Nigerian traditional ruler
Philip Osaro Obele Official Portrait
Reign January 10, 2019 (2019-01-10 ) – present Coronation 10 July 2019 Predecessor Emere Samuel Oluka Ejire JP Born (1958-03-20 ) 20 March 1958 (age 66) Eleme, Rivers , NigeriaSpouse 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]
Philip Obele with the Governor of Rivers State Siminalayi Fubara [ 3] 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]
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]
Former Minister of Environment Mohammad Abubakar and Philip Obele[ 7] [ 8] 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]
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^ 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 .