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2025 Amaseikumor Festival: Gbaramatu, Honoring Ijaw Heritage and Tradition
By Divine Perezide
As preparations intensify for the much-anticipated 2025 Amaseikumor Festival, the spotlight once again shines on Oporoza, the cultural heartbeat of Gbaramatu Kingdom. Taking place from April 19 to April 25, 2025, this festival is not just a celebration but a reaffirmation of the Ijaw people’s rich history, traditions, and collective identity.
For generations, the Amaseikumor Festival has been a cornerstone of Ijaw heritage, drawing thousands of attendees from the Niger Delta region and beyond. It serves as a moment for spiritual renewal, communal unity, and the preservation of ancestral customs. The festival showcases a variety of traditional rites, vibrant processions, music, dance, and storytelling, allowing participants to connect with both their past and their aspirations for the future.
In an era where globalization and modern influences challenge indigenous customs, festivals like Amaseikumor play a vital role in safeguarding cultural heritage. They remind us that culture is the foundation of identity, and its disappearance would mean a loss of historical and societal values. The festival also acts as a call to the younger generation, urging them to embrace and sustain the wisdom, traditions, and values passed down through the ages.
Beyond its cultural and spiritual significance, the festival is also an economic driver for the Gbaramatu Kingdom. The influx of visitors stimulates local businesses, boosts the activities of artisans and traders, and highlights the broader role of cultural festivals in fostering regional development.
As the 2025 edition of the Amaseikumor Festival draws closer, all Ijaw sons and daughters, along with enthusiasts of African culture, are encouraged to take part in this historic occasion. For those unable to attend in person, Arogbo-Ibe Voice will provide extensive coverage to ensure that audiences worldwide can experience the vibrancy of this cultural celebration.
More than just an annual event, the Amaseikumor Festival represents a movement, a legacy, and a testament to the resilience and pride of the Ijaw people. This is a moment to unite, cherish traditions, and celebrate a heritage that continues to thrive against all odds.
By Derick Peretengboro
A community leader and businessman, Comrade Solomon Gbegha, has extended warm birthday wishes to a celebrated personality and seasoned political figure, and mentor, Rt. Hon. Franc Pinapinawei Enekorogha, former Speaker of the Delta State House of Assembly, and former Honourable Member Representing Burutu Federal Constituency, House of Representatives, Abuja, on the occasion of his gracious birth anniversary.
In a congratulatory message made available to IduwiniVoicenewsdesk, Comr. Gbegha joined family members, friends, and admirers of the celebrant to mark the special day with prayers and goodwill.
According to the statement, “On behalf of my family and associates, I, Comr. Solomon Gbegha, hereby join family, friends, and thousands of your admirers to congratulate you on your gracious birth anniversary.
May God Almighty continue to bless you with sound health, long life, and prosperity.
Happy Birthday.”
The message reflects the deep appreciation and goodwill of Comr. Gbegha and his associates towards the celebrant, who have produced many political and social giants across Delta State, while wishing him continued divine blessings, good health and enduring success.
By Divine Perezide
The Information Officer of the Ijaw Youth Council (IYC), Western Zone, Comrade Tare Magbei, has announced plans to organise a two-day digital capacity-building programme targeted at young people across the zone.
The training, titled Media Management, Content Creation and AI Prompting Bootcamp, is scheduled to take place from February 13 to 14, 2026, and is aimed at building practical skills in media, digital communication and emerging technologies for Ijaw youths.
According to the organisers, the bootcamp will focus on strengthening young people’s ability to engage in advocacy, storytelling and community mobilisation through modern media tools.
About 50 participants are expected to benefit from the hands-on sessions, which will also introduce them to viable income-generating opportunities within the media and creative industries.
Beneficiaries will be selected from among Information Officers of the Ijaw Youth Council (IYC) in the Western Zone, alongside youths drawn from the 24 clans that constitute the zone.
The initiative, being driven by Comrade Magbei, is described as a strategic effort to enhance youth capacity, promote digital relevance and encourage the effective use of technology in today’s rapidly evolving media environment. It is also seen as a timely intervention to improve employability and strengthen advocacy among Ijaw youths across the Western Zone.
By Derick Peretengboro
The Community Liaison Officer (CLO) of Tantita Security Services Limited, Hon. Akpos Seimode, has congratulated the Deputy Chairman of Tantita Security Services Limited and Chairman of Maton Engineering Limited, Engr. Matthew Tonlagha, on the occasion of his 50th birthday anniversary.
In a goodwill message released to mark the celebration, Hon. Akpos hailed the business executive, stating: “HAPPY GOLDEN JUBILEE BIRTHDAY, BOSS!”
According to the statement, “The Community Liaison Officer, CLO Tantita, Hon. Akpos Seimode, hails deputy chairman Tantita Security Service Limited, cum chairman Maton engineering LTD, Engr. Matthew Tonlagha on his 50th birthday anniversary.”
Describing the celebrant’s personality and impact, Hon. Akpos said, “Matthew Tonlagha is a humble and distinguished son of the Izon Nation,” while praising his “visionary leadership and philanthropic contributions to society.”
He further noted that the celebrant’s leadership approach remains a source of encouragement to many communities, stressing that “his leadership style continues to inspire hope and unity across communities,” and describing him as “a bridge-builder who leads with humility.”
Hon. Akpos also offered prayers and best wishes to the celebrant, saying he wished him “good health, joy, and continued grace as he celebrates the Golden Jubilee.”
He concluded the message with the words: “Happy birthday once again, boss.”