Describes Monarch as Symbol of Peace, Wisdom and Progressive Leadership
UGHELLI, Delta State —The Olotu & Ekuogbe Rowland Akpodiete Foundation (OERA Foundation) has joined sons and daughters of Okparabe Kingdom and well-wishers across Delta State and beyond to felicitate with His Royal Majesty, King Andrew Oghenevwodo Osakpa III JP, the Ovie of Okparabe Kingdom, on the auspicious occasion of his 21st Anniversary on the throne.
In a congratulatory message issued on behalf of the Foundation and personally signed by its Executive Director, Hon. Dr. Olotu Akpodiete JP, the Foundation described the 21-year reign of the revered monarch as 21 years of uncommon peace, stability, wisdom and progressive development in Okparabe Kingdom.
The statement reads in part:
“On behalf of the Board, Management, Staff and beneficiaries of the Olotu & Ekuogbe Rowland Akpodiete Foundation (OERA Foundation), I most heartily congratulate His Royal Majesty, King Andrew Oghenevwodo Osakpa III JP, the Ovie of Okparabe Kingdom, on the celebration of his 21st Anniversary on the ancient throne of his forebears.
Your Majesty, your 21 years on the throne has been a blessing not only to Okparabe Kingdom but to the entire Urhobo Nation. You have demonstrated exceptional leadership, fatherly wisdom, and uncommon commitment to peace, unity and development. Under your reign, Okparabe has witnessed sustained peace and cultural renaissance.
As a Foundation committed to humanitarian service and community development, we have enjoyed your royal blessings and fatherly counsel. You remain an institution of peace and a custodian of our rich cultural heritage.
We pray Almighty God to grant Your Majesty many more years in good health, more wisdom and strength to continue to lead Okparabe Kingdom to greater heights.
Long live the King! Long live Okparabe Kingdom!”
Hon. Dr. Olotu Akpodiete JP noted that HRM King Osakpa III is a highly respected traditional ruler whose reign has brought honour to the traditional institution in Delta State, describing him as a bridge-builder, a man of peace and a custodian of Urhobo culture.
The OERA Foundation, a humanitarian organization with visible footprints in education support, women empowerment, widow support and youth development across Ughelli North, Ughelli South, Udu and beyond, reaffirmed its commitment to continue to partner with the traditional institution for the progress of the Kingdom.
The 21st Anniversary celebration of the Ovie of Okparabe Kingdom is expected to attract traditional rulers, political leaders, captains of industry and sons and daughters of the Kingdom from home and in the diaspora.
Signed:
Hon. Dr. Olotu Akpodiete JP
Executive Director,
Olotu & Ekuogbe Rowland Akpodiete Foundation (OERA Foundation)
