The traditional ruler of Igbide Kingdom in Isoko South Local Government of Delta State, His Royal Majesty Edward Obukeni 1, the Ovie of Igbide clocks 40 on the throne.

Arraignments are in top gear for the celebration of his 40th anniversary as the ceremony comes up Saturday July 19 at the Eru Primary Schoolfield, Igbide which will be chaired by Retired Major General Paul Omu while the Executive Governor of Delta State, Dr. Emmanuel Uduaghan is expected to be the Special Guest of Honour.

Ovie Obukeni who ascended the throne in July 1974 while in his 30s will use the occasion to confer chieftaincy titles on notable personalities within and outside his Kingdom.
Meanwhile, a Lagos-based media consultant and prominent son of Igbide Kingdom, Sir Odafe Othihiwa, described Ovie Obukeni’s reign as peaceful and development oriented.