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Abe I

Ovie of Uvwie
Uvwie Kingdom
Title
Ovie of Uvwie
Succession
Abe I
Reigned
2016 – ?
Lived
1943 – ?
Father
Abe's Father (Unknown)

About

Emmanuel Ekemejewa Sideso, Abe I, is the Ovie (king) of Uvwie Kingdom, an Urhobo traditional kingdom in Uvwie Local Government Area of Delta State, Nigeria, with the kingdom seat at Effurun. Before ascending the throne, he rose to become a top management staff of the Central Bank of Nigeria, after which he returned home to serve his people. He ascended the throne in 2008 and has held the title of Abe I since then, with his 18th coronation anniversary marked in February 2026. He was also elected Chairman of the Association of Urhobo Traditional Rulers in Delta State.

Notable facts

  • Full title and name: His Royal Majesty Dr. Emmanuel Ekemejewa Sideso, Abe I, JP, OON
  • Ovie (king) of Uvwie Kingdom, an Urhobo kingdom in Delta State, Nigeria
  • Ascended the throne in 2008 (not 2016); 18th coronation anniversary celebrated 7 February 2026
  • Former top management staff of the Central Bank of Nigeria before becoming monarch
  • Holder of the OON (Officer of the Order of the Niger) national honour
  • Elected Chairman of the Association of Urhobo Traditional Rulers in Delta State

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