Today, at the Niger Delta Ethnic Nationality Youth Summit on Oil and Gas at The Arena events centre Tombia road GRA River state . we unanimously passed a Vote of Confidence on Tantita security services Nigeria Limited. and called on the Federal Government to expand the company’s scope of operations in recognition of the great work it is doing in protecting oil and gas facilities and combating oil theft in the Niger Delta.
We believe the company deserves to be appreciated and further strengthened through increased operational responsibilities across the region and Nigeria at large.
We also call for greater inclusion of Urhobo youths in the company’s activities, especially in employment opportunities, training programs and other empowerment initiatives aimed at developing the Niger Delta and contributing to national growth.
We are pleased to announce that out of the 2300 Urhobo youths who showed interest, 700 have been selected to participate in the 3-day Empowerment and Corset Masterclass for the Urhobo people.
Join us live tomorrow at Eruemukowarien Community Town Hall as we officially declare the training open at 10:00 AM.
God bless iuf_couture for this remarkable gesture and happy 19th anniversary to them
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God bless my brother. Olorogun Amb Henry Voke for this remarkable work.
For the past two years, Olorogun Dr Ejiro Imuere has consistently emphasized the need to make our king visible in every institution across Urhobo land. His vision has been to ensure that the images of our revered kings are displayed alongside those of the Governor and the President in all institutions. I strongly believe this initiative is significant in promoting respect, identity, and loyalty to our traditional rulers.
Just last week, he showed us an institution that had already implemented this idea.
Today, at the Osubi Airport in Okpe LGA an airport whose naming has raised concerns among the Urhobo people Olorogun Henry Voke Oshasha taken a bold and commendable step. Despite the controversies surrounding the naming, he has installed a beautiful display featuring the 24 Urhobo kings.
This means that everyone who enters Delta State through the airport will immediately recognize that this is Urhobo land, while also appreciating and honoring our traditional rulers as they deserve.
This is highly commendable, and I say a heartfelt thank you to Olorogun Voke Oshasha
For those of us in whom the spirit of “Wado City” flows, this gesture holds deep meaning and pride.
Note : I suggest we do same at the Ujewvu- Itakpe Train Station....
God bless the Urhobo Nation.
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2nd Edition Of UPU Ighele World Conference Will Be First Of its Kind
.....Igniting The Urhobo Spirit: Urhobo Youths as Custodians and Catalysts of Change."
The Urhobo people, a vibrant ethnic group in Southern Nigeria, possess a rich cultural heritage and a resilient spirit.
At the heart of this identity lies the "Urhobo Spirit"—a collective ethos encompassing values of community, perseverance, and innovation. This spirit is not merely a historical artifact; it's a living force, particularly evident in the dynamism of Urhobo youths, who stand as both custodians of their cultural heritage and catalysts for positive change.
Urhobo youths are increasingly recognizing their crucial role in preserving and promoting their cultural identity. As custodians, they are actively involved in safeguarding traditional practices, languages, and values.
This includes participating in cultural festivals, learning the Urhobo language, and engaging with elders to understand and transmit their ancestral knowledge. By embracing the Urhobo Spirit, they connect with their roots, ensuring the continuity of their heritage for future generations.
Beyond preserving tradition, Urhobo youths are also becoming powerful catalysts for change. They are leveraging their education, skills, and access to technology to address contemporary challenges facing their communities.
This includes advocating for social justice, promoting economic development, and championing environmental sustainability. Through their actions, they are transforming the Urhobo Spirit into a force for progress, creating a brighter future for themselves and their people.
In essence, the Urhobo youths are not just inheritors of a rich cultural legacy; they are active agents in shaping its future. By embracing the Urhobo Spirit, they are equipped to both preserve their heritage and drive positive change, ensuring that the Urhobo identity remains vibrant and relevant in the modern world.
The 2nd Edition of the UPU Ighele World Conference will be first of its kind and will feature a lot of Programmes and activities that will be exciting.
PRESS RELEASE
UPU YOUTH WING ANNOUNCES SUB-COMMITTEES FOR THE 2ND IGHELE WORLD CONFERENCE
Following the approval of the Urhobo Progress Union (UPU) under the leadership of our father and President General, Barr. Ese Gam Owe, the UPU Youth Wing is pleased to announce the constitution of various Sub-Committees for the successful planning and hosting of the 2nd Ighele World Conference (IWC2025), scheduled to hold later this year.
These Sub-Committees comprise dedicated nominees drawn from the 24 kingdoms of Urhobo Nation and were carefully selected after due consultation with relevant stakeholders and based on their expertise, commitment to youth development, and passion for Urhobo cultural advancement. (See attached for the full list of nominees)
All members of the various Sub-Committees are by this notice, cordially invited to an inaugural joint meeting scheduled as follows:
Date: Wednesday, 25th June 2025
Time: 2:00 PM Prompt
Venue: Urhobo Cultural Centre, Uvwiamughe-Agbarho, Delta State
All nominees are expected to attend punctually and come prepared to contribute meaningfully to success of this programme.
The UPU Youth Wing expresses its gratitude to all nominees for accepting this call to serve and urges every member to uphold the values of integrity, unity, and diligence as we work collectively to deliver a landmark conference for the Urhobo nation.
Congratulations.
Activist Blessed Ughere
Osu'Ighele
Urhobo Progress Union (Youth Wing)
Comr. Aboyi Esosuakpo Lawson
National Publicity Secretary,
Urhobo Progress Union (Youth Wing)
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The biggest Festival in Delta state
The great Owhurie cultural festival is a colourful ceremony celebrated by the people of Agbarha Kingdom, Warri of Warri South Local Government Area of Delta State, Nigeria. The festival is held every two years “Bi-en-nial” within the month of April of that year.
It is war like festival popularly called “Agbassa Juju” dated 15th century ago, the kingdom consist of seven satelite towns, namely Otovwodo (Head Quarters), Igbudu, Edjeba, Okurode, Ogunu, Oteghele and Ukpokiti. Oteghele and Ukpokiti are in the riverine areas of the Local government.
The date of the festival is chosen according to the Urhobo native market days by the Olowu and the elders of the Kingdom where the respective towns are expected to come in a dance procession with their war like costumes i.e Red, Black and White, Cutlasses, Axe with the native basket, escorted with the sweet Owharien (native flute). Both men, women, boys and girls participate. Agbarha Kingdom Warri also celebrate Oghoje, Esie-mo and Eyirin festival they are highly significant to the people of the Kingdom, it brings peace, wealth, good health and fertility as believed upon. The Idju festival begins with the arrival of the Olowu, Okoabridju, Ogre, Arijo and the Olotu field marshal.
The moving forest signifies the arrival of the Olotu which usually add glamour to the occasion. The eight feet drum is beaten by the drummer (Ogre) and the booming sound is heard over 10 kilometers away. The warriors begin the frenzy dance characterized with fearsome clashing and clanging of machetes and cutlasses, the sound of the drum goes with smaller xylophone like wooden instruments accompany the booming sound of the Ogre and the sound is wondrously pulsating and vollicking beat of immesuitible traditional Urhobo festival music. The heavy drum used on this occasion i.e every two years.
The Owhurie cultural festival is a very significant festival to the people of Agbarha Kingdom, Warri. It brings all sons and daughters together; it also symbolize the identity of the people. It is synonymous with the Urhobo identity of Delta State and the festival is known worldwide.
BREAKING NEWS!
@PoliceNG just CATCH one of the men who are disturbing ODION URHOBO COMMUNITY yesterday WITH Gun on a drive & search in Akara(onoriobe) junction along Iyara road, community under Olu of itsekiri
All thanks to CSP Aliyu Shaba, DPO Ekpan for improving the security .