Henry Ezeagwuna II

Obi Henry Ezeagwuna II was a Nigerian traditional ruler who served as the Obi of Issele-Uku, a kingdom in Aniocha North Local Government Area of Delta State, Nigeria.[1]

Reign

Ezeagwuna was born in Benin City to Obi Osemene III and was enthroned as Obi of Issele-Uku in 1996.[2]

Ezeagwuna II served as the Obi of Issele-Uku until his death on 9 August 2014. He died in a road traffic collision on the Benin–Asaba highway while travelling to Asaba. The accident also claimed the life of Sunny Ofili, an aide to the then Governor of Delta State, Emmanuel Uduaghan.[3][4]

Following his death, his son, Nduka Ezeagwuna, succeeded him as the Obi of Issele-Uku after completing his studies at the University of Ibadan. He was formally presented with the staff of office by the Delta State Government in December 2016.[5]

See also

References

  1. ↑ "Delta monarch, governor's aide perish in auto crash". Vanguard. 9 August 2014. Retrieved 28 June 2026.
  2. ↑ "Famous for the Promotion of Anioma Culture: A Biography of Obi Engr Nduka, the Obi of Issele-Uku". Emeka Esogbue (Pen Master) Blog. 26 July 2024.
  3. ↑ "Delta monarch, governor's aide perish in auto crash". Vanguard. 9 August 2014. Retrieved 28 June 2026.
  4. ↑ "Delta traditional ruler, governor's aide die in motor accident". The Nation. 10 August 2014. Retrieved 28 June 2026.
  5. ↑ "The making of a "special engineer king" in Issele-Uku". The Guardian. Lagos, Nigeria. 15 January 2017. Retrieved 28 June 2026.


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