FUPRE Congratulates Ovie of Uvwie Kingdom on 18th Coronation Anniversary
The Federal University of Petroleum Resources, Effurun (FUPRE) has extended warm congratulations to His Royal Majesty, Dr. Emmanuel Ekemejewan Sideso, Abe I, OON, JP, on the occasion of his 18th Coronation Anniversary as the Ovie of Uvwie Kingdom.
In a goodwill message released on Friday, 13 February, and signed by the Vice-Chancellor, Professor Ezekiel O. Agbalagba, FCAI, on behalf of the University’s Governing Council, Senate, Management, Staff, and Students, the University described the monarch’s reign as a testament to visionary leadership, enduring peace, and selfless service to humanity.
The Vice-Chancellor noted that over the past eighteen years, His Royal Majesty has demonstrated uncommon wisdom, humility, and commitment to unity, cultural preservation, and inclusive development within Uvwie Kingdom, Delta State, and beyond. According to him, the monarch’s leadership has consistently strengthened communal harmony while upholding the dignity and relevance of traditional institutions.
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Professor Agbalagba acknowledged the pivotal role played by the Ovie of Uvwie Kingdom in the establishment and steady growth of FUPRE since its inception. He highlighted that the monarch’s commitment to fostering peace, strengthening town–gown relations, and maintaining a stable host-community environment has been instrumental in enabling the University to achieve academic excellence, advance research, and promote innovation.
Reflecting on His Royal Majesty’s broader contributions, the Vice-Chancellor noted that over the years he has also stood as a pillar of stability and a trusted partner in sustainable institutional and community development, fostering harmony and creating an enabling environment for the continued progress of both the University and the wider Uvwie Kingdom.
The University prayed that the anniversary would mark the beginning of greater achievements, deeper peace, and lasting prosperity for Uvwie Kingdom and its people, while wishing the monarch continued good health, renewed strength, and enduring wisdom for many more years of impactful leadership and service to humanity.
(DEMOCRACY NEWSLINE NEWSPAPER, FEBRUARY 20TH 2026)
