Mrs. Irone Rita Begho Receives The Blessing Of The Olu of Warri


The Delta South Political landscape took on a new look on Tuesday, the 28th of August 2018, as Mrs. Rita Irone Begho, the daughter of Late Chief Elliot N.A. Begho(Iserigho of Warri Kingdom), with her entourage, went on a consultation visit to solicit the blessing of His Majesty, Olu of Warri, Ogiame Ikenwoli, in his palace. 
The monarch who said his blessing for politicians seeking elective positions is free and does not solicit monetary gains , however emphasized the need for politicians to always ensure that they keep in touch with their root .

“I often tell our sons and daughters who are well placed and well exposed , not to forget their roots and return to develop their land”.

The monarch, who described Solicitor Begho as qualified and competent looking at her CV, however admonished her to follow the footsteps of her father , Late Chief E.N.A.Begho (a prominent Itsekiri chief) who left a good legacy.

“Your CV shows you are competent and capable. All you need is my blessing; you don’t have a problem, but you must be ready to face other qualified contestants because at the end , only one person must emerge . ” Ogiame, said.

Mrs. Irone Rita Begho, a senetorial aspirant for Delta South Senatorial District on the platform of the All Progressive Congress (A.P.C.) is also a Barrister and Solicitor of the Supreme Court of Nigeria with over 32(thirty-two) years of post-call experience. She is also experience in Peace Building and Conflict Management; having acquired both local and international trainings in the field. Making her a socio-economic development expert.


Her Bachelor of Law(LLB) degree is of the University of Jos, Plateau State of Nigeria(1985), Bachelor at Las(BL)Nigerian Law School(1986), Masters in Transactional Business Practice of the University of the Pacific, McGeorge School of Law Sacramento, California, USA(1990)


She retained several public offices and served as Entrepreneur, Maritime Consultant and Administrator. She served as a commissioner on the Board of the Revenue Mobilization Allocation & Fiscal Commission of the Federal Government of Nigeria and provided the needed support for the Senatorial District in its struggle for resource control on the basis of ethnicity. She gave the needed the much needed access for the people of this District to the Presidency and provided strategic guidance and support for more many of such agitations. She occupied the position of Director, Delta State Development and Property Authority (DDPA) Housing Estate, Director, Federal Ministry of Water Resources, Benin/Owena River Basin Authority.

In 1999, she was engaged in development work by the United Nations Industrial Development Organization(UNIDO), Vienna, Austria.

When asked what prompted her to join the race, she has this to say:

"I am driven by the strong desire to contribute my quota more effectively to the development of Delta State and Delta South Senatorial District in particular. There is the need for a pradigm sift in the development strategy of the region given its enormous human and material resources, without any real impact on the lives of the people who ought to be the critical stakeholders in a democracy like ours. this calls for a keen attention."

"I am joining the political race because the job at hand is one that requires good knowledge of law making processes, solid educational exposure, vast national and international contacts and above all I have deep love and loyalty for the people in Delta South Senatorial District"

She has contributed immersely to the rehabilitation and motivation of youths especially in the area of addressing drug abuse and misuse of substance, admission placement, promotion of culture and tradition in higher institutions, I.T. placements, etc.

Mrs. Irone Rita Begho, who arrived the palace with her supporters, promised to collectively correct the massive infrastructural and human capacity development deficit in the district if given the mandate.

Weyinmi Grace
FimTvBlog Correspondent 

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