TOP 10 MOST INFLUENTIAL WOMEN IN URHOBO NATION!

Urhobo is blessed with Courageous women who cannot be overlooked in the Economic , Political and Social Growth of the Urhobo nation.

The women have starred the course of history in a usually male-dominated Environment.They have made a distinct impact with their selfless works and their ambitions have brought them National and International recognition.

Here are the list of top 10 most influential women in Urhobo nation.

1.CECILIA IBRU:

Cecilia Ibru was born March 22,1946.She is the wife of late Michael Ibru from Agbara-Otor in Ughelli -North Local Government Area of Delta State.She obtained her first degree in Sociology from the prestigious University of London.She was the CEO of the Default Oceanic Bank and the head of Michael & Cecilia Ibru Foundation created in 2006.The Foundation donates money to support vocational training,elderly care,health programs,disease prevention and food production.

2.HON.BARR.EVELYN OMAVOWAN OBORO:

Hon.Barr.Evelyn Omavowan Oboro was born December 24,1971.She hail from Uvwie in Uvwie Local Government Area of Delta State.She is a female political icon who has been elected councillor, Chairperson Uvwie Local Government Area and 2 times member representing Okpe/Uvwie/Sapele federal constituency at the National Assembly.She was the candidate of  the People Democratic party for Delta Central Senatorial District in the last general election.She runs NGO named Evelyn Oboro Foundation with which she has empowered several women,youths, elderly and children.

3.OLOROGUN MRS FAITH MAJEMITE:

Olorogun Mrs.Faith Majemite hail from Kokori in Ethiope East Local Government Area of Delta State.She is a female political Colossus serving her second tenure as the Executive Chairperson of Ethiope East Local Government Area of Delta State.She holds the title of "ONIEMO"of Agbon Kingdom for her love and passion towards children and women empowerment.

4.OMONI OBOLI:

Omoni Oboli was born April 22,1978.She is the daughter of late Matthew Ukey from Mosogar kingdom in Ethiope West Local Government Area of Delta State.She is an excellent Nigerian actress, script writer,film director ,producer and a trained digital film maker who successfully caved a veritable path in the porous movie industry not only in Nigeria,but across Africa and world at large.She just released one of the best movie in history of Nollywood"LoveIsWar"September 27th,2019.

5.HON.STELLA OKOTETE:

Hon.Stella Okotete hail from Ughelli in Ughelli -North Local Government Area of Delta State.She is the Executive Director Nigeria Export -Import Bank(NEXIM).A young politician, Entrepreneur ,CEO Spa Ltd,president E'Girls Right Foundation.She holds her first degree in International studies and Diplomacy from the prestigious Benson Idahosa University and Alumnus of Harvard Kennedy School Certificate program for Emerging Leaders.

6.HON.MRS ERHIATAKE IBORI SUENU:

Hon.Mrs Erhiatake Ibori Suenu is the daughter of former Delta State Governor Chief James Onanefe Ibori,from Oghara Delta State in Ethiope West Local Government Area of Delta State.She is the honourable member representing Ethiope West state constituency at the Delta State House of Assembly.She is the founder of Starlite Health Hope Initiative to provides free health services to People in the rural areas with no access to health.

7.RACHEL ONIGA:

Rachel Oniga was born May 23,1957.She hail from Eku in Ethiope East Local Government Area of Delta State.She is a veteran actress who conducted one of the freest election in history of Nollywood that produced Ibinabo Fiberesima as the first female president of the Actors Guild of Nigeria(AGN).She came into the Nollywood industry in 1993,since then she has featured in over 200 movies and Television series.

8.FATHIA WILLIAMS:

Fathia Williams was formerly known as Fathia Balogun was born February 5,1969.She hail from Okpara -Waterside in Ethiope East Local Government Area of Delta State.She is one veteran actor that is loved by Nigerians who enjoy watching Yoruba movies,admires her good looks and acting skills.She is Director and producer in the industry.She holds a Diploma certificate in Accounting from Kwara State Polytechnic.

9.PATIENCE OGHRE IMOBHIO:

Patience Oghre Imobhio hail from Okpara -Waterside in Ethiope East Local Government Area of Delta State.She is a renowned director that has transversed and worked with many high profile productions across Nigeria.She directed one of the best cinema movie "Knockout"a comic movie by Wale Adenuga production.She came into the industry in 1995.She holds BSC degree in Theatre Arts from the prestigious University of Jos.

10.DR.VERONICA OGBUAGU:

Dr.Veronica Ogbuagu was born August 28,1957.She hail from Effurun in Uvwie Local Government Area of Delta State.She was a Commissioner for Education for Delta State in 2003.She is the founder/president Chinkelly Focus for Women and Adolescents well-being.She is presently a leader in the State Opposition party.She holds her Ph.D from University of Ibadan.