Ibiam - Taught us all how to be saintly. Ibiam was an example of
what a typical Igbo should be - self assured, compassionate, unbiased and
ready at all times to defend his unwavering beliefs in Igbo nation and all
also recognizing the harmonious existence of the different nations of
nigeria. He is the Igbo saint and we should recognize him as such.
Egwu
At 12:58 AM 4/28/00 +0900, Tony wrote:
>Ndiigbo ibem na ndi enyi anyi,
>Ekelekwem unuoo! Ejim UDO bia, ma ejighim UJO eto okorobia!!
>Ndiigbo si anaghi eri ihe oma mmadu riekw nkataya, makana one kwuo ebe
>agburu (mkpuru) ngwo ya si, ngwo ya agbara ya mmanya.
>
>Today, I present to you those I think that made outstanding contributions
>towards the preservation and betterment of Igbo lives and properties in the
>last century. I call them my Igbo heroes of the last century, but they may
>not be yours. So DO NOT loose sleep over the following four names. However,
>love them or hate them, they have directly or indirectly affected
>positively the lives of many Igbo men and women.
>
>1) Chief Chukwuemeka Odimegwu Ojukwu (the peoples General), for his role in
>BIAFRA. Chief Ojukwu led Ndiigbo to prove to the world that the Black man
>is capable of mastering and applying the knowledge of Science and
>Technology to take care of his needs.
>
>2) Chief Sam Onunaka Mbakwe (the peoples Governor), for his visionary
>leadership as governor of Imo state. Chief Mbakwe showed a deep
>understanding of what Ndiigbo need to survive in this hostile world through
>his massive rural industrialization of Imo state.
>
>3) Chief Francis Arthur Nzeribe (Arthur nwa Nzeribe nwanne di mma), for his
>resolute and unflinching articulation of REAL Igbo interests in the
>dangerous entrapment called Nigeria. Chief Nzeribe's rice for rice program
>in Imo state, and his education foundation benefited a large number of Igbo
>masses.
>
>4) Prof Chike Obi (the [Igbo] god of mathematics), for his role in
>promoting the study of Mathematics and science in Igbo land.
>
>Ndewonu
>Ifeanyi
>
mekwueme
ppuuullleeeaaasseee!
Rgds,
Magnus
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From: africanus horton <african...@hotmail.com>
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Sent: Thursday, April 27, 2000 1:55 PM
Subject: Re: MY IGBO HEROES OF THE LAST CENTURY
Ndi Igbo:
Bikonu include the Igbo genius
Prof. Godian Ezekwe
The Head Of Biafra Research and Production.
We all know RAP's accomplishments.
Also include lance Cpl Nwafor
Nwa Afor Igbo.
Do not forget
Col Tim Onwuatuegwu.
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mekwueme
S/M Ezenwata (deceased):
As a Seargent Major, he was not supposed to be a company commander but he
was. He led the Strike Force Company, 2Bn, S Bde, S Div, BA on innumerable
assault missions that drove fear into the 3rd Marine Cdos. His successes
helped the 2bn become the mainstay of S Bde. He even was sent on loans
wherever battle was fierce and quick reinforcement needed. He died while on
such a mission. He was my hero. He was "gallantry" personified. The day
he died, the whole brigade wept. I know. I was the I/O and I wrote many
intreps/sitreps concerning his exploits. And he was not even an officer.
As if death was ringing a bell, he wept openly that his ranks doen not
belong in the forward location but at the headquarters. He died within the
week. May his soul rest in peace.
Rgds,
Magnus
----- Original Message -----
From: Egwu Kalu <ek...@wombat.eng.fsu.edu>
To: <ahi...@stn.nagaokaut.ac.jp>; <igbo...@lists.cc.utexas.edu>
Sent: Thursday, April 27, 2000 11:25 AM
Subject: Re: MY IGBO HEROES OF THE LAST CENTURY
Ifeanyi:
Egwu
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africanus horton
Ndi Igbo:
Bikonu include the Igbo genius
Prof. Godian Ezekwe
The Head Of Biafra Research and Production.
We all know RAP's accomplishments.
Also include lance Cpl Nwafor
Nwa Afor Igbo.
Do not forget
Col Tim Onwuatuegwu.
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>
________________________________________________________________________
Tony
Tony
I agree with your input, and of course everybody's hero counts. I'm
wondering when the schools in Igbo land will start teaching Igbo children
lessons on "IGBO PATRIOTISM" instead of moribund and provocative things
like 'mongu paki' and his discovery of river niger.
Ndewonu,
Ifeanyi
At 3:08 PM 2000.4.27 -0500, mekwueme wrote:
>If my hero will count, I will add:
>
>S/M Ezenwata (deceased):
>As a Seargent Major, he was not supposed to be a company commander but he
>was. He led the Strike Force Company, 2Bn, S Bde, S Div, BA on innumerable
>assault missions that drove fear into the 3rd Marine Cdos. His successes
>helped the 2bn become the mainstay of S Bde. He even was sent on loans
>wherever battle was fierce and quick reinforcement needed. He died while on
>such a mission. He was my hero. He was "gallantry" personified. The day
>he died, the whole brigade wept. I know. I was the I/O and I wrote many
>intreps/sitreps concerning his exploits. And he was not even an officer.
>As if death was ringing a bell, he wept openly that his ranks doen not
>belong in the forward location but at the headquarters. He died within the
>week. May his soul rest in peace.
>
>Rgds,
>Magnus
>
>----- Original Message -----
>From: Egwu Kalu <ek...@wombat.eng.fsu.edu>
>To: <ahi...@stn.nagaokaut.ac.jp>; <igbo...@lists.cc.utexas.edu>
>Sent: Thursday, April 27, 2000 11:25 AM
>Subject: Re: MY IGBO HEROES OF THE LAST CENTURY
>
>
>Ifeanyi:
>
>As you noted your four heroes, may I add two other people that I think
>impacted Ndiigbo in the last centurry>
>
>(1) Michael Iheonukara Okpara - His roles in agriculture and his
>uncompromising defence of Igbo interests prior to his return from exile
>puts him well up the ladder of Igbo heroes. I did not follow his NPN
>politics when he returned from exile.
>
>(2) Akanu Ibiam - Taught us all how to be saintly. Ibiam was an example of
>what a typical Igbo should be - self assured, compassionate, unbiased and
>ready at all times to defend his unwavering beliefs in Igbo nation and all
>also recognizing the harmonious existence of the different nations of
>nigeria. He is the Igbo saint and we should recognize him as such.
>
>Egwu
>
>At 12:58 AM 4/28/00 +0900, Tony wrote: