about his majesty

HRM, Ovie Lucky Ochuko Ararile

Awaeke I, Ovie of Umiaghwa Abraka Kingdom

His Royal Majesty, Ovie Lucky Ochuko Ararile, crowned Awaeke I, is the Ovie of the Umiaghwa Abraka Kingdom in Ethiope East Local Government Area of Delta State, Nigeria.

Before ascending the throne, His Majesty distinguished himself in national service as a retired Air Vice Marshal (AVM) of the Nigerian Air Force, where he served the nation for over three decades. His career was marked by discipline, leadership excellence, and dedication to peacekeeping and national unity.

Upon his coronation, His Majesty brought these same values of integrity, service, and strategic leadership to the royal institution, ushering in a reign defined by peace, stability, and purposeful development.

A LEADER OF PEACE AND UNITY

The reign of Ovie Awaeke I has been characterized by a strong commitment to unity among the people of Umiaghwa Abraka. Through dialogue, wisdom, and inclusive leadership, His Majesty has strengthened harmony within the kingdom and fostered cordial relationships with neighboring communities and traditional institutions across Urhobo land.

His leadership emphasizes respect for elders, protection of cultural values, and the promotion of peaceful coexistence as the foundation for sustainable development.

SERVICE TO THE PEOPLE

His leadership emphasizes respect for elders, protection of cultural values, and the promotion of peaceful coexistence as the foundation for sustainable development.

CUSTODIAN OF HERITAGE

As the custodian of the kingdom’s heritage, Ovie Awaeke I safeguards traditional rites, royal customs, and cultural ceremonies that define the identity of the Umiaghwa Abraka people. Under his watch, ancestral practices are preserved with dignity while being respectfully aligned with contemporary realities.

The palace remains a center for cultural transmission, where history, values, and traditions are passed on to future generations.