The Urhobo Consultative Forum (UCF), a prominent assembly of Urhobo professionals and leaders of thought, will on Monday, July 28, 2025, inaugurate its Urhobo Leadership Series with the Distinguished Senator representing Delta Central Senatorial District in the Red chamber, Senator Ede Dafinone delivering a landmark keynote speech to kick off the event.
Themed “Redefining Public Service and Accountability: A Reflection on Senatorial Representation,” the virtual event is the inaugural Urhobo Leadership Series organised by the Urhobo Consultative Forum (UCF), a program designed to engage Urhobo political and public office holders to promote effective governance and purposeful representation.
The keynote speech of the Senator who is the Guest Speaker at the occasion, is expected to deliver a candid appraisal of his stewardship in the Senate over the past two years, with focus on legislative impact, constituency development, and of course, dwell decisively on the principles of transparency, effective representation and ethical governance.
In his remarks ahead of the event, the Chairman of the UCF Board of Trustees, Mr. Abraham Ogbodo, said: “This event is more than a reflection; it’s an opportunity to reconnect with the ideals of servant leadership and responsible representation”, adding that “Senator Dafinone’s presence will provide critical insight into what effective public service should look like.”
Also speaking on the importance of the initiative, Dr. Benson Uwheru, Secretary of the UCF Board of Trustees, noted that: “This is a defining moment for the Urhobo Nation. We invite everyone to be part of this conversation about our future.”
The event promises to feature a fireside chat, an interactive Q&A session, and contributions from Urhobo leaders and youth representatives. A notable highlight of the evening will be the unveiling of the UCF Leadership Scorecard—a civic accountability tool designed to monitor and evaluate the performance of Urhobo public office holders.
The Urhobo Leadership Series, a flagship initiative of UCF, seeks to foster a culture of accountability and civic engagement by connecting current leaders, young professionals, and community stakeholders in meaningful dialogue. According to the organisers, the initiative aims to inspire the next generation and hold public officers to higher standards of performance.
Scheduled to hold via Zoom from 8:00 PM to 10:30 PM (WAT), the event will also be streamed live on Facebook and YouTube to enable broader participation, including from Urhobo diaspora communities. Participation is open to all Urhobo sons and daughters, socio-cultural groups, youth associations, and diaspora communities.
The UCF, widely regarded as a leading think tank of Urhobo professionals and stakeholders, says this is only the beginning of a series that will challenge the status quo and redefine expectations from leaders within and beyond Delta Central.
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