Senator representing Delta Central senatorial district, Senator Ede Dafinone, has been recognised by the Urhobo folks for his “efficient legislative illustration,” within the Senate.
The Urhobo Individuals Integrity Organisation (UPIO) conferred on him an Integrity Award at its 2025 awards ceremony on Monday in Ekpan, Delta State.
The occasion, which was held at Bon Lodge Hyatt, introduced collectively main Urhobo stakeholders to have fun public officers whose actions have had a measurable influence on the Urhobo folks.
In response to the President of UPIO, Olorogun Dr Ebenezer Okorodudu, the award was in recognition of Senator Dafinone’s “immeasurable contributions to the expansion and development of the Urhobo Nation,” citing particularly his “pivotal function in restoring peace to Okuama Neighborhood after the navy assault” and his efforts in securing the discharge of the Ovie of Ewu Kingdom, His Royal Majesty, Clement Ikolo.
To drive house the significance of his contributions to restoring peace in Okuama, the award was offered on behalf of UPIO by the Ovie of Ewu Kingdom HRM Clement Ikolo, and obtained by the Senator’s Chief of Employees, Olorogun Barr. Adelabu Bodjor.
In an appreciation message conveyed on the ceremony, Senator Dafinone described the honour as “a motivation to do extra for the Urhobo folks in any respect ranges,” whereas assuring UPIO his “continued partnership and assist.” He reaffirmed his dedication to people-focused illustration anchored on peace-building, justice, and improvement throughout Urhoboland.
The ceremony was attended by outstanding Urhobo little children from throughout the state and was chaired by the President Common of the Urhobo Progress Union, Olorogun Barr. Ese Gam Owe, underscoring the broad-based validation of Senator Dafinone’s legislative influence and management.
The UPU President Common, Olorogun Ese Gam, additionally applauded Senator Dafinone’s illustration and tasked him to proceed to advertise and defend Urhobo’s curiosity. He additionally referred to as on all Urhobo little children, house and overseas to work for the betterment of Urhobo Nation.
