THE Chairman of the Board of Delta State Printing and Publishing Corporation (DPPC), publishers of The Pointer Newspapers, Dr. (Olorogun) Ebenezer Okorodudu has attributed his positive qualities to the influence of his late mother, Deaconess Cicilia Eboh, whom he described as a pivotal figure in his life.
Okorodudu, who is also the National President of the Urhobo Peoples Integrity Organization (UPIO), made this known during an exclusive media chat with our correspondent at a reception marking the 24th memorial thanksgiving of his late mother, which took place recently at his residence in Ekpan, Uvwie Local Government Area. He emphasized the enduring legacy of his mother’s positive impact, vowing to always honor her memory. “I will always celebrate her because of the profound influence she had on my life. I miss her entirely for her motherly care and the values she instilled in me,” he shared, adding, “She also had a positive impact on my children.”
Okorodudu urged parents to be responsible and nurturing toward their children, noting that a legacy of love and care ensures that parents are fondly remembered. “Parents need to play their role with dedication, so their children will always cherish their memory,” he advised.
Earlier, alongside his nephew, the Ovie of the Ewu Urhobo Kingdom in Ughelli South Local Government Area, HRM Clement Ikolo, Okorodudu had held a memorial thanksgiving service for Deaconess Cicilia Eboh at the Garden of Gethsemane Ministry in Ughelli. The service honored the memory of the woman who gave birth to the mother of the revered Ewu Urhobo monarch.
…Emerges Patron Of D25 For Sheriff
A pro-Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) group, known as D25 For Sheriff, has nominated the Delta PDP Publicity Secrtary and National President of the Urhobo Peoples Integrity Organization (UPIO), Dr. (Olorogun) Ebenezer Okorodudu, as its patron.
The nomination was officially conveyed at Ekpan in Uvwie Local Government Area through a letter presented by a group member, Joseph Ubrurhe, to Dr. Okorodudu, who also serves as the Publicity Secretary of the PDP, Delta State.
The letter outlined the group’s firm commitment to supporting the re-election of Rt. Hon. Sheriff Francis Oborevwori as Governor of Delta State in 2027.
It read in part: “The group’s primary mission is to galvanize support for all PDP candidates in the upcoming 2027 general elections. Furthermore, the group envisions a Delta State where democratic values thrive, and development reaches every community.”
According to the letter, D25 For Sheriff operates with a strong grassroots foundation, organized through committees from state to ward levels, which enables effective mobilization and impactful engagement at all levels of society.
The group’s objectives were clearly outlined in the letter, which includes promoting democratic values and the MORE agenda for sustainable development, educating the electorate to shape Delta State’s political future, raising campaign funds, amplifying marginalized voices for inclusive representation, and enhancing political participation at the grassroots level.
Meanwhile, the group’s formal inauguration is scheduled for November 22nd, 2024.
In his response, Dr.Okorodudu, who is also the Chairman of the Board of Delta State Printing Company, publishers of Pointer Newspapers, expressed his gratitude for being nominated as the group’s patron.
He explained that he accepted the nomination because of thecredibility and positive track record of Joseph Ubrurhe, remarking, “Tell me your friends, and I will tell you who you are,” implying his confidence in the integrity of the group’s members.
Okorodudu also praised the group’s mission and objectives, describing them as “laudable” and important for Delta State’s development.
The event concluded with the formal presentation of the letter of patronage to Dr. (Olorogun) Ebenezer Okorodudu by Mr. Joseph Ubrurhe.
