Introduction:
Ebiraland, known for its rich history and vibrant community, has produced numerous exceptional individuals who have made significant contributions to various fields. This list celebrates 50 outstanding sons and daughters of Ebiraland, serving as beacons of hope, role models, and contributors to humanity and nation-building.
50 Icons, Influential Sons and Daughters of Ebiraland
- Prof. Yusuf Otaru Aliyu – First Professor in Ebiraland
- Late Gorge Ohikere – First Indigenous Chairman of the Nigerian Ports Authority
- Late Alhaji Abdulazeez Attah – First Secretary to the Federal Government
- Late Adamu Attah – First Executive Governor of Kwara State
- Alhaji Aliyu Attah – Former Inspector General of Police
- Late Lt. General Salihu Ibrahim – Former Chief of Staff
- Ambassador Judith Attah – Former Female Federal Minister (Women Affairs)
- Barrister Isa Obaro – First Senator from Kogi Central
- Alhaji Yahaya Adoza Bello – First Governor of Kogi State from Ebiraland
- Prof. Angela Okatahi – First Woman PhD Holder
- Hajia Ladi Ibrahim – First Female Secretary to Kogi State Government
- Mrs. Habibat Oyiza Onumonu – First Female Accountant General of Kogi State
- Late Senator A.T. Ahmed – First Managing Director of FAAN
- Barrister Mohammed Adoke SAN – Former Attorney General and Minister of Justice
- Engr. Austin Oniw – Former MD of NNPC
- Dr. Tom Adaba – First DG, Nigerian Broadcasting Commission
- Late Abdulmalik Attah – First Ambassador (France)
- Col. Muhammed Onuka – First Military Administrator
- Late Dr. John Lawani – First Commissioner of Health, Kwara State
- Dr. Onukaba Adinoyi Ojo – Former MD of Daily Times
- Dr. Phillips Omeiza Ozovehe Salawu PhD – Longest-serving former Deputy Governor of Kogi State
- Rt. Hon. Abdullahi Bello – First Ag. Governor and Former Speaker of Kogi State House of Assembly
- Late Prof. Albert Ozigi – Second Prof. in Ebiraland
- Alhaji Usman Obatemi – First Deputy Governor of Kwara State
- Mrs. Mercy Johnson Okojie – Renowned Female Artist in Nigeria
- Alhaji Jubril Momoh – First Accountant General of Kogi State
- Late Abdulmumuni Attah – First Medical Doctor in Northern Nigeria
- Mr. Edward Jatto – First Owner of a Private Broadcasting Station in Ebiraland
- Senator Barrister Natasha Akpoti – First Female Senator in Kogi State
- Late Alhaji Megida Lawal – First Parliamentarian
- Prof. M.S. Audu – Former VC of a Federal University
- Prof. Nuhu Yakub – VC of Federal and State University
- Prof. Sadiku – First VC of Kogi State-owned University
- Prof. Mike Ogirima – Former President of Nigeria Medical Association
- Late Elder Dan Ikunaiye – Former Editor of State-Owned Newspapers
- Dr. Sanusi Ohiare – Former Executive Director, Rural Electrification Agency
- Alhaji Isa Ozi Salami – Former MD of Nigerian Paper Mill Company Jebba and PAN Kaduna
- Alhaji Usman Bello, Alhaji M.K. Ibrahim, Alhaji S.A. Lawal – First Three Ambassadors from Ebiraland
- Late Alhaji Musa Etudaiye – Former Commissioner for Education, Kwara State
- Rear Admiral Hazmat Sani RTD – Former Commander, Western Navy Command
- Barrister Alhaji Abdulraheem Yusuf – Retd. DIG of Police
- Mrs. Habibat Abdulrahaman – Former Female Registrar of a Federal University
- Late Mahmoud Attah – Former Chairman of Union Bank PLC
- Capt. Okatahi – Former Pilot with Nigeria Airways
- Prof. Avidime – First Managing Director of Reference Hospital, Okene
- Prof. Ododo – MD of National Arts Theatre, Lagos
- Prof. Marietu Tenuche – First Female VC of Prince Abubakar Audu University
- Chief Patrick Adaba – First Deputy Governor of Kogi State
- Barrister S.M. Ozigi Deedat – Two-time Commissioner for Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs, Kogi State
- Alhaji Ali Bello – Youngest Chief Of Staff to the Governor of Kogi State
Conclusion:
Ebiraland’s history is enriched by these exceptional individuals who have left an indelible mark on their community and the world.
This list serves as an inspiration to the upcoming generation, highlighting the diverse achievements and contributions of Ebira sons and daughters.