Senate President, Dr Godswill Obot Akpabio has said HRM Dr. Emmanuel Ekemejewa Sideso, Abe I, JP. OON, the Ovie of Uvwie Kingdom’s book, the “Odyssey of Royalty” is a testament to a life of service, leadership and unwavering commitment to the ideals of duty and nationhood. “Your journey – from childhood, through distinguished years of service at the Nigerian Security, Printing and Minting Company, to your ascension to the revered throne of the Uvwie Kingdom, offers invaluable insights into the core values of perseverance, discipline and purposeful leadership”.
Below full text of the letter.
PRESIDENT OF THE SENATE
Federal Republic of Nigeria
5 January 2026
HRM Dr. E. Sideso, Abe I
The Ovie of Uvwie Kingdom
Uvwie Palace, GRA, Effurun
Uvwie LGA
Delta State
His Majesty,
CONGRATULATORY MESSAGE ON THE PUBLIC PRESENTATION AND LAUNCH OF YOUR AUTOBIOGRAPHY
I write to convey my warmest congratulations to your Royal Majesty on the public presentation and launch of your autobiography – “Odyssey of Royalty: The Reign of HRM Abe I, the Ovie of Uvwie Kingdom.”
This remarkable work stands as a profound testament to your life of service, leadership and unwavering commitment to the ideals of duty and nationhood. Your journey – from childhood, through distinguished years of service at the Nigerian Security, Printing and Minting Company, to your ascension to the revered throne of the Uvwie Kingdom, offers invaluable insights into the core values of perseverance, discipline and purposeful leadership.
While the book chronicles personal milestones, it also enriches our national narrative by highlighting the enduring relevance of traditional leadership in Nigeria’s democratic and sociocultural development.
The Senate commends you for documenting this legacy for present and future generations and equally confident that the book will serve as a source of inspiration to leaders, scholars and young Nigerians.
Congratulations and accept the renewed assurances of my highest regards.
Yours sincerely,
Godswill Obot Akpabio, GCON
President of the Senate
Below also is a congratulation message from Senator Ede Dafinone
“On behalf of the Great People of Delta Central, I warmly congratulate Your Royal Majesty, Emmanuel Ekemejewa Sideso, JP, OON, Abe I, the Ovie of Uvwie Kingdom, on the joyous occasion of your 18th Coronation Anniversary and the formal launch of your biography, “Odyssey of Royalty: The Reign of Abe I, Ovie of Uvwie Kingdom.” This double celebration fittingly reflects a reign distinguished by wisdom, dignity, and an unwavering commitment to the well-being of the Uvwie people.
I particularly commend Your Royal Majesty for your outstanding leadership as Chairman of the Council of Urhobo Traditional Rulers, and for the enduring legacy of peace you have entrenched in Uvwie Kingdom. That peace has been the bedrock of the remarkable unity, stability and unprecedented development witnessed across the kingdom in the past 18 years on the throne of your forebears.
I pray that Almighty God continues to grant Your Royal Majesty divine protection, good health and a sound mind, as you lead Uvwie Kingdom to even greater heights. May your reign continue to be a source of pride, inspiration and progress for present and future generations.
Umogu! Umogu!! Umogu!!!
Wo su tor!
Signed:
Senator Ede Dafinone,
Delta Central Senatorial District.
