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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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High Chief Etimigba (JP) Congratulates Pondi on His Appointment as House Committee Chairman on South-South Development Commission
By Divine Perezide
BURUTU, DELTA STATE – High Cheif Evans Etimgba (JP), the Osuopelekarewei of Iduwini Kingdom, and Special Assistant to the Delta State Governor, has extended heartfelt congratulations to Rt. Hon. Julius Gbabozor Pondi, Member representing Burutu Federal Constitutuency, on his recent appointment as Chairman of the House Committee on South-South Development Commission.
In a statement made available to the IduwiniVoice news desk, High Chief Etimgba who served as the Caucus Chairman of PDP Ogulagha/Iduwini Ward-11 described the dual chairmanship held by Hon. Pondi – of both the House Committee on Environment and the newly formed South-South Development exceptional leadership, unwavering dedication, and selfless commitment to the people.
“Your appointment into this esteemed position is nothing but a testament of your exceptional leadership, dedication, and selfless service to our people,” the statement read. “I am confident that your wisdom and position will attract significant progress not only to Burutu Federal Constitutuency but across the South-South geopolitical zone and beyond.”
Cheif Etimgba further expressed optimism that this milestone will usher in greater opportunities and a lasting impact on the region. He concluded with warm wishes for fulfilment and continued success in Pondi’s growing political career.
The appointment has continued to draw commendations from political stakeholders and constituents across the Niger Delta Region.
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Odimodi Tantita Unit Congratulates GOC Tompolo on the successful 2025 Amaseikumor Festival.
By Favour Bibaikefie
Odimodi – The Tantita Security Services Ltd., Odimodi Unit has expressed their profound felicitations with their leader and Chairman, Hgh Chief (Dr.) Government Oweizide Ekpemupolo over the success recorded during the just concluded week-long Amaseikumor Festival.
Speaking to IduwiniVoice News desk, Gen. Dennis Kpaidia, the commanding officer of the Odimodi Unit, shared glowing tributes to Tompolo given his firm grip of the Ijaw Cultural Heritage. Kpaidia poured out eulogy as he described Tompolo as both divinity and humanity. He pointed that the job to transport, host, and cater for the huge number of guests that stormed Oporoza for the seven day long Festival was an difficult task but with God Almighty and the gods of ijaw nation on his side, Tompolo seamlessly did it.
Hear him:
“On behalf of the Tantita Security Services Ltd., Odimodi Unit, I, Gen. Dennis Kpaidia, extend heartfelt congratulations to you, High Chief (Dr.) Government Oweizide Ekpemupolo, our esteemed boss, GOC, and Chairman, of Tantita Security Services Ltd., on the gradbreaking successful hosting of the world at Oporoza town, Gbaramatu Kingdom during the Amaseikumor Festival, 2025.
“Your giant strides have once again made Gbaramatu Kingdom and Ijaw Nation proud as that destination for international cultural tourism. Your dedication to the progress of Ijaw Nation and humanity has continually inspired many.
“We celebrate this remarkable achievement with you and wish you continued success as you preserve our cultural heritage with wisdom and honour.”
“Once again, congratulations, our GOC!”
Signed,
Gen. Dennis Kpaidia
Commander, Tantita Security Ltd.,
Odimodi Unit.
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CHIEF MULADE PROMISES TO COMTINUE SERVING HUMANITY AS HE SECURES ANOTHER CHIEFTAINCY TITLE IN KUMBOWEI KINGDOM, BAYELSA STATE
By Dr. Godwin Orhadahwe
A renowned human and environmental rights activist, Comrade (Chief) Sheriff Mulade, the Ibe-Serimowei of Gbaramatu Kingdom of Delta State, has been honoured with the Chieftaincy title of Ebe Ebimo-wei of Kumbowei Kingdom, Bayelsa State.
The traditional title was conferred on him on Thursday, April 17, 2025 by the Pere of Kumbowei Kingdom, HRM (King) Boloyi Sufadoh, Embareba V, in recognition of his contributions to the socioeconomic development of that kingdom and entire humanity.
The event which took place at the Palace of the Pere of Kumbowei Kingdom in Sagbama Town, Sagbama LGA of Bayelsa State, was witnessed by friends and relatives of Chief Mulade who traveled from far and near to grace the occasion in their large numbers.
The ceremony which held amid pump and pageantry, also had sons, daughters and friends of Kumbowei Kingdom, the cream de la cream of the society, amongst other special guests, in attendance.
Before the historic installation ceremony, Comrade Mulade, the National Coordinator of Center for Peace and Environmental Justice, CEPEJ, went through a successful screening exercise by the special planning committee chaired by HRH Bruce Ogbo, and Secretary, High Chief Ombu Okubokakpo.
The ceremony which was a celebration of the tradition of Ijaw people, featured the display of cultural dances by women groups clad in their beautiful attires full of joy and happiness.
With this traditional Chieftaincy title, Chief Comrade Mulade is now a member of the Kumbowei Traditional Council of Chiefs. In an interview with newsmen, Comrade Mulade said he had been gingered to do more to help grow and develop Kumbowei Kingdom.
Apart from being the leader of a civil society organization, CEPEJ, Chief Sheriff Mulade is an investor and an employer of labour in Delta State and beyond, putting food on the tables of many Nigerians most of whom are youths.
Comrade Mulade is an advocate of good governance, a human and environmental rights activist, a lover of educational and sports development, as well as a human capacity developer in many thematic areas, using CEPEJ, K & Q and DPG Group of Companies as launch pads.
The Sheriff Mulade Unity Football Cup Competition which has metamorphosed into Delta Unity Cup Competition, has revolutionized the game of football and brought unity among the diverse ethnic groups in the riverine and other parts of Delta State.
He had received many important awards at both national and international levels in recognition of his contributions to the development of the Niger Delta Region in particular, and other parts of the country in general.
Chief Mulade is well known for his advice to the youths against violence, crime and other negative acts capable of rendering them useless. He is a devout Christian of the Living Faith Church, aka Winners Chapel, and is happily married with children.