Dr Omare Appreciates Niger Delta Leaders, Traditional Rulers, Stakeholders, Others For Support On SAN Elevation

By Monday Peters, Abuja

Renowned Delta State based legal practitioner Dr Eric K. Omare, SAN has expressed his profound gratitude to key Niger Delta leaders, traditional institutions, Stakeholders, friends and family members for their immense support and contributions towards his achievement of the Senior Advocate Of Nigeria, SAN, an event which was held in Abuja in the previous week.

In a statement of gratitude titled “FROM DREAM TO REALITY: THANK YOU MESSAGE BY ERIC K. OMARE, PhD, SAN” he cited the famous John F. Kennedy, the 35th President of the United States, who once said that: “As we express our gratitude, we must never forget the highest form of appreciation is not to utter words but to live by them.”

While expressing his gratitude, he said he was carried with profound love by stakeholders in the justice sector, professional colleagues, traditional leaders, political and community leaders, and family members, adding that he owes a debt of gratitude to all to those who contributed and grace the conferment event in Abuja which were too numerous to mention individually.”

The statement read, “The above quotation captures my debt of gratitude for the uncommon love, support and solidarity I enjoyed on my journey to the rank of Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN). From the moment I dared to dream of becoming a Senior Advocate of Nigeria to its realisation on the 12th day of October, 2026, I was carried with profound love by stakeholders in the justice sector, professional colleagues, traditional leaders, political and community leaders, and family members. I owe a debt of gratitude to all of you, too numerous to mention individually.”

However, Omare appreciated His Royal Majesties: HRM (Hon. Justice) F. F. Tabai, the Ebenanawei of Tuomo Kingdom; HRM Stanley Perediegha Luke, Kalanama VIII (JP), the Pere of Akugbene-Mein Kingdom and Vice Chairman of the Delta State Traditional Rulers Council; HRM Ogbobere Isoun VI, the Pere of Isaba Kingdom; HRM Mobene III, the Pere of Ogbe-Ijoh Warri Kingdom and the entire Ogbe-Ijoh Warri Kingdom Traditional Council of Chiefs for the honour.

The legal luminary further thanked High Chief Government Ekpemupolo (Tompolo); His Excellency, Senator Douye Diri, Governor of Bayelsa State; His Excellency, Elder Sheriff Oborevwori, Governor of Delta State; His Excellency, Deacon Kingsley Otuaro; Mr Matthew Tonlagha; High Chief Kestin Pondi, PhD; Chief MacDonald Igbadiwei, President of Ijaw National Congress (INC); Alaowei Broderick Bozimo and his family; Rt. Hon. Emomotimi Guwor; Rt. Hon. Arthur Akpowowo; High Chief Tunde Smooth; Senator James Manager; High Chief Dennis Otuaro, PhD.

Others were Dr Doubra Okotete, President, Ijaw Youth Council (IYC); Chief Braduce Angozi, Hon. Kingsley Kuku, PhD; Hon. George U. Timinimi, Esq.; Chief Frank Omare; Rt. Hon. (Chief) Thomas Ereyitomi; Rt. Hon. Julius Pondi, PhD; Rt. Hon. Fred Agbedi; Rt. Hon. Donald Ojogo; Hon. Jonathan Obuebite; Hon. Tare Porri; Hon. Living Miting; Hon. Alapala Ebitonmo; Hon. Prince Osamuta; Hon. Chief (Dr.) Julius Takeme; Hon. Efe Afe; Elder Edmund Tiemo; Mr. Mac Yoroki, High Chief Mike Loyibo, Chief Favour Izuokumor, Chief Boro Opudu; Dr. Paul Bebenimibo, Engr. Kime Angoze, Mr. Shola Adebayo and other leaders.

The statement further read, “Permit me to especially appreciate a few:.” The Traditional Institution: I am extremely grateful to His Royal Majesties: HRM (Hon. Justice) F. F. Tabai, the Ebenanawei of Tuomo Kingdom; HRM Stanley Perediegha Luke, Kalanama VIII (JP), the Pere of Akugbene-Mein Kingdom and Vice Chairman of the Delta State Traditional Rulers Council; HRM Ogbobere Isoun VI, the Pere of Isaba Kingdom; HRM Mobene 111, the Pere of Ogbe-Ijoh Warri Kingdom and the entire Ogbe-Ijoh Warri Kingdom Traditional Council of Chiefs for the honour.

“Leaders and Political Stakeholders: My profound appreciation goes to my elder brother and leader, High Chief Government Ekpemupolo (Tompolo); His Excellency, Senator Douye Diri, Governor of Bayelsa State; His Excellency, Elder Sheriff Oborevwori, Governor of Delta State; His Excellency, Deacon Kingsley Otuaro; Mr Matthew Tonlagha; High Chief Kestin Pondi, PhD; Chief MacDonald Igbadiwei, President of Ijaw National Congress (INC); Alaowei Broderick Bozimo and his family; Rt. Hon. Emomotimi Guwor; Rt. Hon. Arthur Akpowowo; High Chief Tunde Smooth; Senator James Manager; High Chief Dennis Otuaro, PhD; Dr Doubra Okotete, President, Ijaw Youth Council (IYC); Chief Braduce Angozi, Hon. Kingsley Kuku, PhD; Hon. George U. Timinimi, Esq.; Chief Frank Omare; Rt. Hon. (Chief) Thomas Ereyitomi; Rt. Hon. Julius Pondi, PhD; Rt. Hon. Fred Agbedi; Rt. Hon. Donald Ojogo; Hon. Jonathan Obuebite; Hon. Tare Porri; Hon. Living Miting; Hon. Alapala Ebitonmo; Hon. Prince Osamuta; Hon. Chief (Dr.) Julius Takeme; Hon. Efe Afe; Elder Edmund Tiemo; Mr. Mac Yoroki, High Chief Mike Loyibo, Chief Favour Izuokumor, Chief Boro Opudu; Dr. Paul Bebenimibo, Engr. Kime Angoze, Mr. Shola Adebayo and other leaders”, he added.

“The Bar and Bench: I sincerely thank the Justices of the Supreme Court, Court of Appeal and High Court who honoured my reception. To my Learned Brothers of the Silk and Leaders: HRM Albert Akpomudje, SAN, the Ohworode of Olomu Kingdom and Chairman of the Body of Benchers; Mr Augustine Alegeh, SAN (Former President, NBA); Mazi Afam Osigwe (Former President, NBA); C.A. Ajuyah, SAN; Dr Joseph Nwobike, SAN; Ekemejero Ohwovoriole, SAN (AG, Delta State); Dr. Ayo Asala, SAN; Biriyai Dambo (SAN), (AG, Bayelsa State); Ama Etuwewe (SAN); U. O. Sule, SAN, Kemeasoude Wode (SAN), Former AG, Bayelsa State; Chief Emeka Obegolu, SAN, Isiaih Bozimo (SAN), Former AG, Delta State; Kunle Edun (SAN); Felix Okorotie (SAN); Olayiwola Afolabi , SAN; Tobs Kekemeke, SAN; Chief Fedudu Zimughan, SAN; Omamuzo Erebe (SAN), (PSSG, Delta State); Sir Victor Akpoguma, SAN; Abdul Mohammed, SAN; Sunusi Musa, SAN; Jonathan Numa, SAN and others, thank you all”, he noted.

He stated, “To the leadership and members of the NBA Warri, Effurun, Udu, Ughelli, Asaba, and Yenagoa Branches, led by Igwe Okala, John Aikpokpo-Martins, Chief Akudihor Gweke, Chief Emmanuel Uti, Chief (Mrs) Olivia Agbajoh, Chief Larry Ovromoh, Chief Micheal Akoubodo, Chief Edore Umuze, Mr. G. B. Timiyo, Mr Emmanuel Jakpa, Dr (Mrs) Jessica Megbele, and others, I am grateful.

“Friends, Associates and Community: To my Uniben Law Class of 2004, led by Mr. Osita Ofiaeli and Dr. Jonathan Ekperusi, you started and ended the reception. Thank you for being there for me.

“My gratitude also goes to Chief Arthur Akpodubakaye; Chief Godfrey Tare Pondi, Mr. Clement Moni, Chief Oghenekome Okpobor, Hon. Joel Bisina, PhD, Chief Ebipade Kari, Chief (Mrs) Vero Tangbowei; Rev. Fr. Tega Ogbeni, Mr. Hendrick Opukeme; Hon. Neworld Sadugha, Olorogun Victor Okumagba, Comrade Rex Anigboro; Olorogun Femi Okumagba, Mr. Agbaragu Ojebode; Dr. Ferdinand Oshonwoh; Chief Ken Odiowei; Hon. (Chief) Denbo-Denbofa Oweikpodor, Chief Francis Oyimi, Mr. Wellman Warri; Mrs. Fanti Wuruyai Owotorufa, Prof. Benedict Benebai; Dr Fred Brisibe; Chief Thompson Fuoye; Pastor Powell; Pastor Arex Akemotubo; Dr. Felix Tuodolo; Engr. Udengs Eradiri; Mr. Jeremiah Owoupele, Mr. Zeph Onwuzulike; Mrs Lyna Aliya Ocholor; Amb. Jude Ukori, ThankGod Seibi, Fred Igere, Philemon Ugedi, Hon. Joel Bisina; Mr. Eniye Aruwei; Mr. William Oyimi, Mr. Okpakpo Othadua; Dr. S. G. Ediagbonuvie; Mr. Asu Ekiye, Lady Abiodun Akpoguma; Mr. John Arouture; Mr. John Larry Ojukoko; Mr. Sunny Anene, Sir Ovie Abenabe; Mrs Timi Brisibe; Mr. Dennis Ayama, Mrs Aladun; City Ojowuro; Mr. Roland Oweilaemi; Sir Jonathan Lokpobiri; Mr. Famous Daunemughan, the IYC National; IYC Western Zone; IYC Abuja Chapter; staff of E. K. Omare & Co., the Ojobo Community, Parishioners of the Catholic Church of Epiphany, members of the organising committee and Warri South West LGA Women in Politics.

“To the entire Ijaw Nation, you turned out in your numbers and made me feel emotional. I asked myself, what have I done to deserve this honour? Ado! Nua! Thank you!

This rank is not just a personal achievement; it is a call to greater service to the Bar, the Bench, and the cause of justice. I pledge to embody the values you have celebrated in me and as President John F. Kennedy said, to live by them”.