Chief Jacob U. Egharevba
Memorial Lecture and
Award Ceremony
1th Lecture 1997
Lecture:
- Benin and the Outer World
Professor Union Edebiri
Centre for Black and African Arts Civilization (CBAAC), Lagos
Award Recipients:
- Chief Sir (Dr.) Gabriel Osawaru Igbinedion (JP)
General and Rural Development
- Dr. Christopher G. Okojie
Documentation of History and Culture of Edo People
- Sir (Dr.) Victor Uwaifo (JP, Mon)
Documentation and Propagation of Edo Music
- Mr. Ikponmwosa Osemwegie
Development of Edo Litarature and Theatre
2nd Lecture 1999
Lecture:
- Benin in the 21st Century
Professor Eghosa Osagie
Nigerian Institute for Policy and Strategic Studies (NIPSS), Kuru, Jos
Dawodu
Award Recipients:
- Brig. General (Dr.) Samuel Osaigbovo Ogbemudia
Overall Development of Edo People
- Chief Priest Osemwegie Ebohon
Documentation of History and Culture of Edo People
- Mr. Uwabo Osemwota
Documentation and Propagation of Edo History and Folklore
- Chief (Dr.) Wilfred Osemwegie Ozigbo-Esere
(Posthumous) Documentation of Medicine and Edo Herbal Formulae
3th Lecture 2000
Lecture:
- We are: Because He Was
Dr. Iro Eweka
Psychologist and Psychiatrist, Bristol, England
Edo Nation,
OTEDO
Award Recipients:
- Sir David E. Osunde Kss
Contribution to Societal Development and Charity
- Hon. Justice Andrew Otatu Obaseki
Development of Benin Customary Laws
- Princess (Mrs.) K.A. Oronsaye
Development of Edo People through Charity and Health Care
- Late Chief Sunmonu Lawal
(Posthumous) Documentation of Edo Culture, Literature and History
4th Lecture 2001
Welcome Address by Uyilawa Usuanlele
Proceedings (Urhobo)
Lecture:
- Ogiso Times and Eweka Times: A Preliminary History of the Edoid Complex of Cultures
Professor Peter P. Ekeh
State University at Buffalo, New York, U.S.A.
Urhobo
Award Recipients:
- Professor Evbinma Ogie
Distinguished Achievement in Literary and Historical Development
- Late Very Revd. (Dr.) Timothy O. Uwoghiren (JP)
(Posthumous) Translation of the Bible into Edo Language
5th Lecture 2002
Lecture:
- Benin and the Midwest Referendum
Dr. Nowa Omoigui
Cardiovascular Surgeon, Columbia, U.S.A.
Edo Nation,
Dawodu
Award Recipients:
- Aghama Omoruyi Osula
Distinguished Achievement in Literary and Cultural Documentation
- Professor Chief E.U. Emovon
Distinguished Achievements in Science
- Archbishop Prof. Benson A. Idahosa
(Posthumous) Distinguished Achievements in Societal Development
6th Lecture 2003
Lecture:
- In Search of Ogun: Soyinka, Nietzsche and the Edo Country
Odia Ofeimun
Author, Researcher and Social Critic/Commentator
Edo Nation
Award Recipients:
- Mr. Anthony (Tony) Uwaifo
Literary and Broadcasting Development
- Late Dr. Obarogie Ohonbamu
(Posthumous) Overall Societal Development
- Sam Loco Efe
Theatrical and Folklore Development
7th Lecture 2005
Lecture:
- Edo N'Imose: Regenerating a Great Civilisation
Chief L.E.A. Aimiuwu
The Osayunwanoba of Benin Kingdom, President, Nigerian Institute of Management
Award Recipients:
- Hon. Justice Isaac Osemwota Aluyi
Meritorious Judicial Service and Unblemished Career
- Late Mr. S.I. Eguavoen
(Posthumous) Historical and Literary Documentation
8th Lecture 2006
Lecture:
- Edo Intellectual Resilience: Striking at the Core of a People's Cultural Identity
Professor Sophie Oluwole
Dean, Faculty of Arts, Lagos State University
Award Recipients:
- Engr. Chief Imarhiagbe Igiehon
Edo Human Resource Development
- Ben Osawe
Accomplished World Renown Sculptor
- Late Archbishop John Noyogiere Edokpolor
(Posthumous) Educational Development
9th Lecture 2007
Lecture:
- The Benins, Benin, Nigeria and The World
Professor Eghosa Osaghae
Vice Chancellor, Igbenedion University, Okada, Edo State
Award Recipients:
- Apostle Dr. Hayford Ikponmwosa Alile
Edo Human Resource Development
- Sir Vincent Nobakhare Ehiarinmwian Osakue Ksm
Education and Youth Development
- Gilbert Nixon Imafidon Enobakhare
(Posthumous) Literary and Historical Development
10th Lecture 2008
Lecture:
- The 1892 English/Benin Treaty: Legal and Diplomatic Implications for Contemporary Nigeria
Professor Akin Oyebode
Faculty of Law, University of Lagos
Edo Nation
Award Recipients:
- Prefecture Apostolic Charles Zappa SMA
Preservation of Edo Religion's Relics
- Chief Joseph Alufa Igbinovia MON
Sculptural Excellence and Development
11th Lecture 2009
Lecture:
- "To God Be The Glory": To Culture Be The Damnation?
Professor Biodun Jeyifo
Harvard University, U.S.A.
Award Recipients:
- Rev. Fr. Jerry Amman S.J.
Propagation of In-culturation and Initiative for Edo Mass in Catholic Churches
- Apostle Dr. Samuel E. Ogbonmwan
(Posthumous) Propagation of Christian Gospel and Music in Edo Language
12th Lecture 2010
Lecture:
- The Future of Benins in Future Nigeria: Looking Forwards and Looking Backwards
Professor Patrick Edobor Igbinovia
Faculty of Sciences, University of Benin
Award Recipients:
- Professor Omo Omoruyi
Propagation of Academic and Intellectual Excellence
- Erhabor Emokpae
(Posthumous) Propagation of World Class Artistic Values
- Mr. Francis Omoruyi
Propagation of Visible Industry and Economic Enterprise
13th Lecture 2011
Lecture:
- Leadership, Politics and Governance in Nigeria
Professor Julius Ihonvbere
Scholar, Politician and Social Commentator
Award Recipients:
- Chief Humphrey Omo-Osagie (B2-Iyase of Benin)
(Posthumous) Astute Political Leadership and Overall Development
- Lady Winfred Osaru Onyeonwu
Literary Leadership and Youth/Education Development
14th Lecture 2013
Lecture:
- God, History, Amalgamation of 1914 and the Nigeria of 2013
Professor Obaro Ikime
Niger Delta University
Award Recipients:
- Professor Omo Omoruyi
(Posthumous) Academic and Intellectual Development
- Professor Osaren S.B. Omoregie FNIM
Edo Literary Documentation
- Chief Osayomwabo Osemwegie Ero
Historical and Folklore Documentation
15th Lecture 2014
Lecture:
- Ethnic Functionality and the Future of Benin Ethnic Nationality
Professor Akounabowa Bramwell Amadasun
Benson Idahosa University
Award Recipients:
- Okhaemwen Tayo Akpata
(Posthumous) Ima of Benin Kingdom
- Engr. Sir Barnard E. Osaghae
Engineering Documentation
Last update: 27-02-2018