Philip Obele
| Philip Osaro Obele | |
|---|---|
| Oneh Eh Eleme XI | |
 Official Portrait | |
| King of Eleme | |
| Reign | January 10, 2019 – present |
| Coronation | 10 July 2019 |
| Predecessor | Emere Samuel Oluka Ejire JP |
| Born | 20 March 1958 Eleme, Rivers, Nigeria |
| Spouse | Blessing Obele (m. 1991) |
| Religion | Christian |
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]
Education[edit]
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[edit]
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[edit]
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[edit]
- ^ a b c III, Admin (2020-04-22). "Eleme kingdom and its new leadership". Blueprint Newspapers Limited. Retrieved 2024-01-04.
- ^ 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.
- ^ 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.
- ^ Tide, The (2019-01-11). "Wike Tasks Eleme People On Peace". :::...The Tide News Online:::... Retrieved 2023-12-09.
- ^ III, Admin (2020-04-22). "Eleme kingdom and its new leadership". Blueprint Newspapers Limited. Retrieved 2023-12-10.
- ^ admin (2023-09-12). "Eleme Women Honour Monarch In Grand Ceremony". Prime Heritage Magazine. Retrieved 2024-01-05.
- ^ @FMEnvng (February 13, 2020). "Emere Philip Obele coronated the Hon. Minister of enviroment with the title Emere Ofia nno 1 of Eleme Kingdom (Chief Oil Cleaner Remediation 1 of Eleme Kingdom)" (Tweet) – via Twitter.
- ^ "FG hands over 36 more sites for Ogoni clean up | AIT LIVE". ait.live. 2020-02-14. Retrieved 2024-01-05.
- ^ "Indorama Host Community Embarks On N10bn Massive Road Projects – National Point Newspapers". 2023-12-29. Retrieved 2024-01-05.
- ^ "Indorama Train-3: Eleme Council Demands Employment, Security and Power Supply – National Point Newspapers". 2023-12-29. Retrieved 2024-01-05.
- ^ "Shell pipeline spill fouls farms, river in Nigeria's Niger Delta". Al Jazeera. Retrieved 2024-01-05.
- ^ I, Hector (2023-06-21). "Another oil spill from Shell facility rocks Rivers community". SweetCrudeReports. Retrieved 2024-01-05.
- ^ Anthony, Joseph (2023-06-14). "Traditional ruler inaugurates committee over cleanup in Rivers community". Herald Nigeria. Retrieved 2024-01-05.
- ^ "Traditional Ruler Inaugurates Committee Over Cleanup In Rivers Community – Channels Television".
- ^ Tide, The (2019-04-22). "Ogoni Clean-Up: Monarch Makes Case For Local Contractors". :::...The Tide News Online:::... Retrieved 2024-01-05.
- ^ "Eleme Monarch Seeks British Assistance In UNEP Implementation". 2 September 2019.
- ^ 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.
- ^ Nliam, Amaka (2022-04-29). "Nigeria's Environment Minister pays working visit to Ogoni land". Voice of Nigeria. Retrieved 2024-01-05.