WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT ISOKO DEVELOPMENT UNION

In the present day, Isoko is rated as the 4th ethnic nationality in Delta State and known as a peace loving people. From the records, we’ve clocked 81 years since creation of IDU, and we’ve recorded monumental upward growth as one indivisible people. It’s therefore thoughtful that, we unanimously honour and commend our heroes past, those who have led the IDU as an umbrella body ab-initio, videlicet: Chief Dennis Etaluku, Chief Enoch Ogbo, Chief Barr. Ovririe, Chief Ononeme, Elder Peter Erebi, Gen Paul Omu (Rtd), Chief Gregory Akpojene, Chief A.P.J Okpakpor, Chief P.W. Omonoseh, . (High Chief) Iduh Amadhe etcetera.

Isoko people, has elected PROF. CHRISTOPHER OGAGAOGHENE AKPOTU , today 26th December 2020 who took the mantle of leadership as President General (PG) from High Chief Iduh Amadhe and has changed the narratives of Isoko History. This is the first time Ofagbe Man is taking the position of IDU President. Prof Chris Akpotu is a Chief Lecturer in Niger Delta University.  A man whose developmental antenna stands tall to high heavens, a man whose intent and purpose is progress, peace and unity, a man whose interest is far above personal parochial interest, with displayed uncommon courage in the face of hiccups, always strategizing, pressurizing and essentially influencing state and federal government for vast patronage, recognition and development, according to our traditional quantum of oil production. A man, who believes in synergy, whose connectivity transcends the ordinary. He integrated the cooperation of Isoko Traditional Rulers, the two LG chairmen, the political class and the business mogul, to join steer the ship, thereby harnessing every social, economic and political ample opportunity at his disposal to optimal benefits.

The IDU exco, ably led by PROF. CHRISTOPHER OGAGAOGHENE AKPOTU, an Ofagbe born, in Isoko North LGA, has crafted their names and tenure on the sand and stones of times. The Sec Gec. (IDU) who succeeded Late Associate Prof.  Francis Oniekoro in the administration of High Chief Iduh Amadhe. 

Below are the newly elected and sworn in executive of ISOKO DEVELOPMENT UNION (I.D.U)

President General - Prof. Chris Akpotu.

Vice President 1 - Chief Desmond Ogbaudu.

Vice President 2 - Dan Odhomo

Secretary General - Dr. Felix Ighomadede.

Asst. Secretary 1 - Mathias Jarikre

Asst. Secretary 2 - Chief Dennis Akwakwa

Fin. Secretary - Fredrick Efe.

Asst fin. Secretary - Joe Henry.

Treasurer - Edward Obogbolo.

P.R.O. - Jubilant Jubilant Uzuazo Igelige

Social secretary - Sir Patrick Omaduvie.

Asst. Social secretary - ThankGod Obonyano

Conclusively, the importance of a man occupying a sensitive position isn’t known, until and unless, he handover the baton. Physically, our eyes are opened and we can decipher the workings of this present IDU, therefore, it’s my candid opinion that, Isoko must arise as one, act swiftly to express goodwill messages and eulogize Prof. Chris. Akpotu led executive for these cardinal overwhelming feats, while the sun shines. I mean, this ethnic call for applaud is vital cum historic, as it will serve as a proforma for future evaluation to HIS SUCCESSORS.