CHIEF JAMES ONANEFE IBORI INSTALLED THE "EZI-OYI ANIOMA ...As Delta North and Central Rekindle Political Collaboration

The former Governor of Delta State, His Excellency, Chief James Onanefe Ibori was yesterday, good Friday installed with the prestigious title of EZI-OYI ANIOMA, meaning the great and highly cherished friend of Anioma nation.

The installation was done by His Royal Majesty, Emmanuel Efezomor II, the Obi of Owa kingdom and Chairman, Delta State Traditional Rulers Council, during a visit to Chief Ibori. 

The Obi of Owa recalled the good old days of Ibori’s administration and how he (Ibori) strategically managed the affairs of State politics as governor; alongside inter-personal relationships with royal fathers, women, youths and politicians across the 25 local government areas.

The Anioma nation special address was read by a retired Permanent Secretary in the State, Chief Emma Okafor. The address touched on the healthy, long standing and purposeful political synergy between Chief Ibori and the incumbent governor of Delta State, His Excellency Senator Dr. Ifeanyi Arthur Okowa and other notable sons and daughters of Anioma nation.

Responding, the EZI-OYI ANIOMA, His Excellency, Chief James Onanefe Ibori thanked the royal fathers and the Anioma nation for counting him worthy for the title. He said their visit alone meant so much for him, his family and Urhobo Nation, but went further to double his joy with the "Ezi-Oyi Anioma" title.

The occasion was witnessed by top personalities which included, former Deputy Governor to Chief Ibori, His Excellency, Chief Elue, former Deputy Governor to the last administration, His Excellency Prof Utuama, Senator Chief Ighoyota Amori, Speaker of Delta State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon Monday Igbuya and Deputy Speaker, Hon. Friday Osanebi.