David Mark, 2Baba, Ojowu and Enenche Make First Idoma Hall of Fame Roll of Honour. By Okwo romeon

The organisers of the Idoma Hall of Fame have unveiled the first batch of distinguished sons and daughters of Idoma land selected for induction as part of the ongoing Idoma Centenary Plus celebrations.

Names of the first bages
The top son and daughters of Idoma nation.

The inaugural list features prominent figures drawn from politics, education, religion, entertainment, law, healthcare, public service and community development, in recognition of their outstanding contributions to society and the advancement of the Idoma nation.

The organisers, however, stressed that the names announced represent only the first approved batch of inductees, noting that nominations remain open until 15 July 2026.

According to the organisers, additional nominations received before the deadline will undergo screening and consideration, after which a final list of inductees will be published to ensure wider recognition of deserving Idoma personalities across generations and sectors.

Among those selected for induction are former Senate President, Senator David Mark; Executive Secretary of the Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund), Arc Sonny Echono; veteran musician, Dr Bongos Ikwue; and internationally acclaimed music star, Innocent "2Baba" Idibia.

Also listed are the founder of Dunamis International Gospel Centre, Dr Paul Enenche; Senior Advocate of Nigeria, Chief Godwin Obla; economist, Prof. Ode Ojowu; former Justice of the Supreme Court, Justice James Ogenyi Ogebe; and former Head of the Civil Service of the Federation, Dr James Abu Obe.

Other honourees include BBC journalist Peter Okwoche; Mama Maria Ochefu, founder of the popular Mammy Market; former Chief of Defence Staff, Air Chief Marshal Emmanuel Ebije Ikwue (posthumously); former Chief of Air Staff, Jomo Idoko Adapoyi; former Director of the Nigerian Prisons Service, Dr Enyantu Ifene; actress Ada Ameh (posthumously); Air Vice Marshal Monday Morgan (retd); Dr Edwin Idoko Obe (posthumously); former Super Eagles striker Daniel Amokachi; Pastor Inalegwu Omakwu (posthumously); and the Prelate and Primate of the Methodist Church Nigeria, His Eminence Dr Oliver Ali Aba.

Speaking on the initiative, the founder of the Idoma Hall of Fame, Engr Agaba Ikwue, said the platform was established to celebrate excellence and preserve the legacies of accomplished Idoma personalities whose achievements have brought honour and recognition to the Idoma nation both within and beyond Nigeria.

He said the inductees were selected based on their records of leadership, professional accomplishments, service to humanity and contributions to societal development.

"The Idoma Hall of Fame was established to celebrate excellence, preserve legacies and inspire future generations of Idoma sons and daughters to pursue greatness," Ikwue said.

"The personalities selected for induction represent the very best of the Idoma nation. Through their achievements, they have brought honour, dignity and recognition to our people."

He added that the initiative seeks to preserve the stories and accomplishments of outstanding Idoma personalities while inspiring younger generations to embrace hard work, discipline, integrity and service.

The induction ceremony is expected to attract political leaders, traditional rulers, business executives, academics, religious leaders and members of the diplomatic community from across the country.

Meanwhile, the organisers have encouraged members of the public, stakeholders and the Idoma diaspora community to continue submitting nominations for subsequent batches of inductees through the Hall of Fame's official nomination channels.

They said the initiative aims to ensure that deserving Idoma sons and daughters who have made significant contributions to society receive due recognition for their achievements and service.

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