About Us
The Mboho Mkparawa Ibiblo (MMI) is a Socio-Cultural Organization of Ibibio Youths formed in Calabar on August 1st, 1987 when the present Akwa Ibom State of Nigeria was a component part of the old Cross River State. It is a pressure group uniquely different with a divine mission to re-engineer, restructure and build Akwa Ibom State and its people for the good of all based on love, unity and strength. The Mboho is an active, virile and prolific Association of a forward looking, God-fearing, creative, dedicated and self- sacrificing Ibibio people that draws its inspiration from the 1928 declaration of the legendary Ibibio Union. It is registered with the Corporate Affairs Commission under the companies and Allied Matters Act of 1990.
- Our Origin
- Our Mission/Objectives
- Central Working Committee (CWC)
- Our Chapters
- Our Achievements
- Why Is Mboho a Great Organization To Belong?
- Our Logo
- Our Vision
- Our Structure
- Established Procedures
- Admission Processes
Our Origin
The Mboho Mkparawa Ibibio (MMI) can be traced to the formation of Ibibio Union in 1928. Due to unfavorable socio-political climate of the then Eastern Nigeria, for sixty years, the MMI was unable to play its rightful role in championing the cause of the Ibibio nationals. On the creation of Cross River State, the Ibibio Youths re-organized MMI in Calabar - Nigeria on 1 August 1987. The purpose of the reorganization was to strengthen MMI to be able to serve the people of that part of the Cross River State then commonly referred to as the mainland. That mainland became Akwa Ibom State in 1987. With the creation of Akwa Ibom State, the Headquarters of MMI was moved to Uyo - Nigeria.
Since the inception of Mboho Mkparawa Ibibio, the first Grand Patron was Sir, Justice Udo Udoma, followed by Chief Dr. Clement Isong. The Emir of Kano, Alhaji Ado Bayero is an Adviser/Patron of the organization. The current Grand Patron of Mboho is the distinguished Akparawa, Chief, Air Marshall Nsikak Eduok (Rtd).
The founding President of Mboho was Late Akpara Anietie Ekong. The past Presidents are: Mme Mkparawa, Sir Valentine Atah, Okon Baddey Imeh, Elder Udo Sam Umoatan and Dr. Okon J. Emah, (Prince) Godwin Ntuk Udeh. The Current President is Akparawa Otuekong Sylvester Akpan.
Our Mission/Objectives
MMI's Motto - ONENESS FOR SERVICE; captures and summarizes the objectives of the organization. As a cultural and social organization, MMI seeks to preserve the Ibibio culture and traditions. A sustainable development in Ibibio-land is another crucial objective of MMI. To achieve this, MMI will mobilize and empower the youth to engage in a constructive economic self-reliance activities; promote political education of the population (old or young); liaise with the federal and state governments and other interested organizations to ensure that the Ibibio's are not left out of the process of governance of our great nation; and no citizen of Ibibio-land is denied access to the basic life sustaining services, including, but not limited to health, food, shelter, education and clean environment. These objectives cannot be achieved without intra-community unity. MMI functions as an agent of change and a unifying force, bringing all the diverse ethnic groups into one organization and fostering collaborative mindset and mutual self-respect.
Why Is Mboho a Great Organization To Belong?
- Preserve the rich cultural heritage and tradition of Ibibio people
- Mobilized members and the entire Ibibio people towards economic self-reliance and sustainable development of Ibibio nation
- Encourage qualitative education among Ibibio youths
- Undertake/Promote such activities that will ensure economic empowerment, social and political awareness and spiritual uplift amongst members in particular and Ibibio people in general
Our Logo
The Logo of the Mboho contains: the sun with seven rays, an open book on top of two ELEPHANT TUSKS mounted on a green MANILA with the inscription "ONENESS FOR SERVICE".
Our Vision
The job of re-positioning our people in the main stream of national and global affairs will be accomplished by involving all right thinking, detribalized, focused and God-fearing people of Akwa Ibom State regardless of tribe. The Mboho's vision is that it's well coordinated activities will create an attitudinal change in our people so that our minds will be sound and made a veritable ground for God to rule, and empower us with the riches of our land, to overcome the perennial deprivation and marginalization of our people.
Our Structure
The Mboho Mkparawa Ibibio is a community-based organization It has Chapters in all the 31 Local Government Areas of Akwa Thom State, major cities of Nigeria, and a Chapter in London, Manchester, and also in United State of America.
MMI has the following organizational structure:
- The National Executive Council (NEC)
- The Central Working Committee (CWC)
- The General Assembly
- Chapters/Branches
Established Procedures
The Mboho Mkparawa Ibibio is a democratic organization administered subject to the provisions of its constitution and the unwritten norms. The language of the organization is principally Ibibio, and the intermixture of English language where the need arises. Officers of the organization hold offices for four (4) years of one term only for a particular office. Elections are conducted to fill Executive positions one month to the expiration of the out-going Executive Council. Appraisal procedure is combined with the open secret ballot system for the election of officers into vacant positions. The doctrine of hierarchical respect is observed in all activities of the Organization. Traditional long tail white chieftaincy dresses (male) and white blouse (female) and loincloth is the official dress code of the Mboho and Walking Stick is used by male members during ceremonial outings.
Admission Processes
Mboho Mkparawa Ibibio _ Membership of the Mboho Mkparawa Ibibio is voluntary and open to indigenes of Ibibio. However, Honorary Membership status is usually granted to non-Ibibios of proven integrity, who are adjudged patriotic and detribalized enough to be so admitted. To become a full member of the Mboho Mkparawa Ibibio, an applicant is expected to obtain Application/Membership Registration Form from the National Secretariat via an identified Chapter of his or her choice. Upon receipt of an Application Form with the prescribed non-refundable fee, the intending member is granted observer status and placed on probation for a minimum period of not less than three calendar months concurrently. During the probationary period, investigations are carried out on the applicant at place of work and residence. After satisfactory attestation by the Membership Committee, a provisional membership is approved for the applicant subject to formal induction by the National Exco of MMI.
The established Executive positions for a Chapter are:
- Chairman
- Vice Chairman
- Secretary
- Assistant Secretary
- Financial Secretary
- Treasurer
- Publicity Secretary
- Welfare Officer
- Internal Auditor
- Women Leader
- Provost
Check out the Central Working Committee (CWC) page for a listing of executives.
