By Favour Bibaikefie

WARRI — Chief Mulade B. Sheriff, PhD, the Ibe Serimowei of the ancient Gbaramatu Kingdom, has congratulated the Pere of Gbaramatu Kingdom, His Royal Majesty, Oboro-Gbaraun II (JP), Aketekpe, Agadagba, on his appointment and successful inauguration as Chairman of the Advisory Council of the Institute for Niger Delta Studies (INDS), Niger Delta University, Amassoma, Bayelsa State.

In a statement signed by Chief Mulade B. Sheriff, PhD, who is also the NDP standard-bearer for the House of Representatives, Warri Federal Constituency, he described the appointment as a befitting recognition of the monarch’s wisdom, intellectual disposition, exemplary leadership and sustained commitment to the advancement of Gbaramatu Kingdom and the wider Niger Delta region.

Chief Mulade said the monarch’s selection to lead the Advisory Council was particularly significant given the strategic role of the Institute for Niger Delta Studies in promoting research and scholarship focused on the socio-economic, environmental and developmental realities of the Niger Delta.

He expressed confidence that the monarch’s wealth of experience, understanding of the region and commitment to sustainable development would contribute significantly to the work of the Advisory Council and the Institute’s focus on socio-ecological justice, regional development and empowerment.

“I warmly congratulate our highly respected royal father, His Royal Majesty, Oboro-Gbaraun II (JP), Aketekpe, Agadagba, Pere of the ancient Gbaramatu Kingdom, on his appointment and successful inauguration as Chairman of the Advisory Council of the Institute for Niger Delta Studies, Niger Delta University.

“This is another remarkable honour for our royal father and the entire Gbaramatu Kingdom. His Majesty has consistently demonstrated uncommon wisdom, peaceful leadership and a genuine commitment to the development and empowerment of our people.

“I have no doubt that his leadership of the Advisory Council will strengthen the Institute’s efforts towards producing knowledge, ideas and recommendations capable of contributing meaningfully to the sustainable development of the Niger Delta,” Chief Mulade stated.

The NDP candidate further commended the Institute for Niger Delta Studies and Niger Delta University for recognising the importance of traditional leadership and indigenous knowledge in advancing scholarship and developing sustainable solutions to the challenges confronting the Niger Delta.

He also prayed for divine guidance and strength for the monarch as he assumes his new responsibility, while wishing him sound health and longevity in his continued service to Gbaramatu Kingdom and the Niger Delta.

“Congratulations, Your Majesty. May this new academic responsibility further strengthen your contributions to knowledge, peace, justice and sustainable development in our beloved Niger Delta,” he cincluded.

– As Family Rolls Out Burial Arrangement

By Divine Perezide

The families of L.T. Oguma of Ekeremowei Quarter, Ayakoromo, Labolouseigha and Obotebe in Burutu Local Government Area, as well as Awusa Zidiegha Okoro of Amabra Quarter, Okoloba, in Bomadi Local Government Area of Delta State, have announced the burial arrangements for their beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister and aunt, Late Mrs. Okoloba-Ere Edna Lawrenta Oguma (Nee: Awusa), who passed away at the age of 74.

In a funeral announcement, the families cordially invites the general public to the Funeral Ceremony in Honour Of Our Beloved Wife, Mother, Grand Mother, Sister and Aunt, as they prepare to lay the deceased to rest.

According to the announcement signed by Patani Ebawa Salalar for the family and Oguma Louis Ezonfade for the children, the funeral programme will commence with a Vigil Mass on Tuesday, November 24, 2026.

A Vigil Mass will hold at 4:00 p.m. at St. Benedict Catholic Church, Oruhwhorun. The main funeral activities are scheduled for Thursday, November 26, 2026. The body will leave Noble Mortuary, Owvian, at 7:00 a.m. for Miller Waterside Jetty. This will be followed by a Funeral Mass at 11:00 a.m. at St. Stephen’s Catholic Church, Ayakoromo.

The announcement stated that interment follows immediately at her family Compound, Ayakoromo, while an overnight reception will hold at the family compound until dawn where Music will be supplied by Jfred Best May.

The funeral programme will conclude on Sunday, November 29, 2026, with a Thanksgiving Mass at 7:00 a.m. at St. Stephen’s Catholic Church, Ayakoromo.

The family has therefore inviting relatives, friends, well-wishers, and members of the public to join them in honouring the memory of Late Mrs. Edna Lawrenta Oguma and supporting the family during the period of mourning.

By Favour Bibaikefie

An appointee of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, Hon. Beauty Warejuwowei, has sent in hearty congratulations

to His Royal Majesty, Pere Bosu Dio (JP), Ayamabulou-I, the Ibenanawei of Iduwini Kingdom, Delta State, on the occasion of the monarch’s 33rd Coronation Anniversary, describing the celebration as a remarkable milestone in the history of the kingdom.

In a goodwill message, the member of the Hydrocarbon Pollution Remediation Project (HYPREP), commended the royal father for his exemplary leadership and unwavering commitment to the peace, unity, and development of Iduwini Kingdom.

According to her:

“I, Hon. Beauty Warejuwowei, Board Member, HYPREP, heartily felicitate, HRM. Pere Bosu Dio (JP), Ayamabulou-I, the Ibenanawei of Iduwini Kingdom, Delta State, on the occasion of your 33rd Coronation Anniversary.

“Your exemplary leadership continues to inspire peace, unity, and progress across our kingdom.

“May Almighty God bless Your Majesty with good health, wisdom, strength, and many more years of a peaceful and glorious reign.

“AYAMABULOU! AYAMABULOU! AYAMABULOU!

“May your reign be prosperous peaceful and long.”

The renown business tycoon and federal appointee prayed for God’s continued guidance, protection, and abundant blessings upon the revered monarch, expressing confidence that his reign would continue to foster harmony, progress, and prosperity throughout Iduwini Kingdom.

The 33rd Coronation Anniversary has continued to attract congratulatory messages from community leaders, political figures, traditional institutions, and well-wishers, all celebrating the enduring legacy and impactful reign of HRM Pere Bosu Dio (JP), Ayamabulou-I, as the Ibenanawei of Iduwini Kingdom.