Urhobo kings and UPU leaders visited the demolished Okuama community, providing relief materials and calling for immediate resettlement. They urged the Federal Government to assist in rebuilding efforts. The visit highlighted the need for unity and support for the displaced residents now living in an IDP camp.
The Ukoko r’ Ivie r’ Urhobo (Urhobo Council of Traditional Rulers) and Urhobo Progress Union (UPU) leadership visited the demolished Okuama community in Ughelli South, Delta State, showing solidarity and providing relief materials.
They urged the Federal Government to support Delta State in rebuilding the community. The delegation, led by HRM Dr. Emmanuel E. Sideso, included several traditional rulers and UPU leaders. They donated food and other essentials to the displaced residents living in an Internally Displaced Persons (IDP) camp. HRM Dr. Emmanuel E. Sideso emphasized the importance of unity and support for the Okuama people, who have faced severe hardships and displacement.
The delegation's visit aimed to assess the situation firsthand and advocate for more government intervention. They expressed gratitude to Delta State Governor Sheriff F. O. Oborevwori for establishing the IDP camp but stressed the need for permanent resettlement in the homeland. The kings and UPU leaders were received with dancing and singing by the Okuama residents, who expressed their appreciation for the visit.
The leaders promised to continue supporting the community and called for a collective effort to rebuild Okuama. Chief Belvis Adugbo, representing the Okuama people, thanked the Urhobo kings and leaders and appealed for more support to restore their community.
