The Royal Houses of Delta State

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Owhowha II

Ovie of Uvwie
Uvwie Kingdom
Title
Ovie of Uvwie
Succession
Owhowha II
Reigned
1964 – 2005
Lived
c. 1920 – 2005
Father
Owho A.

About

Owhowha II, also known as Ojenimor, served as the Ovie of Uvwie from 1964 until his passing in 2005. He succeeded his father, Owhowha I, as the traditional ruler of the Uvwie Kingdom, an Urhobo kingdom located in what is now Delta State, Nigeria. His reign spanned over forty years, a period of substantial transformation in the region. As Ovie, he was the custodian of the culture and customs of the Uvwie people, a first-class traditional ruler guiding the kingdom through Nigeria’s post-independence era, the civil war, and the creation of Delta State in 1991. He maintained the traditional institutions and promoted community development and cohesion. His long reign brought continuity and stability to the Uvwie Kingdom within the Urhobo nation.

Notable facts

  • He was the Ovie of Uvwie, a first-class traditional ruler in the Urhobo area of Delta State, Nigeria.
  • He succeeded his father, Owhowha I, and was also known by the name Ojenimor.
  • His reign lasted from 1964 to 2005, making it one of the longest in the history of the Uvwie Kingdom.
  • He presided over the kingdom during the creation of Delta State in 1991.
  • He died in 2005 after more than four decades on the throne.

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