Okumagba Advocates for Peace Among Warri Ethnic Groups
Olorogun Bernard Okumagba, the former Delta State Commissioner for Finance, called for peace among the Itsekiri, Ijaw, and Urhobo ethnic nationalities in Warri Federal Constituency in a statement issued on September 17, 2026. He holds the Traditional Chieftaincy Titles of Udu of Okere-Urhobo Kingdom and Eruvwu R’Ovie of Agbarha Warri Kingdom.
Okumagba emphasized that peace and brotherliness among these groups are essential for development and improving livelihoods in Warri. He acknowledged the role of the paramount ruler of the Itsekiri Nation, the Olu of Warri Kingdom, and other kings in promoting peaceful coexistence.
He commended recent meetings between the Olu and other local kings, urging that such dialogues continue. Okumagba stressed the need to address unresolved grievances through dialogue or legal means, advocating for unity and collaboration to attract infrastructure projects and investments to the area.
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