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IDUWINI DELTA TRADITIONAL COUNCIL OF CHIEFS APPRECIATE IJAW NATION AND BEYOND OVER THE SUCCESS OF THE 30TH CORONATION ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION OF HRM. BOSU DIO (JP), AYAMABOLOU 1, THE IBENANAWEI OF IDUWINI KINGDOM, DELTA STATE.
BEING TEXT OF SPECIAL MESSAGE OF APPRECIATION FROM IDUWINI DELTA TRADITIONAL COUNCIL OF CHIEFS OVER THE 30TH CORONATION ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION OF HRM. BOSU DIO (JP), AYAMABOLOU 1, THE IBENANAWEI OF IDUWINI KINGDOM, DELTA STATE.
“Words alone sometimes cannot express the innermost joy in our hearts, yet remain amongst the limited expressive means of showing the content of a man’s heart.
“The 30th Coronation Anniversary Celebration of HRM. Pere Bosu Dio (JP), Ayamabulou-1, the Ibenanawei of Iduwini Kingdom, Delta State, may have come and gone, but the gratitude accumulated in the heart of the people is still fresh.
“It is on this note that, the Iduwini Delta Traditional Council of Chiefs, on behalf of HRM. Pere Bosu Dio (JP), Ayamabulou-1, the Ibenanawei of Iduwini Kingdom, Delta State and the good people of Iduwini, Kingdom Delta State, wish to express our deep gratitude and inestimable appreciation to God Almighty for enabling the success of the programme and leading every attendee safely back home.
”We also express our unfathomable appreciation to the multitude that graced the occasion and particularly the underlisted amongst many others, for the financial, spiritual, physical and intellectual support towards the success of the anniversary celebration. We pray the Almighty God bless you in all your endeavors now and in the future. We are indeed grateful.
“Powerfully worth the mention include but not limited to His Royal Majesty Elder (Capt.) Joseph Timiyan PhD, the Ebenanaowei of Ogulagha Kingdom, Chairman Delta IjawTraditional Rulers Forum); His Royal Majesty S.P. Luke Kalanama VIII, First Vice Chairman, Delta State Traditional Rulers Council; His Royal Majesty Pere Charles Ayemi-Botu OFR, Paramount Ruler and Pere of Seimbiri Kingdom; His Royal Majestic, Oboro Gbaraun 11
The pere of Gbaramatu kingdom; His Royal Majesty Couple Oromoni Mobene VII, Pere Amakosu of Ogbe-Ijoh Warri Kingdom; His Royal Majesty Johnbull Polokowei
Ongolo 1, Pere of Ogbolubiri Mein Kingdom; His Royal Majesty Jackson Foubiriowei
Angalabiri Egbain II, Ebenanaowei of Kumbowei Kingdom; His Royal Majesty Dr. Ekiomi Owei-Agbe, the Ebenanaowei of Oporomo Kingdom; His Royal Majesty Pere Amb. Meshach E.A. Ubabiri, Bini Pere IV, the Agadagba of Egbema; His Royal Majesty Dr. Danladi Owoupele PhD, Angulu 1, the Ebenanaowei of Tarakiri Kingdom; His Royal Majesty Barr. P.S. Erebulu
Aduo III, the Pere of Kabowei Kingdom, Secretary Delta Ijaw Traditional Rulers Forum; The Ovie of Ozoro kingdom; The Ovie of Ellu kingdom, Gbaramatu Traditional Council of Chiefs, Ogulagha Traditional Council of Chiefs, Ogbe-Ijoh Traditional Council of Chiefs, Isaba Traditional Council of Chiefs, Oporomor Traditional Council of Chiefs; Obotebe Traditional Council of Chiefs ably represented by High Chief Ausgustine Seibi (JP), amongst so many others.
Others are High Chief Government Oweizide Ekpemupolo aka Tompolo; Senior High Chief Bibopere Ajube, MD/CEO, Bradama Ltd, the Belekoriwei(Asiwaju) of Arogbo ijaw Ibe kingdom Ondo state; Rt. Hon Julius Gbabozor Pondi, Member representing Burutu Federal Constituency; Rt. Hon Emomotimi Dennis Guwor, Speaker, Delta State House of Assembly; Hon. Alapala Anthony Ebitonmo, Member representing Burutu Constituency 1, Delta state; Rt.Hon. Godknows Angele, Chairman, Burutu LGA; Chief Combolous EKISA, Vice Chairman Burutu LGA; High Chief (Engr.) Kestin Pondi, MD, Tantita Security Services Nigeria Limited; Hon. Spencer Okpoye, Commissioner Representing, Ijaw ethnic nationality DESOPADEC; Chief Favour Izoukumor, Executive Director, DESOPADEC; Engr Matthew Tonlagha, Executive Director, Fenog Nigeria Limited; Sir. Victor Tonlagha; Chief ISAIAH OKULOR JP; Chief Peter D Fianka; Engr. Akin
Benikurukuru, Chairman, PIA Iduwini Kingdom Delta state; The management and staff of Pipeline infrastructure Nig Ltd; Comrade Solomon Gbegha, Chairman Odimodi Community& the entire community; Pastor Philip Fianka Chairman, Yeye Community chairman; Mr Erekedoumene, Burutu Forcados community chairman & the entire community; Ekisa Ebi, Chairman, Burutu community; Engr Kingsley Forcados, Chairman Ofougbene Community & the entire community; ChiefJoseph Wuruyai. PIA Chairman Gbaramatu kingdom; Chief Godwin Olufemi, Amadiwei of Benikurukuru community; Mr. Newworld Ndoro.”
IduwiniVoice Newspaper recall that men and women from all works of life trooped into Ofougbene, the rotation traditional headquarter of Iduwini Kingdom, Delta State in honour of the 30th Coronation Anniversary of the revered Iduwini Monarch, HRM. Pere Bosu Dio (JP), Ayamabulou-1, the Pere of Iduwini Kingdom, Delta State, on the 6th day of August, 2023.
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BINIKAMAI 2025: CAРТ. ALFRED W. OBONIKA HONOURED AS OSAINTAREWEI OF GRAND IDUWINI KINGDOM CHIEFTAINCY TITLE
Amatu-1, Bayelsa State – November 22, 2025
In a historic and culturally vibrant ceremony, the Grand Iduwini Kingdom has conferred the prestigious chieftaincy title of Osaintarewei of Grand Iduwini Kingdom on Chief (Capt.) Alfred Obonika Waratimi. The honour was bestowed during the 2025 Osuogbosu Binikamai Festival held at Amatu-1 Town in Ekeremor Local Government Area of Bayelsa State.
The revered monarch of the kingdom, His Imperial Majesty, Pere Joel Ekeni Ibani JP, Ogiobo-IX, Grand Pere of Iduwini Kingdom, personally performed the conferment rites before an enthusiastic gathering of chiefs, cultural custodians, community leaders, and indigenes.
The event, marked by colourful traditional displays and deep cultural symbolism, underscores the kingdom’s commitment to recognising individuals who have distinguished themselves in service, leadership, and loyalty to the Iduwini heritage.
In his remarks, Chief (Capt.) Alfred Obonika Waratimi expressed profound gratitude for the honour, dedicating it to the people of Iduwini Kingdom and the broader Ijaw Nation. He invoked blessings upon the monarch and the kingdom, praying:
“May the Ascended Masters and Grand Cosmic Beings enfold Ogiobo, Grand Iduwini Kingdom, and the entire Ijaw Nation now and beyond with Light, Life, and Love.”
The 2025 Osuogbosu Binikamai Festival, known for its rich cultural significance, once again highlighted the unity, spiritual strength, and enduring traditions of the Iduwini people.
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ENGR. AMAKUBUKURO CONFERED ‘MIENKIRIGBOLOMOWEI’ OF GRAND IDUWINI KINGDOM, THANKS OGIOBO-IX FOR THE CONFIDENCE REPOSED IN HIM
By: Favour Bibaikefie
Amatu-1, Grand Iduwini Kingdom – In a colourful display of culture, honour, and ancient tradition, renowned technocrat and accomplished Engr. Napoleon Amakubukuro, has been conferred with the prestigious chieftaincy title of “Mienkirigbolomowei of Grand Iduwini Kingdom” by His Imperial Majesty, Pere Joel Ekeni Ibane, JP during the just concluded Osuogbosu Binikamai Festival held at Amatu-1 town, the ancestral headquarters of the Grand Iduwini Kingdom.
The revered title, Mienkirigbolomowei, meaning “The Diligent One,” is reserved for individuals whose character embodies discipline, integrity, methodical excellence, and unwavering commitment to community upliftment. According to palace insiders, the title aligns perfectly with Engr. Amakubukuro’s reputation as a meticulous, circumspect, and pragmatic professional whose outstanding contributions and personal conduct have earned widespread admiration.
Speaking with deep emotions after the conferment, the newly installed Chief expressed profound gratitude to God Almighty, High Imperial Majesty, the Iduwini Traditional Council of Chiefs, and his immediate family for their prayers, support, and encouragement before and during the historic ceremony. He described the honour as a call to deeper service and reaffirmed his dedication to the growth and unity of all Iduwini people.
The chieftaincy conferment sparked an outpouring of tributes as friends, family, colleagues, and well-wishers flood social media platforms with congratulatory messages, celebrating Engr. Amakubukuro’s deserving recognition and commending his uplifting leadership qualities.
The Osuogbosu Binikamai Festival, one of the most significant cultural events in the Grand Iduwini Kingdom, once again served as a platform to celebrate excellence, heritage, and distinguished personalities whose achievements continue to inspire many.
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IJAW NATION HONOURS FORMER PRESIDENT JONATHAN ON BIRTHDAY, DESCRIBES HIM AS ‘A SON OF DESTINY’
By: Favour Bibaikefie
The Ijaw National Congress (INC) has extended warm felicitations to former President Goodluck Ebele Jonathan as he marks his birthday, describing him as a Statesman whose exemplary leadership and enduring commitment to national unity continue to resonate across Nigeria and beyond.
In a heartfelt tribute issued by the Global President, Professor Benjamin Ogele Okaba, the INC said Jonathan remains a symbol of humility, peace, and democratic integrity whose legacy stands tall in the nation’s political history.
Read the full text of the statement below:
“A Birthday Tribute to a Statesman and a Noble Son of the Niger Delta
“By: Prof. Benjamin Okaba
President, Ijaw National Congress (INC)
“On behalf of the entire Ijaw Nation, both at home and in the diaspora, the Ijaw National Congress extends our warmest felicitations and heartfelt congratulations to our dear son, brother, and father, His Excellency, Dr. Goodluck Ebele Jonathan, GCFR, as he marks another year of life and grace.
“Your birthday, Your Excellency, is not merely a personal milestone but a moment of collective celebration for our nation and, most profoundly, for the people of the Niger Delta. You remain a shining symbol of humility, intellectual depth, and unwavering faith, whose journey from the creek communities of the Niger Delta to the pinnacle of Nigerian leadership continues to inspire millions.
“We celebrate you today for the indelible marks you have left on the sands of time. Your tenure as President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria was distinguished by a profound commitment to democratic ethos, exemplified by your historic act of statesmanship in 2015—an action that profoundly stabilized our nation’s polity and earned you global acclaim as a champion of peace and democracy.
“Your legacy of “One Nigeria,” built on the pillars of unity, inclusivity, and the promotion of national discourse, remains a benchmark for true leadership. Even out of office, you have continued to serve as a beacon of hope, a mediator on the continental stage, and a mentor to a generation of emerging leaders.
“Dr. Jonathan, you are truly a son of destiny, who has proven that greatness is not in the noise one makes, but in the peace one fosters, the lives one touches, and the dignity one upholds.
“As you celebrate today, we pray that the Almighty God continues to bless you with robust health, enduring wisdom, and boundless joy. May He grant you many more fruitful years to continue your invaluable service to humanity.
“Happy Birthday, Mr. President!
“Long live Dr. Goodluck Ebele Jonathan!
Long live the Ijaw Nation!!
Long live the Federal Republic of Nigeria!!!”
The Congress prayed for God’s continued guidance, good health, and long life for the former President, noting that his wisdom and moral strength remain invaluable to Nigeria and the African continent. As the Ijaw Nation joins millions across the world to celebrate Dr. Jonathan, the INC, reaffirmed its pride in his achievements and its unwavering support for his ongoing contributions to peacebuiliding and global leadership.