NPC Commissioner, Brume-Ataguba salutes Orodje of Okpe on Coronation Anniversary

The Honourable Commissioner representing Delta State in the National Population Commission, Hon Mrs Blessyn Brume-Ataguba, has congratulated the Orodje of Okpe Kingdom, Orhue I, Maj.-Gen. Felix Mujakperuo (rtd), on the 18th anniversary of his coronation.

She described the monarch, who is the Chairman of the State Traditional Rulers Council, as “a man of peace, bridge-builder and unassailable integrity whose tenure had been of immense value to the kingdom, entire Urhobo land and Delta State.

In a statement she signed, Hon Blessyn Brume-Ataguba, daughter of the late Senator Fred Brume lauded the monarch for making Okpe kingdom peaceful and investment-friendly since ascending the ancient throne.

She also commended the revered royal father for his unwavering support for the federal government and the National Population Commission as well as rallying his subjects in that direction.

“On behalf of the National Population Commission and the good people of Delta State, I warmly congratulate His Royal Majesty, the Orodje of Okpe Kingdom, Orhue I, Maj.-Gen. Felix Mujakperuo (rtd), CFR, on the occasion of his 18th coronation anniversary.

“I join the people of Okpe Kingdom in celebrating a great monarch and wishing him good health, wisdom and strength as he continues with the responsibility of leading his people traditionally and culturally.

“In the last 18 years on the throne, His Royal Majesty, Orhue 1, has provided exemplary and impactful leadership by living above board as a father and leader. As Chairman of the State Traditional Rulers Council, he has been the rallying point and inspiration for the Okpe people in particular and Urhobos in general.

“I must commend your dexterity in keeping and managing the culture and tradition of the Okpe and entire Urhobo people by promoting harmony, socio-cultural cooperation, communal living and peaceful co-existence among the Urhobo and other ethnic groups in the state,” the NPC Commissioner added, stressing that the Okpe monarch remains a symbol of unity and graceful demonstration of traditional dignity in the affairs of the state.

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