It was a gathering of who is who in Uduere Community of Ughelli North Local Government Area, Delta State, on Saturday, November 2, 2024, when the community organized a warm reception party for their son Olorogun Jaro Egbo Ksc, over his emergence as the Executive Chairman of Ughelli North Local Government.
The event which attracts notable sons and daughters of Uduere Community and Ughelli Kingdom in general, had the immediate past Secretary to the Delta State Government SSG, Rt. Hon. Festus Ovie Agas, as the Chairman of the occasion amongst other notable personalities including the Ughelli North PDP chairman, Hon. Lucky Ofomukoro, PDP chieftains from across the state, friends, family members and well wishers.
In a welcome address, Barr. Ben Ubioworo, Chairman planning committee, expressed gratitude to God for the honour done on them and to all invited guests, noting that the gathering was to celebrate the victory, triumph and unity that has helped their son to attained the position of the council chairman. He added that it is a thing of pride and honour to the community to have their son as the duly elected executive chairman of Ughelli North council.
“It is a honour done on us and we are so happy to have him as our son, and this reception party is organized in his honour.
“Together, we have achieved something remarkable and worth celebrating. We have come together across backgrounds, beliefs and perspectives, united by a common purpose, which is to celebrate the election and successful swearing in of our son Chief Jaro Egbo, as the Executive Chairman of Ughelli North Local Government Area.”
Barr. Ubioworo who showered praises on Jaro Egbo, also recounted his achievements in just 100 days in office, disclosing that this will be the second son of Uduere community occupying the exalted seat of the council chairman. He said first was the late Barr. Endurance Idisi whose soul he prayed God to rest in peace.
On his part, chairman of the occasion and former SSG to Delta State Government, Rt. Hon. Festus Ovie Agas, appreciated the Uduere community for the honour done on Olorogun Jaro Egbo. He described him as someone with good heart and dedicated to the development of the council.
He urged all indigene of Uduere community to stand by their son and support him as he is poised to developed the entire Ughelli North Council.
While commending the Delta State Government, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, Festus Agas, said the option of Olorogun Egbo was a favour to the indigene of Ughelli North, and called on all to lend him their supports.
Earlier, Oke Umurhohwo, while congratulating Egbo in his emergence, noted that his dedication and vision has set the tone for positive change and growth in Ughelli North local government area. He added that Egbo’s tireless efforts to improve infrastructure, governance and the well being of the people of Ughelli North LGA is very much assured.
Responding, Olorogun Jaro Egbo who was so excited, thanked the people of Uduere community for their love and supports so far, promising that he will work hard to attract electricity, health centre and all other social amenities. He urged them to support the government of Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori especially the more agenda, stating that the Oborevwori administration has brought much development and will continue in the next eight years.
Highpoint of the ceremony was official presentation of the portrait of Olorogun Jaro Egbo and series of good will messages.