BIOGRAPHY OF LATE PA ABRAHAM IJIR AKUME ORBIAM His Birth: Pa Ijir was born 78 years ago to the family of Late Akume Orbiam Ningir Taga of Mbater, Ugondo in Logo Local Government Area and his wife Late Mrs. Mamvin Akume, nee Akoko, of Njorov, Tongov in Katsina-Ala Local Government Area. He was the eldest son with his only brother, late Mr. Emmanuel Akende Akume who died at the age of 39 years only in 1977. Matrimonial Life: Pa Ijir Akume married four wives during his lifetime namely: 1. Msenge Ijir, nee Agbih Agboh, from Turan in Gaambe-Tiev – Deceased December 2008. 2. Mernan Ijir, nee Akaabo, from Mbaniange, Mbagbe in Gaambe-Tiev – Deceased January 2004. 3. Mbabeen Ijir, nee Orduen, from Mbavuul in Gaambe-Tiev. 4. Doom Ijir, nee Ihimbam, from Nenzev, Ugondo. His marriage with Msenge was blessed with 12 children namely:- 1. Chief Dr. Francis Kpila Ijir (Son) – Deceased July 2009 2. Msoo Kator Ijir (Son) 3. Member Ijir (Daughter) – Deceased 4. Mrs. Terzungwe Guda Ikyen (Daughter) 5. Engr. Timothy Aondona Ijir Ph.D (Son) 6. Hon. Othaniel Iorkohol Ijir (Son) 7. Mbayilan Ijir (Daughter) – Deceased 8. Mrs. Ahemen Pavtar (Daughter) 9. Mrs. Nguwasen Akor Nyidyu (Daughter) 10. Terkimbir Ijir (Son) – Deceased 11. Memberga Ijir (Son) – Deceased 12. Jennifer Mzamberga Ijir (Daughter)