The Urhobo Lawyers’ Association (ULA) has constituted a nine-member Executive Committee, with Dr. Tareri Avwomakpa emerging as president, as the body moves to strengthen professional unity and advance the interests of the Urhobo Nation.
The committee was constituted at the association’s general meeting held on Friday, October 23, 2026, at the Effurun Bar Centre, GRA, Effurun in Uvwie, Delta State.
Other members of the executive are Emmanuel Peter, First Vice-President; Dr. S.G. Ediagbonuvie, Second Vice-President; Dr. Efe Erhurhu, General Secretary; Eseoghene Faith Akporuweku, Assistant General Secretary; Precious U. Ovuede-Pela, Treasurer; David Ogbodu, Financial Secretary; Ejiroghene Akporehe-John, Welfare Officer; and Duku Tarkpor, Public Relations Officer.
Speaking at the meeting, Avwomakpa, an associate professor of lawyer, pledged to provide purposeful leadership and mobilise members towards achieving the association’s objectives, including the advancement of Urhobo interests, promotion of unity, mentorship for young lawyers, professional development and members’ welfare.
He urged members of the executive to remain focused and disregard distractions from dissenting voices, stressing that the association must channel its professional capacity towards building the Urhobo Nation.
The forum’s president expressed appreciation to Urhobo lawyers for their support and cooperation, which he said contributed to the formation of the association.
He also disclosed his vision to establish ULA branches in other states of the federation to expand the association’s network and provide a platform for greater interaction among Urhobo lawyers across the country.
In a major decision aimed at strengthening fellowship and cultural identity, the meeting resolved to host the association’s maiden Urhobo Lawyers’ Dinner on December 12, 2026.
The dinner is expected to bring together Urhobo lawyers and their spouses for networking, unity and celebration of the Urhobo cultural heritage.
Members have been invited to attend with their spouses dressed in traditional Urhobo attire as the association prepares to celebrate the people’s rich cultural heritage in grand style.
