Obi Agbogidi Olo-Ome Alfred Okolie 1

HRM Obi Agbogidi Olo-ome Alfred Okolie 1 was born on January 1, 1919. He is the King of Egbudu-Akah in Aniocha-South Local Government Area of Delta State in Nigeria.

In 1946, he succeeded his father (Obi Akpala Enemokwu) and was crowned the Obi(Ruler) of Egbudu-Akah Kingdom ^[1] comprising; Aniefuma, Obienukegwu, Obiokonkwo, obiumutu and other satellite towns and villages around Egbudu-Akah.

Obi Alfred Okolie 1 presently presides over most of the meetings held in the promotion of the tradition and culture of the people that make up the Northern part of Delta state of Nigeria (Anioma people)^[2] and is often revered among his younger colleagues who often look unto him to resolve issues that relate to the past.

He has many children, grand and great-grand children from all walks of life, many of whom are leaders in their various professions. Presently, his children; the Obokolies are in different parts of Nigeria, some are in the United Kingdom and Australia.

References

1. ^ OFAAC festival
2. ^ Anioma Traditonal Rulers