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President General of Okpe Union (Worldwide), Prof. Igho Natufe, has urged the Delta State Governor, Chief Sheriff Oborevwori to uplift Okpe Nation and recognize Okpe as a distinct ethnic nationality; just as his predecessor, Dr. Ifeanyi Okowa did for his Ika and Ndokwa people.
‘’It is gratifying to have one of your own as the Governor of any state, especially for us in Okpe Nation. We are elated; and pray for his success. Fundamentally, we hope that he will uplift Okpe Nation and recognize Okpe as a distinct ethnic nationality; just as his predecessor, Dr. Ifeanyi Okowa did for his Ika and Ndokwa people. By doing this, Okpe Nation will become an equal partner with other ethnic nationalities in Delta State to benefit from the Governor’s MORE/RENEWED HOPE agenda. A recognition of Okpe as a distinct ethnic nationality will allow us to be included as a direct participant and stakeholder in DESOPADEC’’
The illustrious son of Okpe Kingdom in Delta State, Nigerian-born Sovietologist, alumnus of the Peoples Friendship University, specialist in International Relations and Soviet/Russian Foreign Policy also echoed the place of democratic tenets in Okpe Kingdom.
‘’We firmly believe that the observance of democratic tenets is fundamental for the growth and development of any system, whether monarchical or otherwise. Our position that Okpe Kingdom is not an absolute monarchy derives from the founding principles of the Okpe Kingdom by the four princely brothers – Orhue, Orhorho, Evbreke, and Esezi. Even though they were the great grandchildren of Oba Ozolua of Benin Kingdom (reign: 1481 – 1504), they established a democratic principle of electing an Orodje of Okpe Kingdom.
The former Professor of Political Science, University of Ghana, Accra, Ghana (1978-1980), the University of Benin, Benin-City (1980-1989), and Senior Advisor to the Government of Canada (1970-1978, 1989-2011), spoke in Lagos.
He said the choice of the first Orodje of Okpe Kingdom was a marked deviation from the Benin tradition where the first son is crown king.
‘’In choosing the first Orodje of Okpe, the four Brothers settled on the youngest via a unique democratic formula. The eldest, Prince Orhue was too old and proposed that the youngest, Esezi ascend the Throne. This was because the two middle brothers, Orhorho and Evbreke were too quarrelsome. In a unique display of a novel democratic practice, the brothers decided to crown their youngest brother, who ascended the Throne as Esezi I, the first Orodje of Okpe Kingdom. It was a democratic experiment in contradiction to the absolute monarchical system of the Benin Kingdom. The four princely Brothers all agreed that the Orodjeship would rotate among the four Ruling Houses. The election of an Orodje is undertaken in two stages. Firstly, delegates from the particular Ruling House whose turn it is to produce an Orodje will vote for their candidates. The second stage is at the Udogun Okpe (Okpe Traditional Council) to ratify the election. On the other hand, it is incongruous to have an “absolute monarchy” in a democratic republican polity’’
The Professor of International Relations at the Institute of Africa, Russian Academy of Sciences (2013-2015 and 2018-2025), Director, Ukraine-Africa Centre, Institute of World History, said it was contradictory for a monarchy to coexist with a republican system in the bowels of the same polity.
‘’This contradiction is exacerbated when a monarch attempts to rule a polity in which he possesses no defined constitutional authority to rule. When Nigeria became a Republic on October 1, 1963 it retained a House of Chiefs in each of the then four federating regions, in an attempt to replicate the British House of Lords, as the upper house in each of the regions. This gave the chiefs, who were traditional rulers in their respective domains, a constitutional role as parliamentarians. Thus, they saw themselves as both parliamentarians in the House of Chiefs and as monarchs in their respective kingdoms. This admixture was a conceptual blunder infused into the political system by the Nigerian political leaders in 1963. This blunder has been aggravated by the continuous failures of succeeding political leaders to resolve the contradiction resolutely by deciding on this crucial issue: Remain a Federal Republic of Nigeria and abolish traditional rulership or declare the country a United Kingdoms of Nigeria. In the former, traditional rulers will be extinguished as their existence contravenes the dictat of a Republic, while the latter recognizes their constitutional role as heads of states of their respective kingdoms’’.
Even as a head of state of a given kingdom, if we were in a United Kingdom of Nigeria, the role of a Monarch, like the Orodje of Okpe, according to Natufe will be defined by whether the system is a constitutional monarchy (like the United Kingdom) or an absolute monarchy (like Saudi Arabia).
‘’If Okpe Nation were a constitutional monarchy the Orodje would reign but cannot rule. Conversely, if Okpe Nation were an absolute monarchy the Orodje will possess and exercise an unquestioned political and legislative power and authority to reign and rule as he pleases in accordance to the mediaeval concept of the divine right of kings, whose pronouncements are considered law, final and binding on all citizens. Constitutionally speaking, Nigeria is not a monarchy. Therefore, it is severely injurious to the political system to speak of monarchies in the polity. This injury is exemplified by the way several political leaders have used and abused traditional rulers across the country since 1960’’.
He stressed the main thrust of Okpe Union’s ideological construct.
‘’The main thrust of Okpe Union’s ideological construct is to promote, propagate, and defend the interests of the Okpe Nation in a multi-ethnic Delta State and in Nigeria. Towards this end, we consider it existential for the Government of Delta State to recognize Okpe as a distinct ethnic nationality, a distinction which was extinguished by the British Colonial Government by wrongly classifying Okpe as Urhobo. Phrased differently, we are demanding the rights of Okpe Nation to self-determination. Fighting for freedom, the liberation of a people, a Nation, is a noble but risky venture which only a conscious minority is called upon by History to undertake. Historically, not all enslaved peoples want or understand freedom. Harriet Tubman, one of America’s most revered abolitionists of the 19th and early 20th centuries risked her life so that Black Americans could be free. Her “underground railway” project led to the freedom of millions of Black Americans, and defined the self-determination movement of Black Americans in the 20th century. The Okpe Union is playing a similar role in Okpe Nation’.
Natufe paid tribute to the following founding fathers that had the foresight to establish Okpe Union and served in the first National Executive Council of the Union.
‘’It gave me great joy to preside over the 95th Anniversary Celebrations of the Okpe Union on May 15 – 16, 2025, at Obalende, Lagos. For those who may not know, Okpe Union is the oldest ethnic organization in Nigeria. We paid tribute to the following founding fathers that had the foresight to establish Okpe Union and served in the first National Executive Council of the Union: Thomas O. Ake of Mereje Town: President, M. A. Ero of Ughoton: Vice President, Inspector Odeghe (later known as Chief Odeghe) of Oha: General Secretary, J. K. Ogodo of Sapele: Auditor, Uweriavwe Ake of Mereje Town: Treasurer, J. U. Igberiewe of Okuokpokpor: Assistant Treasurer, J. E. Uwerhievwe of Esubi: Member, Uko of Jeddo: Member and J. E. Ewhiewhie: Member’’.
The renowned political scientist commended Okpe Union members across Nigeria and in the Diaspora who made the 95th Anniversary a huge success
‘’I do not have sufficient words to thank all our members across Nigeria and in the Diaspora who made the 95th Anniversary a huge success, considering that they graciously provided the resources as their altruistic contributions to the growth and development of the Okpe Nation. Members of the National Planning Committee and the Local Planning Committee were marvelous. They are the pillars of the Okpe Union that did the heavy lifting’’.
Natufe spoke on the landmark achievements of the Union in 2025 and expectations in 2026.
‘’Keeping the Union focused on our goals and objectives. The celebration of the 95th Anniversary of the Founding of the Okpe Union definitely was the highlight of 2025. We registered new branches and members across Nigeria and the Diaspora. In 2026, we shall intensify our sensitization and outreach programme to various Okpe organizations and leaders (traditional and political) in pursuit of the recognition of Okpe as a distinct ethnic nationality. We shall, simultaneously, intensify our advocacy for the renaming of Okpe LGA and Sapele LGA to Okpe East LGA and Okpe West LGA, respectively’’.
He called for true federalism in the country.
‘’Okpe Union strongly supports the restructuring of Nigeria’s federalism. We are working collaboratively with other ethnic nationalities in different national organizations across Nigeria to affect this restructuring. For example, we actively participated in the drafting of an Executive Bill on the subject which was submitted to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, as well as a submission to the Federal House of Representatives Constitution Review Committee. We are working with other ethnic nationalities and national organizations to ensure the success of these initiatives in 2026’’.
He also spoke on bursar award, sensitization and outreach programmes to various Okpe organizations and leaders (traditional and political) in pursuit of the recognition of Okpe as a distinct ethnic nationality.
‘’The motive is simple: we initiated a bursary programme for Okpe students in higher institutions as part of our efforts to actualize the vision of the Founding Fathers of the Okpe Union and to provide less privileged but talented Okpe nationals with higher education. The 2025 Bursary was awarded to 12 (twelve) Okpe sons and daughters, in line with the vision of the Founding Fathers of the Okpe Union to establish a base for human capital and economic development of the Okpe Nation. Recall that the Founding Fathers offered scholarships to FOUR Okpe sons to study overseas in their individual field of endeavor. This laudable policy initiative of our Founding Fathers should not and must not be allowed to die due mainly to the present economic hardship in Nigeria today. Hence, for the past three years, the Okpe Union has limited the award to Bursary in the meantime’’.
Currently President and Chief Executive Officer of Stratepol Consultants INC and author of Soviet Policy in Africa: From Lenin to Brezhnev and Russian Foreign Policy in Search of Influence, Natufe emphasized the need to defend Okpe national interests and territorial integrity.
‘’We do not want to recast any distortion of facts regarding Okpe Identity that emanated from some media houses in the past year. We have moved forward beyond that. We are in a democratic political system where freedom of speech is highly recognized. But be rest assured that we are vigilant in reviewing all publications regarding Okpe Nation and we remain resolute in defending Okpe national interests and territorial integrity’’.
President General of Okpe Union Worldwide, Professor Igho Natufe, recently held an interactive session with newsmen in Lagos on a wide range of issues.
The illustrious son of Okpe Kingdom in Delta State, Nigerian-born Sovietologist, alumnus of the Peoples Friendship University, specialist in International Relations and Soviet/Russian Foreign Policy says he will not rest until he gets a distinct nationality for the Okpe Nation.
The former Professor of Political Science, University of Ghana, Accra, Ghana (1978-1980), the University of Benin, Benin-City (1980-1989), and Senior Advisor to the Government of Canada (1970-1978, 1989-2011), knows where the problems of the Okpe Nation lie and how to keep solving them.
The Professor of International Relations at the Institute of Africa, Russian Academy of Sciences (2013-2015 and 2018-2025), Director, Ukraine-Africa Centre, Institute of World History, echoes the place of democratic tenets in Okpe Kingdom.
Currently President and Chief Executive Officer of Stratepol Consultants INC and author of Soviet Policy in Africa: From Lenin to Brezhnev and Russian Foreign Policy in Search of Influence, Natufe underscores the main thrust of Okpe Union’s ideological construct.
What does it feel like having a son of Okpe Kingdom as governor of Delta State, in the person of His Excellency Rt. Hon Sheriff Oborevwori?
It is gratifying to have one of your own as the Governor of any state, especially for us in Okpe Nation. We are elated; and pray for his success. Fundamentally, we hope that he will uplift Okpe Nation and recognize Okpe as a distinct ethnic nationality; just as his predecessor, H.E. Senator Dr. Ifeanyi Okowa did for his Ika and Ndokwa people. By doing this, Okpe Nation will become an equal partner with other ethnic nationalities in Delta State to benefit from the Governor’s MORE/RENEWED HOPE agenda. A recognition of Okpe as a distinct ethnic nationality will allow us to be included as a direct participant and stakeholder in DESOPADEC, for example.
The Okpe Union talks of the defense of democratic tenets and good governance in Okpe Nation. Realizing that Okpe is a kingdom, with a Monarch, what is the place of democratic tenets in the kingdom? And what does Okpe Kingdom is not an absolute monarchy imply?
The first part of your question: “what is the place of democratic tenets in the Kingdom?” suggests that democracy is alien in a kingdom. We do not subscribe to this thinking. We firmly believe that the observance of democratic tenets is fundamental for the growth and development of any system, whether monarchical or otherwise. Our position that Okpe Kingdom is not an absolute monarchy derives from the founding principles of the Okpe Kingdom by the four princely brothers – Orhue, Orhorho, Evbreke, and Esezi. Even though they were the great grandchildren of Oba Ozolua of Benin Kingdom (reign: 1481 – 1504), they established a democratic principle of electing an Orodje of Okpe Kingdom. The choice of the first Orodje of Okpe Kingdom was a marked deviation from the Benin tradition where the first son is crown king. In choosing the first Orodje of Okpe, the four Brothers settled on the youngest via a unique democratic formula. The eldest, Prince Orhue was too old and proposed that the youngest, Esezi ascend the Throne. This was because the two middle brothers, Orhorho and Evbreke were too quarrelsome. In a unique display of a novel democratic practice, the brothers decided to crown their youngest brother, who ascended the Throne as Esezi I, the first Orodje of Okpe Kingdom. It was a democratic experiment in contradiction to the absolute monarchical system of the Benin Kingdom. The four princely Brothers all agreed that the Orodjeship would rotate among the four Ruling Houses. The election of an Orodje is undertaken in two stages. Firstly, delegates from the particular Ruling House whose turn it is to produce an Orodje will vote for their candidates. The second stage is at the Udogun Okpe (Okpe Traditional Council) to ratify the election. On the other hand, it is incongruous to have an “absolute monarchy” in a democratic republican polity. It is contradictory for a monarchy to coexist with a republican system in the bowel of the same polity. This contradiction is exacerbated when a monarch attempts to rule a polity in which he possesses no defined constitutional authority to rule. When Nigeria became a Republic on October 1, 1963 it retained a House of Chiefs in each of the then four federating regions, in an attempt to replicate the British House of Lords, as the upper house in each of the regions. This gave the chiefs, who were traditional rulers in their respective domains, a constitutional role as parliamentarians. Thus, they saw themselves as both parliamentarians in the House of Chiefs and as monarchs in their respective kingdoms. This admixture was a conceptual blunder infused into the political system by the Nigerian political leaders in 1963. This blunder has been aggravated by the continuous failures of succeeding political leaders to resolve the contradiction resolutely by deciding on this crucial issue: Remain a Federal Republic of Nigeria and abolish traditional rulership OR declare the country a United Kingdoms of Nigeria. In the former, traditional rulers will be extinguished as their existence contravenes the diktat of a Republic, while the latter recognizes their constitutional role as heads of states of their respective kingdoms. Even as a head of state of a given kingdom, if we were in a United Kingdoms of Nigeria, the role of a Monarch, like the Orodje of Okpe, will be defined by whether the system is a constitutional monarchy (like the United Kingdom) or an absolute monarchy (like Saudi Arabia). If Okpe Nation were a constitutional monarchy the Orodje would reign but cannot rule. Conversely, if Okpe Nation were an absolute monarchy the Orodje will possess and exercise an unquestioned political and legislative power and authority to reign and rule as he pleases in accordance to the mediaeval concept of the divine right of kings, whose pronouncements are considered law, final and binding on all citizens. Constitutionally speaking, Nigeria is not a monarchy. Therefore, it is severely injurious to the political system to speak of monarchies in the polity. This injury is exemplified by the way several political leaders have used and abused traditional rulers across the country since 1960.
As the President – General, Okpe Union that is the mouthpiece of Okpe Nation, what is the ideological construct of the Union?
The main thrust of Okpe Union’s ideological construct is to promote, propagate, and defend the interests of the Okpe Nation in a multi-ethnic Delta State and in Nigeria. Towards this end, we consider it existential for the Government of Delta State to recognize Okpe as a distinct ethnic nationality, a distinction which was extinguished by the British Colonial Government by wrongly classifying Okpe as Urhobo. Phrased differently, we are demanding the rights of Okpe Nation to self-determination. Fighting for freedom, the liberation of a people, a Nation, is a noble but risky venture which only a conscious minority is called upon by History to undertake. Historically, not all enslaved peoples want or understand freedom. Harriet Tubman, one of America’s most revered abolitionists of the 19th and early 20th centuries risked her life so that Black Americans can be free. Her “underground railway” project led to the freedom of millions of Black Americans, and defined the self-determination movement of Black Americans in the 20th century. The Okpe Union is playing a similar role in Okpe Nation.
2025 is said to be a landmark year for the Okpe Nation, with the commemoration of the 95th Anniversary of the Union on May 16. What does it portend to you as President- General?
It gave me great joy to preside over the 95th Anniversary Celebrations of the Okpe Union on May 15 – 16, 2025, at Obalende, Lagos. For those who may not know, Okpe Union is the oldest ethnic organization in Nigeria. We paid tribute to the following founding fathers who had the foresight to establish Okpe Union and served in the first National Executive Council of the Union: Thomas O. Ake of Mereje Town: President. M. A. Ero of Ughoton: Vice President. Inspector Odeghe (later known as Chief Odeghe) of Oha: General Secretary. J. K. Ogodo of Sapele: Auditor. Uweriavwe Ake of Mereje Town: Treasurer. J. U. Igberiewe of Okuokpokpor: Assistant Treasurer. J. E. Uwerhievwe of Esubi: Member. Uko of Jeddo: Member and J. E. Ewhiewhie: Member.
What is our message to those who made the anniversary a successful one?
I do not have sufficient words to thank all our members across Nigeria and in the Diaspora who made the 95th Anniversary a huge success, considering that they graciously provided the resources as their altruistic contributions to the growth and development of the Okpe Nation. Members of the National Planning Committee and the Local Planning Committee were marvelous. They are the pillars of the Okpe Union that did the heavy lifting.
In your capacity as PG of the Okpe Union (Worldwide), what would you say were the landmark achievements of the Union in 2025, and what are your projections, and expectations in 2026?
Keeping the Union focused on our goals and objectives. The celebration of the 95th Anniversary of the Founding of the Okpe Union definitely was the highlight of 2025. We registered new branches and members across Nigeria and the Diaspora. In 2026, we shall intensify our sensitization and outreach programme to various Okpe organizations and leaders (traditional and political) in pursuit of the recognition of Okpe as a distinct ethnic nationality. We shall, simultaneously, intensify our advocacy for the renaming of Okpe LGA and Sapele LGA to Okpe East LGA and Okpe West LGA, respectively.
On the issue of political restructuring of Nigeria, what is the position of the Okpe Union, and what measures is the Union putting in place to firm up its position in 2026.
Okpe Union strongly supports the restructuring of Nigeria’s federalism. We are working collaboratively with other ethnic nationalities in different national organizations across Nigeria to affect this restructuring. For example, we actively participated in the drafting of an Executive Bill on the subject which was submitted to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, as well as a submission to the Federal House of Representatives Constitution Review Committee. We are working with other ethnic nationalities and national organizations to ensure the success of these initiatives in 2026.
On the issue of Okpe identity and visibility, what measures do you have in place to consolidate on what the Union had achieved in 2025?
As stated above, we shall intensify our sensitization and outreach programme to various Okpe organizations and leaders (traditional and political) in pursuit of the recognition of Okpe as a distinct ethnic nationality.
The Okpe Union floated a bursary programme for Okpe students in higher institutions. What is the motive behind this, and what has been the size of the beneficiaries?
The motive is simple: we initiated a bursary programme for Okpe students in higher institutions as part of our efforts to actualize the vision of the Founding Fathers of the Okpe Union and to provide less privileged but talented Okpe nationals with higher education. The 2025 Bursary was awarded to 12 (twelve) Okpe sons and daughters, in line with the vision of the Founding Fathers of the Okpe Union to establish a base for human capital and economic development of the Okpe Nation. Recall that the Founding Fathers offered scholarships to FOUR Okpe sons to study overseas in their individual field of endeavor. This laudable policy initiative of our Founding Fathers should not and must not be allowed to die due mainly to the present economic hardship in pervading in Nigeria today. Hence, for the past three years, the Okpe Union has limited the award to Bursary in the meantime.
What is the relationship between the Okpe Union and the Media? There was once an allegation that some media organizations were engaged in deliberate distortion of facts regarding Okpe identity. What is your view about this?
We do not want to recast any distortion of facts regarding Okpe Identity that emanated from some media houses in the past year. We have moved forward beyond that. We are in a democratic political system where freedom of speech is highly recognized. But be rest assured that we are vigilant in reviewing all publications regarding Okpe Nation and we remain resolute in defending Okpe national interests and territorial integrity.
The Alema of Warri Kingdom, Chief Emmanuel Oritsejolomi Uduaghan, on Saturday urged the Orodje of Okpe to restrict his authority and confine his activities to the said 510 acres granted in the judgement of Chief Ayomanor V. Ginuwa 11 JELR81222 (W.A.C.A).
“I sincerely hope that the said proposed foundation laying ceremony of the sub-palace by the Orodje of Okpe is within the said 510 acres granted to the Okpes in the judgement of Chief Ayomanor V. Ginuwa 11 JELR81222 (W.A.C.A), as anything outside this will be far reaching and would be an invitation to communal crisis by the Orodje of Okpe Kingdom and this will be resisted by every legal means possible”
In response to the foundation laying ceremony of the sub-palace in Sapele Town by the Orodje of Okpe Kingdom, Uduaghan said that the issue of the ownership of Sapele by the Itsekiri Nation has been corroborated by the Intelligence Report of the Colonial Authority as far back as 1930 on the Okpe Sobo Clan wherein they listed all Okpe villages, sub-clans and communities.
“The Intelligence Report by L.E.A. Fellows listed the notable Okpe villages to be Amukpe, Elume, Orerokpe and Gbukurusu”
Uduaghan who is the administrator of Ugbekoko, Utonyatsere, Ajimele, Aji Dore, Irakpa and other notable Itsekiri communities within Sapele under the over lordship of the Olu of Warri, Atuwatse 111 said the judgement in Chief Ayomanor V. Ginuwa 11 JELR81222 (W.A.C.A) that the Okpe often rely on to claim the ownership of Sapele does not confer ownership of Sapele on the Okpes.
‘”The judgement in Chief Ayomanor V. Ginuwa 11 JELR81222 (W.A.C.A) did not grant the ownership of Sapele to the Okpes; rather it granted 510 acres of land to the Okpes. The area of land granted is well known”
“Sapele is not the exclusive town of the Okpe people. Sapele from the time immemorial belongs to the Itsekiri people” he added.
DELTA SOUTH: ORETTE THROWS HAT IN THE RING
. Family medicine physician in Houston, Texas, Dr Austin Orette, on Friday made up his mind to run for the 2027 National Assembly election in Delta South Senatorial District.
‘’Our politics should be a battle of ideas that will move our people and our nation forward. Great nations utilize ideas to empower the people. The people are equipped with the necessary knowledge to push the frontiers of progress. For every child that is not educated, there is an idea that was not implemented. For every youth that is unemployed, there is an idea that was never implemented. For every elderly person living in poverty, it represents an idea that was never taken. The lack of electricity in the country is as a result of lack of ideas. No modern society can function without electrical power. I would like to participate in the contest of ideas that will solve our perennial problems. I am humbly asking the citizens of Delta-South to join me in this quest. I will represent them well and be the guild post for their aspiration. Let us begin to ask the questions that will define us as a people’’.
In a strongly worded statement, Orette assured individuals and organizations working vigorously for his senatorial ambition that he will contest in 2027.
‘’I am running because I want to use my skills to create opportunities for my people’’.
The renowned medical expert stated unequivocally that the touted senatorial ambition was to create enlightened citizenry who will use their knowledge to solve the prevailing problems in the country, particularly Delta South Senatorial District.
‘’The leadership in Nigeria has always seen the people as the problem. I see the people as solutions. If the people are appropriately equipped, they will provide solutions to the myriads of problems’’
Orette asserted that the people have a stake in their country.
‘’The people will reject the current office holders. They will be made to understand through my pronouncements that the present leaders are doing the same thing over and over again and expecting different results’’.
He reasoned that by focusing on education, health care, legal reforms and active citizenship, concrete development could be achieved in the country.
‘’My town hall meeting is to reintroduce myself to the people. We have to make people acquire skills for the jobs of tomorrow. What is happening now is underemployment. The present crop of leaders doesn’t know how to utilize labour so we have a lot of unemployment issues. We will teach the youth how to be job creators by assisting them to set up businesses’’.
Dr. Austin Orette graduated from the University of Nigeria in 1985 and completed his residency in Family Medicine at the Memorial Hermann Health System between 1992 and 1995.
He is also a frequent contributor of opinion pieces to various Nigerian publications.
His writings often focus on Nigerian politics, national security, democracy, and ethnic relations.
At EUC homes exuding excellence in realtors & customer service is a goal.
The climax of the EUC homes weekly recruitment sessions yesterday the 16th of January 2026, became more intense and exciting as consultants were recognized and rewarded for their efforts.
Mr Peter Ifeanyi was rewarded with 1,000,000 (cash) for his direct sales commission.
The Chairman/CEO of EUC Homes, Chief Uche Ben Odunzeh, joined by the Executive Director, Mr. Bankole Omotayo, encouraged the consultants to remain focused and steadfast. They assured everyone that the cash reward initiative would continue, and every qualified consultant would be duly rewarded.
The Awardee Mr Peter Ifeanyi appreciates EUC homes for the commitment in meeting clients’ demands. He further Thanks the management for EUC homes for maintaining the words (30% structured commission), and further urged fellow consultants to remain committed and focused at EUC homes.
The CEO EUC homes maintained that the goal is to groom realtors that will deliver excellence in the industry and encourage hard working.
EUC Homes remains undeterred in her penchant to excellence and will continue to live up to expectations. The satisfaction of clients remains our priority.
. Contract validates Juilius Berger’s expertise – MD
Amidst fanfare and excitement, Delta state Governor, Elder Sheriff Oborevwori flagged off the Otovwodo flyover in Ughelli North area of Delta state early in the week saying that the project is a permanent solution to the chronic traffic congestion at one of the state’s busiest junctions.
According to the governor, the project aligns with his administration’s infrastructure renewal agenda, focusing on durable road construction, prudent resource use, and improved connectivity across urban and rural areas.
He said rapid population growth in the local government has overstretched Ughelli’s road network, particularly at the Otovwodo Junction along the East–West Road, turning it into a notorious traffic bottleneck that costs commuters several productive hours daily, adding that he had personally experienced the gridlock at the junction.
Before now, he said as an interim measure, his administration constructed alternative routes, including Uduere, Okogbe, Oru, and Edo streets, as well as Royal Avenue linking Agbarha-Otor Road to ease traffic ahead of the flyover.
The Managing Director of Julius Berger Nigeria Plc, Engr. Dr. Peer Lubasch thanked the state government for the confidence reposed in the company, describing the contract as a validation of its technical expertise and partnership with Delta State.
We sincerely thank you for the confidence reposed in us by awarding this significant contract to Julius Berger. We do not take this trust for granted. We see this award not just as a contract, but as a validation of our technical expertise and a testament to the strong partnership between our company and this great State, the Managing Director said.
He commended the governor’s vision and commitment to infrastructure development under his administration‘s M.O.R.E. Agenda of Delta State – the BIG HEART, adding that Julius Berger is privileged to be the partner of choice in this collective journey towards progress and prosperity.
Lubasch continued, having started with the construction of landmark roads and flyovers in Warri, we are eager to continue this transformation here in Ughelli. The project features a 15-span flyover designed as a 2-lane dual carriageway, complete with a connecting road network, a roundabout, specific drainage systems, and modern solar street lighting.
The Julius Berger Chief Executive did not mince words in saying that, at Julius Berger, we deliver our projects to the highest standards of quality, safety, and efficiency. Our teams work diligently to ensure timely completion while minimizing disruption to daily life in the area, even as he asked for the full cooperation of the good people of Delta State and the host community throughout the construction period, saying that, your support is vital to help us achieve success and deliver a project that will serve generations to come.
The Otovwodo Flyover project in Ughelli, Delta State, is a significant infrastructure development initiative aimed at alleviating traffic congestion at one of the state’s busiest junctions. The project, valued at ₦39.3 billion, is expected to be completed within 12 months and includes a multispan reinforced concrete bridge with dual carriageways, roundabouts and associated road works. It is designed to improve connectivity across urban and rural areas, reduce travel time, enhance safety, and boost economic activities in the region.
The event which assumed the semblance of a carnival that seized the entire expanded area of the project had in attendance, royal fathers, community leaders, members of the state executive council, as well as members of the state Assembly, the Senate and Federal House of Representatives representing constituencies in Delta state. Apart from the Managing Director who led Team Julius Berger to the flagoff ceremony, the Regional Manager, Region South and East, Engr Friedrich Wieser and the Project Manager, Engr. Thomas Haug, among others, witnessed the event.
Two established families in the Niger Delta Region on Thursday heaped praise on the Late Chief Executive Officer of Oghene Ochuko Motors, Chief Veronica Ikpeerha Ebireri.
They described her as a woman of great personal integrity, courage, good character and wealth.
‘’History has been good to Chief Veronica Ikpeerha Ebireri. The Niger Delta people, regardless of their orientation, think highly of her’’
The families of Ebireri and Umukoro spoke at the 25th remembrance of the persistent and methodical entrepreneur in Okpara Waterside, Ethiope East Local Government Area.
They applauded Veronica Ebireri for creating positive change and supportive space, leading by example, caring for the poor and offering sound counsel and teaching.
The tribute of the Okpe and Agbon families was read to the press by a prominent Nigerian journalist, political communication expert and strategist, Henry Ovie Ebireri.
The families commended Veronica Ebireri for lavishing inexhaustible love on the brothers, sisters, children and grandchildren.
‘’Chief Veronica Ikpeerha Ebireri was a kindhearted woman and moral leader. She gave hope for the future to many people’’
Tall, beautiful, energetic and generous, Veronica Ebireri was praised for drilling honesty, hard work and empathy into the children
‘’Words cannot express the joy we feel in our hearts as we recall your life of exemplary dedication to humanity and business’’.
The Chief Executive Officer of Ikpeerha Sawmills and Oghene Ochuko Motors was an influential trader, a leader of great stature and significance and a woman of humble origins.
‘’Hard work, humility, discipline and honesty brought her fame and fortune’’
The honest woman, employer of labour and meticulous achiever, according to the families, impacted in people’s lives at her own discomfort and sponsored many to higher institutions in Nigeria and abroad.
‘’Your impact on our lives is immeasurable. We continue to be grateful for the love you showered upon us. We continue to benefit immensely from your hard work, honesty, love, foresight and deep sense of humour which you shared with us. Continue to rest in perfect peace’’ the families said.
The families expressed profound gratitude to all for the unalloyed support, words of comfort and expression of love following her transition on March 10, 2001
Similarly, the Ajamikarawa, Egbeku, Igbimidaka-Elume, Eku, Okpara Waterside and Kokori families also celebrated the late Sapele lawyer, public administrator and businessman, Barrister Victor Okpako Ebireri for his firmness and good actions.
The former staff of Delta State Oil Producing Areas Development Commission (DESOPADEC) died on Wednesday, November 7, 2012.
They described Victor Okpako Ebireri as a great motivator, caring father, dependable friend, lovely brother and exemplary leader.
The families highlighted Okpako Ebireri’s open mindedness, love for clearness and precision, self-control and serenity.
They also stressed his generous nature, sympathy, model of friendship and reverence for others’ individuality.
‘’Victor Okpako Ebireri was polished, grave, funny, thoughtful and intelligent’’
Particularly, the families praised his honesty and bravery.
Born on February 4, 1972, Victor Okpako Ebireri attended Okotie-Eboh Grammar School, Sapele, Mater Dei College, Ashaka, Ambrose Alli University, Ekpoma and the Nigerian Law School.
Residents of the Federal Capital Territory on Friday described the calls for the resignation of Chief Nyesom Wike as foolish, childish and irrational.
‘’The so-called APC members and leaders are off the rails. They are the most pronounced foes of President Bola Tinubu’’
They also described Wike’s performance as wonderful.
“Nyesom Wike’s contributions to the development of the FCT, Rivers State and the country are impossible to estimate’’.
The residents under the auspices of All Abuja Residents Forum (AARF) applauded Wike for contributing to the progress of the country, bringing about deep and profound changes in the Federal Capital Territory and placing premium on service, integrity and efficiency.
The stance of the residents was articulated by AARF President, Alhaji Tanko Abubakar during a protest in Abuja.
The residents rebuked the APC chieftains and groups for confusing the public on the Rivers State issue.
They described the recent comments of the APC National Secretary as distasteful and provocative.
The residents underscored the minister’s service to humanity, sense of duty and responsibility.
They urged Wike not to allow the negative attitude of some individuals to crush his spirit.
‘’Since his appointment, Nyesom Wike has been alive to his duty to the residents. He has worked assiduously to transform the nation’s capital’’.
Particularly, the residents commended Wike for tackling thorny issues, , stimulating Tinubu’s imagination to new visions of things to be done in the Federal Capital Territory and handling problems with general skill and efficiency.
“Chief Nyesom Wike is an honest and highly effective leader. He has built a reputation anchored on integrity over the years. He deserves the biggest thanks for ensuring the development of the Federal Capital Territory and stability of Nigeria” they added
Two established families in the Niger Delta Region on Thursday heaped praise on the Late Chief Executive Officer of Oghene Ochuko Motors, Chief Veronica Ikpeerha Ebireri.
They described her as a woman of great personal integrity, courage, good character and wealth.
‘’History has been good to Chief Veronica Ikpeerha Ebireri. The Niger Delta people, regardless of their orientation, think highly of her’’
The families of Ebireri and Umukoro spoke at the 25th remembrance of the persistent and methodical entrepreneur in Okpara Waterside, Ethiope East Local Government Area.
They applauded Veronica Ebireri for creating positive change and supportive space, leading by example, caring for the poor and offering sound counsel and teaching.
The tribute of the Okpe and Agbon families was read to the press by a prominent Nigerian journalist, political communication expert and strategist, Henry Ovie Ebireri.
The families commended Veronica Ebireri for lavishing inexhaustible love on the brothers, sisters, children and grandchildren.
‘’Chief Veronica Ikpeerha Ebireri was a kindhearted woman and moral leader. She gave hope for the future to many people’’
Tall, beautiful, energetic and generous, Veronica Ebireri was praised for drilling honesty, hard work and empathy into the children
‘’Words cannot express the joy we feel in our hearts as we recall your life of exemplary dedication to humanity and business’’.
The Chief Executive Officer of Ikpeerha Sawmills and Oghene Ochuko Motors was an influential trader, a leader of great stature and significance and a woman of humble origins.
‘’Hard work, humility, discipline and honesty brought her fame and fortune’’
The honest woman, employer of labour and meticulous achiever, according to the families, impacted in people’s lives at her own discomfort and sponsored many to higher institutions in Nigeria and abroad.
‘’Your impact on our lives is immeasurable. We continue to be grateful for the love you showered upon us. We continue to benefit immensely from your hard work, honesty, love, foresight and deep sense of humour which you shared with us. Continue to rest in perfect peace’’ the families said.
The families expressed profound gratitude to all for the unalloyed support, words of comfort and expression of love following her transition on March 10, 2001
Similarly, the Ajamikarawa, Egbeku, Igbimidaka-Elume, Eku, Okpara Waterside and Kokori families also celebrated the late Sapele lawyer, public administrator and businessman, Barrister Victor Okpako Ebireri for his firmness and good actions.
The former staff of Delta State Oil Producing Areas Development Commission (DESOPADEC) died on Wednesday, November 7, 2012.
They described Victor Okpako Ebireri as a great motivator, caring father, dependable friend, lovely brother and exemplary leader.
The families highlighted Okpako Ebireri’s open mindedness, love for clearness and precision, self-control and serenity.
They also stressed his generous nature, sympathy, model of friendship and reverence for others’ individuality.
‘’Victor Okpako Ebireri was polished, grave, funny, thoughtful and intelligent’’
Particularly, the families praised his honesty and bravery.
Born on February 4, 1972, Victor Okpako Ebireri attended Okotie-Eboh Grammar School, Sapele, Mater Dei College, Ashaka, Ambrose Alli University, Ekpoma and the Nigerian Law School.
Residents of the Federal Capital Territory on Friday described the calls for the resignation of Chief Nyesom Wike as foolish, childish and irrational.
‘’The so-called APC members and leaders are off the rails. They are the most pronounced foes of President Bola Tinubu’’
They also described Wike’s performance as wonderful.
“Nyesom Wike’s contributions to the development of the FCT, Rivers State and the country are impossible to estimate’’.
The residents under the auspices of All Abuja Residents Forum (AARF) applauded Wike for contributing to the progress of the country, bringing about deep and profound changes in the Federal Capital Territory and placing premium on service, integrity and efficiency.
The stance of the residents was articulated by AARF President, Alhaji Tanko Abubakar during a protest in Abuja.
The residents rebuked the APC chieftains and groups for confusing the public on the Rivers State issue.
They described the recent comments of the APC National Secretary as distasteful and provocative.
The residents underscored the minister’s service to humanity, sense of duty and responsibility.
They urged Wike not to allow the negative attitude of some individuals to crush his spirit.
‘’Since his appointment, Nyesom Wike has been alive to his duty to the residents. He has worked assiduously to transform the nation’s capital’’.
Particularly, the residents commended Wike for tackling thorny issues, , stimulating Tinubu’s imagination to new visions of things to be done in the Federal Capital Territory and handling problems with general skill and efficiency.
“Chief Nyesom Wike is an honest and highly effective leader. He has built a reputation anchored on integrity over the years. He deserves the biggest thanks for ensuring the development of the Federal Capital Territory and stability of Nigeria” they added