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Nigerian traditional ruler
Philip Osaro Obele
Oneh Eh Eleme XI
 DSSRS
King of Eleme
ReignJanuary 10, 2019 (2019-01-10) – present
Coronation10 July 2019
PredecessorEmere Samuel Oluka Ejire JP
Born (1958-03-20) 20 March 1958 (age 66)
Eleme, Rivers, Nigeria
SpouseBlessing Obele (m. 1991)
ReligionChristian

Philip Osaro Obele JP (born 1958) is a Nigerian traditional ruler and eleventh Oneh Eh Eleme (King of Eleme) of Eleme Kingdom since 2019.

Education

Obele holds a bachelor's degree in education and political science from Bayero University Kano and NCE (National Certificate in Education) from the Rivers State College of Education (now Ignatius Ajuru University of Education).

Personal life

Before his leadership role, Philip Obele worked as a teacher and administrator.

In August 2000, Philip Obele was installed as the paramount ruler of Aleto clan. In 2008, he was elevated to Oneh Eh Nchia, a senior traditional position.

In July 2019, Philip Obele became the Oneh Eh Eleme following the death of Samuel Oluka Ejire

He was chosen by the Eleme people and was recognized and given the staff of office by the then Governor of Rivers State, Nyesom Wike

Reign

During his reign, there have been developments and challenges. The people of Eleme have experienced environmental pollution and oil spillage. He has taken steps such as forming clean up committees, meeting with heads of environmental organisations and fostering collaborations to address environmental degradation.. On the 27th of May 2023 he was given the title of DSSRS by the then Governor Nyesom Wike in recongnition of his service and contribution to the development of Rivers State.

References

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  5. admin (2023-09-12). "Eleme Women Honour Monarch In Grand Ceremony". Prime Heritage Magazine. Retrieved 2024-01-05.
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  8. "Shell pipeline spill fouls farms, river in Nigeria's Niger Delta". Al Jazeera. Retrieved 2024-01-05.
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  10. Anthony, Joseph (2023-06-14). "Traditional ruler inaugurates committee over cleanup in Rivers community". Herald Nigeria. Retrieved 2024-01-05.
  11. "Traditional Ruler Inaugurates Committee Over Cleanup In Rivers Community – Channels Television".
  12. Tide, The (2019-04-22). "Ogoni Clean-Up: Monarch Makes Case For Local Contractors". :::...The Tide News Online:::... Retrieved 2024-01-05.
  13. "Eleme Monarch Seeks British Assistance In UNEP Implementation". 2 September 2019.
  14. Udokang, Imo; OGFZA (2023-06-13). "OGFZA Boss visits Eleme Kingdom, seek host communities support for businesses in Free Zones". Oil & Gas Free Zone Authority. Retrieved 2024-01-05.
  15. Nliam, Amaka (2022-04-29). "Nigeria's Environment Minister pays working visit to Ogoni land". Voice of Nigeria. Retrieved 2024-01-05.
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