Olorogun Atuyota Godwin Ejughemre

Born in Otovwodo- Ughelli Delta State, 75 years ago, Atuyota Ejughemre attended Local Authority Primary School (1953 - 1959), Notre Dame College, Ozoro (1969 - 1965), Federal Government College Okposi (Jan – August 1966), Federal Government College Warri (August 1966 - Dec 1967), University of Ibadan (1969 - 1972) and the University of Ife (1977 – 1978). From these institutions he acquired a West African School Certificate, WASC (1965), a Higher School Certificate, HSC (1967), a B.A (Hons) Degree in English (1972) and an LLB (Part 1) 1977 – 1978. He was the first school captain of Federal Government College Warri.
He was hired by Notre Dame College, Ozoro (his Alma Mater) as a teacher. He was also a teacher at St. Theresa’s Girls Grammar School, Ughelli (1970) and Anglican Girls Grammar School Ughelli (1971)
Upon his graduation from the University of Ibadan, he was appointed an Education Officer (EO) and posted to the then Midwest State Government to Government College, Ughelli. Later, he became an Administrative Officer Grade V (1973 – 1975) and then an Assistant Secretary (Finance and Establishments) in the Ministry of Education, Benin City. In the later position, he handled budget and finance matters for the Ministry of Education.

Atuyota Ejughemre subsequently worked in the Military Governor’s Office, Benin City, as an Assistant Secretary (Administration) (1976 – 1977) while being Editor of the Civil Service Magazine, “The Bureaucrat”.
Ejughemre’s foray into politics stemmed from his initial involvement in education. He was a founding member of the now rested Unity Party of Nigeria (UPN) on the platform of which he contested election to the Bendel State House of Assembly in 1979. A founding member of the Social Democratic Party (SDP) in 1989, and a founding member of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) in Delta State in 1998. His conscientious and principled handling of state matters issued forth in his appointment as Electoral Commissioner, Bendel State (1979 – 1983), and later became the first Interim Secretary General of the South-South People’s Assembly. He was also a member of the Elder’s Council, Delta State Chapter of the PDP.

Atuyota Ejughemre’s track records in government and politics attracted the private sector and introduced him to Allied Bank Nigeria Plc. The bank appointed him Director in 1990 and re-elected him in 1992 and elected him as the Chairman of the Audit Committee of the bank for 1992 – 93. He was Chairman of Eko Group, Mega Palm Nig Ltd.
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The traditional titles of Ubiomo R’Ovie of Ughelli Kingdom, the Ovwate of Effrun – Otor, the Adheise of Okpe – Isoko Kingdom, and Oseahumhen of Ohordua in Esan Southeast Local Govt. Area of Edo State were conferred him at different times between 1980 and 2001. He was also the recipient of a royal award of membership of the Borno Royal Family by His Royal Highness, Abu Umar Ibn Garba, El – Kanemi, the Shehu of Borno in 2009. The conferment makes Ejughemre a Prince of the Bornu Emirate.
He was a founding member of several social organizations, including the Alumni Association of the University of Ibadan, served as National President of Federal Government Colleges, University of Ibadan, National President Notre Dame College Ozoro, Old Boys Association.
Delta state government conferred on him the title of Justice of Peace.
​He is survived by six children