LAGOS AUGUST 26rd (URHOBOTODAY)-The Governor of Delta State, Dr Ifeanyi Okowa, President of Urhobo Progress Union (World Wide) Chief Joe Omene and Dr. Dalhatu Sarki Tafida, Nigerian High Commissioner, United Kingdom are expected to attend the Urhobo Progress Union (UPU), United Kingdom Chapter, 8th Annual International and Two Million Pounds Fund Raising Convention.
A press statement made available to Urhobotoday, an online medium, jointly signed by Chief Emmanuel Okpako Ganiga, National President of UPU in United Kingdom, Evang. Isaac Uwhokori, National Vice President of UPU in United Kingdom and Chairman of the Convention Committee, Mr. Humphrey Okagbare, National Secretary of UPU in United Kingdom, Ms. Janet Eruvbetere Lady, Vice President of UPU in United Kingdom and Theodore Ochuko Arayki, National Publicity Secretary of UPU in United Kingdom stated that the Chief Launcher of the event is Chief William Oki, Chairman and Managing Director of Woksons International Limited, while the guest speakers are Prof. G.G Darah of Delta State University, Abraka, Delta State and Delegate, National Conference, 2014, Chief Albert Akpomudje (SAN), National Secretary, UPU World-wide and Dr. Onome Ogueh, Consultant Obstrician and Gynecologists, Brighton and Sussex University Hospital, United Kingdom.
The statement maintained that the Father of the Day is Chief Phillip Abu Wanogho JP, adding that
Chief (Mrs.) Julie Egoh is the Mother of the Day The event is divided into day one and day two. According to the statement, the day one event which is a traditional dinner party would hold on Friday August 28th, 2015 by 6:30 pm at Gans Banquette Penarth Centre, London SE151TR.
“Day two event will include a symposium, convention and fund raising night. It will take place on Saturday, August 29th, 2015 by 3pm prompt. The venue is London Docklands Hilton Hotel, 265 Rotherhite St, SE16 5HW. Admission is 50 pounds per Guest. Limited spaces are available,” the statement disclosed.
Beside the aforementioned invitees, other dignitaries expected as guest of honour at the event are
Olorogun O’tega Emerhor, former APC governorship candidate of Delta State, Rt. Hon. Monday Igbuya, Speaker, Delta State House of Assembly, Senator Peter Nwaoboshi, Rt. Hon. Festus Ovie Agas, SSG, Delta State, Chief Johnson Barovbe(JP, ) Tosogbe of Badagry, Chief Austin Uloho, 3rd Deputy President General, UPU World-wide, Chief Chris Umukorof former Commissioner of Finance, Delta State, Chief Joseph Adolor Okotie-Eboh, Former APC Chairman, Delta State, Engr. Mathew Edevbie Chairman/CEO, Income Electrix Ltd, Chief Ede Dafinone, Hon. Moses Ogbe, Chairman, DSIEC, Delta State, Chief M. Ederekwevwe, National Treasurer, UPU World-wide, Chief Tony Oboroh, former chairman, Ethiope East LG, Mr. Johnson Agagbo, President, Atamu Social Club, Lagos, Chief Great Ogboru, former Labour Party governorship candidate, Delta State, Senator Ighoyota Amori Delta Central Senatorial District and Senator James Manager
Others are former Deputy Governor of Delta State, Prof Amos Utuama, Obaisi Ovie Omo-Agege, former SSG, Delta State, Chief Efeacha Leo Akpofure (SAN),
Chief Tuesday Onoge, 2nd Deputy President General UPU World-wide, Chief (Barr.) Charles Ufuoma Obule, Hon. (Chief) Emmanuel Ighomena, Deputy Chairman, PDP, Delta State, Chief Peter Asagba
Chairman/CEO Casa de Pedro Hotel Ltd, Chief M.T. Okenini(JP), National Publicity Secretary, UPU World-wide, Chief Mike Adiotomre, Chief Simeon Ohwofa, President, Urhobo Social Club, Lagos and
Dr. Michael Ukwade, President, UPU,USA.
The statement further explained that all members of House of Representatives, Delta State, all members of Delta State House of Assembly, all Local Government Chairmen, Delta State and all Royal fathers of of Urhobo Kingdoms are expected at the event.
For further details, please contact Olorogun Ted O. Arayki, National Publicity Secretary, UPU United Kingdom on telephone number- +447886085239.