By Oghenefejiro Emado
20, April 2026
The Executive Assistant to the Governor of Delta State on Media, Dr. Nelson Egware,has emerged as the new Chairman of the Emevor Progress Union (EPU), Asaba branch.
This followed an unopposed election during the union’s April monthly meeting held at the residence of Sir Simeon Ukpedor, in Asaba.
The event, which took place on a Sunday, saw Egware take the reins of leadership alongside other newly elected executive members, including Mr. Joseph Awoh as Vice Chairman, Simeon Ebewore as Secretary, Doris Ogheneruemu as Assistant Secretary, Chris-Mark Erukaye as Financial Secretary, and Mrs. Beatrice Agboro, who was re-elected as Treasurer.
Other key positions were filled by Mr. Oghoghome Ukpedor as Publicity Secretary, Awoh Lucky as Provost 1, and Samson Adaighofua as Provost 2. Egware succeeds Professor Sunny Ekakitie, who presided over the union’s affairs for more than three years, steering the organization to significant progress.
In his handover remarks, Prof. Ekakitie expressed profound appreciation to members for their unwavering support throughout his tenure.
He urged the newly elected executives to leverage their experience in advancing the union’s objectives, particularly in promoting peace, unity, and development within the Emevor community.
In his maiden address, Dr. Egware thanked members for the confidence reposed in him and the new executive, assuring them of their commitment to service.
He called for the cooperation and support of all members to enable the leadership achieve its goals, emphasizing the importance of collective efforts in driving the union forward.
Egware also appealed to indigenes of Emevor residing in Asaba and its environs to actively participate in the union’s activities, noting that meetings are held every third Sunday of the month at the residence of Sir Simeon Ukpedor at 12, Ochokwu Street, off Okpanam Road, by Globus Bank, Asaba.
The meeting commences at 4 p.m. prompt
The highlight of the meeting was the formal handover of leadership to the newly elected executive, marking a seamless transition of power.
As the new Chairman, Egware is poised to build on the successes of his predecessor, with a renewed focus on advancing the interests of the Emevor community and fostering unity among its members.
