Ukodhiko Joins Traditional Rulers, Political Leaders at Oborevwori’s Historic Isoko Reception.

The Isoko nation has honoured Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. (Elder) Sheriff Oborevwori, and his wife, Deaconess Tobore Oborevwori, with traditional titles in recognition of their contributions and relationship with the people.

The honour was conferred during a grand reception organised by the Isoko Development Union (IDU) at Isoko House, Oleh, where the Governor and his wife were celebrated by traditional rulers, political leaders, community stakeholders and other prominent personalities.

The Member representing Isoko North and Isoko South Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives, Rep. (Pst.) Jonathan Ajirioghene Ukodhiko, was among the prominent dignitaries who attended the event.

At the colourful gathering, High Chief Iduh Amadhe, speaking on behalf of the Isoko nation, formally pronounced the traditional titles of Oruere-Ewho and Ododo of Isoko Nation on Governor Oborevwori and his wife respectively.

The occasion also witnessed a political endorsement of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and Governor Oborevwori for second terms in the 2027 general elections, signalling the Isoko people’s declared support for their continued leadership.

In his address, the President of the Isoko Development Union, Prof. Akpotu, commended Governor Oborevwori for his administration’s developmental interventions across Isoko land, noting the importance of sustained government attention to the needs and aspirations of the people.

Responding, Governor Oborevwori expressed appreciation to the Isoko nation for the warm reception, traditional honours and continued support for his administration.

He reaffirmed his commitment to infrastructural development and improved electricity supply in the area, assuring the people that ongoing road projects, including the Emevor-Orogun Road and the Isoko Ring Road, would receive the necessary attention towards their completion.

The Governor also acknowledged the significant contributions of the Isoko nation to his administration and assured the people of further developmental interventions.

Among the other dignitaries at the event were Deputy Governor, Sir Monday Onyeme; Delta State APC Chairman, Chief Solomon Arenyeka; Senator Joel-Onowakpo Thomas; Speaker of the Delta State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Emomotimi Guwor; Chief of Staff, Hon. Johnson Erijo; Senator James Manager, Director-General of the Delta Campaign Council; and High Chief Victor Emonena Wayles, Chairman of D Wayles Group of Companies.

Traditional rulers, political leaders, government functionaries and other distinguished personalities from across the state also graced the reception.