******DELTA SPORT DEVT: SHERIFF APPRECIATE LOC MEMBERS OF DELTA ETHNIC PEACE AND UNITY CUP.
Warri: The promoter and National Coordinator of Center for Peace and Environmental Justice, CEPEJ, Comrade Mulade Sheriff, has commended members of the Local Organizing Committee for their tireless and steadfast effort towards achieving a successful event.
The Delta State-born renowned peace and environmental justice advocate, made the commendation at his Africa 4 Peace Office, Ugolo, near Osubi in Okpe Local Government Area of Delta State, said that, “without your commitment and dedication towards this event, we won’t have achieved this robust and remarkable success”.
He noted, “It is imperative to state that no competition is totally free of teething challenges and encumberances. However, we have learnt some positive lessons that would enhance our next edition planning that will Kick-Off on November 16th, 2026”, he stated.
The global peace ambassador express his deep appreciation and sincerely thanks to all members of the LOC, particularly, Hon Kenneth Nwaomucha, the immediate-past Chairman of Delta State Football Association (DFA) who sacrificed and created time to ensure the successfullness of the tournament.
“Let me equally use this opportunity to specially recognise and appreciate Ex-Super Eagles Players, Peter Rufai, Edema Fuludu and Sam Sodje, our partners, various ethnic groups, and all participating teams for supporting sustainable peaceful coexistence and promoting cultural diversity in Delta State”.
My sincere gratitude and appreciate goes to our indefatigable Royal Fathers especially, His Royal Majesty, The Orodje of Okpe Kingdom and Chairman, Delta State Traditional Rulers Council; His Royal Majesty, The Paramount Ruler of Ogulagha Kingdom and Chairman, Ijaw Traditional Rulers Forum; His Royal Majesty, Olu of Warri, His Royal Majesty, The Odion-Ologbo of Oleh Kingdom and Chairman, Isoko Traditional Rulers Forum; His Royal Majesty, Oboro-Gbaraun II, Aketekpe – Agadagba, A.k.A The Monarch of Niger Delta, the Pere of Ancient Gbaramatu Kingdom and other notable individuals for your encouragement and support towards fostering harmony and peaceful co-existence among the various ethnic groups and youths in the state.
The Ibe-Sorimowei of Ancient Gbaramatu Kingdom and sponsor of the Delta State Ethnic Peace and Unity Cup, Chief Mulade Sheriff also call for sustainability of peace and unity towards creating an enabling environment for His Excellency, Rt Hon Sheriff F.O Oborevwori to deliver on his electioneering promises for the benefits of all Deltans.