An Urhobo Choir from St. Luke's (Anglican) Church, Sapele,
approaches a Congregation of hundreds of men and women
gathered in an open field at Ovu Grammar School
The Urhobo Choir from St. Luke's (Anglican) Church, Sapele, in
sight of the Congregation seated under canopies in an open field
at Ovu Grammar School.
A segment of the solemn and colourful procession showing the two
officiating Priests at the rear.
A segment of the procession featuring Members of Urhobo
Historical Society. They included Mr. Onoawarie Edevbie,
Secretary, Dr. Aruegodore Oyiborhoro, Chief Johnson Barovbe, and
Dr. Emmanuel Ojameruaye. Professor Peter Ekeh, Chairman of UHS,
is at the rear of this section.
Monseigneur Anthony Erhueh delivers the homily of the
service.
Reverend Samuel Erivwo prays for the welfare of the Kings, the
Congregation , and for UHS.
Dignitaries at the service bow. From left are His Majesty Orhueh
I, Orodje r' Okpe; His Majesty Okpara I, Ovie r' Agbon; Olorogun
Felix Ibru, current President-General of Urhobo Progress Union;
Maj.-General David Ejoor (rtd.), former President-General of
Urhobo Progress Union; Chief (Mrs.) Benedicta Nwariaku (nee
Salubi); and Madam Clara Okpodu.
Participants (from left): Chief Simeon Ohwofa; Chief Simpson
Obruche; Mrs. Victoria Obruche; and Mr. Christopher Onomijega
Participants (from left: Dr. (Mrs.) Regina Otite; Chief
Professor Onigu Otite; Mrs. Emuobo Ibru; and Mr. Goodie Ibru.
Participants (from right): Dr.(Mrs.) Helen Ekeh; Mrs. Clementina
Bakpa; Mrs. Salubi; Engr. E. E. Bakpa; etc.
Dr. Ramsey Mowoe and a friend during the service.
Diverse participants.
A cross section of participants, including (extreme left): Dr.
Ramsey Mowoe.
Three dignitaries lead a column of worshipers to make their
offerings. In front (from left) are Maj.-General David Ejoor,
His Majesty Orhueh I, Orodje r' Okpe, and Olorogun Felix Ibru,
President-General of Urhobo Progress Union.
Part of the worshipers dancing to the offering baskets.
Urhobo Choir from St. Luke's Anglican Church, Sapele, serenade
the Congregation with a unique Urhobo hymn which was composed
for this occasion.
