| Philip Osaro Obele | |
|---|---|
| Oneh Eh Eleme XI | |
 Official Portrait | |
| King of Eleme | |
| Reign | January 10, 2019 – present |
| Coronation | 10 July 2019 |
| Predecessor | Emere Samuel Oluka Ejire JP |
| Born | 20 March 1958 Eleme, Rivers, Nigeria |
| Spouse | Blessing Obele (m. 1991) |
| Religion | Christian |
Philip Osaro Obele JP (born 1958) [1] is a Nigerian traditional ruler and eleventh Oneh Eh Eleme (King of Eleme) of Eleme Kingdom since 2019. [2]
Obele holds a bachelor's degree in education and political science from Bayero University Kano and NCE (National Certificate in Education) from the Rivers State College of Education (now Ignatius Ajuru University of Education). [1]
Before his leadership role, Philip Obele worked as a teacher and administrator.
In August 2000, Philip Obele was installed as the paramount ruler of Aleto clan. In 2008, he was elevated to Oneh Eh Nchia, a senior traditional position. [1]
In July 2019, [2] Philip Obele became the Oneh Eh Eleme following the death of Samuel Oluka Ejire [4]
He was chosen by the Eleme people [5] [6] and was recognized and given the staff of office by the then Governor of Rivers State, Nyesom Wike [2]
During his reign, there have been developments [9] [10] and challenges. The people of Eleme have experienced environmental pollution and oil spillage. [11] [12] He has taken steps such as forming clean up committees, [13] [14] meeting with heads of environmental organisations [15] and fostering collaborations to address environmental degradation. [16] [17] [18]
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