Chief Kenneth Ukpebitere, President-General of the Evwreni Clan Improvement Union (ECIU), has attributed his administration’s one-year tenure extension to the peace, harmony, and progress recorded under his leadership.
Ukpebitere, popularly known as the Arukugbe of Evwreni Kingdom, said the extension, approved by members of the Union’s National Executive Council (NEC), would provide additional time for the organisation to prepare adequately for its next election.
His tenure was initially scheduled to end in December 2026 but has now been extended by one year.
Reacting to the decision, the President-General expressed appreciation to members of the Union and the entire Evwreni community, including indigenes in the diaspora, for their contributions to the prevailing peace and development of the kingdom.
He said the extension represented an opportunity to consolidate the achievements of his administration and sustain ongoing efforts to promote unity and community development.
Ukpebitere reaffirmed his commitment to the growth and prosperity of Evwreni Kingdom, stressing that leadership should be measured by its positive impact on the people.
According to him, his administration has embarked on several visible development projects aimed at improving the community, while efforts are continuing to deliver more initiatives for the benefit of residents.
He also highlighted the importance of maintaining unity among the various branches of the Evwreni Clan Improvement Union, both within Nigeria and in the diaspora, describing cooperation among members as essential to the kingdom’s continued progress.
The ECIU President-General described Evwreni Kingdom as a community with a rich history of distinction and notable sons and daughters who have made contributions across different fields of endeavour.
He called on all indigenes to place the collective interest of the kingdom above personal considerations, urging them to embrace peaceful coexistence, cooperation and a shared commitment to development.
Ukpebitere further acknowledged the contributions of the Ovie of Evwreni Kingdom, His Majesty Eruvwedede III, and other community stakeholders to the growth and stability of the kingdom.
He pledged that his administration would continue to work with traditional authorities, community leaders and other stakeholders to sustain peace, strengthen unity and advance the development of Evwreni Kingdom.
