Philip Osaro Obele

 

HRM Philip Osaro Obele

Philip Osaro Obele is the Oneh Eh Eleme XI (King of Eleme of Eleme land) since 2019.

 

BIRTH

Philip Osaro Obele JP, HRM, King, Emere, was born in 1958 in Aleto Clan of Eleme land, Eleme Local Government Area of Rivers State.

 

EDUCATION

Philip Osaro Obele graduated from Rivers State College of Education, which is now Ignatius Ajuru University of Education, with a National Certificate in Education, NCE, and a bachelor's degree in political science and education from Bayero University Kano.

 

PERSONAL LIFE

Philip Osaro Obele was an administrator and teacher before assuming his current position of leadership.

Philip Obele was sworn in as the Aleto clan's paramount ruler in August 2000. He was elevated to the senior traditional rank of Oneh Eh Nchia in 2008.

Following the death of King Samuel Oluka Ejire in July 2019, the Eleme people elected Philip Obele as the Oneh Eh Eleme XI, and Nyesom Wike, who was then the governor of Rivers State, recognized him and has given him the position's staff.

 

REIGN

King Obele flanked by Land Priests of Eleme Clans during his installation in 2019


Philip Osaro Obele ascended the throne of Oneh-eh Eleme when the area saw a rise in street killings and kidnappings for ransom due to cult-related activities and insecurity.  As the head of the Eleme traditional ruler's council, he worked with the state and local governments to take proactive measures that have resulted in enduring peace in the land.

Throughout his rule, there have been changes, not without challenges. There have been oil spills and environmental contamination for the residents of Eleme. He has addressed environmental degradation by establishing clean-up groups, engaging with environmental organization leaders, and encouraging partnerships.

In appreciation of his service and contributions to the growth of Rivers State, then-Governor Nyesom Wike bestowed upon him the title of DSSRS on May 27, 2023.

 

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2025

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