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Ibru Family
The Ibru family is a Nigerian business dynasty from Agbara-Otor, Delta State that rose to prominence with Michael Ibru, who founded the Ibru Organization. The family Patriarch was Chief Peter Epete Ibru, a missionary who worked for much of his life in Yorubaland. He rose to the position of nursing superintendent at Igbobi Orthopedic hospital, Lagos. His wife, Janet Omotogor Ibru, was the matriarch of the Ibru Dynasty. She was a trader and daughter of Chief Adjefia Osadjere of Olomu, a wealthy 19th century merchant who built the first story building in Urhoboland. His eldest son, Ovedje Osadjere, was a warrant chief (1918-1923) in colonial-era Nigeria and reigned as Ohworode (King) of Olomu (1924-1949). The family's fortune is derived from the Ibru Organization, one of the largest conglomerates in Africa. The Ibru dynasty is one of Africa's foremost business dynasties and has also produced prominent figures in politics. Chief Goodie Ibru is the current head of the family. Nota ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ibru Family Crest
The International Boundaries Research Unit (IBRU) is a research centre at Durham University , mottoeng = Her foundations are upon the holy hills (Psalm 87:1) , established = (university status) , type = Public , academic_staff = 1,830 (2020) , administrative_staff = 2,640 (2018/19) , chancellor = Sir Thomas Allen , vice_chan ... in the United Kingdom. It provides practical expertise in boundary-making, border management and territorial dispute resolution. History IBRU was established in 1989. Its function involves the study of boundaries and their impact on international relations and borderland development. Conferences IBRU has organised international conferences to explore intellectual and practical questions relating to international boundaries and territorial dispute resolution. These international gatherings have included: The State of Sovereignty(Durham, 2009) Land and River Boundary Demarcation and Maintenance in Support of Borderland Development(Bangko ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
