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Philip Obele

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Philip Osaro Obele
Oneh Eh Eleme XI
Official Portrait
King of Eleme
ReignJanuary 10, 2019 (2019-01-10) – present
Coronation10 July 2019
PredecessorEmere Samuel Oluka Ejire JP
Born (1958-03-20) 20 March 1958 (age 66)
Eleme, Rivers, Nigeria
SpouseBlessing Obele (m. 1991)
ReligionChristian

Philip Osaro Obele JP (born 1958)[1] is a Nigerian traditional ruler and eleventh Oneh Eh Eleme (King of Eleme) of Eleme Kingdom since 2019.[2]

Philip Obele with the Governor of Rivers State Siminalayi Fubara[3]

Education

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Obele holds a bachelor's degree in education and political science from Bayero University Kano and NCE (National Certificate in Education) from the Rivers State College of Education (now Ignatius Ajuru University of Education).[1]

Personal life

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Before his leadership role, Philip Obele worked as a teacher and administrator.

In August 2000, Philip Obele was installed as the paramount ruler of Aleto clan. In 2008, he was elevated to Oneh Eh Nchia, a senior traditional position.[1]

In July 2019,[2] Philip Obele became the Oneh Eh Eleme following the death of Samuel Oluka Ejire[4]

He was chosen by the Eleme people[5][6] and was recognized and given the staff of office by the then Governor of Rivers State, Nyesom Wike[2]

Reign

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Former Minister of Environment Mohammad Abubakar and Philip Obele[7][8]

During his reign, there have been developments[9][10] and challenges. The people of Eleme have experienced environmental pollution and oil spillage.[11][12] He has taken steps such as forming clean up committees,[13][14] meeting with heads of environmental organisations[15] and fostering collaborations to address environmental degradation.[16][17][18]

References

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  1. ^ a b c III, Admin (2020-04-22). "Eleme kingdom and its new leadership". Blueprint Newspapers Limited. Retrieved 2024-01-04.
  2. ^ a b c Nlebem, Anthony (2019-07-21). "How Wike moved fast to avert bloodshed in selection of new Eleme monarch". Businessday NG. Retrieved 2024-01-04.
  3. ^ Effiong, Maxwell (2023-02-11). "PHOTOS: Fubara Visits King Of Eleme, Asks For Support, Promises Better Living Standard". Truth Live Int'l. Retrieved 2023-12-08.
  4. ^ Tide, The (2019-01-11). "Wike Tasks Eleme People On Peace". :::...The Tide News Online:::... Retrieved 2023-12-09.
  5. ^ III, Admin (2020-04-22). "Eleme kingdom and its new leadership". Blueprint Newspapers Limited. Retrieved 2023-12-10.
  6. ^ admin (2023-09-12). "Eleme Women Honour Monarch In Grand Ceremony". Prime Heritage Magazine. Retrieved 2024-01-05.
  7. ^ @FMEnvng (February 13, 2020). "Emere Philip Obele coronated the Hon. Minister of environment with the title Emere Ofia nno 1 of Eleme Kingdom (Chief Oil Cleaner Remediation 1 of Eleme Kingdom)" (Tweet) – via Twitter.
  8. ^ "FG hands over 36 more sites for Ogoni clean up | AIT LIVE". ait.live. 2020-02-14. Retrieved 2024-01-05.
  9. ^ "Indorama Host Community Embarks On N10bn Massive Road Projects – National Point Newspapers". 2023-12-29. Retrieved 2024-01-05.
  10. ^ "Indorama Train-3: Eleme Council Demands Employment, Security and Power Supply – National Point Newspapers". 2023-12-29. Retrieved 2024-01-05.
  11. ^ "Shell pipeline spill fouls farms, river in Nigeria's Niger Delta". Al Jazeera. Retrieved 2024-01-05.
  12. ^ I, Hector (2023-06-21). "Another oil spill from Shell facility rocks Rivers community". SweetCrudeReports. Retrieved 2024-01-05.
  13. ^ Anthony, Joseph (2023-06-14). "Traditional ruler inaugurates committee over cleanup in Rivers community". Herald Nigeria. Retrieved 2024-01-05.
  14. ^ "Traditional Ruler Inaugurates Committee Over Cleanup In Rivers Community – Channels Television".
  15. ^ Tide, The (2019-04-22). "Ogoni Clean-Up: Monarch Makes Case For Local Contractors". :::...The Tide News Online:::... Retrieved 2024-01-05.
  16. ^ "Eleme Monarch Seeks British Assistance In UNEP Implementation". 2 September 2019.
  17. ^ Udokang, Imo; OGFZA (2023-06-13). "OGFZA Boss visits Eleme Kingdom, seek host communities support for businesses in Free Zones". Oil & Gas Free Zone Authority. Retrieved 2024-01-05.
  18. ^ Nliam, Amaka (2022-04-29). "Nigeria's Environment Minister pays working visit to Ogoni land". Voice of Nigeria. Retrieved 2024-01-05.