Known prestigiously in the marine and in the hospitality industry, the Ebenanaowei of Ogulagha Kingdom in the Burutu council area, who is also the Chairman of the Delta State Ijaw Traditional Rulers Forum, His Royal Majesty, Elder Capt. King Joseph Ijawperebo Timiyan JP PhD (Torububou 1, Agbonu), celebrated his Birthday in grandeur at his country home, Obotobo community, on Wednesday, March 27, 2024.

His Royal Majesty, who had received prayers of blessings earlier in the day from aged women and other admirers, made his royal appearance into the majestic palace in company of his royal wife, Queen Nurse Timiyan JP, to officially begin the celebration.

Prominent royal guests from other Ijaw Kingdoms who were in attendance include: HRM Pere Stanley Peredigha Luke Kalanama VIII (JP), Pere of Akugbene-Mein Kingdom and 1st Vice Chairman of Delta State Council of Traditional Rulers; HRM Mobene III JP, the Amaokusuwei of Ogbe-Ijoh Warri Kingdom; HRM Pere Bosu Dio JP, the Ayamabulo 1 of Iduwini Kingdom.

Others are HRM Theophilus Indorokeme Isegbeke, Ogiame Suo, Pere of Isaba Kingdom; HRM Johnbull Polokowei, Pere of Ogbolubiri Mein Kingdom; HRM Jackson Foubriowei Angalabiri (Egbain II), Ebenanaowei of Kumbowei Kingdom; HRM Dr. Owoupele Danladi Foubiri PhD, Angulu 1, Ebenanaowei of Tarakiri Kingdom; HRM King Dr. Ekiome Oweiagba John, Gbesa 1, Ebenanaowei of Operemor Kingdom.

Also in attendance is the Bolouwei of Niger Delta, Chief Tunde Smooth (who played the role of chairman of the occasion); the Executive Director of Social in the Delta State Oil Producing Areas Development Commission (DESOPADEC), Chief Favour Izoukumor; Mr. Sunday Omuze, a security expert; other Ogulagha sons and daughters from various communities making up the kingdom.

In his opening remark, Chief Smooth hailed the Ebenanaowei for fostering unity in the Ogulagha Kingdom as was evidenced by the turnout when he said, "Agbonu, I am so excited. And looking at the turn up, I am proud of you. Keep it up. Your kingdom is a blessed kingdom, not money, but in unity".

Highlights of the ceremony was the presentation of assorted gifts by various groups such as the Ogulagha Kingdom Urban Women (Agbonu Women), Ogulagha Kingdom Clan Women, Ogulagha Community Chiefs, Ogulagha Kingdom Marine, Sokebolou / Yokiri communities, Obotobo 1 & 2 communities, Mein Kenewenemo Ogbo of Ogulagha Kingdom, Ogulagha Kingdom Boat Owners. There were also presentation from individual personalities such as Chief Linus Yeinanagbeha and his family.

Among the series of gifts presented to the king to spice up the celebration include a gigantic Birthday cake baked in the shape of a marine vessel and in the colours of blue and white. The beautiful cake was placed before the royal throne in the traditional palace of the Ebenanaowei.

The Royal Birthday celebration, which was colourful and attracted dignitaries across the length and breadth of Delta State, is the first public birthday celebration after the demise of the royal mother of the Ebenanaowei in 2022, a sad incident that made His Majesty to rule out celebrating his birthday last year (2023) as a mark of honour and respect for his departed mother.

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