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We Thank Meze - Odogwu

The amiable president of the Ughelli Ijaws , Dr. Fun-akpo Odogwu has again wholeheartedly thanked renowned Ijaw industrialist and philanthropist, Chief Dr. Meze Andy Akpoboloukami over his selfless services to the Ijaw nation in general and specifically the Ughelli Ijaws. This was made known to Xtrim News through a telephone chat by the Ughelli Ijaws' president , known for his appreciative mood over good deeds. In his words, " Chief Andy Meze(PhD) has meritoriously rendered financial assistances to the Ughelli Ijaws as a result making the Ijaw Day celebration successful. We are very grateful to him and his family for standing by us in times of need. In fact , he's a great son of the Ijaw nation worthy of emulation. On behalf of every Ijaw son and daughter in Ughelli, I honour him sincerely. God bless him as we look forward to his assistance yet again in the forth coming Ughelli Ijaw day celebration." Xtrim News has exclusively gathered the huge financial suppor...

Odogwu Thanks Pondi

The president of the Ughelli Ijaws, Chief Dr. Funakpo Odogwu thanks Rt Hon.Julius Pondi , the grand patron on his selfless and philanthropic commitments to the Ughelli Ijaws. He made this known exclusively to Xtrim News during a media chat. In his words ' Rt Hon Julius Pondi is a young and vibrant leader whose extraordinary leadership has blessed Burutu Federal Constituency and Ijaws in general. I want to use this medium to thank him in supporting previous Ughelli Ijaw days with finance, connections and physical presence. In fact, Hon Pondi, was the man that paid the rent of the now popular Ijaw house in Ughelli township. On behalf of the Ughelli Ijaws, I thank him so much and pray that God will continue to answer his political endeavors. In this juncture, I humbly again, request that he ,as a custom continue to assist the Ughelli Ijaw day in whatever capacity he deems fit. " At press time, Xtrim News gathered, the energetic Hon. Pondi is working behind the scene to make ...

Ughelli Ijaws Appreciate Stakeholders

The president, executives and elders of the Ughelli Ijaws appreciate those who have been assisting them since 2022 . The statement was released by the president, Chief Funakpo Odogwu at the Izonware in Ughelli metropolis . According to the president, the Ijaw day has been glamorous since 2022 due to the selfless financial and moral commitments of sons and daughters of the great Ijaw kingdom. He called on well meaning Ijaw individuals to also see to the success of the forthcoming Ijaw day on the 21st December, 2025. Consequently, the Ijaws specially acknowledge some personalities amidst the numerous roll call in as much as everyone is important to the Izon nation. 1- Rt Hon Julius Pondi 2- Rt Hon Nicholas Mutu 3- Rt Hon Guwor Emomotimi 4-High Chief TT Government 5-Rt Hon. Godknows Angele 6-Hon. William Angadi 7- Hon Kolomo Ekisa 8- Hon.Tam Oburumu 9- Hon Julius Takeme 10- Hon Dagidi Abdaye 11- Chief Hon.Poweide Beke Guembe 12- Hon Dr. Chief Mezeh A Akpobolokaemi 13- Hon.Chief Dr ...

Smooth Okays Ughelli Ijaw Day

The Ughelli Ijaw day planning committee paid a courtesy visit to Niger Delta highlife music maestro, Chief Barrister .S . Smooth at his residence in Warri, Delta state recently. The high powered delegation was led by the president of the Ughelli Ijaws, Dr Funakpo Odogwu and foremost Niger Delta writer and activist, Tam Oburumu. Amongst the dignities are the Ijaw planning committee chairman, the woman leader , Mr. Ken and Gen.Timothy. The visibly joyous Barrister Smooth welcomed the delegation with a promise of performing live at the Ijaw day ceremony, programmed to hold on the 21st December, 2025. Highpoint of the gathering was the exchange of traditional pleasantries and photography . Responding to the huge and selfless gesture by Barrister Smooth, the president of the Ughelli Ijaws thanked the paddle of Africa for the warm welcome and promised to prioritize the wellbeing of the Ijaw nation any time ,any day.