A song made by Francis .O. Omachi
A song made by Francis .O. Omachi
OCHEKE! (People’s Commissioner)
(Intro)
Eh eh eh…
Cross River stand up oh…
For the woman wey dey work with heart and vision…
Dr. Mrs. Beatrice Igwe…
Ocheke!
Okadeya mama…
Talk and Do mama…
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Verse 1
From the streets to the villages
You dey answer when the people call
With compassion and leadership
You dey stand strong for one and all
Housing with a human face
Hope and progress everywhere
You carry the dreams of the people
And you handle every duty with care
You no dey make empty promises
Na action the people dey see
Okadeya mama wey dey talk and do
Leader with integrity
When you serve as Bursar for UNICAL
You show excellence and grace
Many youths got opportunities
Because of your helping hand always
For University of Calabar
Your good works still dey speak
Empowering many with jobs and hope
Making the weak become strong
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Pre-Chorus
Anywhere your name is mentioned
Joy and honor fill the air
Because the people know your heart is genuine
And your love is always there
Amazon of Cross River North
Strong woman full of light
Ocheke! the people dey hail you
Morning, noon and night
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Chorus
Ocheke ooo
People’s Commissioner
Woman of grace and power
We celebrate you today
Ocheke ooo
Voice for the common man
Lifting the hopes of the people
Shining your light all the way
Dr. Beatrice Igwe
Pride of Cross River State
Your good works speak for you
And the people appreciate
Okadeya mama
Talk and Do woman
Anywhere you enter
Development dey follow
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Verse 2
You dey empower the younger generation
Giving them reason to believe
Teaching them hard work and service
Showing them dreams they can achieve
Strong woman with a gentle spirit
Leading with wisdom and peace
Every community you touch
You bring development and relief
When challenges rise like mountains
You still stand tall and brave
Working for the future of the people
Every life you touch, you save
Amazon of the Northern people
Woman wey carry strength and class
From Yala down to Ogoja
Your good name dey spread fast
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Bridge
For the mothers and the children
For the youths trying to grow
You keep opening doors of progress
Anywhere you go
The people are praying for you
For strength and many more years
Because true leadership is rare
And your impact is clear
Ocheke! Ocheke!
The people love your way
Okadeya mama
You dey brighten every day
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Final Chorus
Ocheke ooo
People’s Commissioner
The pride of Housing Ministry
A woman with a golden heart
Ocheke ooo
We sing your praises loud
From Calabar down to Yala
Your good works make us proud
Dr. Beatrice Igwe
Your legacy will remain
A symbol of service and honor
Your name go shine again
Amazon of Cross River North
Woman of dignity and grace
Okadeya mama
The people no go forget your name
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Outro
Eh eh eh…
Ocheke…
Talk and Do mama…
Cross River celebrate you…
Amazon of Cross River North…
Dr. Mrs. Beatrice Igwe…
The People’s Commissioner…