Youths of Delta Central Senatorial District under the aegis of Urhobo Progress Union, UPU, (Youth Wing, Worldwide) have denounced the proposed nationwide protest over hardship in the country. In a communique signed by the National President, “Osu re Ighele”, Activist Blessed Ughere on Wednesday, said Urhobo youths would not be party to the proposed protest. The communique read: “Given the current security challenges affecting Delta Central (Urhobo Nation) and Urhobos in other parts of Delta State, we firmly believe that engaging in protests now would be counterproductive. “Therefore, we…
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UPU Honours Dr Akpoveta With Merit Award
The Urhobo Progress Union UPU, the social-cultural organization and umbrella body of the Urhobo ethnic nationality has honoured Dr Isaac Akpoveta with a merit award in recognition of his contribution to the society, humanity and the advancement of the Urhobo nation. Dr. Isaac Akpoveta while receiving the award, thank the UPU for finding him worthy as the recipient of the award while pledging to do more especially to the vulnerable in the society. In his words ” I Wish to dedicate this award especially to the vulnerable in…
Read MoreUPU APPEALS FOR AID TO FLOOD VICTIMS
The Urhobo Progress Union (UPU) appeals to the Delta State Government to urgently set up Internally-Displaced Person camps (IDPs) and provide much-needed relief assistance, emergency shelter materials, and other mitigating services to the displaced and vulnerable victims of flood-affected communities in Urhoboland. The UPU notes that the ravaging floods have taken over communities of Urhobo in Ughelli North, Patani, and Ughelli South Local Governments. According to statement signed by Hon Abel Oshevire National Publicity Secretary of UPU, Communities affected by this catastrophe include, Uwheru main town, Oro-Ohoro,…
Read MoreDELTA 2023: PUT YOUR HOUSE IN ORDER, BASHORUN ASKIA ADVISES URHOBO NATION
The Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of Delta State Oil Producing Areas Development Commission, DESOPADEC, Bashorun Askia Ogieh, has advised the Urhobo Progress Union, UPU, to put its house together ahead of the 2023 governorship elections. Bashorun Askia, a foremost political grassroots leader in Isoko nation, gave the advice when the UPU 2023 Election Contact committee paid him a consultation visit at his country home in Uzere, Isoko South local government area of Delta state. Speaking during the visit, Bashorun Askia said, “The field appears to be overcrowded…
Read MoreUPU Vow To Defend Urhobo Nation With All Its Might Against Banditry And Herdsmen Invaders
The Urhobo Progress Union (UPU) has vowed to defend it’s lands and citizens against marauding armed herdsmen that have constituted a major security challenge in all parts of the country. The President General Of UPU worldwide, Olorogun Moses Taiga, who spoke to newsmen after a closed door meeting with all the traditional rulers of Urhobo nation at the palace of the Ohworode of Olomu Kingdom in Ughelli South, held that Urhobo nation will use every arsenal at its disposal to defend her land against banditry and insurgency. According to Taiga,…
Read MoreUwheru killings: UPU Demands Justice For Victims Killed, Lauds Okowa For Quick Response
…donates relief materials to affected communities, victims of attack By Joel Grandball, THE Urhobo Progress Union, UPU, the umbrella body of the Urhobo social-cultural ethnic nationality has demanded justice for the victims that were killed by suspected Fulani herdsmen at Agadama, Avwor and other Uwheru communities in Ughelli North local government area of Delta State. The President general of UPU, Olorogun Moses Taiga in his condolence message at the Palace of the Odion R’Ode of Uwheru kingdom, HRM, Agbaovwe Afugbeyah Oyise II, said, “It is so heart-rending that these senseless…
Read MoreBreaking: UPU Did Not Endorse Gbagi For 2023-Oshevire
By Omoghene Benedict The Urhobo Progress Union (UPU) Worldwide has denied media reports that it has adopted Olorogun Kenneth Gbagi, as sole candidate in the 2023 governorship race. In a release, the Publicity Secretary of UPU, Hon. Abel Oshevire, said the UPU is nonpartisan and an umbrella body of all Urhobos. Oshevire said the remarks of Olorogun Moses Taiga, the UPU President-General, was misunderstood. Acknowledging Olorogun Kenneth Gbagi as an illustrious son of Urhobo land, he was well-received by the UPU National Officers present, Oshevire said Olorogun Moses Taiga during…
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