Oborevwori Celebrates Uvwie Monarch, Sideso At 80
Afimag.com –
Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, has on December 19, 2023, celebrated HRM. Dr Emmanuel Sideso, OON, Abe I, Ovie of Uvwie Kingdom, on his 80th birth anniversary.
This is contained in a congratulatory message signed by his Chief Press Secretary, Sir Festus Ahon, in Asaba, the state capital.
Governor Oborevwori, who described Dr. Sideso as a peace ambassador and instrument of development, said the monarch is one of the exceptional traditional rulers in Nigeria, whose initiatives to the peace and development is worthy of emulation.
Commending the royal father for his unwavering support to his administration, Oborevwori thanked Sideso for his efforts in advancing the State and Nigeria at large, praying God to grant him good health, wisdom and strength as he continues to provide leadership.
“On behalf of the Government and people of Delta, I warmly congratulate His Royal Majesty, the Ovie of Uvwie Kingdom, HRM. Dr Emmanuel Sideso, OON, Abe I, as he clocks 80 years on December 19.
“As a Government, we have enjoyed your invaluable support in many aspects and it is my belief that you will continue to make your domain a model of peace and unity.
“As Chairman of the Urhobo Council of Traditional Rulers, you have consistently led by example as a champion of peace, a model citizen, and a representation of humility and superior leadership.
“The Government and people of Delta appreciate your good counsel at all times and for your contributions towards achieving the M.O.R.E Agenda and vision of our administration,” Oborevwori said.
“I join the good people of Uvwie Kingdom in celebrating a great monarch and wishing him good health, wisdom and strength as he continues to provide leadership for our traditional institutions in Urhobo nation and Uvwie in particular.
“I commend His Majesty for keeping and managing the culture and tradition of the Uvwie people by promoting harmony, socio-cultural cooperation, communal living and peaceful co-existence among the Urhobos and other ethnic groups in the State,” he said.