UPU At 90: Urhobo Honours Alex Ibru, Ibori, Ejoor, Aziza, Blessing Okagbare, Ese Brume,  50 Others

Dr Benson Uwheru being presented with award of excellence by the Speaker of the Delta State House of Assembly, Chief Sheriff Oborevwori at the 90th anniversary celebration of Urhobo Progress Union in Uvwiamuge Agbarho, Delta State

By Eseoghene Emuke

The apex socio-cultural umbrella body of Urhobo people, Urhobo Progress Union (UPU) Worldwide, has honoured 56 illustrious sons and daughters of Urhobo Nation for their contributions to the development of Urhoboland, Nigeria and world over.

The recipients were honoured on Friday at the fifth day of the week-long activities marking the 90th Anniversary of Urhobo Progress Union (UPU) Worldwide at Urhobo House, Uvwiamuge, Agbarho, Delta State.

Among the awardees are former governors of Delta State, Olorogun Felix Ibru and Chief James Ibori; former Midwest governor, Chief Samuel Jereton Mariere; former military administrator of Midwest, Major General David Ejoor and former military governor Ogun State, Brigadier Harris Eghagha.

Others are former military governor of Abia, Air Vice Marshal Frank Ajobena; former military governor of Kebbi, Major General Patrick Aziza; former military governor of Abia and Enugu States, Navy Commodore Temi Ejoor; former military governor of Ondo State, Colonel Mike Torey  and former military governor of Benue and Kano States, Brigadier Dominic Oneya.

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Also honoured were legendary Olympic and World Championships medalists, Blessing Okagbare and Ese Brume; while Clement Mudiaga Enajemo (Mudi Africa) and Benson Uwheru bagged Urhobo young innovators awards.

Check full list of awardees below:

FRIDAY 3RD DECEMBER 2021

LIST OF UPU @ 90 AWARDEES

CATEGORY 1: PIONEER NATIONALISTS AND UPU ICONS

i. Chief Ovedje Sadjere

ii. HRM Onajite Igere Adjara III

iii. Hon Justice Joseph Akpovi

iv. HRM Richard Layeguen Ogbon Ohworode of Olomu Kingdom

v. Mr. George Akaghoro

vi. Chief Ogheneakpobo Adjekughele

CATEGORY 2: LEGENDS OF INDUSTRY, ENTERPRISE AND THE PROFESSIONS

i. Chief Patrick Gbinije

ii. AIG Dickson Sanomi

iii. Chief Edward Esiso

iv. Chief W. T. Odibo

CATEGORY 3: LEGENDS IN POLITICS AND PUBLIC SERVICE

i. Deacon Gamaliel Onosode

ii. Engr. Damrere Dede

iii. Chief G. N. O. Sefia

iv. Major General Felix Mujakperuo

v. Chief Richard Oduaran

CATEGORY 4: PIONEERS AND PROPRIETORS IN EDUCATION

i. Ezekiel Igho

ii. Justice Victor Ovie-Whiskey

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iii. Dr. Mayirue Kolagbodi

iv. Professor F. M. A. Ukoli

v. Chief A. T. Rerri

vi. Chief Johnson Barovbe

CATEGORY 5: DISTINGUISHED SCHOLARS AND WRITERS

i. Professor Onigu Otite

ii. Professor Peter Ekeh

iii. Professor David Okpako

iv. Professor Isidore Okpewho

v. Chief Daniel Obiomah

vi. Professor Tanure Ojaide

CATEGORY 6: OUTSTANDING SPORTS MEN AND WOMEN

i. Professor Ajovi Scot-Emuakpor

ii. Toni Urhobo

iii. Blessing Okagbare

iv. Ese Brume

CATEGORY 7: ARTS, MUSIC AND MEDIA

i. Dr. Alex Ibru

ii. Andy Akporugo

iii. Dr. Peter Igho

iv. Chief Ogute Ottan

v. Mr. Ted Mukoro

vi. Daniel Iriferi (Sally Young)

CATEGORY 8: YOUNG PACE SETTERS AND INNOVATORS

i. Clement Mudiaga Enajemo

ii. Benson Uwheru

CATEGORY 9: DISTIGUISHED DAUGHTERS OF URHOBO

i. Mrs. Joan Ibuje

ii. Mrs. Mary Lakeru (nee Mowoe)

iii. Chief (Mrs) Lady Agbaza

iv. Chief (Mrs) Christiana Siakpere

v. Chief (Mrs) Victoria Agodo

vi. Chief (Mrs) Margaret Unukegwo

vii. Professor (Mrs) Rose Aziza

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CATEGORY 10: GOVERNORS OF URHOBO EXTRACTION (ELECTED AND APPOINTED)

i. Chief Samuel Jereton Mariere (Midwest)

ii. Major General David Ejoor  (Midwest)

iii. Brigadier Harris Eghagha (Ogun)

iv. Olorogun Felix Ibru (Delta)

v. Air Vice Marshal Frank Ajobena (Abia)

vi. Major General Patrick Aziza (Kebbi)

vii. Navy Commodore Temi Ejoor (Abia and Enugu)

viii. Colonel Mike Torey (Ondo)

ix. Brigadier Dominic Oneya (Benue and Kano)

x. Chief James Ibori (Delta)


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