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Grand Celebration as Agadagba of Egbema Hosts Top Niger Delta Traditional Rulers at First Coronation Anniversary

The Agadagba of Egbema Kingdom, His Royal Majesty, Amb. E. A Ubabiri (JP), Bini Pere IV, today played host to traditional rulers from across the Niger Delta and beyond in a grand celebration, commemorating the one-year anniversary of his coronation in the oil-rich Ogbudugbudu town, Warri North Local Government Area of Delta State.

The celebration, which commenced in Ajakurama town, the traditional headquarters of the kingdom in Ovia South West Local Government Area of Edo State on Wednesday, climaxed on Thursday, with the esteemed presence of respected royal fathers and notable dignitaries.

In attendance were distinguished Royal Fathers from across the Niger Delta region, adding regal splendor to the occasion.

Among them were: His Royal Majesty, Elder (Capt.) Dr. Joseph Timiyan (JP), Agbonu, Torububor 1, Ebenanaowei of Ogulagha Kingdom and Chairman Delta Ijaw Traditional Rulers Council; His Royal Majesty, Oboro-Gbaraun II, Aketekpe, Agadagba, the Pere of Gbaramatu Kingdom; His Imperial Majesty, Pere (Barr.) Z.D Egbunu (JP) Opukutu 111, the Agadagba of Arogbo Ibe Kingdom, Ondo State; His Royal Majesty, King Obukohwo Monday Arthur Whiskey, Udurhie 1, the Ovie of Idjerhe Kingdom, Delta State.

Others are: His Royal Majesty, Alagbabunafa III, Agadagba of Olodiama Kingdom, Edo State; His Royal Majesty (Barr.) P.S Erebulu (Aduo III): Pere of Kabowei Kingdom, Secretary, Delta Ijaw Traditional Rulers Forum; His Royal Majesty, Bosu Dio (JP): Ayamabulou 1, Pere of Iduwini Kingdom, Delta State; His Royal Majesty, King Couple Oromoni, Pere-Amakosu of Ogbe-Ijoh Warri Kingdom and Treasurer, Delta Ijaw Traditional Rulers Forum; His Royal Majesty Johnbull Polokowei, Pere of Ogbolubiri Mein Kingdom; His Royal Majesty Ogbobere Isoun VI, Pere of Isaba Kingdom; His Royal Majesty, Eze Nkwanba Cletus Obasi, Ezeji 1 of Egbema Kingdom, River State, among others.

See photos below.

The Agadagba of Egbema kingdom in a group photograph with other traditional rulers.
The Pere of Gbaramatu Kingdom, Agadagba of Arogbo Ibe Kingdom & Pere of Ogbe-Ijoh Warri Kingdom.
Arrival of the Ebenanaowei of Ogulagha Kingdom & Chairman, Delta State Ijaw Traditional Rulers Forum.
Pere of Olodiama Kingdom in a warm handshake with the Ebenanaowei of Ogulagha Kingdom
The Agadagba of Egbema kingdom with the Prince.
The Ovie of Idjerhe Kingdom
Areival of the Pere of Kabowei Kingdom
Agadagba of Arogbo Ibe Kingdom
His Royal Majesty, Eze Nkwanba Cletus Obasi, Ezeji 1 of Egbema Kingdom, River State
Pere of Iduwini Kingdom in Delta State
Pere of Gbaramatu Kingdom with the Agadagba of Arogbo Ibe Kingdom.
The Agadagba of Egbema kingdom in Edo/Delta States.

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