…Celebrating Unity and Tradition
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As part of the activities marking his 66th birthday on July 29, 2025, the Ebenanaowei of Ogboin Clan of Southern Ijaw Local Government Area of Bayelsa State, His Royal Majesty King Oweipa Jones-Ere III, conferred prestigious chieftaincy titles to worthy sons and daughters of Ogboin across various communities in the clan, including their Delta brothers and sisters.
The royal celebration was held with great splendor in a colorful event that attracted high chiefs and royal majesties from within and outside the state.
The birthday celebrations featured a traditional chant by High Chief Adolphus Munamuna, the Bebe Yere Owei, and a pep talk titled “We’re One Blood” by Mr. Betebekurogha Ambaiowei, President of the Ogboin Ebe Unity Forum (OEUF).
The event was further enlivened by electrifying dance entertainment from the famous Egbelegbele Cultural Troupe of Amassoma.
A highlight of the celebrations was the conferment of chieftaincy titles on deserving sons and daughters of the great Ogboin Kingdom from the Amatolo, Otuan, and Amassoma communities in Bayelsa State, as well as from Uhweru and Ibedeni communities in Delta State.
Those honored with chieftaincy titles by HRM King Oweipa Jones-Ere III included Capt. Dr. Keme Humphrey Lafegha, PhD, as Ebimiekeme 1 of Ogboin-Ebe; Engr. Micah Omoroge Whysky, as “Oke-Osisiyendo 1/Warikubu Oun 1 of Ogboin Clan“; Chief Ogbotimibofa Owens, FCA, as Adodo of Ogboin Clan; Chief Iyeritufu Edward as Aku-Nesi-Obike/Engo Ke Eti 1 of Ogboin Clan; and High Chief John Obrutse as Adjerese/Sokori Owei of Ogboin Clan;
Others are Engr. Roland Odjeni as Erukugbe/Keni Mie Mo 1 of Ogboin Clan; Chief Ebenezer Agazah, Esq., as Ome-Ife-Uku/Opuyi 1 of Ogboin Clan; Chief Ebikaboere Matthew Martinez as Ogboin Ebe Agbe Ere 1; Chief Onwuka Onyema Destiny as Onye Chukwu Ese/Ikian Dougha Owei of Ogboin Clan; Chief Cassius Okiki as Ojegba Iroro/Kelekele Bebe 1 of Ogboin Clan; and Chief Philip Okpidama, PhD, as Urhukpe Ogene/Oyin Tukpa of Ogboin Clan.
History records that Akama, one of Ogboin’s children, settled in the nearby area and founded the community of Otuan. Similarly, Ikpai established present-day Amatolo, and Oboro established Amassoma, while Ogbono and Eberedeni traveled a considerable distance to form the present-day Uhweru and Ibedeni communities in Delta State.
Although their separation from their father’s initial settlement was rooted in familial conflict, harmony and cordiality prevailed among them and their respective communities. This harmonious relationship has been maintained throughout history, fostering unity among the Ogboin people.
King Oweipa Jones-Ere, also known as Ogboin III, succeeded his late father, King Ayibatari Jones Ere, Ogboin II, who reigned for 25 years and was highly revered in both the former Rivers State and Bayelsa State. King Jones-Ere III commands authority and respect befitting the traditions and customs of the Ogboin Ebe.
On June 4, 2004, the first Executive Governor of Bayelsa State, His Excellency, Chief D.S.P. Alamieyeseigha, PhD, JP of blessed memory, along with then Vice President of Nigeria, His Excellency Abubakar Atiku, presented King Oweipa Jones-Ere with his staff of office.
Since his ascension, King Jones-Ere III has maintained peace and garnered the support and love of the independent communities and the Ogboin Ebe people as a whole.
Among all the Kings of Ogboin, the incumbent King stands out for having brought the rulers of Uwheru and Ebedeni into the fold of Ogboin Clan’s activities, awarding chieftaincy titles to prominent individuals from these diaspora communities, as witnessed during today’s royal gathering.
Speaking to Erevision MediaTV shortly after receiving his chieftaincy title, Chief Ogbotimibofa Owens, FCA, the Adodo of Ogboin Clan, remarked: “This whole day is a day I never thought would come, but by providence, it has come to be, and I give the glory back unto our Lord the Maker in Jesus’ name.”
“Ogboin Clan is a clan of unity; it’s a clan of togetherness. It’s a clan from which other clans can learn. This unity is enduring, and I believe it will continue to endure,” he concluded.
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