Over the weekend, the Urhobo Federated Council (UFC) paid a solidarity go to to Olorogun Joe Orode Omene, former President Common of the Urhobo Progress Union (UPU), lauding his unwavering advocacy for the expansion and progress of the Urhobo nation.
Throughout the go to, UFC Performing President, Mr. Oturhobore Felix Oghenekevwe, referred to as on the Urhobo folks to embody the spirit of their standard chant, “Urhobo ovuọvo,” particularly in issues regarding their collective curiosity.
Expressing considerations over the current institution of 5 multi-million-naira LNG mini-plants in Kogi State, Oghenekevwe criticized the exclusion of Urhobo land—regardless of being dwelling to a few of the nation’s richest fuel and crude oil deposits. He appealed to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to rethink the allocation and be certain that a minimum of two of those crops are sited in Urhobo land, according to the administration’s Renewed Hope agenda.
In a present of belief and unity, the UFC unanimously adopted Olorogun Omene as their Patron, pledging unwavering dedication to advancing the pursuits of the Urhobo folks.
In his response, Olorogun Omene urged the group to stay steadfast of their mission, emphasizing that the pursuit of Urhobo growth ought to transcend political affiliations.
Omene additionally counseled Delta State Governor, H.E. Sheriff Oborevwori, for his infrastructural developments throughout the state, significantly in Urhobo communities. He acknowledged the governor’s dedication to growth and urged continued help for insurance policies that profit the area.
