Orerokpe, Delta State, Nigeria – September 26, 2024 – The Okpe Union of North America (OUNA), led by Pastor John Okperuvwe, has made a significant contribution to the preservation and promotion of the Okpe language. A donation of Ten Million Naira was presented to the Udogun Okpe Education committee during a ceremony held at the palace of His Royal Majesty, Orhue I CFR, mni, Orodje of the Okpe, in Orerokpe.
Speaking at the occassion, the Union delegates led by one time President of the Union, Rev. Frank Ekejija accompanied by Mr Paul Okperuvwe, stated that this gestures is a demonstration of the union's unwavering commitment to preserving and promoting Okpe culture through its language.
The Okpe Union of North America extends its appreciation to His Royal Majesty and the Udogun Okpe Education committee for their invaluable work in safeguarding and promoting Okpe heritage. We believe that this partnership will further strengthen our collective efforts to ensure that the Okpe language continues to thrive for generations to come.
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Signed:
Engr. Rawlings Onofe
Director of Public: OUNA.
1. To Unite people of Okpe descent and others who identify with Okpe kingdom in Delta State of Nigeria and culture abroad and at home for the promotion of human development and ideals. The Association shall promote charitable, hospitality of all, literary and educational projects in Nigeria and North America.
2. Promote Okpe Identity as a Language (Speak, Talk and Own it).
3. Education to all Okpe Sons and daughters.
Esezi the first Ekweri was very wicked, and the other 3 houses of Orhue, Evbreke and Orhoro , assassinated the king and waged War against the Esezi house, So they chased them from Orerokpe, called “Adane Okpe” as at that time….Later the 3 remaining houses of Orhue, Evbreke and Orhoro, also quarreled and waged War on themselves, this led to the destruction of Orerokpe and it was abandoned around 1780, it was abandoned for 150 years. During this Period, the Okpe people, founded 2 more capital for themselves, the first one was in Ugolo around 1840, and they elected Idiemor as the clan head,…But quarrel broke out between Idiemor and the Amuokpe House led by Orholor and Orholor was killed….And so Amuokpe led by Odjegba son of Orholor declared independence. ..The other Okpes from Ugolo declared total War on Odjegba of Amuokpe, but Odjegba whose mother was from Itsekiri, brought her people to aid her son and the Okpes were defeated, many of them were captured and sold into Slavery…..But Later, the Okpes became united, and deposed Idiemor, and moved the Capital from Ugolo to Odjedi, this happened in 1890….
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