Edo Nat’l Assoc. International Park – Setting The Pace In Recreation

By Mike Ohenzuwa.

Edo National Association Worldwide International Park and Recreation is a key part of the good quality of life in Utekon Benin City, Edo State and Nigeria in general.

Since December 15, 2015 when it was officially declared open in a historic ceremony, it has made significant addition to the outdoor life and physical vitality which are the hallmarks of Edo unique hospitality.

It has always been the vision of ENAW that the heartbeat of the nation remains a vital community, surrounded by natural beauty.

ENAW International Park and Recreation is a fulfilment of every part of that vision, and that is the reason I am particularly proud of the association and all that it was able to achieve last year, from fundraising activities to the actual creation of a new dynamic and functioning facility.

This, undoubtedly is a clear testimony of the fact that our people in diaspora and those at home (Nigeria) have continued to dedicate themselves to the service of their community.

We are so fortunate to be born in Edo State where leisure comes alive with myriad of fun activities for the whole family.

The Park & Recreation facility is committed to providing a balanced and sustainable value – focused system of park, recreation and open spaces that create a sense of community and meet the needs of not only our vibrant communities but tourists who will definitely find the park as the last bust stop for recreation while approaching their destinations.

Whether you choose to explore the sunshine out-doors or indoors where it’s warm and inviting at Edo Heritage Union of Mississippi Gazebo, Akugbeoretin Club of Chicago Gazebo, or ISNO- Gazebo, be rest assured that the administrator of the Park is ready to assist you and meet your needs.

If you had the chance to visit some of our newly opened amenities in December 15, 2015, starting from the large multipurpose sport court –basketball court to public accessible Water Splash Pad, the children fun rides, recreation trails to gorgeous community, it would have been a life time experience.

The Park is proud to focus efforts on providing Conservation, Health & Wellness, and Social Equity through Parks and Recreation in Edo State, Nigeria.

In achieving conservation, the Park is significant in preserving natural resources that have unquantifiable economic values to Edo State in addition to tangible environmental benefits.

Also, ENAW International Park will remain the voice for ensuring that open land is protected.

In the health & wellness aspects of our lives, the Park will lead in improving and enhancing health and wellness by giving access to fitness, sports, healthy lifestyle campaign for all ages and human abilities.

The gains for our people in Edo state and other visitors would be in reducing obesity, physical inactivity, and poor attitudes, while strengthening skills to enrich our minds and bodies.

In social equity, the Park strives to be the catalyst for ensuring that all residents in Edo State have equal access to the resources & services.

It offers opportunities that transcend income barriers through zero income fee structure and scholarship opportunities through events and sponsors.

The management of the park hopes that visitors to the facility reach their goals, discover new

adventures through it, increase their knowledge, live a healthy life style and be happy doing it.

Special thank you note to the following donors for their wonderful donations while we encourage others to support ENAW effort to move forward, Edo Community Development through ENAW Parks and Recreation in the State:

• HRH Adenojie Ehidiamen Onojie of Opoji (Vice Chairman Edo State Traditional Council)

• HRH Samuel Iwono Obade ii (JP) Onojie of Ugbegun (member Edo State Traditional Council)
• Edo State Government – nonpartisan (Edo State indigenous spending) led by Governor Adams Oshiomhole
• Major General Omoregie (Senior Adviser to Edo State Government)
• Professor Sylvia Osemwekha
• Mrs. D. O. Guobadia
• Mr. Alex Guobadia
• Mr. M Osaigbovo
• Edonirisi Association Ekpoma With Dr. P O Oviasuyi as President
• Chief Igiehon
• Edo Indigenes Worldwide led by President Dr. Edokpolor
• Lady Mrs. T Osa Agbontaen
• Edo Arts Council
• Ambassador Osayomore Joseph
• Mr. Joseph O Eguavoen
• Elder Idele
• Mr. And Mrs. Osagiede (Boston MA)
• Engineer And Mrs. Odigie (Member Akugbeoretin Chicago)
• Dr. Segun Dawodu
• Dr. Peter Aghimien
• Mr. Osagie Odeh
• Ese Erinmwingbovo
• SOI (ENAW Leader –Anonymous)
• Greg Eguavoen
• Barrister Dickson Iyawe
• Marine Engineer Greg Ogbeifun
• Barrister Jude Nosagie
• J. Aghedo
• Katie Salami
• Bose Ogbeifun-Oviasu
• Prince Victor Ehue
• George Omogun
• Dr. Felix Agidigbi
• Bini Club Of Massachusetts Led by Lady President Pat Abbe
• Bini Club Of Houston Led by Awesome President Edison Oyiboke
• Edo Heritage Union Of Mississippi Led by Professor Felix Adah
• Edo Association Of Florida Led by Dr. Urhoghide Isiah, member Dr. Erabor Ighodaro
• The League Of Committed Friends led by President Emmanuel Okunmwedia (Media Mogul USA)
• Akugbeoretin Of Chicago Led by Deacon President Lucky Osifo
• Dynamic Club Of Toronto Canada Led by President Amienyaru  Ighile
• UNIC Club of Toronto Canada led by President  Festus Ehizomwanogie
• Eninah Group of Schools- Benin City
• Alhaji Anehru Hamadu
• Omadili Uwagboe & NTA Program “Uyiedo”
• Dr. Obanor (Pledge support for botanical garden)
• Anthony Aigbogun (member of the Edo Association of Minnesota)
• Professor Dickson Idusuyi
• Elder Franklin Omoruna
• Mike Ohenzuwa

Send your donation to;

• ENAW N.P.ELDER FRANKLIN OMORUNA TEL:647-703-2368/EMAIL:OMORUNAF@YAHOO.COM

• ENAW N.V.P. MADAM KATIE SALAMI TEL: 951-662-4678 / EMAIL KATIESALAMI@GMAIL.COM

• PROFESSOR DICKSON IDUSUYI COMMITTEE OVERSEER TEL: 601-918-0230 / EMAIL DUSUYI@YAHOO.COM

• ALHAJI Anehru Hamadu TEL: 443-621-9197/ EMAIL : ANEBAH@HOTMAIL.COM

• MIKE OHENZUWA COMMITTEE CHAIRMAN TEL :763-464-4072 / EMAIL OHENZUWA@LIVE.COM

ENAW PARK AND RECREATION COMMITTEE MEMBERS LIST

Mike Ohenzuwa is Chairman, ENAW Park & Recreation Committee