Leadership

The founders and members guiding the Itsekiri Community Establishment, Inc.

Our People

Leadership & Founders

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Nyadenya Oritsegbemigho O. Inyagwa

President

President of the Itsekiri Community Establishment, Inc. (I.C.E).

Josephine Anirejuoritse Erewa

Josephine Anirejuoritse Erewa

Co-Founder & Clerk

Co-Founder and Clerk of the Itsekiri Community Establishment, Inc. (I.C.E). On June 5, 2026, the Commonwealth of Massachusetts Department of Children and Families awarded her a Certificate of Appreciation for her service as a legal guardian opening her home to render care and welfare to children in need — marking her 11th year of dedicated foster service to children since 2015.

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Ogho Omasheye E. Oruma

Board Member

Board Member of the Itsekiri Community Establishment, Inc. (I.C.E).

Weyinmi Benson Erewa

Weyinmi Benson Erewa

Board Member

Board Member of the Itsekiri Community Establishment, Inc. (I.C.E).

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Gregg Lucky Luma

Board Member

Board Member of the Itsekiri Community Establishment, Inc. (I.C.E).

Our Heritage

Historical Itsekiri Influences

Nana Olomu
Itsekiri Chief & Leader (Eriomala)

Nana Olomu

Nana was Itsekiri chief and a great Itsekiri leader who single handedly resisted and fought British imperialist that England Queen Victoria sent to invade Ebrohimi Bresigbe Itsekiri in a fierce battle in the 19 centuries after the Berlin conference of 1884 and 1885, and Nana struck out clauses from the Queen treaties that wouldn't favor West African trades. The British suffered severe casualties in the war from their underestimation of Nana fighting skills as featured in his documentary video. (Eriomala) Nana middle name means (The challenges to raise a child).

Festus Okotie-Eboh
Itsekiri Chief of Influence (Omimi-Ejor)

Festus Okotie-Eboh

Festus Okotie-Boh was Itsekiri Chief of influence, popularly known and referred to as Omimi-Ejor. His school named after him (Okotie Eboh Grammar School) is in good accreditation on Macphasy road, Sapele, coastal Delta.